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20th Century French Walnut and Leather Top Desk, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French walnut and green leather top desk from the 1900s.
Two drawers on
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Swedish Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart, stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish burr walnut leather top desk. It is in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1840s 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 Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco figured walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XVI style High Lacquered and Leather Top Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
Rich ochre in high lacquered finish, this leather top desk in lacquered forest green with gold-leaf
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique William IV leather top desk / writing table. This was made in
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Leather Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
A Classic 19th century antique French Louis XVI style ebonized leather top desk with bronze gilt
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19c Style Regency Writing Table Leather Top Desk W Greek Key
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Early 19c Style Regency Writing Table Leather Top Desk W Greek Key
Category
1990s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Bert England for Widdicomb Leather Top Desk
By Bert England, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Bert England for Widdicomb Leather Top Desk is a remarkable blend of style and functionality
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI leather top desk, or bureau plat, makes the perfect choice for home
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and flame veneered writing table, the tooled leather inset top with protruding rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Leather, Wood
$8,700 / item
Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique Victorian inlaid satin wood leather top desk. This was
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Desk, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique English mahogany leather top desk, circa 1900 with tapered legs. The three drawers are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut leather top desk / writing table. This is in the Queen Anne style
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style leather top walnut carved writing table with brass lion heads, carved acanthus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,114 / item
Vintage Leather Top Desk by Beresford and Hicks
By Beresford
Hicks
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage leather top desk by Beresford and Hicks. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Sapele Wood
Stunning Vintage Leather Top Desk with Removable Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage brown leather top desk.
A very good piece
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
French Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
rectangular burnished leather inlaid top above one long and one short frieze drawers, and an additional deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,235 / item
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs with bronze mounts
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Queen Anne Style 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
Vintage Drexel Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Leather Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 30 in W: 60 in D: 27 in
An exquisite French Louis XV-style leather-top desk by
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut and Burr Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Art Deco walnut and burr oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950. The case trimmed in bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique Chippendale style leather top mahogany desk dating from circa 1900-1910 period
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style ebonized desk of solid mahogany with original gold embossed leather
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Regency Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
writing table, the concave-sided top with burnished leather and gold-tooled insert to the top and end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$7,035 / item
19th Century Edwards and Roberts Leather Top Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic quality 19th century Neo-Gothic leather top desk with faux bamboo cluster legs made by
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
partners desk style. Two leather top leaves extend the length to 88 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century English mahogany seven drawer desk featuring a tooled brown leather top, two leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
High quality antique leather top mahogany desk, dating to around the 1890 period and in excellent
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury mahogany Campaign desk with three panels of tooled black leather on top, Campaign brass
Category
20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style desk with three tooled leather panels on the top, crafted in rare east
Category
20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Louis XV Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XV style fine deep rosewood bureau plat writing desk, the leather inset brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$13,185 / item
Art Deco Amboyna and Inlaid Satin Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Art Deco Amboyna and inlaid satin wood leather top desk. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood, Amboyna
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
This antique mahogany serpentine fronted desk has small proportions, but still has a generous sized
Category
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Leather Top Desk
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderfully patinated burnt orange leather top and is refinished in an ultra-deep brown lacquer. As it is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style leather top walnut carved writing table with brass lion heads, carved acanthus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,750 / item
Antique Regency Period Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Regency period burr walnut leather top desk / writing table. This was made in
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut leather top desk. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Georgian Style, Leather Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved, mahogany, partners desk with three working drawers, embossed leather top and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Directoire Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Directoire style beech wood desk with a tooled leather top, circa 1950s. This desk has tooled
Category
Vintage 1950s European Directoire Desks
Materials
Brass
Warren Plattner - leather top desk
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A long narrow desk made of teak with a metal base, leather top, and seven drawers. There is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Metal
George III Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Georgian style pedestal desk of curved outline, the leather inset top above a carved edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$15,075 / item
Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk
A
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Leather Top Desk Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A French Louis XVI style desk with cream leather top surface over a frieze fitted with three
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Custom Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Double pedestal desk with a brown tooled leather top, a center apron drawer and one short over
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian leather top mahogany desk of exceptional quality and of a good size. It dates
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
leather top and featuring nine drawers having flame mahogany fronts over block feet with inset casters.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
serpentine shaped front and lovely inset tooled leather top. There are beautiful brass handles and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Fine quality & robust leather top walnut Chippendale style desk in excellent original condition
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Exceptional Maison Jansen Leather Top Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Cerused oak and cream leather top with brass pull. Single large drawer to side of desk and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
condition. It has a hand colored tooled leather writing surface and is polished on the back. The top drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Yew Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique leather top shaped front desk in yew wood and in excellent original condition, dating to
Category
Vintage 1930s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Italian Renaissance Savonarola Leather Top Desk
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian Renaissance Savonarola Style Tooled Leather Wrapped Desk
Approximate Measurements in Inches
30 1
Category
1990s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Brass Leather Top Desk by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
finish featuring a tooled leather top, stylized campaign drawer pulls, and a sleek modern design.
Category
20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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.
- 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, 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.
- 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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