Peter Løvig Nielsen Rosewood Partners Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood partners desk, lightly restored with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear to the rosewood veneer.
Brass
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier.
Leather, Rosewood
A fine 19th c French Louis XVI writing desk by L. Dromard. Kingwood and rosewood
By L. Dromard
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV kingwood and rosewood and leather top writing desk by Leon Dromard.
Bronze
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Rosewood
Early Victorian Rosewood Writing Table by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular gilt tooled leather inset top above two short frieze drawers, on fluted ring-turned baluster twin columnar end supports, terminating in recessed castors, one drawer s...
Rosewood
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Dyrlund Rosewood Desk from Svend Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood desk from Svend Dyrlund 1970s. A Mid-Century Modern Santos rosewood desk with panel legs and horizontal wood pulls made by Dyrlund in Denmark. Seven drawers including fil...
Rosewood
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
By Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830. Galleried top with leather and on original casters.
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
Brass
Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross, Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height 75cm, width 108cm, depth 64cm This superb mahogany writing desk by Donald Ross ...
Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Writing Table by Ico Parisi, Rosewood, Italy
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing, office table with a large top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM Roma, in good condition.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Writing Table in Brazilian Rosewood, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished Brazilian Rosewood and Walnut, in the style of Gianfranco Frattin in good condition.
Metal, Brass
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Desk and Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Clean Lined Rosewood Desk and Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1960s. The chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. S...
Metal
ND 93 - Desk in rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Desk in patinated rosewood with 4 drawers. Marked by manufacturer Søren Willadsen. Designed by Nanna Ditzel.
Rosewood
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Located in London, England
This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in Vejen, Denmark in 1955.
Rosewood
Rosewood Gianfranco Frattini Desk for Bernini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Watford, GB
A generously proportioned desk by Gianfranco Frattini, manufactured by Bernini in Italy around 1950. This high quality piece is made of rosewood in a rich reddish brown colour. The...
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal supported on tapering feet, one enclosing two drawers and the other a bank of three drawer...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Germany, circa 1960
By Lübke
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large mid-century desk with rosewood veneer and a polished finish, likely from Germany, circa 1960. * Rectangular, straight-lined design. * Exterior refinished with beautiful rosewoo...
Metal, Chrome
Rare No 3605 Arne Jacobsen rosewood Desk
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen desk designed in 1955. Wonderful woodgrain.
Metal
Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture in the 1960s. The desk features a large work surface and a classic Danish design from the period. — Origin...
Rosewood
$7,717Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with decorative boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Boxwood, Rosewood
$2,884Sale Price|25% Off
Regency Rosewood Writing Table in the Style of Gillows, UK, 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Seaford, GB
Manner of Gillows Regency Rosewood Library Table Regency Craftsmanship This superb Regency rosewood library or writing table is a stunning example of craftsmanship and elegance, e...
Brass
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash,...
Brass
Giorgio Collection Brazilian Rosewood Desk in Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Desk in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with one center pencil drawer +5 big full extension file drawers (2 in the right part and 3 in the left part). Brushed steel accents on the ba...
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk Rosewood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Kastrup, DK
Iconic Model 36 desk designed by Severin Hansen (also known as Erik Riisager Hansen) and produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in 1958. Crafted in beautifully figured rosewood , the des...
Santos Rosewood
Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bodil Kjær approached furniture with the mind of an architect. Her designs from the late 1950s and 1960s were conceived as working tools for modern interiors, balancing strict geomet...
Chrome
Severin Hansen Freestanding Desk in Rosewood For Haslev, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding Severin Hansen desk in rosewood with 4 drawers for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri cabinetmakers. The desk comes with it's original key.
Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood Desk Set attr. to Gianfranco Frattini, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Rosewood Desk Set attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Very good condition.
Wood, Rosewood
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark Dimen...
Rosewood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...
Brass
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark, Bent Moudt
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Pull-out writing desk section of solid Brazilian Rosewood.
Brass
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk, Rosewood, Scandinavian Modern, 1958
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 An original example of the highly collectible and sought-after Model 36 desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish ...
Rosewood
Mid century Modern Rosewood & Palm Desk made in Columbia
By Arte Sano
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Gorgeous mid century modern Rosewood & figured Palmwood desk made in Columbia in the 1960's. attributed to Arte Sano. The desk is a beautiful example with perfect patina, it absolute...
Rosewood
Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
The desk features a reversible top, Løvig’s iconic “flip-top” design, allowing it to be configured as either a writing desk or an open partners desk with an elevated organizer.
Rosewood
Jean Gillon desk in rosewood for Italma Woodart, 1960s
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
This exquisite rosewood desk is a standout creation by celebrated Brazilian designer Jean Gillon, crafted in the 1960s by Italma WoodArt — a prestigious manufacturer recognized for i...
Rosewood
Scandinavian desk in Rio rosewood by Erik Brouer, 1960
By Erik Brouer
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This Scandinavian secretary is made of Rio rosewood. It was designed by Erik Brouer for the publisher Brouer Mobelfabrik. It was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It consists of two par...
Rosewood
$15,529Sale Price|25% Off
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Fine and rare Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed to the Oxford Street Workshop of Gillows. English c.1820-1830 With a raised back comprising a thre...
Brass
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
Rosewood
19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Office Desk with Brass Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Portuguese rosewood office desk with brass fittings.
Bronze
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s
By Posborg & Meyhoff, Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and Steel Style: Scandinavian Modern Executive Desk Produced by Sibas...
Steel
Desk by Celina Decorações, Solid Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this desk has a simple yet functional structure, showcasing the early stages of industrialization in Brazilian furniture design. Its wide ...
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ex Long Executive Desk by Feldballes Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning floating top luxurious rosewood long style executive desk with three drawers to each side and to the back a center bookcase and two doors with storage. Included is the key...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Rosewood Desk with White Lacquered Drawers, Italy, 1950.
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian desk from the 1950s, crafted in rosewood and featuring a refined combination of materials characteristic of mid-century design.
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Henning Jensen and Torbin Valeur
By Dyrlund, Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary Danish modern rosewood desk, a masterpiece born from the creative vision of Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur, two luminaries of 1960s S...
Rosewood
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Linke Attr. Louis XVI Rosewood Ormolu Lady's Drop-Leaf Desk 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A refined 19th-century lady's drop-leaf desk, attributed to the esteemed French ébéniste François Linke, exemplifies the refined Louis XVI style. This exquisite piece is crafted from...
Rosewood
French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each side showcases the exceptional rosewood grain while the top displays a fitted gold tooled writing surface.
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin “Diplomata” Executive Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, Brazil, 1965 -
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Among the most iconic office furnishings of Brazilian Modernism, the “Diplomata” desk by Jorge Zalszupin represents the convergence of architectural rigor, material innovation, and e...
Rosewood, Plywood
$5,824Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk No.77 Notably, the front features a bookcase and bar, with production spanning from 1960 to 1987. Measurements for the kneehold: Height from floor is 67cm (26.4 inches), Width 6...
Walnut
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign desk designed and produced by Kittinger in the United States, circa 1950s. This des...
Brass
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Rosewood
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni rosewood Rampa secretary desk Bernini Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Bernini
Located in Skokie, IL
Designed in 1965 by the legendary brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, the "Rampa" unit is a masterclass in multidisciplinary design. Renowned for their ability to merge ar...
Brass
Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son
By E. Pedersen & Søn, Jason Møbler, Bodil Kjaer
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Kjaer rosewood desk with cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son and Jason Mobler Denmark. The desk features four drawers with keys. Cabinet features three drawers. Stamped manufactu...
Steel
$2,500Sale Price|35% Off
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from beautifully grained rosewood, the desk emanates a warm and inviting aura, drawing att...
Rosewood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood desk or sofa table, the flat top bordered with three pull brass knob drawers bordered by a gadrooned edge on the top and bottom resting on t...
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Model 36 Rosewood Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
A rosewood desk, Model 36, designed by Hans Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profi...
Rosewood
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.
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