French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Slant Front 2 Drawer Desk, ca 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of walnut with ebonized details , the rear of the top is level while the front and majority of the hinged top slopes slightly downward, the tops with a raised g...
Walnut
Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 2 drawer desk or writing table Circa 1880 Raised upon ring turned legs with brass castors The table features 2 mahogany lined drawers which retain their original t...
Mahogany
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Pine
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table. Item features an inset glass top, carved stretcher base, carved and finished back, beautiful wood gra...
Brass
Antique 19th C Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Writing Desk. Item features a scrolling cast iron stretcher base, 2 drawers (locks removed), carved paw feet, ornately carv...
Glass, Oak
Portuguese Late Baroque Rosewood 2-Drawer Center Table or Desk, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a substantial rectangular top with molded edge above a rounded case housing two long drawers which are mounted with shaped metal escutcheons, the opposite side with false fron...
Rosewood
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 2 Drawer Table Circa 1900
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Chinoiserie decorated 2 Drawer Table Cream in colour Top with Painted line & foliage, 2 concave shaped Drawers with: Chinoiserie Decoration with Figure in boat, House , Trees ...
Lacquer
Italian, Tuscan, Baroque Walnut 2-Drawer Trestle Writing Table, 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers, the case with gadroon molding on all sides, raised on shaped trestle form legs joined by an elaborately shaped s...
Walnut
Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Walnut 2-Drawer Writing Table/Console, 1st q 18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of walnut and having a rectangular top with a serpentine front resting upon a conforming case with a lower molded edge and housing two drawers, the case raised o...
Walnut
Italian, Bologna, LXIV Period Shaped Walnut & Inlaid 2-Drawer Table, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with notched corners and line inlay above a conforming case housing two drawers, raised on turned and block legs with lozenge form carvings near the feet
Walnut
American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
Felt, Walnut
French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 drawer table desk with stretcher, griffins, and green marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb. It includes a hand sculpted saddle seat , with arms mad...
Oak
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Louis XVI Ladies Writing Table Desk Bureau Book Match Walnut Wood
Located in Amsterdam, NL
With book match veneering in walnut on top of the 2 upper drawers, desk, central drawer and sides.
Walnut
French Louis XV Cherry / Walnut Desk (reference # PAR6)
Located in San Francisco, CA
2 drawer Louis XV desk with cabriole legs. Base Cherrywood with top mixed walnut/cherry parquet surface.
Walnut, Cherry
A Handsome English Arts & Crafts Mahogany 2-Drawer Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English arts & crafts mahogany 2-drawer desk; the rectangular top above a plain frieze apron fitted with 2 drawers with iron pulls; all above quadrangular supports joined ...
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H 31.25 in W 79.25 in D 33 in
Italian, Tuscany, Large Neoclassical Cherrywood 2-Drawer Desk, ca. 1820-1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
This monumental desk has an arched opening for the sitter and drawers flanking on both sides, constructed of solid cherrywood in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
Cherry
French Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French bleached oak 2-drawer desk, 1890. Clearance under the rail - 25" (64cm) Dimensions 67 inches (170 cms) wide 30 inches (76 cms) deep 31.5 inches (80 cms) ...
Oak
Small English Painted Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 19th C English painted oak 2 drawer desk with leather insert. 1890. Reference: 7679 Dimensions 42 inches (107 cms) wide 22 inches (56 cms) deep 29 inches (74 cms)...
Oak
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H 30 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
Antique Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Baroque Style Writing Desk - Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Distressed Carved Oak Renaissance Revival / Baroque Style 2 Drawer Desk. This remarkable piece features a deeply carved skirt including the rear, finely carved turned legs,...
Oak
Swedish Original Painted 2-Drawer Blue Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish original painted 2-drawer blue desk with a natural wood finished top.
Pine
Cherry French Desk / 2 Drawer, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cherry French Desk / 2 Drawer, c. 1790 Please see additional Desks and other items at www.jacquelineadamsantiques.com .
Walnut
A French Louis XIV Style Walnut 2-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis XIV style walnut two drawer writing desk with elaborate stretcher; the rectangular plank top with molded edge above a conforming body fitted with two drawers;...
19th Century Mahogany 2 Drawer Leather Top Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Writing Table Inlaid With Boxwood And Satinwood. 2 Dummy Drawers To The Reverse. Black Leather Top
An Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood 2-Drawer Cylindrical Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Austrian biedermeier cherrywood 2-drawer cylindrical desk with ebonized highlights; the interior with pull-out leather writing surface and small drawers with ivory pulls
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H 29.5 in W 45.25 in D 25.5 in
Vintage 2-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Round Top, TX
Clean, Classic lines define this refined mahogany writing desk from England. Notice the vintage, original green leather top which is in very good condition, as seen in the close up p...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
19th Century English 2-Drawer Leather Top Bureau Desk w/ Bronze Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century English 2-drawer leather top bureau desk with bronze wheels.
Bronze
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H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 41.34 in
Victorian 12-Drawer 2 Cupboard Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Victorian twin pedestal 12-drawer 2 cupboards double sided mahogany partner desk with green leather top This desk is a good me...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30.12 in W 72.25 in
Georgian 12 Drawer 2 Cupboard Campaign Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 12 drawer 2 cupboard Georgian Campaign mahogany luxury premium twin pedestal partner...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30.71 in W 71.66 in
Victorian 12 Drawer 2 Cupboard Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 12 drawer 2 cupboard Victorian mahogany luxury premium twin pedestal partner desk wi...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique 1880 Double Sided 15 Drawer 2 Cupboard Burr Elm Military Campaign Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare and highly collectable, double sided, original Military Campaign partner desk in Burr Elm with hand dyed leather top Please note the deliv...
Leather, Elm
Antique French Solid Oak Medieval Style 2 Drawer Writing Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Extraordinary antique French 2 drawer Medieval style writing table offers quality solid oak craftsmanship paired with modern functionality. Spanish, Italian, or Mediterranean archite...
Oak
An Italian Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut 2-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of walnut with the exception of the inside drawers, having a rectangular molded top with notched and rounded corners sitting atop a carved case housing two drawe...
Walnut
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H 30.12 in W 45.08 in D 23.63 in
Antique Dressing Table, English Oak, Pine, 2 Drawer, Writing, Console, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dressing table. An English, oak and pine two drawer writing or console table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing late Victorian craftsma...
Oak, Pine
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H 32 in W 64 in D 25.5 in
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut 2-Drawer Writing or Center Table, 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, Tuscany, baroque walnut 2-drawer writing or center table, 17th century
Walnut
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H 31.25 in W 56.5 in D 27.5 in
A French Louis XIII Style, 19th Century, Carved Walnut 2-Drawer Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers with molded and carved panels, the decorative details continuing to the sides and rear of the table, raised on turned ...
Iron
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H 27 in W 23.5 in D 19.25 in
Italian, Tuscany, Walnut 2-Drawer Writing Table, Last Quarter of 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with a concave molded edge above a case housing two drawers with brass escutcheons and a pull-out writing slide, raised on square tapering legs with notched feet.
Walnut
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H 32.25 in W 55.5 in D 25.25 in
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Writing Table, 1st quarter 19th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers with brass pulls, raised on square tapering legs
Walnut
French Louis XV Period Oak 2-Drawer Writing Table, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers and having a shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs
Oak
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H 29.5 in W 44 in D 25.75 in
Italian Louis XV Period Veneered & Inlaid 2-Drawer Writing Table, Mid-18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian provincial version of a Louis XV-period writing table. Having cabriole-shaped legs, and more feminine features indicative of the period such as scalloped carving at the ap...
Walnut
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door 3 drawer desk Swedish Gustavian Desk. the left cabinet has 3 drawers inside and the right cabinet has 1 drawer inside. its been restored and repainted with Mi...
Wood
English Writing Desk with Leather Insert
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 19th C 2 drawer English writing desk with leather insert. 1890.
Mahogany
English Regency Bow-front Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century painted 2-drawer English bowfront desk, 1820. Height to the desk top - 30.5"(78cm).
Mahogany
A Handsome French Louis XVI Style Celadon Painted Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis XVI style celadon painted 2-drawer writing desk with taupe leather top; the inset taupe-colored leather top with gilt tooled key fret border; above a well-car...
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H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 45.28 in
Huge Rare Hand Carved Double Sided English Oak Edwardian Pedestal Desk Green Man
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved Green Man style Edwardian Oak double sided 12 drawer 2 cupboard partner desk A very rare find, these desks...
Oak
19th C. French Cherry Wood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French (2) drawer cherry wood desk standing on four cabriole legs.
Cherry
A 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood 2-Drawer Center Table/Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top having a gadroon-molded edge with two locking drawers above lyre-form legs connected by turned stretchers reinforced by patinated brass hardware, the drawers, fau...
Brass
Art Deco Black Enamel Tubular Framed 2 Drawer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Black Enamel Covered Metal Chrome Tubular Framed 2 Drawer Desk This Vintage Art Deco desk features a striking black enamel finish complemented by a sleek chrome tub...
Enamel, Chrome
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H 30.12 in W 60.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Table, English, Pitch Pine, 2 Drawer, Desk, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, pitch pine 2-drawer desk in Gothic revival taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Pine
Carved Figural RJ Horner Mahogany Writing Desk Table
By J. Horner
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Renaissance style 2 drawer desk, attributed to J. Horner, with paw feet on casters.
Oak
English Original Painted Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century English original painted 2-drawer desk, 1860. Dimensions: 48 inches (122 cms) wide 26.5 inches (67 cms) deep 29.5 inches (75 cms) high.
Pine
Antique English Elmwood Desk With Leather Top, c. 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique English Elmwood Desk. The classic lines of this stylish 2-drawer desk are accented with the original leather top.
Wood
Antique Tibetan Red Lacquer 2 Drawer Console Desk Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Antique Asian red lacquer 2 drawer desk, foyer or console table. Beautiful piece of heirloom furniture.
Wood
19th Century English Mahogany Adams Style 2-Drawer Table or Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Great mahogany 19th century English mahogany Adams style 2-drawer table or desk. Wonderful hand carving throughout with bellflowers, swags, ribbons, and floral motifs throughout.
Mahogany
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H 29 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Edwardian Green Tooled Leather Top 2 Drawer Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Edwardian green tooled leather top 2 drawer ladies writing desk. Item features a nice smaller size, green tooled leather gold gilt top, banding and pencil inlay throu...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English 2-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English 2-drawer writing table with brass hardware.
Oak
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H 31.3 in W 75.6 in D 59.06 in
Monumental Victorian 9 Drawer 2 Cupboard Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely monumentally large Victorian twin pedestal 9 drawers 2 cupboards double sided mahogany partner desk. This desk is massive, origi...
Mahogany
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H 29.34 in W 69.89 in D 46.07 in
Huge Victorian Double Sided 8 Drawer 2 Cupboard Mahogany Leather Writing Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this huge period Victorian, circa 1880 double sided solid mahogany partner desk with a green leather lot and...
Leather, Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Style Square 2-Drawer Game Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
The square top centering a parquetry inlaid star above an apron fitted with 2 drawers; raised on square tapering supports with waisted neck.
Fruitwood
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H 30.12 in W 71.66 in D 47.64 in
Huge 9-Drawer 2-Cupboard Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this huge Victorian twin pedestal 9 drawers 2 cupboards double sided Mahogany partner desk with oxblood leather top This desk is monumental, ori...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 32.25 in W 90.5 in D 41.5 in
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and tall in scale this table has a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame housing two drawers and raised on turned and tapering legs, its size and storage...
Walnut
French 2 drawer desk with brass trim
Located in Hudson, NY
Oak desk with brass edge and foot rest.
Brass
Perfectly Distressed c1900 Arts and Crafts Period 2-Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
This desk is trashed, and I mean it in a good way. This desk appears as if it was salvaged from Jackson Pollocks studio with all of its wonderful splashes of paint here and there. ...
Brass
Faux Bamboo Edwardian Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Water Mill, NY
Faux bamboo Edwardian 2-drawer desk with marble top, circa 1920
ON HOLD - 19th C. Italian Neo-Classic Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Italian Neo-Classic Style Inlaid Fruitwood 2-Drawer Desk, leather inset top
Louis Philippe Bureau Plat
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Louis Philippe 2 drawer desk, "bureau plat" in chen.
Bamboo 2 Drawer Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Beijing Red and Black Lacquered Bamboo 2 Drawer Writing Table with Black Lacquered Top
Elm
19th Century 2-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
French 2-drawer writing table
2 Drawer Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu 2 Drawer Writing Table
Brass
English Faux Bois Marble Top 2 Drawer Washstand
Located in Southampton, NY
ENGLISH FAUX BOIS ( SIMULATES PALE OAK ) WHITE MARBLE TOP WASHSTAND WITH BLACK DETAILING & BLAK IRON HARDWARE--- THE TOP IS SURROUNDED BY 9" HIGH BACKSPLASH-- WORK SURFACE IS 29" H...
Early 19th Century Satin Birch 2-Drawer Library Table
Located in London, west Sussex
This very good looking and well-proportioned early 19th century. satin birch library table features 2 drawers on one side with 2 matching faux drawers on the other, with well carved ...
Leather, Birch
18th Century French two Drawer Leather Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century 2 drawer leather top desk with original leather top(red).
Brass
19th c. English Mahogany Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
19th c. English Mahogany Desk 2 drawer with leather top , turned legs
$1,365 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in Normandy, this early twentieth century French oak writing table is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top. A single drawer fits into the apron on one side an...
Oak
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
European Rustic Desk
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our straw wash, this desk is a perfect addition to any home or offi...
Wood
19th Century rosewood library table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century rosewood library / writing table, the top cross banded in rosewood and having a black leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, having two fri...
Rosewood
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from fruitwood. The desk features a case decorated on all sides with a whimsical carved bra...
Bronze
$5,648
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
$1,412
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Louis Philippe Period Farmhouse Table in Solid Oak Desk, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Farmhouse table - Louis Philippe period desk in solid oak with two drawers. Stripping and refinishing available upon request. No key. Additional information: Period: 19th century ...
Oak
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted glass top included (no image). Measures: 20" deep...
Wood
Vintage Olive Burl Writing Desk, Louis XV Style, Mid-Century
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage olive burl solid wood writing desk in Louis XV Style . Likely a mid-to-late 20th-century revival piece. Its design is a fantastic match for the neoclassical and Art Nouveau a...
Wood, Olive, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Birdseye Maple
Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian style console table, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Wood
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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