EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Georgian Irish circa 1780 double sided writing table desk with hand...
Leather, Wood
19th C. Irish George III Carved Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Irish George III knee hole desk in dark mahogany with shaped top with carved edge and canted corners. With a long apron drawer over two side drawers flanking the carved leafy open...
Brass
Antique Irish Desk in White Oak Unrestored. Structurally Solid Original Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Country Irish White Oak Desk or Writing Table Made in the late 1700's and still appears to be unrestored and to our eyes, that is a very good thing.
Oak
English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English/Irish Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany table desk with carved lion heads on legs with claw feet and red leather top.
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped fall front enclosing six drawers above a shaped frieze incorporating scrolls flanki...
Mahogany
19th Century Miles and Edwards Writing Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Miles and Edwards writing table of unusual shaped top, with leather scribe on barley twist leg.
Mahogany
Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Mid Victorian circa 1850-1860 Partick Beakey of Dublin Ireland Demi Lune Library writing table or desk with oxblood...
Leather, Hardwood
A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare late 19th Century richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk by 'Millar and Beatty, Dublin'. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality, finely hand carve...
Brass
A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century William IV well figured walnut davenport desk of exceptional quality and in the manner of 'Strahan of Dublin'.
Brass
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare example of an 18th century mahogany bureau bookcase, the whole with finely carved mouldings and a swan neck pediment above the two doors. Good flame mahogany to the doors, fal...
Mahogany
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, quality example with fine hidden stora...
Brass
Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin
By Robert Strahan
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an Irish well figured Satinwood rectangular Writing or Occasional Table complete with gilt tooled leather writing surface with lift up mechanism which coul...
Mahogany, Satinwood
An irish Mahogamy writing table
Located in Madrid, ES
An irish Mahogamy writing table that could also work as a buffet. With an inset leather-lined top above two drawers on cabriole legs and clawand ball feet.
Irish Pine Table/Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
This mid-19th century Irish table/desk is a well crafted piece of pine furniture. The piece has three doors with turned wooden knobs and four tapered legs. The table has nice signs o...
Pine
19th Century Irish Carved Mahogany Partners' Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Irish carved mahogany partners' desk with a later blind embossed (Greek key pattern) green leather writing surface with a carved edge detail of egg and dart molding ou...
Brass
Unavailable
H 30 in W 30 in D 24 in
Regency Irish Mahogany Writing Table in the Manner of Williams & Gibton, Dublin
By Williams & Gibton
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful writing table with a single drawer concealing a sliding leather lined writing surface within a satinwood border. The leather lined top sits within a rosewood crossban...
Mahogany
Unavailable
An Irish 18th Century Side Table
Located in Dublin, IE
An Irish 18th Century Mahogany Side Table on Cabriole Legs with Trifid Feet and Frieze with Shell in the Centre. Height: 31" Width: 53" Depth: 27"
Mahogany
Rare Irish 18th Century Lectern or Artists Table
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A highly unusual Irish rosewood lectern or Artists table, The top surface with gadrooned surround constructed from fine rosewood timber measuring 60cm x 49cm. The pitch and heigh...
Rosewood
Rare Irish 18th Century Lectern or Artists Table
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A highly unusual Irish rosewood lectern or Artists table, The top surface with gadrooned surround constructed from fine rosewood timber measuring 60cm X 49cm. The pitch and heigh...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 29 in W 51 in D 51 in
Irish Regency Mahogany Drum Table in the Manner of Williams & Gibton
By Williams & Gibton
Located in Belfast, IE
A superb Irish Regency period mahogany drum table in the manner of Williams & Gibton- Dublin. The leather lined circular top within a crossbanded border with an arrangement of 2 lon...
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Irish mahogany writing table or buffet. With an inset leather lined top, above two drawers, cabriole legs and finished on claw and ball feet.
Mahogany
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc, circa 1880.
Mahogany
IRISH WRITING DESK
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved Irish walnut writing desk. Bold barley-twist columns flank ornately carved drawers.
Irish Mahgany Partner's Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A Georgian Irish mahgogany partner's writing table with a leather top.
Mahogany, Leather
Rare Antique Irish Pine Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Gorgeous rare Irish pine desk with its original paint, turned legs and stylized apron front.
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Highly Unusual, Probably Unique, Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish, c.1800 Provenance The Grove family, Castle Grove, Donegal and by desc...
Brass
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H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
Coromandel Writing Slope Box Casket Poss Irish Austins Dublin Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality well figured Coromandel writing slope with lavish Ormolu mounts with extensive pierced cut decoration, complete with original fitted interior, mid-19th ...
Ormolu
Circa 1840 Irish Davenport Desk by J.J. Byrne
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 Irish davenport desk by Dublin cabinet maker J.J. Byrne. Maker's stamp in 3rd drawer. J.J. Byrne, 6 Henry St., Dublin. This restrained William IV design features flat pila...
Brass
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and rare example of an Irish well grained mahogany travelling writing slope of compact proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third-quarter of the 19th centu...
Ormolu
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H 29.14 in W 75.6 in D 44.49 in
Rare Irish Oak and Ebony Inlaid Writing or Centre Table Circa. 1820
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare Irish oak and ebony inlaid writing or centre table c.1820.
Irish Carved Walnut Library Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely carved walnut, two-drawer, Irish library or writing table with a rectangular molded-edge top with an embossed leather insert on carved gadrooned rectangular platform with ca...
Antique Irish William IV Period Davenport
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique William IV period Davenport of the highest order. This was made in Ireland between 1830-1840, it has an impressed makers stamp that reads “WOODS, DUBLIN”. It is ...
Wood, Leather
George II Irish Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Huntington, NY
George II Mahogany Rent table with lettered inlaid drawer front & swiveling leather top ( see video) raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in carved scroll feet. with key leathe...
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century mahogany writing table with tooled leather writing surface and three drawers. Terminating on fine tapered legs.
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Architects Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany architects desk, the brass hinged moulded ratchet top with bookrest and extendable drawer front opening to reveal writing desk with concealed f...
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irish mahogany single drawer writing table with brass pulls, carved knees, ending in Queen Ann pad feet. Irish, circa 1790.
Mahogany
Late Nineteenth Century Mahogany Library Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Late nineteenth century solid mahogany irish library table, the stretcher fitted with edged brass moldings on each. Bearing stamp by "Todd Burns and Cie. Dublin."
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV rosewood library table. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a red tooled inset leather writing surface and two disguised drawers. Supported on t...
Leather, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Irish Oak & Brass Tambour Writing Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A very unique piece adorned with a plaque bearing the name of the Irish Publishing Company "BROWNE & NOLAN NASSAU ST DUBLIN" The top can be rolled back by pulling the brass handled d...
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H 48.82 in W 35.83 in D 38.78 in
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original George III circa 1760 Architects writing Georgian Irish table desk in solid mahogany with original lock and key A beauti...
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.