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Finn Juhl Double Pedestal Desk by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
writing surface, lovely brass handles, and are connected in the front by a cane modesty panel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Executive Brueton Desk By J. Wade Beam
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant 1970's Brueton chrome and oak executive desk. Two shelves pull out for additional surface
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 804 for Bernini, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Barcelona, ES
hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with ten drawers and four open
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Oak Roll Top Storage Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
, a pull out tabletop and wood scalloped drawer pulls. Good condition with surface wear from age and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century German Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
lower part of the desk there is a large pull-out drawer, as well as 3 further drawers on the left side
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Fine Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
loss on top, writing surfaces worn and with old stains, all mentioned for accuracy as the presentation
Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Rolltop Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
burled wood. The cylinder opens to reveal a pull-out writing surface and four drawers with space above
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Handsome Jens Risom Walnut Desk, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
drawers with a pencil drawer and a pull-out surface. This classic piece of modern Danish design will look
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Regency Style Secretary Desk on Casters
Located in Asheville, NC
. The writing surface is covered in rich leather and is supported by pull-out supports. The top of the
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Desk by A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Highland, IN
key!), two pull-out writing surfaces, a storage cubby on the back as well as two locking compartments
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style French Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
fitted desk interior with four drawers and a large writing area held by two pull out supports. The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
drawer, and a pull-out surface. Height can be adjusted with four original adjustable feet. The original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Hopmi UMS Pastoe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
spacious compartment with two pull-out trays and a convenient pull-out writing surface above. Supported by
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

AB Broderna Gustafssons Scandinavian Mid Century Vintage Secretary Desk
By Bröderna Gustafssons
Located in Baltimore, MD
featuring upper and lower storage. Two large drawers are found below the pull out “draw” desk top. The upper
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
extend the desk's overall writing surface by more than two feet. A sought after large scale, this piece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Pedestal Teak Desk by Borge Mogensen for Illums Bolighus
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teak wood pedestal desk with pull out writing surfaces to each side, five
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Masculine 19th Century Big and Roomy Roll Top Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically masculine beautifully constructed big old oak roll top desk having double bases with
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875
Located in Portland, OR
writing surface, below a pair of drawers with brass handles, the desk standing on turned legs.
Category

Antique 1870s American Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1970s English Mahogany Campaign Style Leather Top Executive Desk by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
leather and multiple pull out writing surfaces. It is in very good condition and marked. Floor to apron is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Walnut and Cane Executive Desk, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style caning on the reverse. Underneath the desk's surface is a pull-out pencil tray and to the right
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Walnut Executive Boomerang Desk by William H. Sullivan for Standard Furniture
By Bill Sullivan, The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
. The table surface is walnut and is edged with a band of contrasting grain wood. file drawer.. pull out
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Elliptical Top by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Peabody, MA
woven strips of wood. User's side features ample storage drawers and flanking pull-out writing surfaces
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Burl Olive and Chrome Executive Desk with Leather Top
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The desk features plenty of storage, extra pull-out writing surfaces and lockable drawers.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Executive Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Lacquer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Art Deco executive desk in Rosewood / Palisander Veneer standing on two barrel shaped legs
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
brass handles. Writing compartment with pull-out work surface in front of an interior consisting of four
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Florence Knoll Stained Oak Partners Executive Desk Fully Restored
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be used as pull-out work surfaces. Aluminum rails allows you to open each drawer very smoothly. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hobbs Co Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Roll Top Desk
By Hobbs Co.
Located in Locust Valley, NY
leather desk surface and cubbies. Upper surface is bordered by a pierced brass gallery. Five locking brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Honduran Mahogany Executive Desk by Fletcher Aviation for Hughes Aircraft
By Fletcher Aviation, Hughes Aircraft, Frank P. Fletcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surface at the top. On the right side of the desk, there is another pull-out surface at the top, a drawer
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Bow Tie Style Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Wilmington, DE
drawers with sculpted pulls on both sides and one pullout / pull-out shelf (see pictures). The desk is in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
green leather writing surface above three frieze drawers on one side and dummy drawers on the other
Category

Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Carved Oak Renaissance Style Desk with Leather Top and Two Leaves
Located in Miami, FL
a large pull-out writing surface that when fully extended measures roughly 13 inches. The user’s
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rosewood and Mahogany Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1963, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, some with internal organizing compartments, one filing drawer, and two pull out writing surfaces
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features bronze accents on all
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Burl and Stainless Steel Executive Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
the working side and 2 pull-out signing surfaces on the front. This magnificent desk is in wonderful
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Expansive Seven Foot Executive Desk in Walnut by Lehigh-Leopold, d. 1969
By Jens Risom, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Peabody, MA
features two pull-out glass covered writing surfaces on either side of the center. Desk measures 84” long
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
top with tooling work on the surface. The writing table is in excellent condition with a rich walnut
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk and Work Station in Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peabody, MA
-out writing surfaces. Includes also a 90" long additional work station. Used originally behind the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood and Aluminum Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass-like surface that accentuates and exemplifies the exotic wood grain. This freestanding desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
and its two pull out trays are fitted with felt surfaces. Bronze collars and sabots finish its tapered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 1950 s Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
in a room. An extremely functional design the surface is large enough to use as a desk and elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Oak Renaissance Style Desk with Bluestone Top from France
Located in Dallas, TX
as furnishings, such as this desk. Each side of the desk has a large pull-out writing surface that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk with Leather and Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
leather top and a leather surfaced pull out tray on each side. The corners are detailed with fluting and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Executive Desk with Rosewood and Brass Details, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has four drawers with sculpted rosewood handles and a pull-out tray for an additional work surface
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Sv. Å. Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s.
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Asaa, DK
sided writing desk in expressive Rosewood/palisander veneer designed by Danish architect Svend Aage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Rosewood Lucite Desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Rosewood and Lucite executive pedestal desk was designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Rosewood

Antique Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk Shoolbred 19th Century
By Jas Shoolbred Co.
Located in London, GB
mechanism fitted interior with pigeon holes and six small drawers, a pull out writing surface fitted with an
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
banding, and with gilt feet. Gilt-tooled leather writing surface and further leather pull-out writing
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
storage space. On the front side there are ten large drawers. A writing surface can be pulled out that
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A French Louis XV Style Ebonized Bureau Plat in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
with five drawers in kneehole and 5 drawers on opposing sides, gilt tooled leather writing surface to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Bureau Plat, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
brass mouldings (one large drawer with compartments on the right) and pull-out surfaces on the sides
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
writing surface fitted with an inset gold tooled leather writing surface, so there is ample space to write
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard Sons, 19th Century
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
tooled inset leather writing surface. The frieze with a useful drawer and decorated with inlaid swags
Category

Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Modern Midcentury Roll Top Desk/Office
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
has a pull out writing surface , storage cubicles , file drawer , five drawers and a pullout tray
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

French Renaissance Walnut Stand Up Writing Desk
Located in Hixson, TN
slanted with a lift surface revealing storage. In between the writing slope and base, is a pull-out
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks

Materials

Walnut

Writing Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pulling out the leather writing surface. The glass shelf remains in place to hold items while roll top is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

French Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Bureau Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with sabots. The desk is 25 inches deep with the pull out writing surface open. Beautiful bronze mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Italian Inlaid Mixed Wood Musical Instruments Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Italian mixed wood cylinder form front writing desk. Oval inlay designs of musical
Category

Vintage 1910s European Other Desks

Materials

Wood

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Desk Pull Out Writing Surface For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk pull out writing surface for your home. Each desk pull out writing surface for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 187 options for an antique or vintage desk pull out writing surface now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk pull out writing surface, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk pull out writing surface made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. Gianfranco Frattini, François Linke and Bernini each produced at least one beautiful desk pull out writing surface that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Pull Out Writing Surface?

Prices for a desk pull out writing surface start at $950 and top out at $220,408 with the average selling for $5,480.
Questions About Desk Pull Out Writing Surface
  • 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.