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Carved Mahogany Embossed Black Leather Top Petit Compact 5 Drawers Desk MINT
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Mahogany Embossed Black Leather Top Petit Compact 5 Drawers Desk MINT
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20th Century American Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

21st Century by Giovanni Casellato MarCo Raparelli Metal Desk Table Black
By Marco Raparelli
Located in Roma, IT
"A story that doesn't get told" first started as a site specific installation, for Secondome exhibition "I'm not weird, I'm limited edition" during Milan Fuorisalone 2015: An iron ta...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal

Laurameroni "Poe" Rounded Desk in Black Rye-Straw by Bartoli Design
By Bartoli Design, Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Family of desks with round-shaped top and legs with ovoidal section. Top in special shaded glossy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger, American, circa 1960s. It has
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Vintage 1960s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
units. In addition, the cabinets can be interchanged. The black lacquered wood gives the desk its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Black by Thomas Kühl Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
time into a standing desk or a note stand or an easel or a mobile table for the slide presentation or
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Elmwood B40 Desk by Pierre Chapo in Black Ash, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; B40 desk; Elm; France; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern, Rustic; Postmodern; Cabinets; Black
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Arts Crafts Mission Style Black Solid Oak Desk with Side Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Desk. Original black painted. This beautiful Mission style desk
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

AES Emperador Black Marble and Brass Contemporary Desk by Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador Black Marble and Brass Contemporary Desk by Jan Garncarek Materials: Nero Marquina
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

1960s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black and Gold Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted chinoiserie desk you
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
table in a living space – as an elegant writing desk in a study or guest room – as a reception or
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part
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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style West Michigan Furniture (from their 'Dimension 1' collection) black
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Post Modern Black Figural Acrylic Panther Base Glass Top Desk Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post Modern Black Figural Acrylic Panther Base Glass Top Desk Table. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Laminate

Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Hitier for MBO. Blond oak desk opening with a drawer on the front. Black laminate top
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ángulo Desk
By Leonardo Floresvillar
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
, coated with matte powder coating. The Ángulo Desk was designed with two surface heights to work
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Ángulo Desk
Ángulo Desk
$2,650 / item
Chunky Desk
By Leonardo Floresvillar
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
, coated with matte powder coating. The Chunky Desk was designed with two surface heights to work
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Chunky Desk
Chunky Desk
$2,650 / item
Ángulo Desk
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
, coated with matte electrostatic paint. The Angulo Desk was designed with two surface heights to work
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Ángulo Desk
Ángulo Desk
$2,000 / item
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Black Slatted Ash
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EARL OF WOOD is a simple new desk with a curved wooden surface, offering the perfect solution to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rattan over Wood Waterfall Desk with Black Lacquer Finish and Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer and rattan waterfall table. Introduce timeless elegance to your home with this
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20th Century Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
standard design and materials. The PH office desk comes with a red or black high gloss desk top
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Poul Kjærholm PK52 Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen Son
By Carl Hansen Søn, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Steel

Carrara Marble Small Organic Shape Desk with Black Steel Base Made in France
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrating nature's inherent beauty, the Oni Desk embraces the irregular shape of a found Carrara
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Art Deco French Black desk or office table, after Léon Maurice Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a Kind and very refined Blck large desk or office table, original from the period and Art
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Pace Collection, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Tommi Parzinger Black Bamboo Desk Mid Century Modern Glamour 38w x 29h x 24d
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Desk, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed, American, circa 1950s. It has
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary, Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Handmade Ante Desk by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...
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2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Exotica Desk
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Exuding feelings of fantasy, this highly coveted desk is bold, daring and seductive. Her wooden
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2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exotica Desk
Exotica Desk
$12,460 / item
1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated Non-functional
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

AB019 Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen Son
By Anker Bak
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration with Carl
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
exquisite writing desk features a luxurious tooled leather top, offering a refined workspace with a rich
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20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950 s Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Anna desk is an imposing and elegant writing desk. With a high gloss lacquered body that contrasts
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Desk by Oscar Dell Arredamento
By Miniforms
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this exquisite vintage desk, a stunning creation by Oscar Dell'Arredamento for Miniforms
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Poul Kjærholm PK52A Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen Son
By Poul Kjærholm, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Steel

Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazil Mid-Century Modern Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Marajoara design desk with drawers is a study in Mid-Century Modern utilitarian and luxury
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

AB019 Wall Desk in Black Laminate Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen Son
By Anker Bak
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate & Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 46 x W
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble, Other, Metal, Nickel

Dainty Art Deco desk France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
In the exquisite world of 1925s French Art Deco design, a dainty desk emerges as a testament to the
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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Grey and Black Wooden Lacquered Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant desk is an Italian piece totally hand made in walnut by masters craftemenship. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company, Globe Furniture, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console Writing Table MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Chestnut

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Driftwood Table/Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive all teak wood desk or table. Solid driftwood top and three sturdy legs. Great for indoor
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20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Driftwood

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay. Stunning example of marquetry
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s. Small desk, coming from a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Parchment Topped Desk or Dining Table on Black Lacquered X-Formed Base
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
black lacquered X-Formed supports with bronze inlays that enhance the graceful lines of the base. The
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Post Modern Black Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Custom Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

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Black Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each black writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. Find 1068 options for an antique or vintage black writing desk now, or shop our selection of 152 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a black writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A black writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Paul McCobb and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a black writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,965, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $113,251 for the highest priced.

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 Black Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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, 2023
    In 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.