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Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany inlaid writing table, the top having a red leather writing surface
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Liberty Desk Art Nouveau Sessile Oak Brass, Italy, End 1800-Early 1900
Located in Milano, IT
Liberty desk elegantly refined and open, the two uprights on the sides are made of two glass doors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian leather top mahogany desk of exceptional quality and of a good size. It dates
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis-quinze-style Bureau Plat, France, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Large Louis-Quinze-style desk in mahogany veneered. The writing surface is covered in brown leather
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$10,658 / item
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr yew Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century American Foreman
s Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century American factory foreman's desk with a slant top, three small drawers on top
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Desk by Maple
Co
By Maple
Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid desk by Maple & co. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Regency Style English Pine Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A rustic desk with locking drawer banks from the United Kingdom, circa 1900. With a charming
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Antique Early 1900s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Wiener Secession Style Writing Table by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Gustav Siegel
Located in New York, NY
This design by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn is arresting enough to complete a room. The influence of Wiener Secession Style which reigned in Vienna at the dawn of the 20th century can ...
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Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style French Antique Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Louis XVI style desk with a superb leather writing surface. This mahogany piece has been
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Partners Desk with 18 Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique desk with 9 drawers on both sides. Good and usable desk with weathered green
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Antique Early 1900s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Flame Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique kidney shaped desk in mahogany, with an inset leather writing surface. This
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Antique Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Desk; French; in the Louis XVI style made of ebonized Mahogany that has been finished in a lustrous
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Big Antique Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful large antique walnut desk. Completely in perfect condition. Desk has 18 drawers and four
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ebonized Antique French Directoire Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful Directoire style antique French desk with rich ormolu decor of foliage and scrolls
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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 1900s France. Neatly composed, highly functional and understated, this
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Mission Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Mission Desk
This antique Arts & Crafts mission desk is a timeless piece
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Neo-Gothic Belgian Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A French desk from circa 1900. Crisp geometry is rendered with traditional
carpentry techniques in
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Transitional Parquetry Inlaid Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic French transitional kingwood two-drawer desk with parquetry inlays. Having lovely
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Polished Mahogany Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Empire style desk of solid mahogany, finished with a lustrous French polish and
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edwardian Desk by Edwards and Roberts
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian desk by Edwards and Roberts. It was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
interior and drawer below with original brass plate handles, the desk top having a black leather writing
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Patinated French Clawfoot Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A compact desk with flip top storage space and two doors. From turn of the century France, a
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and large antique walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Regency Style Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique leather top kidney desk in the Regency style. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian leather top kidney shaped desk. It was made in England, it dates from
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat, Probably France, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Large Empire style, mahogany veneered desk. The desk stands on tall square legs with brass sabots
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Desk by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
shape of flowers. The desk's legs are deeply carved and sinuous, circa 1900.
A similar desk is
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Early 20th Century Rustic French Work Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and plank wood surface make this a perfect piece to use as a writing desk or work station in your home
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Drawer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. A single drawer in the center is a feature of this compact-style secretary writing desk.
The only
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Antique Early 1900s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Industrial Metal Postmasters Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century French industrial metal postmasters desk.
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this vintage wooden writing desk combines a distinguished character with
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Antique Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Bureau plat desk made of solid mahogany and featuring a lustrous French polish finish. This very
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Combining grace and practicality, this vintage wooden desk reeks of period appeal. Made in France
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau “Aux Nenuphars” Desk and Armchair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French “Aux Nenuphars” desk and armchair by Louis Majorelle. Circa 1900.
A similar desk is
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Gothic Stripped Solid Oak Hand-Carved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome antique Gothic stripped oak hand-carved desk, rendered in solid oak in the timeless
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very large and impressive teak partner desk, where both sides are equipped with 8 drawers Top
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
English 19th Century Regency Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fine Regency partners desk comes from England, circa 1900. The whole is made of beautiful
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Serpentine Kneehole Desk Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Period mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1900 in date.
The
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Library Table, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique mahogany library table. The table was made circa 1900 and features gorgeous
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Marble and Bronze Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Wiscasset, ME
ormolu. The marble has beveled edges and rests set into the desk.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Italian, Turn of 20th century, Adjustable Architects Drafting Table, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely functional, having a large working surface atop triangular trestle form legs on bracket feet and a tray at mid height acting as a stretcher, within the frame is an elabora...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Big Impressive Mahogany Partner desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive mahogany partners desk with nine drawers on each side. Because of the enormous depth
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Scholars
Poetry Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
wonderful today as a writing desk or center table.
Additional dimensions:
Table apron to floor: 27".
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Antique Pair of Louis XVI Style Desks
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French antique pair of Louis XVI style desks in ebonized mahogany with a lustrous French
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1900 in date
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Period mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1900 in date.
The desk
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Desk Cabinet in Inlaid Walnut Wood, with Concealed Elements
Located in Milano, IT
Antique desk cabinet in inlaid walnut wood, with concealed elements.
The cabinet dates back to the
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk by Carlo Zen
By Carlo Zen
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk by Carlo Zen
Zen was known for his furniture produced in "Stilo Floreale," a combination of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$18,735
19th Century Antique Oak Partners Desk with Leather Top
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique light oak partner's desk in perfect condition. Leaf is equipped with brown hand
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Desk with Slides
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Edwardian writing desk, circa 1900 in date and in the manner of Edwards
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
English Chinoiserie Painted Leather Top Desk and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s English Serpentine embossed leather top chinoiserie painted desk and chair. Chair size: 39.5
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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1900 Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1900 writing desk available at 1stDibs. A 1900 writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1900 writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1900 writing desk bearing Louis XVI, Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1900 writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Majorelle, Maple
Co. and Carlo Zen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1900 Writing Desk?
Prices for a 1900 writing desk start at $418 and top out at $184,500 with the average selling for $3,524.
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.
Questions About 1900 Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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