Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s Desk with rectangular top covered in black leather. The structure is in light blue painted metal and ...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Folding Top Desk, France, 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Jacques Adnet leather, Brass & Oak desk. The frame is leather and brass wrapped steel, the top has two drop down oval leaves perfectly book matched to the top wrapped...
Brass
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations.
Wood
$2,996Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Georgian Burlwood Roll Top Desk
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Georgian Burlwood Rolltop Desk Key Features and Styles Slant-Front Design: The desk has a hing...
Brass
Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener & J.Oeben
Located in Berlin, DE
RIESENER The rectangular top, with the outline of an arc-en-arbalète, is fitted with an embossed leather writing surface and is fitted with four short drawers on the moulded apron w...
Bronze
Vintage 1990s Faux Crocodile Writing Table in Faux Leather & Stainless Steel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary writing desk featuring a textured, crocodile embossed faux leather wrapped top paired with polished stainless-steel U-shaped legs.
Stainless Steel
Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The birds and flowers are beautifully hand painted using exceptionally hard Polychrome paint This is a writing table or desk, it has a good sized work area and would fit almost an...
Wood
LOVELY BEVAN FUNNELL ViNTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WITH HUNTER GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
The proportions are well balanced, making it both practical and visually refined. The top is finished with a rich hunter green leather writing surface, providing a smooth and comfor...
Hardwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945 This exquisite desk features a mahogany wood construction with an oil finish, topped with new Edelman cherry c...
Mahogany
FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Harrods London, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table Please note the delivery fee ...
Brass
20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Slightly protruding, profiled table top and gold-embossed and high-quality leather insert (real leather).
Bronze
20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Slightly protruding, profiled table top and gold-embossed and high-quality leather insert (real leather).
Bronze
Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A commanding solid oak freestanding writing desk in the Danish Country Modern tradition, with deeply hand-carved drawer fronts, brass ring pulls, and a richly figured cathedral grain...
Brass
After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This piece is modelled after RJ Horner who’s works include some of the most substantial and important desks ever crafted This desk is as solid as they come, it does not come apart...
Hardwood, Giltwood
Jacques Adnet attr., Desk, Black Leather, Brass, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet atrribution, Desk, Black Leather, Enameled Steel, Brass, France, 1950s A wonderful desk attributed to Jacques Adnet and produced in France in the middle of the 20th ce...
Brass
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Black Leather and Bronze Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A very unique Neoclassical Maitland Smith desk of gold embossed black leather with gilded bronze lion paws and seraphim on each leg. There are two drawers with gilded bronze pulls an...
Bronze
Action Office Writing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Lockable hinged cov...
Metal, Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo Desk for Bernini, Black Leather, 1982
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bari, IT
Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa 1982.
Leather, Glass, Beech
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully painted and decorated mahogany Secretary Bureau writing table with Flip green Leather Top. Features two upper drawers, a lower large drawer with functional lock and key.
Mahogany, Paint
TIMOTHY OULTON CUMBERLAND COLLECTION AGED LEATHER DESK RED VELVET LINiNG
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Timothy Oulton Cumberland Collection Aged Leather Desk with Red Velvet Lining A magnificent Timothy Oulton desk from the highly sought-after Cumberland Collec...
Leather
Maitland-Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Partners Desk w/ Brass Hardware
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ross, CA
Maitland-Smith partners desk wrapped entirely in leather. The six drawers are lined with marbled paper and have brass handles. The feet are topped with brass lions paws on wheels for...
Leather, Glass, Wood
20th Century Elegant Veneered Bureau Plat or Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant veneered bureau plat or desk in Louis XV style Solid beechwood and veneer. Very fine, floral bronze fittings. Curved and pronounced or arched wooden body. Frame base with...
Bronze
Art Deco Style Maitland Smith Brass Shagreen Printed Leather Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Sophisticated, sculptural, and unmistakably luxurious, this exceptional French Directoire style faux shagreen desk by Maitland-Smith is a masterful blend of classical European desig...
Leather, Walnut
Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An executive sized teak desk by Danish designer Finn Hansen. This piece features a high quality chocolate leather top and pull out trays for maximum tabletop surfaces. Both cabinets ...
Leather, Teak
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique Georgian style bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, it is great looking and extremely...
Leather, Wood
1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine
Located in Lejre, DK
This table is a beautiful example of Danish craftsmanship from the 1940s, created by a Danish cabinetmaker. The frame is made of solid oak, characterized by twisted, sturdy legs that...
Leather, Oak
Louis XVI-Style Double-Sided Wood and Brass Bureau Plat with Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
The writing surface and two side pull-outs are inset with replaced black leather, finely decorated with gilt tooling.
Wood
Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by R.E.H Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London . Don't he...
Brass
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
This three-drawer Jacques Adnet desk in dark brown stitched leather with ring pulls and brass accents at feet. Finished all around and veneer top - SEE ALL detail images and video. ...
Brass
$4,500Sale Price|79% Off
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and M...
Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern metal, leather and plastic desk by BBPR for Olivetti, 1960s Desk with rectangular metal top covered in green leather and black plastic corners. Under the t...
Metal
Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers by Baker. Stunning looking piece.
Leather, Hardwood
Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Thies for Nordiska Kompaniet, free-standing custom-made writing or office desk, leather, marble, Sweden, circa 1965 This refined desk was designed by Swedish architect Rolf Th...
Marble
Italian modern wood, steel and leather desk attributed by Fabio Lenci, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood, steel and leather desk attributed by Fabio Lenci, 1970s Desk for center of the room with a C-shaped structure in white painted wood. The rectangular top is uphol...
Metal, Steel
Jacques Adnet attr., Desk and Folding Chair, Black Leather, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet atrribution, Desk and Folding Chair Set, Black Leather, Brass, France, 1950s A wonderful desk attributed to Jacques Adnet and produced in France in the middle of the 2...
Brass
Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk model Spazio with a rectangular metal top covered in red leather and black plastic corners. Under ...
Metal
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...
Metal, Brass
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive desk is beautifully constructed of rosewood and mahogany. With two sliding roll-tops,...
Brass
Italian modern wood, steel and leather desk attributed by Fabio Lenci, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood, steel and leather desk attributed by Fabio Lenci, 1970s Desk for center of the room with a C-shaped structure, made of wood with black wood profile. The rectangu...
Metal, Steel
French Mid Century Wooden "Pigeon Hole" Teak Leather Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic French mid century wooden "Pigeon hole" working desk in dark stained teak and leather by Pierre Jeanneret produced for the administrative building in Chandigar...
Leather, Teak
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leather topped retractable writing surface, 30 inches x 17 inches.
Walnut
$17,596Sale Price|20% Off
Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk
By Maurice Hirch
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extraordinary desk by Maurice Hirch, a famous French designer made for Maison Jansen of Paris. The desk is solid mahogany that was stained a beautiful blue-green hue. The ...
Bronze
English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two D shaped drawers one on each side, the top with a Tabaco tooled leather top, restin...
Leather, Walnut
$2,307Sale Price|30% Off
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare, limited edition Lexington Furniture's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany and Tooled Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out t...
Leather, Mahogany
$5,374Sale Price|20% Off
Royal desk/bureau plat in Louis XV style with veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal desk/bureau plat in Louis XV style with Kingveneer Kingveneer on solid beech wood with rocaille applications. extremely fine, floral, gilded bronze fittings in the form of chu...
Brass
Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach
By Design Within Reach
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach. A refined mid-century modern desk featuring a sleek black leather bound top. Clean lines, warm wood grain, and a streamlined s...
Walnut
$4,167Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic English partner desk, solid wood with Victorian mahogany. Solid wood body with 4 drawer fronts in a frame. Brass paw feet on casters. High-quality and robust leather top ...
Leather, Mahogany
Italian Walnut Desk with Carved Stationary Motifs and Matching Chair, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Avant-Garde Elegance: Italian Walnut Desk with Original Red Leather and Carved Stationary Motifs, with Matching Side Chair.
Brass
Deco Style Desk w/ Exotic Macassar Wood & Leather Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking office desk with exotic rosewood like wood veneer top and orange shagreen front drawers. Simple design with distinctive elements. The rich veneer follows through the top, si...
Shagreen, Macassar
RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique opportunity to purchase a never before sold on the open market, original Rolex Bond Street ...
Leather, Wood
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Baker Collector's Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The desk features a luxurious brass-bound leather top, richly patinated and outlined with gilt tooling for a refined finish.
Bronze
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal base, pivoting leather covered drawer, saddle-stitched leather mail holder, briefca...
Metal
$85,000
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s Rich caramel leather with contrast open stitching and fully swiveling drawers on both sides including a filing cabinet with lea...
Leather, Walnut
DANISH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 & 223 HARDWOOD LEATHER DESK & ARMCHAiR
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, super rare and highly collectable, Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back, bla...
Leather, Hardwood
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this handsome desk incorporates many of his signature details. The base and hardware ar...
Steel
Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998), this desk and matching chair exemplify the designer’s disciplined approach to structure and material within Brazilian modernism. Closely al...
Metal
Small Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the 20th century, this desk is well suited for use as a writing desk or small workspace in both traditional and transitional interiors.
Leather, 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.
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