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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

$4,995

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome French Empire desk made of mahogany that has been recently refinished to preserve the beautiful color and grain of the wood. The top surface is a gold-tooled leather in a ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk
Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

$2,500

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

A stunning Late Victorian-era roll-top desk crafted from solid oak. This commanding piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, featuring beautiful paneled oak siding that highlights ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

$1,675

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

$3,000

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Carlton House Writing Desk. Features a chinoiserie lacquered exterior with a bow shaped form featuring a sloped front, eleven drawers and compartments. The desk is...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

$9,400

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

$35,400

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Free-standing writing desk, walnut burl, Italy, 1930s Italian Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk pairs a refined geometric composition with a striking use of ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table
Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table

Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table

$3,350

Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique 19th Century mahogany Sheraton-style writing desk is a refined example of Neoclassical design, balancing a delicate, high-clearance silhouette with functional storage. C...

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table
Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

$1,350

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in the region of Normandy, this French writing table from the turn of the early twentieth century is constructed of solid oak and features a single drawer on one side. The tabl...

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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

$2,701

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant refined side legs with decors, curved black glass top and highlighted by the two drawers. The u...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

$2,184

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone carries a walnut-like glow. Horizontal carvings on the cabinet doors lend the piec...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers

$3,530

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant antique Spanish writing desk showcases a refined neoclassical design with clean architectural lines and beautifully balanced proportions. Crafted from solid wood with a ...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM
American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM

American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM

$2,600

American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM

By American of Martinsville

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

There are certain furniture makers whose work instantly resonates with collectors, designers, and discerning homeowners. American of Martinsville is among them. This beautifully cra...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

$2,450

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 ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

$107,000

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Conoid' cross-legged desk, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1986 This Conoid desk by George Nakashima, made custom in 1...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

$2,295

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table
Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table

Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table

$7,500

Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This wonderful Rustic French farmhouse table is crafted from solid oak softened by time and use. The top is a single, solid, 2" thick piece of oak that rests atop atop a hand carve...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

$27,500

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s Designed by the French Breton sculptor and cabinetmaker Jacques Philippe (1896-1958), this desk from the late 1920s is a testam...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut
Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

$5,400

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the early 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen, this desk was produced under his own label, Løvig Design. While most models are teak, a scant few were made in walnut, which reall...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Signed Italian Art Nouveau Era Renaissance Carved Walnut Trestle Library Table
Signed Italian Art Nouveau Era Renaissance Carved Walnut Trestle Library Table

Signed Italian Art Nouveau Era Renaissance Carved Walnut Trestle Library Table

$2,400

Signed Italian Art Nouveau Era Renaissance Carved Walnut Trestle Library Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and unique Italian Liberty Milano Stile (Art Nouveau) Renaissance trestle table by high-quality Milanese furniture-maker Alfredo Del Corno's G. Paravidini. circa 1900 Crafted...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

$127,000

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco desk with extension, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Art Deco desk with extension, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.

Art Deco desk with extension, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.

$2,313

Art Deco desk with extension, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco desk, Poland, circa 1950. Dimensions: height 121 cm / width 116 cm / depth 52 cm, chair recess: height 61 cm / width 85 cm

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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy
Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy

Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy

$1,495

Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in Normandy, this early twentieth century French oak writing table is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top. A single drawer fits into the apron on one side an...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.
Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

$2,348

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

By Pierre Sala

Located in Lille, FR

Table height: 70 cm. The top panel measures 88 cm by 61 cm without the spring. Good condition. The upper board has been repainted. Some fading on the legs, with a few spots and ot...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides
19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

$4,450

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A refined and elegant 19th-century writing desk, crafted in solid beechwood and retaining its original green gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The clean, understated lines and wel...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60
Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

$1,291

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Bureau vintage des années 60, double-face pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, superbe design avec pieds trapèzes atypiques dans la profondeur, en bois de chêne clair, 2 tiroirs à ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$4,596

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut. The rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled gree...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

$11,449

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing Danish midcentury modern desk. Tabletop in a sleek and organic shape made from teak with legs in brass and contrasting feet ends, also made in teak. A large desk that feels a...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

$1,675

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in ash. The upper part of this piece is made from ash veneer,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

$7,750

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated steel, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by W...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

$18,700

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958 This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century. Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

$13,535 / item

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is framed with an irregular surface bronze-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$7,340

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is inset with a lovely gold tooled green leather writing surfac...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk
Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

$2,595

Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Victorian or Edwardian style solid oak roll-top desk USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 54"W x 29"D x 45.75"H. Desk height: 30". V...

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

$199,639

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...

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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina
Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina

$9,750

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina Marked with signature. Low number. Investment-grade collectible. There are pieces that furnish a room — and then there are...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

$2,200

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk
940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk

940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk

$625

940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk

By Bruynzeel, Piet Zwart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Compact Dutch writing desk attributed to Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel, dating to the 1940s. The solid oak frame is finished in a warm golden tone with f...

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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$4,414

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A calm and solid piece that holds its space with ease. The Mahogany desk is made in the 1950s Denmark and is in very good condition. The surface shows light signs of use, and overall...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk
Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

$1,800

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts / Mission Library Table. Features a rectangular form made from oak and pine with a central drawer over columnar supports leading to a trestle base w...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Art Deco Heals Of London Compact Walnut Desk 1930s
Art Deco Heals Of London Compact Walnut Desk 1930s

Art Deco Heals Of London Compact Walnut Desk 1930s

$3,292

Art Deco Heals Of London Compact Walnut Desk 1930s

Located in Norwich, England

A compact and beautifully proportioned Art Deco walnut desk by Heal's of London. Labelled. Circa 1930. An excellent quality desk made in solid and veneered walnut, the top having hi...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table
Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table

$3,523 / item

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

This large Study desk is made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a deep green linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and limestone. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s
Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s

Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s

$2,695

Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s

By Sligh Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with black leather top, and original brass hardware. ...

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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

$14,400

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

By Pietro Lingeri

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s A beautiful example of Italian Rationalism, this desk is designed by architect Pietro Lingeri and ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC
Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

$3,700

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Country Farmhouse Oak Breakfast Dining Table ~~75" Wide~~Late 19th C. This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~Versatile size~~turn...

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Six Dots Design Unique desk
Six Dots Design Unique desk

Six Dots Design Unique desk

$19,894

Six Dots Design Unique desk

Located in London, GB

Joseph Ellwood is a British artist and designer working under the studio name: Six Dots Design. Joseph has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, colla...

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2010s British Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

$5,500

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Essentially two people would comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner’s desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. A wonderful anc...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Kent Coffey Goldenaire Mid Century Desk Restored
Kent Coffey Goldenaire Mid Century Desk Restored

Kent Coffey Goldenaire Mid Century Desk Restored

$1,450

Kent Coffey Goldenaire Mid Century Desk Restored

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A Kent Coffey desk, the Goldenaire. A wonderful Mid Century design with great lines influenced by the Danish Masters... The writing surface is H 30.25...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

$5,500

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

$4,390

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

$7,203

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and rare antique  burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1900 in date. It is made from beautiful burr walnut. The shaped rectangular top i...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Modern Brass Desk with Inset Bordered Leather Surface
Italian Modern Brass Desk with Inset Bordered Leather Surface

Italian Modern Brass Desk with Inset Bordered Leather Surface

$20,000

Italian Modern Brass Desk with Inset Bordered Leather Surface

By Maison Jansen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Circa 1970 Italian All Brass and Inlaid Leather Writing Desk. Featuring a heavy, rectangular, all Brass desk with single drawer, including removable, Brown felt lined organizational ...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

$18,500

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, including some natural wood cracking and patina buildup. Missing smal...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$1,886

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860.   The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the origi...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s
Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s

Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s

$1,795

Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s

Located in Peabody, MA

An antique officer's writing slope on stand, in Cuban mahogany with brass corner brackets circa 1850s. Measures 24.5" high, 20" wide, 10.5" deep (11" deep at the feet). Box is 7.25...

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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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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