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Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shape Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Stunning Victorian burr walnut antique kidney shaped desk on stretcher Base Incorporating Davenport
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Petite Kidney-Shaped Writing Table, Paris, 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
French transitional period kidney-shaped desk. 18th century French transitional design between
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Antique Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Magnificent burr walnut kidney shaped antique desk with Davenport type top incorporated.
Green
Category
Antique 1860s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Ormolu Mounted Kidney Shaped Antique Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Magnificent inlaid burr walnut ormolu mounted kidney shaped antique desk with two drawers.
{Tooled
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Inlaid and Marquetry Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Super quality antique inlaid and marquetry burr walnut kidney shaped table desk
Surmounted with
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Kidney-Shaped Writing table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency mahogany kidney-shaped writing table with a single frieze drawer, opposing dummy drawer
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Regency amboyna and giltwood kidney shaped writing table
Located in London, GB
Regency amboyna and giltwood kidney shaped writing table in the manner of Seddon and with gilt
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna, Giltwood
19th Century Kingwood Freestanding Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
An elegant superb quality 19th century kingwood freestanding kidney shaped ladies writing desk (or
Category
Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period satinwood kidney shaped writing table with pedestal ends and saber legs
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Rare Antique French Empire Brass-Bound Mahogany Kidney-Shaped Table, circa 1815
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Empire mahogany kidney-shaped writing table; having a rectangular scalloped top with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
William IV Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Carved Giltwood and White Painted
By George Morant
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV period kidney shaped writing table with carved giltwood decoration and white
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Walnut Kidney Shaped Pedestal Desk
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
A walnut burl veneered, crossbanded and line strung kidney shaped pedestal desk, the burnished
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Regency Pedestals
Vintage Fretwork Elephant Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Hollywood Regency kidney shaped writing desk by Gampel-Stoll. Model: 3090. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage hand painted ladies vanity or writing desk
kidney shaped, delicate cabriole legs, antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Materials
Wood
French Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Louis XVI style kidney-shaped desk with book-matched kingwood veneer and the original
Category
Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous Kidney shaped desk of Elm, with storage behind the door.
Locking drawer and locking
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Custom Kidney Shaped Desk/Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual Kidney shaped desk made with high detailed mahogany woods,showing two pull out draws,and
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped
Desk Having Inset Leather Top Above
Category
Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Magnificent Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped
Desk, The Leather Inset Top With
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Crotch Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning banded crotch mahogany kidney shaped desk attributed to Maitland-Smith. In very nice
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Oak Kidney Shaped Desk with paw feet. With a beautiful quarter sawn pattern this desk has a
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Brass
French Inlaid Kidney Shaped Desk C.1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French inlaid kidney shaped desk with book-matched veneered panels and crossbanding. Finished on
Category
Vintage 1910s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped desk having
Inset leather top above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY KIDNEY SHAPED DESK CIRCA 1890
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY KIDNEY SHAPED DESK CIRCA 1890
INLAID WITH SATINWOOD AND
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped desk with
inset leather top above nine
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style kidney shaped desk, dating from around the 1930’s period.
It is
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gillows Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A Victorian burr walnut kidney-shaped desk in the manner of Gillows. The top with a tooled leather
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk in mahogany, with an inset leather top, dating from around
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian leather top kidney shaped desk. It was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century English Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped desk, the top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
A Victorian Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk Or Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A Most Elegant Victorian Walnut Kidney-Shaped Desk or Dressing Table.
This exquisite piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Black Lacquered Kidney Shaped Desk with Greek Key Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Lacquered Kidney Shaped Desk, American, circa 1950's. It has been refinished in sleek black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kidney Shaped Desk Attributed to Eduard Ludvig
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage kidney shaped desk attributed to Eduard Ludvig, the well known German
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Magnificent Art Deco Kidney Shaped Desk with Armchair by Reens Amsterdam
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Art Deco kidney shaped desk with armchair by Reens Amsterdam.
Rosewood and Macassar
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar, Rosewood
Danish Modern Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This petit kidney shaped teak desk with oak legs packs a punch with multiple storage options: three
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak, Teak
Carved mahogany kidney shaped desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany kidney-shaped kneehole writing desk, having a tooled leather inset top over an
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Flame Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
This antique kidney shaped table is fabulous quality and could be used for a desk or dressing table
Category
Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Maple
Co, London
By Maple
Co.
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an exhibition quality 19th century solid mahogany kidney shaped desk by Maple & Co
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring
Gillows
By Waring
Gillow
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique burr walnut kidney shaped desk or dressing table which was designed & made by
Category
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Victorian Style Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a grand kidney shaped burr walnut desk with a gold tooled leather inset top in Victorian
Category
Vintage 1970s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1940
s Kidney Shaped Desk by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Rohde kidney shaped solid wood desk. the desk has been refinished and is in mint condition
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Desk
By François Linke
Located in Tarzana, CA
A charming 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted kidney shaped and parquetry
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Carved Inlaid Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent Quality Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Featuring 2 Ink Wells And Pen Tray. Floral Inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Kidney Shaped Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany kidney shaped table with two center drawers supported by 3 oval shaped legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Desk with Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style kidney shaped writing desk with built-in bookcase
By Drexel
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Empire Kidney Shaped Lion Paw Foot Desk with Four Drawers
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely Empire kidney-shaped desk with lion paw foot detailing. Features two drawers on either side.
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Lacquered Kidney Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Intriguing vintage kidney shaped desk, 20th century, lacquered in off-white, the beveled top over a
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is the kidney shaped desk with built in revolving cocktail cabinet behind a tambour slide, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Original Vintage Gilbert Rohde Kidney Shape Cerused Desk
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely rare from the American Art Deco era. This kidney shaped desk in black cerused oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian satinwood kidney shaped desk, having a quality green leather
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A top quality Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped desk in the manner of Gillows. The top having a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Rare Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare kidney shaped desk with three legs. Designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson furniture.
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Gampel Stoll Kidney Elephant Desk with Chair
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
finish on both the desk and matching chair. The kidney shaped desk top with single central drawer with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Freestanding kidney shaped desk crafted of burled walnut with rosewood stain. Three drawers
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Kidney Paldao and Leather Desk with Chair
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and in excellent condition, an Art Deco kidney shaped desk designed by Gilbert Rohde
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Extraordinary 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI style kingwood kidney shaped desk. Having exquisitely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Kidney Shaped Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of kidney shaped desks available for sale. The range of distinct kidney shaped desks — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. We have 254 antique and vintage kidney shaped desks in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Kidney shaped desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Kidney shaped desks bearing Victorian or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gilbert Rohde, Paul Frankl and Gampel-Stoll each produced beautiful kidney shaped desks that are worth considering.
How Much are Kidney Shaped Desks?
Prices for kidney shaped desks start at $275 and top out at $114,716 with the average selling for $4,200.
Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Kidney Shaped Desks
- Why is it called a kidney table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A kidney table is called that because of its curvy shape, which is similar to that of a human kidney or a kidney bean. During the 1950s, the curvy lines and elegant simplicity of the kidney table rendered it a covetable and trendy furnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of kidney tables.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a skinny desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
- What is the best L shaped desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best L-shaped desk depends on how well it will fit into your office. Factors such as office aesthetic, the space required, the material of the desk, the size, the computer type and other pieces of equipment should be prioritized. Ergonomics, storage and durability need to be considered, too. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
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