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Vintage Large Leather Top Flamed Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This American desk is made from solid mahogany and features flamed mahogany drawer fronts and solid
Category
American Desks and Writing Tables
Large Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and large antique Victorian writing table in Mahogany. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Faux Partners Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Swedish Gustavian black painted faux partners writing desk with three drawers
Desk has the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Fine Large Executive Italian Writing Desk by Dassi, 1955
By Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant executive writing desk produced by Dassi, 1955.
Four drawers, aerodynamics form
very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Large 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pedestal desk of large proportions circa 1870.
Original leather top which has
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Antique 1870s British Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Large Bamboo Rattan Woven Wicker Leather Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely oversized bamboo, rattan and woven cane desk with large brass bamboo pull rings. Three
Category
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Large English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English writing table or desk of mahogany - featuring a moulded rectangular top with a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare
Large-Scaled Anglo-Indian Mahogany Writing Desk w/Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and large-scaled Anglo-Indian mahogany 3-drawer writing desk with bone inlay; the well
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
LARGE VINTAGE DARK GREEN LEATHER EMBOSSED TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Writing Table Desk With Dark Green Embossed Leather
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Large Vintage Partner
s Desk, Oriental, Bamboo, Pedestal, Writing, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage partner's desk. An Oriental, applied bamboo pedestal writing desk, dating
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Large French Art Deco Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exceptional French parquetry inlaid writing table with art deco designs, inlay with satinwood
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency period Rosewood writing desk
Located in Malton, GB
. The perfect large console or writing desk.
Height 74cm Width 128cm Depth 66cm Height for Knees 61cm
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Quality Large Edwardian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table, C1905
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality large Edwardian mahogany twin pedestal desk writing table C1905.
This is a
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Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Art Deco Writing Desk w/ Floral Motif by Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage art deco period executive desk by Austrian designer Otto Prutscher. The piece has three
Category
20th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Large Antique William IV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
This large antique William IV mahogany writing table is one of the best examples of this sort of
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Large Louis XVI Leather Top Bronze Mounted Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A large Louis XVI mahogany desk. This desk has gilt bronze mounts with bronze-mounted fluting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Three Drawer Gold Embossed Oxblood Leather Mahogany Georgian Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
oxblood gold tooled embossed writing desk in the Georgian style from England. This is a beautiful antique
Category
Antique 1890s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Large Oversize Executive Desk Writing Table
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
William IV partners writing table on turned and reeded legs, six oak-lined drawers and a recently
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A great looking & large antique William IV period writing desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large 19th Century English Writing Table or Partner
s Desk with Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large 19th century English mahogany writing table or partner's desk with brown leather top, two
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Lovely Large Brown Leather Hand Stitched Three Drawer Trestle Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather hand stitched three drawer writing
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Yew Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather Green Leather Writing Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large yew wood twin pedestal partner desk with green
Category
20th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Yew
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk Bernini, 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
storage unit in the middle and a large writing top. The desk is in fully refinished excellent clean
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Antique Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality large leather top writing table by Taylor & Sons, Brompton Road, London
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large the Lord Raffles Lion Writing Table Desk Three Drawers Carved Wood Dining
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
writing table or three drawer desk, it's actually large enough to use as an ornate dining table
The
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Vintage Burr Walnut
Brown Leather Claw
Ball Feet Desk or Writing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large vintage Burr Walnut & Brown leather writing table or
Category
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1 of 2 Stunning Aluminium Aeroplane Wing Desks Nice Writing Tables Large Sized
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style desk or writing table
I have two of these for sale, the other is listed under my other items
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 2 Stunning Aluminium Aeroplane Wing Desks or Writing Tables Large Sized
By Coach
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand-hammered aluminium aeroplane wing style desk
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Writing Desk with Grey Metal Frame by Van Der Meeren, Belgium
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in London, GB
Large mid-century writing desk by Belgian architect and designer, Willy Van Der Meeren, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Partner Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Impressive large partner desk in black polished mahogany with 3 draws on each side.
Tabletop feed
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Vintage 1950s English Desks and Writing Tables
$8,500
Large Representative Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large freestanding desk with eleven drawers with brass handles and two pull-out plates.
Very good
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
This very elegant teak desk boasts clean lines and a sleek simplistic design amplified by the slim
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,290
Large Antique Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large Elizabethan style dark oak distressed desk paneled sides and drawers, turned pendants
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21st Century and Contemporary English Elizabethan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$8,976 / item
Writing Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in London, GB
Large size writing desk by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s.
This model is a stylish
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality large mahogany partners desk, having an inset leather writing surface
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Desk by Ciancimino
By George Ciancimino, Mobilier International
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Executive desk by George Ciancimino for Mobilier International.
Rosewood-veneered top fitted
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
$4,988
Antique Large Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely large Regency period mahogany partners writing table of
excellent quality having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Sculptural Italian Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large mid-century boomerang shaped desk with small pencil drawer Overall largest depth is 48".
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Large Oak Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak partners desk in very good condition. Nice warm color and green leather. The desk
Category
Antique 1890s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,928
Large Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak pedestal desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed by a
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$6,168
A Large Gustavian Desk
Located in New York, NY
Am unusually large Swedish desk made during the Gustavian period ca 1775-1790. Repainted in soft
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
$12,000
Vintage French Large Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage french desk is painted with a beautiful dark green color. Can be used as a desk or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Queen Anne Period Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful, fine quality period Queen Anne, Early Georgian writing desk (or large dressing table
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Shapely Italian Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly figural veneered 18th century French style desk.
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Neoclassical Italian Writing Table with Leather Top.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Large Neoclassical Italian writing table with leather top and gilt details. The desk dating 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table
Located in London, GB
wood. It’s quite large & also has plenty of depth. It has a tooled leather writing surface, a polished
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Knoll Walnut Executive Desk
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large walnut executive desk.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Large Antique Mahogany Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique partner desk with 10 drawers on both sides. Beautiful leather tray, one-piece cowhide
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large 19th Century Gothic Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive and large 19th Century gothic oak desk having a rectangular cross banded marquetry
Category
Antique 19th Century Gothic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Heavy Iron Industrial Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty machine age style iron desk with retractable keyboard shelf. Large side storage areas
Category
20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Large Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality large oak twin pedestal desk. Dates from the first half of the 20th century
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Victorian Oak Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large Victorian oak partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Very large mahogany partners desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large mahogany partners desk the rectangular brown hide top with a gilt-tooled border enclosed
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Large Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent large antique Victorian pedestal desk. This was made in England & dates from around
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Finn Juhl Diplomat Writing Table in Rosewood
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional large Diplomat table designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son.
Made in rosewood with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Danish Desk Teak Scandinavian
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk 1960s in excellent condition.
Made of teak by Brouer, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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Large Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a large writing desk, we have 341 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Jens Risom, &New and Forma Nova are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Large Writing Desk?
A large writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,880, while the lowest priced sells for $212 and the highest can go for as much as $181,692.
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 Large Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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.
- 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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