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Italian Walnut Dressing Table, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
drawer and two short drawers on each side on four square tapered legs 30.5" H x 41.5" W x 21.25" D
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Bureau, AEJM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
internal drawers, three compartments, two large drawers and square wood legs.
Quality Features:
very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
inlaid drawers, standing on square tapering legs with the original castors.
D. 1890
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,215 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
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The table rests gracefully on four tapering square legs, each adorned with intricately carved
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY
LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
Located in Pulborough, GB
square tapering legs with a united cross-stretcher, all standing on original brass castors for ease of
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ
Located in Benington, Herts
square legs being confined to only three sides.
With inlaid ebonised banding, the gilt tooled leather
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
drawers, writing surface in burgundy-toned leather, square-section legs. England, late 19th c.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut
Steel
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
and three drawers with lip pulls in rosewood veneer, all raised on four square rod iron legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Basildon, GB
each side, on square tapering legs, the whole inlaid with floral marquetry panels crossbanding and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,914 Sale Price
72% Off
French 19th Century Solid Oak Petite Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, solid oak construction was entirely handmade using square peg joinery and bears the dark, textural grain
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
square moulded corners, showcasing a beautifully patinated green tooled leather inset.
Beneath the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
pulls and a central keyhole, while a pull-out support slides discreetly from the side.
Raised on square
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
School Teacher’s Pine Writing Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
a mellow age darkened colour with 2 drawers, a plank top, and square legs legs
The table is in very
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
fluted neoclassical columns ending with square acanthus polished brass feet. Each column is bronze
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Brass
Scribe Desk in Walnut Wood
Located in Paris, FR
plywood
with squared lines. The three-drawers are with sledge
legs in solid walnut wood and dovetail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$12,577 / item
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
front and legs. The slim square tapering legs are fitted with the original cast iron caster feet
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$930 Sale Price
20% Off
Sheraton Revival marquetry inlaid cylinder bureau
Located in Cheshire, GB
drawers to each side, raised on slender square tapering legs terminating in foliated sabot feet. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
George III, Mahogany, Mirror, Hepplewhite Dressing Table, England, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
matching key. Tapered square legs terminate with brass casters. Opens to 54" wide with the mirror extending
Category
Antique 1820s English Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A French Directoire Style Ormolu Parquetry Bureauplat, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
mount at the head of each tapered and canted square section leg, raised on square socle and bun foot
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Neoclassical Desk, Austria
Located in New York, NY
veneered and hand-polished. It stands on tall tapered square legs, accented with bronze sabots. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
George III Satinwood Bonheur du Jour
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Basildon, GB
, ebony inlaid square tapering legs and painted brackets. After a design by Hepplewhite. English circa
Category
Antique 1790s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
$1,914 Sale Price
72% Off
Monique Writing Desk by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
metal squares that stand as legs, connected in the back with a straight bar for added stability. The top
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$15,130 / item
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
table top with one drawers, cut-out frame for legroom and square legs tapering downwards. Nice patina
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawer free of hardware, the interior splashed with teal ink. Four square, tapering legs support the
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Pixel Desk by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel and marble
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
straight line. Each pixel or square, is moved out from the straight line, creating whimsical movement and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Desk
Savignyplatz
by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
$25,440 / item
Contemporary Desk
Savignyplatz
by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
elegant desk was given the name of Savignyplatz park, in Berlin, an idyllic park in a city square where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
$25,440 / item
Contemporary Desk
Savignyplatz
by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Desk
Savignyplatz
by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
$25,440 / item
Desk
Savignyplatz
by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
$25,440 / item
20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black
Located in Berlin, DE
on elegant curved squares in the drive boxes. Slightly protruding tabletop with fantastic curved
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
English Edwardian Solid Oak Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leicester, GB
oak handles and key. Simple, honest design with squared taper legs in solid oak throughout.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,313 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
By Parsons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brass pull. The case with brass lower band and raised on square brass legs. Fitted with a custom glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Partners
Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
, standing on square section legs. 23 3/4" knee clearance. Very useful as a desk or library table.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$12,500
Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk is raised on tall, tapering square legs with subtle molded accents, giving the piece a graceful
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
central drawer stepped above two side drawers, standing on four bold square section legs with foot
Category
Antique 1770s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
passively curved three-bar frame base with wide knee patch on elegant curved squares in sabots. Slightly
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Desk Bureau Plat in Antique Louis XV Style Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
curved squares in sabots.
Slightly protruding tabletop with a fantastically curved, profiled bronze
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century French Bureau Plat Desk in the Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Black ebonized, four-sided passively curved frame base on high, elegantly curved squares. Encased
Category
20th Century German Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table
Located in Essex, MA
backgammon playing surface. Opposing chip drawers and raised on square tapered fluted legs ending on sabot
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax with Black Base and Black Edge
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of wear from the one pictured. Similar versions with rounded or square wood edges, and a larger wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
dummy drawer fronts, allowing the table to be positioned freely in a room.
Raised on square tapering
Category
Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique George III mahogany and satinwood writing table
Located in London, GB
with concave front, supported on square tapering legs ending on original leather castors.
Thomas
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
raised on four square section tapering legs terminating in ormolu feet.
It is freestanding, finished
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Mastercraft Brass
Trilobi
Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different angle.
You can use a single base for a round or square top. Looks excellent with glass or marble
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
, seamlessly integrated into the design. The legs, tapered and squared, mirror the neoclassical aesthetic
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
-green marble top and leather inside. The desk stands on four square-profile tapered legs, which
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
square tapering supports with end caps.
The top of the desk has some scratches which we may restore if
Category
Early 20th Century British Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Carved Family Crest, Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
square feet of inventory to choose from. We look forward to helping you find the perfect addition to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
table is fronted by two storage drawers with square bail pulls and bronze trim. The top is supported by
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, Desk Office Suite, Set of 3!!
Located in Austin, TX
-pearl roundels, interior shelves, rising on tapering square legs, ending in foliated sabots, approx 83"h
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
: 80 x 134 x 68 cm
Description:
Desk standing on solid, high square legs with an exceptionally
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
mounts to corners with gilt trim with gutae on ormolu squared tapered feet.
France, late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Edwardian Mahogany Sheraton Style Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Tooled Leather Top on Square Tapered Legs and Brass Castors - 48"w x 23"d x 29"h
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs
Located in New York City, NY
, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching square tube supports.
This Minimalist desk features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
supplies. The classic design is complemented by slender, square tapered legs with brass-capped feet, adding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,397 / item
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Glass
Stainless Steel Desk/Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Secaucus, NJ
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The frame is a 1.5-inch square tubular.
4 Height-adjustable glides for leveling range.
Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver Leaf
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Square Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of square desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all square desks available were constructed with great care. There are 17 antique and vintage square desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of square desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of square desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco square desks are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large square desks, so small square desks measuring 19.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many square desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Paolo Rizzo, A. G. Fronzoni and Cappellini produced popular square desks that are worth a look.
How Much are Square Desks?
Square desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,856, while the lowest priced sells for $637 and the highest can go for as much as $29,478.
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.
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