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French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exotic wood faux marble column shape legs French Empire bureau leather top desk with brass sconces
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
$11,800
Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
beautiful antique furniture patina, with working locks and with a replaced genuine leather top. Desk ready
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style French Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Neoclassical leather topped desk with three drawers. Finished in a painted hunter
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Maison Jansen Attributed Ebonized Leather Top Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and luxurious Louis XVI bronze-mounted leather-top desk, offering classic French sophistication
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Leather Top and Brass Mounted Desk in the Manner of Baker
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30in W: 49in D: 24 1/2in
This French Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk In The Manner
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Starblack
Desk and Cabinet by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, England
For i4 Mariani, Italy
Leather topped desk with recessed aluminium channel spanning the width. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
$17,136 / item
Bert England for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Leather
Walnut Wood Office Desk
By Bert England
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
classic mcm styling, a walnut wood construction, and a beautiful accenting leather top desk that extends
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk by Poteau
Located in London, GB
, a decidedly Rococo touch. The wide, leather topped desk surface is bounded by a gilt bronze moulding
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced
Located in Dallas, TX
interest below. The fully gadrooned top, all hand-carved of course, surrounds the leather top desk which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
leather top desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Blonde Arts
Crafts Desk English Antique 1900 Leather Oak Shapland
Petter
By Shapland
Petter
Located in London, GB
An extremely charming and rare English golden oak antique Arts & Crafts leather-top desk in lovely
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare antique leather top Austrian Empire desk, dating from around the 1830-1850
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
shape, with an inset leather top that is hand coloured and gold tooled. The drawers are graduated in
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
. There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in
Category
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top.
Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing
Category
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
George II Style Leather Top Walnut Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
George II Style Leather Top Walnut Desk, 20th century, with red leather inset writing surface
Category
Early 20th Century George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Country Style Leather Top Writing Desk
By Meldan Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
wear to the leather top boasts distinct character to this all original writing desk.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,795 / item
Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
in a lustrous Museum quality French polish and boasts an embossed leather top. Featuring three
Category
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / item
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Minimalist Oak Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern minimalist oak leather top writing desk. Simplistic modern styling with beautiful textured
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
$5,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates
Category
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine Antique Walnut Leather Top Neoclassical Style Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A leather top Neoclassical style desk on four turned, tapered and fluted legs with case having
Category
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and large antique burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather Top Bassam Fellows Walnut Desk with Drawers
By BassamFellows
Located in New York, NY
keep the desktop clear when not in use.
The Leather Desk is a joy to work with: its full hide of
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chic brass bureau plat style desk with red leather insert..... it has been stripped of it's lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Curved Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
attention. The desk features a segmented patinated leather top, eight drawers (one file folder drawer) each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic
Category
2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
tooled leather top is a beautifully patinated black, which contrasts beautifully with the wood.
We
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
/ partner desk with a leather top. This exceptional library table is a stunning and luxurious addition to
Category
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
leather top adorned with a gold tooled edge, along with matching leather pull-out side extensions. Three
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Mahogany Leather-topped Partner’s Desk
Located in Solebury, PA
top adorned with a tooled red leather writing surface, is complemented by two dovetailed drawers on
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990.
Good example of a 19th century designed desk
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
English Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double pedestal desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a leather-inset
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$11,115 / item
19th Century Leather Top Partners Desk or Library Table
Located in Dublin, IE
or library table of exceptional quality and stunningly hand carved. The moulded desk top of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian mahogany leather top nine drawer kidney shaped desk, of stunning quality
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Gothic Oak Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic oak desk with leather top is atypical for the style, being raised up on turned legs
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWiN PEDESTAL DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
grain glows through the finish, giving the desk a refined, luxurious presence.
The leather top has been
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
crossbanding and chevron designs, having a tooled leather top with a brass gallery, the case has three drawers
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French leather top bureau plat desk with pull-out slides.
The table extends 12.5" on each
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Square Top Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
embossed square leather top, with moulded edge around the perimeter, over a frieze with two opposing
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and standing on turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Hepplewhite Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable early 19th century Hepplewhite partners desk having the original tooled leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Leather Top Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of leather top desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all leather top desks available were constructed with great care. There are 888 antique and vintage leather top desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Leather top 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. Leather top desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large leather top desks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller leather top desks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 17.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made leather top desks over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Leather Top Desks?
Leather top desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $247,737.
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 Leather Top Desks
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- Is top grain leather good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, top grain leather is good and considered the second-highest-quality leather on the market. Top grain leather, or leather with a buffed top layer, is commonly used to make handbags and appropriate for luxury goods.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean a leather desk blotter, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Tackle heavy stains with a cleaning product designed specifically for leather. Applying leather conditioner to the blotter regularly can help to minimize cracking. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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