Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk in great vintage condition.
Cherry
Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
By Harden Furniture 1, Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture.
Cherry
Late 18th Century French Child's Desk, Solid Cherry, Hand-Carved
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with turned legs and carved stretcher with center finial. Candle stand on the right, att...
Cherry
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
With the MELANIE collection all furnitures' dimensions and designs of the facades have been adapted to our current interiors. This writing desk has 2 independent drawers' fronts w...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the style of Thomas Moser. A hand pegged construction with different radius arcs for ...
Cherry
Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. T...
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Located in Tiverton, RI
The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country farmhouse style legs and 3 cock beaded drawers with antique brass bail pulls.
Hardwood
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.
Bronze
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This range is characterized by straight, sober, timeless lines, sometimes enhanced by decorative motifs such as fluting, diamonds or lozenges, or Louis XVI rings for the drawers. T...
Brass
French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. It is made of solid French cherry wood. The sourcing of the solid wood comes from sustainab...
Brass
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This range is characterized by straight, sober, timeless lines, sometimes enhanced by decorative motifs such as fluting, diamonds or Louis XVI rings for the drawers. This writing t...
Brass
French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This piece is made exclusively of solid French cherry. The solid wood comes from sustainably managed French forests.
Cherry, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and time...
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
19th C American Cherry Plantation Desk Country Secretary Fall Front
Located in Louisville, KY
Crafted in solid cherry, this 19th century writing desk embodies the quiet simplicity of early American vernacular furniture—making it especially well-suited for interiors that favor...
Brass
Solid Wood Desk Console Handmade in Organic Design
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor Eckehard Weimann. The furniture is handmade. The body is organically worked, wrinkles and ...
Cherry
Desk or Console Handmade in Organic Design solid wood
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor Eckehard Weimann. The furniture is handmade. The body is organically worked, wrinkles and ...
Cherry
English Art Deco Desk in Solid Cherry Wood c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ENGLISH ART DECO DESK This original cherry wood Art Deco desk crafted in England during the 1930s, This compact yet functional office essential features a taller left side with thre...
Cherry
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H 42.88 in W 40.5 in D 21.5 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Henkel Harris USA, 1991 Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
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H 39.25 in W 26 in D 16 in
Queen Anne Solid Cherry Drop-Front Secretary Desk by Pennsylvania House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne drop-front secretary desk by Pennsylvania House. The desk features solid cherrywood construction and a nice traditional Queen Anne style. It offers good storage...
Brass
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H 30 in W 48.13 in D 24.13 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal kneehole desk By L. & J. G. Stickley USA, 1955 Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48.13"W ...
Brass
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H 41.5 in W 32.5 in D 57.5 in
Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
An incredible desk by Holmes County Chair Company. Made from solid cherry with a minimalist streamline shape. Features six fingertailed drawers along the back and cubbies for storage...
Cherry
Large Cherrywood Solid French Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French style desk. It has 5 drawers in total, on the right side of the desk there's space to put a monitor on if needed. One si...
Cherry
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Frode Holm. Work Table In Solid Cherry Wood With Sculptural V-Shaped Frame
By Frode Holm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frode Holm design. Work table / dining table made in solid cherry wood. Sculptural V-shaped frame and a rectangular top. Designed 1944. Manufactured for retailer Illums Bolighus. De...
Cherry
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H 30.5 in W 63 in D 32 in
Custom Commissioned Solid Wood Desk by California Studio Craftsman John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in Dallas, TX
This custom solid cherrywood desk was commissioned by a family in Woodside California in the early 80's. It was hand built by John Kapel in his studio and is one of a kind. It is in ...
Cherry
Carlo Mollino "Reale" Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful architectural solid European Cherry writing desk designed for the offices of the Reale,Turin in 1946 by famed Italian architect, Carlo Mollino.
Brass
Solid Cherry Two Drawers Writing Table Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid cherry country farm table style writing dining table.
Brass
"Arches" Desk by Paul Carlino
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid black cherry writing desk with curly maple drawer fronts.
Cherry
Harden Furniture Arts and Crafts Shaker Solid Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous minimalist Arts and Crafts or Shaker style solid cherry wood writing desk By Harden Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 52"W x 25"D x 30"H.
Cherry
Solid American Cherrywood Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Andreas Hansen writing desk or secretary made of solid American cherrywood. Designed in 1979. Manufactured by Hadsten Wood Industry. Top part with three small drawers, front with tam...
Cherry
Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s. A solid cherry wood bright rolling writing desk from the 1960s in pure midcentury style.
Iron
WILLETT Solid Cherry Chippendale Petite Writing Desk
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Solid cherry with brass hardware & gallery, round legs and pad feet.
Brass
$3,555
H 26.5 in W 30.75 in D 19.75 in
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single centre drawer stamped Jansen. Pull outs measure 15.5 x 9 inches each.
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,069 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,500
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Bureau Plat Desk, Hand-Crafted
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Double sided, the back has false drawers so this desk may be free floated in a ...
Brass
$4,418 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...
Brass
$6,200 / item
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider and organizer. Offering both functio...
Brass
$6,659 / item
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Customizable Handcrafted English Oak Desk by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our handcrafted two-drawer desk is a refined expression of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled furniture making techniqu...
Oak
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
Fruitwood
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk with five spacious drawers and lovel...
Brass
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or postcard desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 30"W x 21"D x 38.25"H. Desk height: 30". ...
Oak
19th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut single drawer writing table.
Walnut
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and modernity in their home office. Crafted from Prima Vera and finished in our Bistre fini...
Wood
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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The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.