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Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975

$6,671
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

$5,971
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this luxury walnut work
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60

$2,410 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Ash

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 120x60
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 120x60

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 120x60

$1,804 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Ash

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 200x100
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 200x100

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 200x100

$2,785 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 120x60
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 120x60

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 120x60

$2,046 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this luxury walnut work
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70

$2,724 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 140x70
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 140x70

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 140x70

$2,241 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this luxury walnut work
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 180x90
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 180x90

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 180x90

$3,215 / item
1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s Stitched leather desk with his stool. All set designed by Jacques Adnet.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet

$20,849
Antique bureau with storage compartments, Northern Europe, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique bureau with storage compartments, Northern Europe, ca. 1880.
Antique bureau with storage compartments, Northern Europe, ca. 1880.

Antique bureau with storage compartments, Northern Europe, ca. 1880.

$2,978
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

$4,050
Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover timeless elegance with this superb rare flame mahogany Russian or Baltic cylinder desk, a
Category

Antique 1870s European Baltic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface
Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface

Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface

$2,995
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table. Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table

$1,800
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 200x100
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 200x100

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 200x100

$3,088 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this luxury walnut work
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80

$2,907 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Ash

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 160x80
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 160x80

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 160x80

$2,300 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 160x80
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 160x80

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 160x80

$2,543 / item
Mahogany Freestanding Desk Attributed to Lysberg Hansen of Copenhagen
By Lysberg, Hansen Therp
Located in London, GB
A freestanding mahogany desk attributed to Lysberg and Hansen. The desk is finely carved with
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Freestanding Desk Attributed to Lysberg Hansen of Copenhagen
Mahogany Freestanding Desk Attributed to Lysberg Hansen of Copenhagen

Mahogany Freestanding Desk Attributed to Lysberg Hansen of Copenhagen

$19,221
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Wood, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 180x90
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 180x90

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 180x90

$2,543 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 180x90
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 180x90

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 180x90

$2,785 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this luxury walnut work
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 200x100
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 200x100

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 200x100

$3,512 / item
Mid-century birch desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
plywood EB02 desk ( offered here) the birch serie , has typical Herman Miller / George Nelson influences
Category

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

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Mid-century birch desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
Mid-century birch desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe

Mid-century birch desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe

$4,920
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady s Desk
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century French lady's desk, the case veneered with marquetry
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady s Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady s Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady s Desk

$13,500
Original Italian Art Deco Desk in Walnut and Briar Root, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing Italian Art Deco desk in walnut and briar root original, 1930. In very excellent condition.  
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Original Italian Art Deco Desk in Walnut and Briar Root, 1930s
Original Italian Art Deco Desk in Walnut and Briar Root, 1930s

Original Italian Art Deco Desk in Walnut and Briar Root, 1930s

$10,126
Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This minimalist desk and accompanying ottoman offer a functional and adaptable solution for various
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Chocolate Velvet
Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Chocolate Velvet

Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Chocolate Velvet

$7,750 / set
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
writing accessories is above the surface. The front wall, as well as the lid of the writing desk are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$762 Sale Price
20% Off
MASSLESS Long Desk, Stainless Steel, White Marble, by Todomuta Studio
By Todomuta Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This recent collection by Todomuta Studio responds to a specific code that can navigate the ocean of design and get lost in its confines, beyond already mapped currents, to explore t...
Category

2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

MASSLESS Long Desk, Stainless Steel, White Marble, by Todomuta Studio
MASSLESS Long Desk, Stainless Steel, White Marble, by Todomuta Studio

MASSLESS Long Desk, Stainless Steel, White Marble, by Todomuta Studio

$35,000
Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Desk in oak and oak plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949 Marcel Gascoin is the main representative of
Category

Vintage 1940s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949
Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949

Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949

$5,956
A Contemporary Folding Beechwood Desk with Two Drawers and two Folding Chairs
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
A Contemporary Folding Beechwood Desk with Two Drawers and two Folding Chairs. This practical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

A Contemporary Folding Beechwood Desk with Two Drawers and two Folding Chairs
A Contemporary Folding Beechwood Desk with Two Drawers and two Folding Chairs

A Contemporary Folding Beechwood Desk with Two Drawers and two Folding Chairs

$532 Sale Price
74% Off
Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
early 20th century European cabinetmaker secretary desk in mahogany, walnut, ebony and inlaid brass
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century

$52,063
Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This minimalist desk and accompanying ottoman offer a functional and adaptable solution for various
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Navy Blue Velvet
Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Navy Blue Velvet

Customizable Desk/Vanity In Matte Walnut with Ottoman In Navy Blue Velvet

$7,750 / set
RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
three drawer guest's desk in cream leather with the Rolex emblem embossed on either side Please note
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK
RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK

RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK

$12,287
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Desk Wood Parchment. The plan has so esattamente shortcomings.
Category

Vintage 1940s European Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper, Carbon Fiber

Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy

$7,148
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk with sliding top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s

$7,505
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
Category

Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

$2,952 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture. This desk has walnut and
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930

$90,545 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture. This desk has walnut and
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930

$90,545 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of this desk lies in its capacity to enlarge the writing area effortlessly by raising the left-hand
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf

$3,750
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood and Plexiglass
Category

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

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood

$12,926
Art Nouveau Desk In Wood With Brass Decoration, Late 19th And Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful Art Nouveau wooden desk with rich floral decoration in brass cut and fixed to the wood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Desk In Wood With Brass Decoration, Late 19th And Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Desk In Wood With Brass Decoration, Late 19th And Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Desk In Wood With Brass Decoration, Late 19th And Early 20th Century

$5,599
Messier 77 Console, 21st Century Modern Luxury Gold and Copper Desk Console
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
Messier 77 Console – 21st century modern luxury gold and copper desk console Rich contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Gold Leaf

Messier 77 Console, 21st Century Modern Luxury Gold and Copper Desk Console
Messier 77 Console, 21st Century Modern Luxury Gold and Copper Desk Console

Messier 77 Console, 21st Century Modern Luxury Gold and Copper Desk Console

$16,917 / item
Elegant Desk in Blackened Wood and Leather circa 1950 Patina to Be Redone, Leath
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant desk in blackened wood and leather, circa 1950 Patina to be redone, leather to be changed.
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant Desk in Blackened Wood and Leather circa 1950 Patina to Be Redone, Leath
Elegant Desk in Blackened Wood and Leather circa 1950 Patina to Be Redone, Leath

Elegant Desk in Blackened Wood and Leather circa 1950 Patina to Be Redone, Leath

$5,361
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA . Beautiful 17th
Category

Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA

17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA

$10,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine and very well made Ladies writing desk in Louis XV style. An antique bureau de dame, with
Category

20th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890
Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890

Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890

$2,800
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.  Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s

Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s

$1,191
Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
iron stretcher offers numerous options for use, perhaps as an occasional table or a small desk.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C
Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C

Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C

$5,040
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dark wooden library table supported by five feet connected to each other and opening by four drawers designed by Olaio. Portugal, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s European Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.

$6,969
Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Classical faux porphyry library table Northern European, 19th century Measures: Height 31 1/4 in
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table

$18,500
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay surrounding each. The top has a ...
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

$1,544
Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique and structurally sound table.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table

Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table

$11,000
Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique, structurally sound table.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table

Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table

$10,000
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up ratchet top with charming satinwood inlaid urns, bows and swags above three frieze drawer...
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table

Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table

$2,917
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

$37,500
Burl Top Ash Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very desirable early to mid-19th century ash table, the top comprising two bookmatched planks of highly figured burl ash, having double thickness carved rope twist applied edge, the ...
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Antique 1830s European Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Burl Top Ash Table
Burl Top Ash Table

Burl Top Ash Table

$29,000
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
functions such as a desk, a drafting table, a folio stand or as a standing desk. The walnut veneer that was
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest

$18,704
The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop
Located in København N, DK
do they feel when they join together to form a clear, turbulent river? A desk made of walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

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Steel

The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop
The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop

The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop

$41,554 / item
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European Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal European writing desk for your home. A European writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 277 options for an antique or vintage European writing desk now, or shop our selection of 28 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer European writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A European writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one European writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Lukas Friedrich and Privatiselectionem produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a European Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a European writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,691, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $184,235 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 European Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    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.

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