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Richard Schultz Executive Desk
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Schultz for Knoll teak wood desk, features 2 drawers and one file drawer with a left and right pull
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Teak Writing Bureau by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
extremely minor wear here and there and one very faint mark on the top surface. It has a pull out writing
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Desk Danish Modern Meron Gershun Walnut Drop Side Desk
By Merton Gershun
Located in Wilmington, DE
, two drawers, and a pull out surface. It is in good condition, showing minor wear (top has been
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Walnut Adjustable Feret Architect s Desk, Standing Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
35.25 inches to 59 inches. The inclined writing surface is fitted with a red leather top and lifts up to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rosewood Edward Wormley Dunbar Desk
Located in New York, NY
A great rosewood Dunbar executive desk by Edward Wormley. Six drawers and two pull-out writing
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique mahogany partners desk with the original tooled leather writing surface and
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Partners Desk of Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
by a wooden pull-out writing surface above one single height drawer and one double-drawer height
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20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Lady s Writing Table / Dressing Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
a pull out writing surface with leather inlay. Four fluted tapered legs with spade feet united by a
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Antique 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maison Jansen Two Drawer Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
, each flanked with pull out, leather topped writing surfaces. Stamped Jansen
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Consulat/Empire Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Desk in the Consulat style; or Empire; of Mahogany; finished with a Museum quality ebony
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Painted Swedish Ladies Writing Table, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
drapery motifs and ornamental bronze fittings. Two pull-out shelves provide extra surface area. knee
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

French Louis XVI Ebonized Desk
Located in Austin, TX
black leather writing surface with gilt embossed frieze continues on two pull-out writing leaves, which
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bois Satine Writing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An intricately detailed Louis XV style writing table from 19th century France. The table, finished
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Highland, IN
teak desk is highly refinded. The desk features a shallow drawer, a deep file drawer, a pull-out
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI French Ebonized Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI ebonized desk made of mahogany and topped with a tan leather writing surface that
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Painted Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
patinated chocolate brown leather writing surface can be found on top. There is a pull-out leaf on each side
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Louis XVI Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French desk in the Louis XVI style with a green gilt embossed leather writing top and brass
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency-Period Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
, while two side pulls contain additional flat writing surfaces. Beautifully tapered legs set upon brass
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table Signed P Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV Kingwood Marquetry writing table with two pull outs for additional
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table Accent Console, circa 1815-1825
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Such an unusual and intricate little beauty, this gorgeous antique writing desk doubles as a small
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Steel Office Furniture Institute Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
shelf - perfect temporary surface, possibly for tablet or computer. Great Brass details on desk corners
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Painted Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
and two pull out leaves lined with leather. The desk is topped with green leather, as are the pull
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller , stunning Action Office desk with Oak tambour top , 4 pull out
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fit in tight spaces and narrow doors/ hallways! Desk retains it's original pull out drawers and key
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco figured walnut pedestal desk, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. This
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in London, GB
leather writing surface which has a gorgeous patina. There are two deep drawers beneath the writing
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Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Architect’s Desk à la Tronchin, France circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Rare architect’s desk in the à la Tronchin style, featuring an adjustable-height writing surface
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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Black Lacquer Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Empire style black lacquer desk with a tooled black leather writing surface, circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Swedish Mid Century Birch Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Ideally it would make a fine desk or seat 4 for a dining table.  It does have a pull out slide which would
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to circa 1850 was made for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Drop-Leaf Burr Walnut Games Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
leather writing surface and it is raised on a quatre form base with an X-stretcher support that terminates
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Henri II Walnut Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
brass pulls. Support is provided by eight sturdy turned solid walnut columns. Pull out side surfaces add
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Solid Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
legs and framing. Desk consists of 6 drawers, 2 pull-out writing surfaces and 2 doors on the opposing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Work / Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
shaped top, rising to reveal a hinged leather writing surface to the interior. Below this a single fitted
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

French 19th Century Birdseye Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tapered square legs. The desk has brass pulls, escutcheon plates, and some ormolu. The writing surface is
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Midcentury Lucite and Aluminum Roll Top Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury aluminum roll top desk with a Lucite base. Writing area pulls out once top rolls open
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Executive Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Diego, CA
, the desk offers a generous work surface and ample storage. It features six smoothly gliding drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Lehigh Leopold Executive Desk in Walnut
Located in Phoenix, AZ
file drawer) and two additional pull out writing surfaces. The back of this desk is finished and has a
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Veneto Neoclassic Walnut Writing Table, 1st Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
pullout / pull-out writing surface and one drawer retaining original lock and key, raised on slight
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

slanted executive desk by Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut executive desk with a unique slanted work surface (front is 1.5" lower than rear). Two
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Early 20th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
with various compartments and drawers, with a pull-out slide with a green leather writing surface and
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Postal Desk, France circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Postal Desk France Circa 1900 Three seater desk with pull out drawers and ceramic ink
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

French Louis XVI Style Antique Desk
Located in Austin, TX
writing surface, and the piece has two pull-out leaves that are also topped with black leather. The leaves
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Karl Springer Goatskin and Brass Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
small top drawers, two large bottom drawers and two pull-out writing surfaces over the drawers.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Directoire Style French Antique Ebonized Desk
Located in Austin, TX
colored leather writing surface across the top. The leather has a gilded and embossed trim, as well as a
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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with various compartments and drawers, with a pull-out slide with a green leather writing surface and
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
working surface which is inset with three gold tooled leather panels. There are also two leather top pull
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Directoire Style Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
finished with a luxurious leather writing surface, bordered by an embossed gold tooling design, which adds
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20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ejnar Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen - Executive Desk
By Bernt Petersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
writing surface on the other, pulls and feet made of rosewood, keys included. Produced by Willy Beck
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Louis XVI Style French Antique Ebonized Desk
Located in Austin, TX
brass trim. The desk top and the two pull-out leaves have a crimson red writing surface.
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass/Mahogany Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This is a rare edition with privacy panel and the pull out writing surface.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Desk / Bureau-Plat by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Above drawers a pull-out leaf or writing surface. On the reverse side a pair of doors with a pull-out
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, complete with pen tray and original ink bottles.  Top surface pulls forward to allow the space to sit at
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th c. Campaign Style Roll Top Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique English oak roll-top desk with gilt embossed leather pull-out writing surface, adjustable
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

G.V. Gasvig Teak Executive Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern executive desk in teak was manufactured by G. V. Gasvig in the 1960s and offers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Style Antique French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
, which is original. Leather topped leaves pull out on each side for additional surface area, each
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Sleek Slimline Mid Century Italian Desk
Located in Portlaoise, IE
. With pull out drawers and a two tier top with a large work surface area this is the perfect desk for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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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.