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Antique Mahogany Shaped Front Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality Edwardian inverted breakfront mahogany pedestal writing desk with concave corners
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Very Good Quality Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality burr walnut pedestal desk with shaped corners and gilt tooled leather writing
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
having faux drawers, each corner of the desk having an oval reeded panel incorporating a brass leaf
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Kidney Shaped Writing Desk, France, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
makes it possible to use it free standing, against a wall or in a corner. The desk is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Altrincham, GB
', each corner of the desk with decorative floral carving, modesty panel to the back of the kneehole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Oak
Dolphin
Desk, Circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
canted corners of the desk. Other motifs are stylized wave scroll acanthus leaves, s and c-scrolls, egg
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
. They also have the original brass handles.
This desk has canted corners and sits on short cabriole
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawers have recessed, turned knobs that are signature to Louis Philippe pieces. The corners of the desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
along the perimeter of the desk top, the corners are rounded. The part below of the top, that is the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Chippendale style mahogany desk with canted corners, the rectangular shaped top
Category
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large space age desk designed by Frank De Clercq, Belgium 1972.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
design with a simple rectangular shape and rounded corners. The desk is build out of solid wood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique William IV Mahogany Writing Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
only add to the overall character of this desk. We refuse to strip and polish this desk, which would
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The writing surface is framed with a bronze edge and the entire piece has brass mounts on the corners
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Rosewood
Presidents Desk
by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
manufacturer Sibast in 1960. Minor loss to one corner of desk, with characterful sun bleaching throughout.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Executive Angle Desk Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great desk from the Italian designer Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova. The desk has a corner
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
blotter. With elegantly rounded and fluted corners, this desk boasts nine solid oak drawers including a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Pierre Chapo "B40" desk in solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in amstelveen, NL
corners. This extraordinary desk is carved from solid elmwood. The tabletop rests on two cabinets that are
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Wooden Desk for MIM Rome
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Milano, IT
supporting legs made of dark metal. These legs continue until they go to frame all the corners of the desk. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style contemporary black and red faux lacquer Chinoiserie two-piece secretary desk
Category
20th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Flat desk of style Louis XV, stamped Maurice Rinck
Located in Paris, FR
Important Louis XV style desk stamped Maurice RINCK, veneered with wood, richly decorated and
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Mahogany and Leather Writing Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
dovetails, with original locks and turned handles. This is a free standing desk with rounded corners and a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Louis XV Black Lacquered Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
. Ornate bronze mounts adorn the desk, highlighting its corners, drawer pulls, and feet with intricate
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ico Parisi
Terni
Executive Desk, 1958, Published MIM Roma, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
corner of the desk's top front edge is inset with a circular MIM Roma aluminium plaque.
The desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
surface. There is a decorative ormolu mounted column to each corner and the desk is raised on a plinth
Category
Antique 1870s Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Georgian Revival Mahogany Lion
s Head Partner
s Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
corners of the desk feature beautifully carved corbeils and lion's heads, the borders have rope edge
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" Campaign Lowboy Writing Desk by Morris of CA
By Morris of California
Located in Van Nuys, CA
yellow-painted cabinet with brass pulls and corner accents. The desk comes with a center drawer and 3
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century mahogany directoire writing desk with leather writing surface
Located in Martlesham, GB
having faux drawers, nice reeded decoration at the top corners of the desk with brass cross mounts
Category
Antique 1830s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner
s Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
Category
2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm, Burl
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Cherry Custom Leather
Marble Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figural solid brass hardware, crossbanded and inlaid corners, and a finished back. Desk features a
Category
Vintage 1980s European Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Teak Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk + Tambour Storage, Made in Denmark
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. Great vintage condition except for a repair to the corner of the drop down desk (as pictured).
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Elegant Executive Desk by Theo Tempelman for AP Originals, Netherlands, 1960s
By Theo Tempelman
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
example, there is a small chip to the wood banding located near to the left hand front corner of the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century Russian Brass Greek Key Inlaid Executive Desk with Lions
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
features lion heads on each corner. The desk measures 31 tall x 67 wide x 37 deep.
Category
Vintage 1920s Russian Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Lion
s Head Partner
s Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
corners of the desk feature beautifully carved corbeils and lion's heads, the borders have rope edge
Category
Vintage 1970s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
; corners of the desk top and some spots along the edges with veneer patching and stained splices; we would
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality French Mahogany Leather and Bronze Figural Writing Desk circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
corner. The desk also features beautiful mahogany marquetry inlay with pull out trays for added workspace
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Tubular Metal and Wooden Top School Desk, Industrial in Design
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
with an inkwell located in the top right hand corner of the desk. The patina of the wood is wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
floating top desk attributed to Kai Kristiansen features a beautifully cornered teak slab desk space. One
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Lady
s Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs in each corner. The desk is in very good condition commensurate with age and use, and has a rich
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
corner—its lovely details, floating desk top, and dramatic lines demand the spotlight.
Dimensions: 50
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
$1,375
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
the scalloped apron and corners. The table desk is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Desk by Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Elm. There is very delicate inlay to all the corners of the desk a swirl with dots of mother of pearl
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Elm, Oak, Tulipwood, Amboyna
English Boule Inlaid Carved Desk Horner Bros.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Exceptional English carved desk. Each corner depicting a full bodied carved Lion of Horner quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
French 19th Century Marble-Top Mahogany and Fruitwood Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
concealed behind lockable doors. The corners of the desk are turreted with fluted carvings.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Franch Bureau Plat
Located in Kastrup, DK
edge, around drawers and on the corner of the legs. Beautiful desk gentle restored with nice patina.
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$11,274
Rustic Italian Lacquered Ram
s Head Motif Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
motifs on each corner. The desk has a rustic lacquered finish with age showing wear and a craquelure
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Early 20th Century Kingwood and Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Martlesham, GB
with drawers and decorated with gilt metal figures at the corners, above a pop-out desk with a hinged
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
left door shut. The corners of the desk are fluted with dentil capital carvings. The whole is raised on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Japanese, Danish Inspired Desk / Dressing Table by D-Scan
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Exposed finger joints are displayed on drawer fronts and at every round corner and edge. The lower desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Dressers
French Art Deco Desk, Chair and Bookcase by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
very delicate inlay to all the corners of the desk and also on the bookcase of a swirl with a dot of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Oak, Tulipwood, Amboyna
French Midcentury Corner Desk
Located in Kent, Dover
A French mid-century corner desk, ebonized, with brass detailing and a charcoal grey leather top.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Arne Vodder Rosewood Corner Desk for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, corner desk 277 in rosewood and metal, Denmark, 1950s
This rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Guillerme
Chambron Solid Oak Corner Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by French designers Guillerme et Chambron. This elegant corner desk shows interesting details. First
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron Corner Desk in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk in oak, France, 1960s.
This desk and return, is executed in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Guillerme and Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, desk, oak and granite, by France, 1960s.
Corner desk by French designer
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Enlish Victorian Corner Desk with Green Leather Top in Maple.
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Victorian birdseye maple corner desk with an old green leather top with large drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple
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Corner Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of corner desks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all corner desks available were constructed with great care. Find 250 antique and vintage corner desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Corner desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Corner desks bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made corner desks over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Sibast and Arne Vodder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for corner desks start at $341 and top out at $1,919,381 with the average selling for $4,802.
Finding the Right Desks And 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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