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19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood desk or sofa table, the flat top bordered with three pull
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Antique 19th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Freestanding Desk with 4 Drawers in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk with 4 Drawers in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel, 1955 Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood, Brass by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1950 s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood, Brass by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1950's Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print Scroll Legs c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870 Measures - 48"h x 24
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Finn Juhl Rosewood Diplomat Desk, by France Son, Denmark 1960s
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
This stunning rosewood desk, designed by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen in the 1960s, features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive Super Skyline Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, meaning the desk and its pedestal. Made of rosewood throughout, with bookmatched grain in the top, the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.
By Jens Risom
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s. Rare large freestanding
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
A very Fine Writing Desk by Paul Sormani Lovely Gilt Bronze Mounted It Revives Famous XV period
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
, in 1965. The desk offers an interplay of rosewood tones and its elegance is complemented by its
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Excecutive Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Finn Juhl in Excellent Condition
By Finn Juhl, France Daverkosen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s excecutive Brazilian rosewood desk by Finn Juhl in excellent condition Impressive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Rosewood Executive Desk, c 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic Brazilian Rosewood 'Clara' executive desk by Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1960s, features
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Rosewood Leather Top Executive Bureau Plat Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, or Empire style executive writing desk or bureau plat
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Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular Danish rosewood desk was designed circa 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen. The desk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Rare Danish Rosewood desk with tambour doors, 1950s. Large and impressive Danish rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY ORMOLU-MOUNTED, BRASS-INLAID AND PARCEL-GILT WRITING TABLE, CIRCA 1810. The frieze
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Striking mid-century executive desk crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating to the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

ND 93 - Desk with 4 drawers in Rio-Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Desk in Rio rosewood with four drawers. Designed by Nanna Ditzel. Made my Søren Willadsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large Rosewood Executive Desk on Metal Base Denmark 1960 s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful large Danish modern executive desk with metal base made probably around the late 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Charles X period Rosewood and brass inlaid desk. The unique and most
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s. Very impressive
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rosewood Desk by Geraldo de Barros 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Desk Geraldo de Barros.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Rosewood desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Desk designed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Rosewood model "Diplomat" by designer Finn Juhl and from France Søn
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk designed by Finn Juhl for France Søn around 1961. Made in rosewood with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings. The Central Drawer is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage French Regency Rosewood Walnut Cartonnier Table Desk w Bronze Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Rosewood & Walnut Cartonnier Table Desk with Bronze Paw Feet. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Ladies Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV A ladies' writing desk
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Santos Rosewood Desk by Jensen Valeur for Dyrlund
By Dyrlund, Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward J. Wormely for Dunbar executive desk in walnut with deeply sculpted inset rosewood drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive desk By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Desk With Drawers And Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneer, Plated Metal, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century desk with six drawers on one side and a bookshelf on the other. Rosewood veneer and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Danish ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A stunning "ND 93" desk in Rio rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, circa 1950. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Original Mücke-Melder tubular steel desk in Bauhaus style with Rosewood Veneer
By Mücke Melder
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional desk was produced in the 1930s by the Czechoslovak manufacturer Mücke-Melder, one
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960
By Trau
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
1960. This sophisticated desk features a rectangular top in highly figured rosewood veneer, paired with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish on this desk having a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960 s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The Bloch Editors Desk is a signature design by Joaquim Tenreiro, produced in two versions: one
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Ladies Desk by S. H. Jewell From the Late 19th Century
By S. H. Jewell
Located in Opole, PL
Rosewood Ladies' Desk by S.& H. Jewell From the Late 19th Century A piece of furniture veneered
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hadar Schmidt Desk in Rosewood Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden
By Hadar Schmidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Hadar Schmidt. Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Very Fine All Rosewood Brass Gallery Trim Petit Desk Console Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Style Baker Very Fine c1950s All Rosewood Brass Gallery Trim Petit Desk Console
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20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning desk table in Brazilian Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma Woodart.
By Jean Gillon
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
. Constructed from solid rosewood, this desk boasts a sculptural and refined structure that seamlessly combines
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Süe Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, IDF
This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur Henning Jensen
By Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style
Located in Paris, FR
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer, opening with three drawers and resting on curved legs
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in rosewood labeled 6 drawers
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in São Paulo, SP
(Brazilian rosewood), highlighting the luxurious grain and natural beauty of this prized material. The desk
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen, 1960 s
By Jan Lunde Knutsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen, 1960's Additional
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Rare Rosewood and Brass Platform Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning sleek rosewood desk with three minimal drawers that disappear into the apron. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Diplomat Desk Made In Rosewood By Finn Juhl For France Son From 1960s
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
The Diplomat desk in rosewood, designed by the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Rosewood Desk and Sideboard by Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen Søn, 1959
By E. Pedersen Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large freestanding desk and sideboard by Bodil Kjaer, model 901, expertly crafted with fine
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern Rosewood L-Shaped Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stunning Danish modern rosewood L-shaped desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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Rosewood Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rosewood writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every rosewood writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 1391 variations of the antique or vintage rosewood writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rosewood writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rosewood writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made rosewood writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rosewood Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a rosewood writing desk at 1stDibs is $5,903, while they’re typically $474 on the low end and $117,413 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 Rosewood 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.