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Desk SM 76 in Mahogany by Christian Hvidt Orla Mølgaard, Søborg Furniture
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
. Made in mahogany with three drawers and dovetailed corner joints. A large and solid executive desk from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Louis XVI–Style Mahogany Double-Sided Desk with Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI–style mahogany flat desk, double-sided and richly detailed in the
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Eagle Design Leather Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (19th Century) mahogany desk with inSet black leather top, key-locked drawer & pull out
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Partner s Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome English partner's double pedestal desk of mahogany, from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Inlaid Writing Table
By Edwards Roberts
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
writing table in fiddleback mahogany, attributed to the renowned London cabinetmakers Edwards & Roberts
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers & Compartments Clean!
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Lady’s Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, brass, ormolu, and Sarrancolin marble
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartonnier Bureau-Plat (Desk). The shaped rectangular top inset with a recent tooled leather writing panel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

A French three-part solid mahogany architect s style desk, C. 1970.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
durable laminate top offers a smooth, low-maintenance work surface. The warm tone of the mahogany edge and
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

1800 s Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany, Desk, Bureau
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany. Desk, Bureau!! Antique
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany desk from the 19th century, with 10 graduating drawers and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Gold Bronze "Bureau Plat" Desk.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany & Gold Bronze "Bureau Plat" Desk.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870 A fine and
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Serpentine Bombay Style Desk with Claw Ball Feet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mahogany Serpentine Bombay Style 4 Drawer Desk With Claw & Ball Feet, C1920. Measures - 29 1/4" x 48" x 28
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

American Arts Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Miami, FL
handsome table/desk is exemplary of the movement. It is constructed of fine mahogany wood and has a single
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French ormolu-mounted mahogany Directoire marble top mirrored vanity desk is a refined
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Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

!9th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany writing table with 2 drawers on both sides. This means that the table
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk ‘A la Tronchin’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and unusual French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany desk 'A la Tronchin'. The desk
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S DESK IN MANNER OF GILLOWS OF LANCASTER England, circa 1790 with
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant, Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant, Desk!! Antique
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very high quality French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany and ormolu cabinet
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, kingwood and ormolu kidney shaped writing
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
fine mahogany furniture, this secretary desk is both a functional writing table and a statement piece
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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Brown Wood Kneehole Desk with Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
A rare and charming early 18th century mahogany kneehole desk of small proportions, with carved
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Antique Early 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table. The
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George lII mahogany and oak desk having a quality mahogany writing fall opening to
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Antique 18th Century European George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880 Semi-circular solid mahogany wood
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple Co. London Partner s Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing ...

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Mahogany

French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House
By William Freeman, Jeremiah and William Freeman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, special and very rare flame mahogany Georgian Davenport in wonderful condition. Made
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Antique 1830s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Exceptional Secretary Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century This unique
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV writing or side table of very clean architectural form, the well figured single
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Antique 1840s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Regency Style Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice mahogany and crotch mahogany veneered writing table raised up on marble columns with
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

1930´s Art Deco "Minister" Desk, Double Sided, Mottled Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco "Minister" desk, double sided in solid wood with mottled mahogany veneer, base with
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Nickel

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Carved Mahogany Embossed Black Leather Top Petit Compact 5 Drawers Desk MINT
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Mahogany Embossed Black Leather Top Petit Compact 5 Drawers Desk MINT
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20th Century American Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect s Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, Ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Huntington, NY
An exceptional Late 18th century Mahogany Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
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Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Eugene Printz, French Art Deco, Mahogany, Rare Asymmetric Desk, France, c. 1925
By Eugene Printz
Located in Manhasset, NY
Eugene Printz, French Art Deco, Mahogany, Rare Asymmetric Desk, France, c. 1925 An example of an
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany knee hole desk having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet 2 Available
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Kidney-Shaped Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Kidney-Shaped Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a stunning example of the
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Manu Desk - Hand-Crafted Mahogany, Lacquered Wood Leather - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
elegant decorative furniture designs like the Manu writing desk. A furniture piece inspired by the
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2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Ole Wanscher, made in mahogany with table top dressed in black leather. Very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

George II Chippendale Style Desk Mahogany Leather Top Antique Console Side Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A very attractive Chippendale style mahogany desk with leather top and locking drawer in lovely
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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lexington s Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare, limited edition Lexington Furniture's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany and Tooled
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball Claw Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Desk. Item features dovetail
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Maitland Smith Writing Table
Located in Annville, PA
A great quality piece of furniture this Vintage Maitland Smith Writing Table will be the focal
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1990s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
: mahogany with solid edges or light oak with plywood edges. In any combination, the PH office desk is a
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany Desk 1955/56
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Camden, ME
A classic nine drawer mahogany desk designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his Taliesin line for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Desk with Green Leather Top and Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany writing table from the 19th century, with green leather top, gilt accents
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
celebrated cabinetmakers of the Belle Époque. The desk is constructed from flame mahogany, known for its rich
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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Mahogany Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mahogany writing desk you’re looking for. A mahogany writing desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mahogany writing desk, we have 2883 options in-stock, while there are 30 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mahogany writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mahogany writing desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Gillows of Lancaster London each produced at least one beautiful mahogany writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mahogany Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a mahogany writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,857, while they’re typically $337 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.

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 Mahogany Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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, 2023
    In 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.