Elegant 19th-Century Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
Designed with both beauty and practicality in mind, this distinguished piece reflects the high standards of traditional cabinetmaking, where quality materials and elegant details wer...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs
Located in New York, NY
18th century Italian single drawer desk. Turned legs. Walnut. Beautiful patina. Also makes a great side table.
Walnut
19th-Century Walnut Writing Desk with Turned Legs and Spacious Drawer
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
An elegant 19th-century writing desk crafted in solid walnut wood, distinguished by its refined proportions, graceful turned legs, and timeless classical character.
Walnut
17th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This fantastic Spanish walnut table dates to the 1600s and has incredibly turned legs and stretchers known as discus or lentil carvings. Each long sid...
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome Italian table dates to the 18th century and exemplifies the restrained, functional elegance characteristic of provincial Italian furniture of the period. Crafted in wal...
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
Walnut
19th Century Writing Desk with Frieze Drawer and Baluster Turned Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An absolutely charming 19th century French writing desk, crafted from walnut and featuring exquisitely baluster turned and tapering legs, and a beautifully curved X-form stretcher wi...
Bronze
Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain -
Located in Madrid, España
Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain - 17th century
Walnut
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Side Table with cared turned legs and wood stretcher and also an iron stretcher The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Walnut
19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher, one in solid iron and one in the lower part leg to leg in wood. The top has a beautiful grain and patina
Iron
19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher match in the button top. The top has a beautiful grain and patina
Iron
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example. Fr...
Steel
18th Century French Walnut Table with Turned Legs
Located in Carmel, CA
This beautiful 18th Century French walnut table has finely turned legs and a beautiful deep, buttery patina that has developed over age. The table has one large drawer.
Walnut
19th Century Walnut and Root Wood Desk
Located in Arezzo, IT
Small walnut and root wood desk, with turned legs and sliding table to write, is suitable for the centre room, second half of the 19th century (1870).
Walnut
Roll Top (Tambour) with Top Gallery
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Eastlake era tambour cylinder roll top walnut desk. 4 turned legs, pair of drawers each side.
Brass
Early 18th Century French Walnut Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French walnut desk with two drawers, turned legs, stretcher and bun feet, early 18th century.
Walnut
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Turned Legs, 1972
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Walnut Desk, 1972 with pedestal of one deep and two shallow drawers, raised on cross foot, to the left side and two turned legs to the right side free ed...
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 72.25 in D 43.25 in
19th Century American Walnut Partners Desk with Six Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century American walnut partners desk with six drawers, turned baluster legs and cross-stretcher.
Walnut
Walnut Turned Leg Desk Or Side Table, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Turned legs. Walnut. Can also be used as a side table.
Walnut
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H 31.11 in W 43.71 in D 25.99 in
Original 1960 Italian Desk in Walnut, with Two Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1960 Italian desk in walnut, with two drawers, turned leg.
Walnut
Walnut Wood Table With Carved Turned Fluted Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut table or desk with carved fluted legs. Medium walnut finish with some applied distressing. New construction.
Walnut
19th C. French Walnut Desk/Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small antique walnut desk or table with turned stretcher legs.
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Three Drawer Desk, Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
5' carved walnut writing desk from Spain with turned legs and iron scrollwork stretcher.
Brass, Iron
Henredon Heritage Regency Walnut Writing Desk circa 1960
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Henredon Heritage Walnut Writing Desk having turned legs with classic carved features throughout.
Brass
17th Century Walnut Turned Leg Desk or Side Table, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Single wide piece of walnut made for the top. Classic turned leg. Newly refinished.
Walnut
Antique Country French Walnut Bureau Plat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Outstanding classic French walnut writing desk with breadboard top, turned legs and beautiful soft and worn hand.
Walnut
Exotic Antique French Walnut Cafe Table or Desk w/Turned Legs
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely breathtaking original antique French walnut cafe table with fine turned legs. This table has been on loan to one of our customers for several years and was just returned b...
Walnut
19th-C. English Carved Walnut Turned Leg Writing Desk Or Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century English carved walnut turned leg writing desk or console table. It is in very good condition, and the drawers do have dovetail construction.
Walnut
An Early 19th Century Provincial Turned Leg Table/Desk
Located in Bellport, NY
An American Walnut wood from the early 19th century, turned leg work table/desk with one pull-out drawer and two original wooden pulls.
Walnut
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H 42.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Desk Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Dressed a man's desk with this elegant antique side chair! Crafted in France circa 1850 and made of walnut wood, the chair stands on carved turned legs decorated with a bottom stretc...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 29 in W 37.5 in D 26.5 in
Mid-19th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
The Louis XIII style small desk is in excellent condition, and has a rich walnut patina throughout.
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H 31.11 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Small Desk in Walnut, Green Leather, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage small desk in walnut, turned legs, green leather, and drawers for a typical desk, 19th century, made in Italy.
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H 30.71 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
Original Italian Desk in Walnut and Fir, with Three Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1900 Italian desk in walnut and fir, with three drawers, turned leg.
Walnut, Fir
18th Century Spanish Walnut and Iron Turned Leg Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century Spanish walnut and iron turned leg side table. A lovely accent piece! Wonderful for a study or library.
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
Iron
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H 30.91 in W 41.66 in D 21.34 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
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H 20.08 in W 19.49 in D 15.56 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
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H 30.32 in W 33.67 in D 21.66 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
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H 29.53 in W 49.02 in D 24.22 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
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H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Iron
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H 29.93 in W 56.89 in D 32.68 in
19th Spanish Writing or Center Table with Carved Turned Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared turned legs and wood stretcher and also an iron stretcher The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Walnut
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H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Antique Walnut Desk, Black Leather Top and Drawer, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique desk in walnut, turned legs, with flap top and covered in black leather, beautiful presence, the wood has a very fascinating patina of time, and still has a functional chest ...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra, functional surface space into your living room with this elegant antique table desk. Crafted in the Perigord region of France, circa 1870, the side table stands on...
Walnut
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H 29.25 in W 38 in D 28 in
18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned-Leg Side Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
The elegant writing table desk is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina.
Walnut
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H 29 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
19th American Colonial Walnut Maple Small Desk Side Table with Turn Carved Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th American Colonial walnut maple small desk side table with turn carved legs.
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Spanish Table Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Montecito, CA
Lovely Walnut Spanish desk with turned legs, attractive patina and iron stretcher.
Iron
Spanish Walnut Writing Table With Turned Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH WALNUT WRITING TABLE WITH TURNED LEGS, C.1700
H 29¾" APRON 24" W 39¾" D 26¼"
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El Marangon Walnut Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Solid Italian walnut desk with 3 drawers and turned legs. Custom sizes and finishes are available.
English 18th Century Walnut Desk
Located in New York, NY
English 18th century two drawer walnut desk with burlwood veneer, turned legs and serpentine stretcher
19th century French Walnut Table with Turned Legs
Located in New York, NY
Walnut desk or table with chunky turned legs.
Walnut
Small Antique Walnut Writing Table with Turned Legs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small writing table in beautifully grained walnut with a book match top. The turned legs add an exciting design element and are glossy and well-shaped. The single roomy drawer is d...
Walnut
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian walnut library table or writing desk. Desk features three drawers amongst beautifully floral carved apron. Legs are carved in an old style swirl-twist shape on b...
Walnut
17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very handsome 17th century Spanish Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from stunning walnut & chestnut with drawers, a ...
Chestnut, Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Console
Located in Nashville, TN
Add an elegant focal point to your study or library with this antique Baroque carved console. Carved in Spain c. 1750 and built of solid walnut wood, the trestle table stands on two ...
Iron
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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