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Ebonized Three-Drawer Bureau Plat with Embossed Leather Top, French, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ebonized three-drawer bureau plat with embossed leather top, French, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Pierre Jeanneret Marked Chandigarh Desk and Armchair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bern, CH
back side, green leather top was replaced, desk has not been disassembled. Seat and back of the chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Exceptional Inlaid Secessionist Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
for filing, the right pedestal fitted with three drawers, with a blind tooled inset leather top. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century mahogany pedestal desk, cognac leather top with pull-out writing slides above, three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
SALE! SALE! SALE! HAND MADE MAHOGANY "SAFARI" DESk and chair
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
This desk is perfect for the use of an executive at home (or office) black leather top
seat fits
Category
2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Shoolbred Labeled Victorian Walnut Writing Table with a Green Leather Top
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
and above green leather inset writing surface. The centre back a raised compartment with a brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Walnut and Red Bird
s-Eye Maple Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table
By Splinter Works
Located in Bath, GB
(offering a modern twist on a leather topped writing desk). The drawers have no handles, just a hidden
Category
2010s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Bureau Plat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early 19th century French mahogany bureau plat with embossed black leather top. This desk has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Desk with Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather inlay. The back of the desk features the illusion of two drawers with pulls on either side (same
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two-tier top with two locking drawers and a black leather inlay desk top. Fitted with brass sabots and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Leather Top Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
Leather top desk or writing table with two drawers and two faux drawers on the opposite side. Brass
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,000
Antique Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique regency leather top desk.
Category
20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Directoire-Style Leather-Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Directoire-Style Leather-Top Desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical flamed mahogany and green leather top desk.
Sweden, late 19th Century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English tooled dark blue leather top desk. The desk is on lovely turned legs with original
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pine
French Chinoiserie leather-top desk
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand-painted chinoiserie desk, with original leather top. Desk is painted all around
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Directoire Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Directoire walnut leather top desk, early 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Directoire Desks
Materials
Brass
George III Satinwood Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III satinwood multi-drawer leather top desk with original hardware, ebony stringing and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks and Writing Ta...
French Painted Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French painted leather top desk, a twist on a classic 18th-century French design. Finished in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,545 / item
Schmieg
Kotzian Mahogany
Leather Topped Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Schmieg and Kotzian Mahogany Gilt Tooled Brown Leather Topped Desk, 20th century, eight pull
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Modern Leather Top Desk in Zebra Wood
Located in North York, ON
Modern leather top desk in zebra wood. Zebra wood splayed sided designed desk with a taupe leather
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Exquisite Directoire-Style Leather-Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Directoire-Style Leather-Top Desk, desk is a faux-partner's desk, finished all around, it
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique leather top desk in wood. This was made in England in the Georgian revival style
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,706
Neo Classic Figured Birch Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Neo Classic figured birch and rosewood banded leather top desk on square tapered legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Black Leather Top Desk by Councill
By Councill
Located in North York, ON
Vintage black leather top desk by Councill. Rare unmatched quality desk with original brass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
20th Century Custom Steel Leather Top Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th century custom steel leather top desk. A three section leather inset top. Excellent simple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique Victorian leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Walnut
Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique leather top desk made from burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian leather top desk, in the Georgian revival style. This was made in
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique Queen Anne style walnut leather top desk is excellent condition and dating
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique Queen Anne style walnut leather top desk is excellent condition & dating from
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Spectacular Birdseye maple faux bamboo leather-top desk
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Birdseye maple faux bamboo leather-top desk
Category
20th Century Desks
Maitland Smith Leather Top Desk Table with Books
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This wonderful "escritoire" style leather top desk has simulated leather book spines within the
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Walnut Leather Top Desk circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Walnut Leather Top Desk circa 1890-1900
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century English Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English mahogany leather top desk represents the essence of stately elegance, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
This antique Regency style burr walnut leather top desk has lovely small proportions, but still has
Category
Vintage 1930s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oval Leather Top Desk with Privacy Panel
Located in Annville, PA
One of the most beautiful items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Oval Leather Top Desk with
Category
2010s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$5,020 / item
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
High quality antique Queen Anne style burr walnut leather top desk in very good original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in
Category
Antique 1890s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top desk in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top desk in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Burl Walnut
Leather Top Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century burl walnut & leather top desk
Handsome antique hand crafted walnut desk, great for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period.
It
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Black Ebonized Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in IT
Art Deco black ebonized wood leather top desk. Original hardware. Five drawers. Suitable to be
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Louis XVI-Style, leather-top desk/bureau plat
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Louis XVI-Style, leather-top desk/bureauplat with bronze trim, on tapered legs
Category
20th Century French Desks
Warren Platner Leather Top Desk for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather top desk designed by Warren Platner and manufactured by Knoll International, c.1970s, USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique French Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French leather top desk / writing table, dating from around the 1930’s.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Regency Style Concave Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique concave leather top desk in the Regency revival style. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1890s British Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany kidney shaped leather top desk in very good original condition and
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made Art Deco figured walnut leather top desk. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian leather top desk in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Art Deco burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from the
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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.
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