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Art Deco French Off White Lacquer Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An impactful off white lacquer refinished Art Deco writing desk with walnut and chromed cast iron
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,111 Sale Price
25% Off
Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic Italian writing desk has feminine curves, with a modern edge! This traditional, classic
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing Desk in the Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Writing desk in the Louis XVI style, early 20th century.
A Louis XVI style writing case in
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
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The iconic Coco chancel lived with a Rococo writing desk just like this one and indeed this Bureau
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$9,260 / item
18th Century, Gentleman
s Writing Desk and Games Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, circa 1780, hand carved, petite writing desk inset with game chess and backgammon game
Category
Antique 1780s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th-century Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a beautifully crafted French Louis XV-style bureau plat or flat desk, with a single
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak.
Standing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria (Vienna) from the 19th century. It is made
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$12,605 / item
Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful and unique writing desk is rustic yet utilitarian, and would work well as either a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,245 / item
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
By Stout Duck Ltd
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
$27,238 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,306 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Rustic Writing Desk, Art Populaire, Solid Wood, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
; 19th Century; Writing Table;
19th-century folk art writing desk, a timeless piece that beautifully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Writing/Dressing Table – Also Ideal as a Desk or Side
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,909 Sale Price
30% Off
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900.
Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
19thC English pine writing desk
Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian writing desk, late 18th century in excellent antique condition.
Key
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins is an extraordinary example of
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century mahogany twin pedestal desk, dressing writing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, fine-quality large 19th Century mahogany twin-pedestal desk, dressing, or writing table
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$1,909 Sale Price
30% Off
Three Drawer Cane
Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative cane & reed three drawer compact entry hall desk writing table or console with glass top.
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk
French, Late 19th Century
Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey
Gay Furniture, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl
Radius
Form Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very attractive Carlton House Desk which has been hand crafted from the very finest
Category
1990s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Lady Writing Desk
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant French 19th century , gilt bronze-mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour , lady writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Finely Carved Ball
Claw Console Writing Table Desk Two Drawers Rope
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahoganyfinely carved ball & claw console writing table desk two drawers rope edge.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine 18th Century French Games Table with removable Leathertop Writing Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18th century French walnut games table and leathertop writing desk. The table features a
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Baize, Walnut
Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,475 / item
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with Caned Back by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Broyhill features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Davenport Writing Desk – Elegant Design with Inlays and Storage
This exquisite antique Davenport writing
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Antique 19th Century German Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Cheshire, GB
A fine quality Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring elegant satinwood inlay and a rich patina
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Beautifully proportioned and beautifully crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass
Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
cabinet)
30 5/8" H (top of desk) x 57 1/2" W x 29 5/8" D
An attractive late 19th century Baltic bureau
Category
Antique 19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
$5,675 / item
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Walnut
$6,333 / item
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
$4,767 / item
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Walnut
$5,087 / item
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
$3,829 / item
Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its
Category
Antique 18th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Baroque-style furniture, finished for the center
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Mid-Century writing desk originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s. It is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
$840 / item
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table – a rare and exquisite piece
Category
Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,866 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk. Item features a unique brass
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of century furniture writing desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct century furniture writing desks — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 25587 antique and vintage century furniture writing desks in-stock, while there are 1138 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of century furniture writing desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Century furniture writing desks bearing mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Century furniture writing desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Arne Vodder and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much are Century Furniture Writing Desks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,072, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $15,675,000 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 Century Furniture Writing 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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