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Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Compact desk designed by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s.
This desk has a large working
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Baroque Style Dining / Desk Table in Solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely sculptural dining / desk table in solid oak. Hand carved by a French cabinetmaker in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Antique Lady Desk in Solid Oak, Baroque Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely sculptural dining / lady desk table in solid oak. Hand carved by a French cabinetmaker in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST WAXED AND CERUSED OAK DESK WITH LACQUERED SKIN WRITING SURFACE
Probably French, circa
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20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Carved Oak Renaissance Style Desk with Bluestone Top from France
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, circa 1860, this ornate, stripped oak desk has been carved in the Renaissance style
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Limestone
French Art Deco Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco cerused oak desk with glass and bronze handles. Front opening for chair measures
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$9,500
French 19th Century Gothic Style Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Gothic style writing table.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Desk with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis XIII style oak desk from the late 19th century features a hand-carved leaf motif
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Art Deco Oak Desk from Lyon - France, Circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic solid oak desk with two drawers on one side of the apron. Unusual veneered top with a rich
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Desk, Parquet Top, Five Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-twentieth century French Louis XV style oak desk features a parquet top and hand pegged
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Henri II Hand Carved Oak Partner
s Desk, Drawers Each Side
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style hand carved oak partners' desk features a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Rustic Country French Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Rustic Country French Writing Table represents the essence of the rural craftsman's
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Early 19th Century Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome French early 19th century desk in solid richly stained oak. Beautifully constructed
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Barley twist writing table is a great addition to any room! Providing a surface
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Oak
Antique French Desk Entry Table with Drawers Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table c 1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Carved Oak Desk, Writing Table, Entry or Sofa Table with Two Drawers
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist Table Desk with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Northern France, circa 1870, the antique writing table stands on four thick carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
A Mid Century French oak desk in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French oak desk in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The desk features 5 front drawers and a metal
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Guillerme
Chambron Original Leather and Oak Freestanding Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, desk, oak and leather, by France, 1960s.
This small desk is designed by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Carved Bobbin Wood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely carved wood desk from France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four carved bobbin legs and
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacques Adnet : Oak Tripod minimalist desk C. 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-194, France) : Tripod oak wood desk
Minimalist and modernist tripod brown
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Extendable Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Art Deco extendable wood desk from France, 1930s. Stunning asymmetrical oak wood top and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Directoire Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Directoire style desk made of mahogany with an ebonized finish and a lustrous French
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Antique 1880s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Country French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French desk was hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations! Solid
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Antique 1880s French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" desk in oak. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Good condition
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Collapsible Desk/ Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is two pieces in one. Shown as a desk, console or a dining room table, but with one easy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Roget Landault Desk, Its Chair and Its Side Table, Oak and Cane, French C. 1960
By Roger Landault
Located in Labrit, Landes
Desk assembly: desk, chair and side table from Roger Landault
Oak, Cane and glass
Roger Landault
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Cane, Glass
French Wood Desk by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood desk by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Large rectangular top with four
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Free-form “75” desk, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Free-form oak "75" desk, France 1950. Equipped with a pedestal with three drawers on the right side
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Compass Desk and Stool, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk and its oak stool dating from the French Reconstruction (1945-1955). The compass foot base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Rustic Country French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century rustic Country French desk was fashioned from old-growth oak, and features a solid
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Antique 1870s French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury French Desk in White Oakwood
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury French desk in white oakwood
Desk is made out of white oakwood. It has its natural
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Rare 19th century French walnut roll top desk in the style of Louis XV. The tambour door locks with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique desk, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from France from around 1880.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Oak
George Frydman, Freeform Desk, France, 1956
By Georges Frydman
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Georges Frydman, desk in oak, Formica and tubular metal, edited by EFA, France, 1956. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Very Nice Desk from the 1950s in Oak and Ebony
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice desk from the 1950s in oak and ebony. One door a left with three drawers for documents
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French Louis XVI style small writing table with tooled brown leather top and bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Early 20th Century Drafting Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An eyecatching French architect’s drafting table from the beginning of the 20th century if not
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20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
French Mahogany Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Pembroke, MA
A French mahogany desk in neoclassical style with green variegated marble top, finely-chased gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Henri II Partner
s Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Henri II Partner's desk was hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, and features a
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant French Deco Cerused Oakwood Console Ladies Desk, Midcentury, France
Located in New York, NY
French deco Cerused oakwood console or ladies desk, midcentury, France
Lovely ladies desk in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak library table from France with a bevelled edge around the top, following down to a
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Freeform Tripod Desk Jacques Hauville France, 1950
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare cerused oak and light gray formica child's desk from Jacques Hauville, Bema edition, France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Oak
Charles Dudouyt, Small Desk Table and Its Oak Armchair, circa 1935
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, small desk table and its oak armchair, circa 1935.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Charles Dudouyt desk in art deco solid oak from the 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Superb 1930s art deco desk by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This desk is part of a rare set
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1930
s French Art Deco Zebrano Desk
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning 20th Century Art Deco desk with a solid oak top, legs, drawers and zebrano veneer. The
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Smart Desk in Oak, Steel, and Laminate by Pierre Paulin, circa 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York City, NY
Oak, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Pierre Paulin, France
Smart desk with clean lines and beautiful
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20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique English Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique PETITE English carved oak desk or writing table with Drawer~~ Green Leather Top
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles Dudouyt oak desk with double base, made in the 1940s in France. The sturdy oak construction
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Executive blond oak desk by Jacques Hauville, produced by BEMA, France 1950. The design of great
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis Philippe Oak Desk or Library Table with Two Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis Philippe oak desk or library table with two drawers, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Country French Farmhouse Work Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 18th century country French provincial style farmhouse work table or writing table desk
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Small French Inlaid Louis XV Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Small French inlaid Louis XV kidney shaped desk.
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional French 18th century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk. This desk is known as a “bureau
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
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French Oak Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French oak writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French oak writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. If you’re shopping for a French oak writing desk, we have 674 options in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French oak writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French oak writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison and Pierre Paulin each produced at least one beautiful French oak writing desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Oak Writing Desk?
Prices for a French oak writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $512 and can go as high as $138,180, while the average can fetch as much as $4,044.
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 French Oak Writing Desk
- 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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