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Dutch Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
RECTANGULAR RED INSET LEATHER TOP OVER A FRIEZE CONTAINING A SINGLE DRAWER WITH OVERALL FINE INLAYS ,CABRIOLE LEGS.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Louis XV Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An elegant side table made of cherry. Center dovetailed drawer with bronze handle. Scalloped edge apron with four cabriolet legs and a three plank top.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,850
French 18th Century Oak Table with Drawer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 18th century table is made of incredibly handsome antique oak. One large drawer can be
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV Period Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the 18th century
Perfect original condition
Measures: H: 72 cm, W: 87 cm, D: 64 cm.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$5,921
18th Century Louis XVI Provincial Table
Located in Madrid, ES
French Louis XVI style in the country provinces, manufactured in walnut with one-drawer and ribbed decoration on the legs.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Eindhoven, NL
18th century mahogany desk in beautiful original condition. Impressive interior, warm colour. Super
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Antique 1780s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
down writing surface which rests on 2 slides that pull out. The interior is fitted with door, drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...
18th Century Swedish Rococo Draughtsman
s Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Most unusual and remarkable Swedish Rococo period metamorphic draughtsman's table with seven drawers, adjustable hinged top with book rest and retractable candle holders, circa 1760 ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Late 18th Century Oak Lowboy Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a local find from Suffolk, England, circa 1790.
Single drawer to the front with later Victorian knobs.
Exposed metal work to top, but shows original construction.
H...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Desk or wall table from the Swedish gustavian period during the late 18th century. The desk is from
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
18th c. Walnut Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut Writing Table
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Architect
s Table or Table Tronchin
Located in Berlin, DE
A late 18th century Louis XVI walnut architect's or mechanical table with a double-hinged ratcheted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Georgian Writing / Side Table
Located in London, GB
use as a small writing desk, or as a side / entry way table. There are two drawers with nicely
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Writing / Side Table
Located in London, GB
use as a small writing desk, or as a side / entry way table. There are two drawers with nicely
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut Side Table - Period LXV
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Walnut Side Table - Period Louis XV. Please Note This is an Antique and is One of a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Period Oak Bureau
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This charming late 18th-century George III period oak bureau showcases exquisite craftsmanship and
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Directoire Desk in Walnut, XVIIIth-XIXth Century
Located in Milano, IT
Directoire desk in walnut has on the entire surface borders and threads in bois de rose and maple
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Rococo Period Shaped
Carved Walnut 1-Drawer Table, Mid 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped walnut top with molded edge above a conforming case with shaped apron housing one drawer with original lock, the cabriole legs ending in raised escargot feet.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Louis XVI Tulipwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Marquetry showing two fruit bowls, Ormolu mountings, single drawer, leather top, tapered square legs
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Italian, Modenese, Louis XIV Period Walnut 1-Drawer Table, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely used as a kitchen or library table, having a rectangular top with bow shaped corners and various inlaid patches, the apron housing one drawer accessible on both sides, raised ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Writing Table
Located in valatie, NY
This graceful writing desk has the typical neoclassic lines of this period in Italy. The top is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables
c.1740 Louis XIII Writing Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Petite Louis XIII antique walnut writing desk or library table with drawer. Superb turned legs and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Excellent 17th Century Spanish Dining Table/ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 17th century Spanish Lyre shaped leg table with original hand forged iron stretchers and a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Provincial Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Provincial oak bureau plat, mid 18th century, the top with inset tooled leather above the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The serpentine mahogany top above a frieze centered by a single drawer raised on cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Louis XV Oak Provincial 1-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
of pegged construction, the rectangular molded edge top above one drawer and a shaped apron resting on cabriole legs. Height 2 is the height to the bottom of the apron.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large 17th Century Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large walnut desk with drawer, barely twist legs and iron stretcher.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
on tapered square section legs and casters. Sides of desk have decorative handles that don't
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
writing slides.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset 23 carat tooled green leather top over two drawers , raised on Marlborough legs , block feet. Provenance : Aspreys , London , purchased 1969.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Louis XV Walnut Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
The proportions of this table are very appealing. Note the bullnose edge of the table top, the arabesque carving of the apron, the elegant silver drawer pull, and the light and shape...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional 18th C Crossbanded Desk by T. Willson, 68 Great Queen St. London
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
For the collector of fine antiques we are proud to present our newest acquisition by T.Wilson of 68 Queen Street, London. (clearly stamped on the drawer) This gorgeous mahogany piece...
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Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th century English adjustable reading stand. Made on Honduras Mahogany with the original
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset deep burgundy leather with some flaws over three drawers with one central drawer on the reverse flanked by two false drawers, raised on square tapered legs...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality small bureau from the later period of Queen Anne, circa 1760.
Fall opens to reveal compartments of drawers and pigeon holes. Four drawers with later handles. Standin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Table or Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Neoclassical walnut table or desk, late 18th century, the wide top the apron with single
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Baroque Architect / Drawing Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusual 18th century Swedish Baroque architect/drawing table with an lid that open up to an
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
c.1640 French Oak Writing Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Charming antique French oak writing table or end table with a hand-dovetailed drawer, breadboard
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Period Provincial Bureau Plat, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XV period writing table in fruit-wood, with a molded top over a scalloped apron containing
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Exceptional Period Louis XVI Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XVI carved desk with matching chair and original embossed leather.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Architects Desk Table Circa 1800
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A FINE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY ARCHITECTS DESK TABLE CIRCA 1800, METAMORPHIC ELEVATION, BEAUTIFUL COLOUR
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
c.1750 Handmade Rustic French Writing Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Charming handmade 18th century rustic French writing table with great turned legs and a useful hand
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted bureau plat, late 18th century with center drawer and flanking side
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Exceptional 18th Century Table in Original Paint from Finland
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Exceptional period 18th century period table from Finland - scraped to original paint. This piece
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Antique 18th Century Finnish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Leather Top Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century French Louis XVI leather top mahogany and gilt bronze bureau plat.
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Louis XV Solid Walnut Writing Table
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XV writing table in solid walnut with a traditional wax finish. Graceful lines
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak bureau, the fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior with various
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Antique 1740s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Provincial Cherrywood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with tooled brown leather over a single drawer, raised on straight square tapered legs, brass sabot.
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
18th Century French Louis XV Period Bureau Plat
Located in Charleston, SC
A elegant, slender leg Louis XV period writing table with two drawers dressed with elaborate bronze
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Satinwood Bureau
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An attractive 18th century English satinwood bureau in French taste, the
shaped top with bombé
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Antique 1790s English Desks and Writing Tables
George III Brass-Mounted Satinwood Writing-Table
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED SATINWOOD WRITING-TABLE, CIRCA 1790.
The frieze crossbanded in
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Rococo Walnut and Parquetry Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Wood top with inlaid alternating bands over a long drawer flanked by two drawers, raised on cabriole legs, headed by bronze mounts, metal sabots.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century English Walnut Dressing / Bedside Table Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
England, mid 18th century.
In remarkable antique condition.
Measurement from the floor to the bottom of
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
French Antique Grand Secretary Desk in old aged French Oak. Beautiful provincial carvings of a
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Antique 1770s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Work Table with Cloven Hoof
Located in Hudson, NY
Graceful and beautiful French Rococo work table. With graceful Cabrio legs terminating in petitly carved feet.
Made entirely of fruitwood the patina is absolutely gorgeous not to men...
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great piece of early European furniture. Probably Spanish and dates to the 18th century
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Antique 17th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th century writing desk — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 788 options for an antique or vintage 18th century writing desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 18th century writing desk bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Gillows of Lancaster
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Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
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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