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Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan on a clean Parsons style frame. Glass
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage English Inlaid Oval Writing Desk
Located in Hixson, TN
A vintage English inlaid oval writing desk. Fine inlay work was performed on this desk! Functional
Category
1950s English Edwardian Vintage Writing Desk
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk. Featuring a rectangular top, four
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Chinoiserie Style Ebonized Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Chinoiserie Style Ebonized Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
concealed flip top writing desk. Perfect for small spaces or even a guest room. Gorgeous wood grain detail
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
46” x 18” x 30.5”H; knee hole 23.5” x 25”H
Cute classic mid-century writing desk in walnut
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Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
1960’s Danish Desk/Vintage Typist Writing Desk
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in London, Lambeth
Small compact teak desk with 3 storage draws
circa 1960s Danish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950
s
Located in London, GB
A lovely little 1950's Italian writing desk, recently ebonised.
This petite desk is perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Campaign style desk. A chic classic case with chrome classic hardware
Category
Late 20th Century North American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Leather Top Burlwood Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Burlwood writing desk, late 20th century, top with inset leather writing surface, over three frieze
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Burl
Teak Vintage Side Table / Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
An unusual and stylish side table in teak with an ebonised metal base and pull out writing slide
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage American Mahogany Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal desk. A beautiful woven rattan with a wood plank top. Fabulous wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan
Classy Vintage Faux Painted Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very chic faux painted writing desk having 3 drawers and finished in a camel and black color
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage MCM Custom Built Plywood Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage MCM writing desk. A chic little writing spot that was hand made. Constructed in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Stunning vintage faux tortoise bamboo writing desk. Beautiful frame and detail. Features three
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Octagonal Faux Goat Skin Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage octagonal writing desk. Gorgeous faux goatskin finish in chic contemporary
Category
1980s North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Goatskin
Vintage Regency Olive Burl Wood Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Olive burl wood writing desk. Beautiful wood grain detail and cabriolet leg. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency writing desk. Beautiful hand painted detail with scenes of gladiators
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Paint
Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Eglomise Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Writing desk. Made by the iconic Theodore Alexander. A chic Eglomise
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Silver
Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Oak, Rosewood
1950’s Vintage Danish Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual vintage walnut writing desk, this dates from the 1950-60’s. It is of great
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Faux bamboo writing desk in colonial style with leather inset top
A British Colonial style
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk with Shelving
Located in Freehold, NJ
This midcentury campaign style writing desk with bookcase features pressed wood construction, oak
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
1960’s Vintage Mahogany Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage desk in mahogany, this dates from the 1960’s. We have had this
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Writing Desk Solid Beech Vintage Argentine 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk, solid beech and mahogany veneer. Manufactured in Argentine, 1950s.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Vintage Pastoe Writing Desk, 1970s the Netherlands
By Pastoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a nice and minimalistic Pastoe writing desk. It is made of pine wood and white formica. It
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Formica, Pine
Vintage Pine and Hardwood "Partner
s" Writing Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome side-by-side partner’s writing desk has been in this dealer’s office for twenty years
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Vintage Art Deco Silver Leaf Painted Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage Art Deco silver leaf painted writing desk with three drawers and a reflective top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Walnut Biedermeier Writing Desk With Leather Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage walnut Biedermeier writing desk with an embossed leather inlay top. The Biedermeier style
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Boho Burnt Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Boho writing desk. Crafted in a chic burnt bamboo with Chinoiserie and gilt
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a
Category
1970s American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo B19 writing desk in elm.
As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Elm
Vintage Mid Century Bassett Artisan Walnut Writing Desk
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
48" x 25.5” x 30”H; knee hole 23.5” x 24.5”H
Classic mid-century writing desk from Basset's
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Flame Mahogany Writing Table Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful elegant vintage writing table in the Victorian manner, reminiscent of the Gillows style
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Burl Wood and Chrome Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Burl wood desk. Gorgeous Italian design with numbered drawers and inset
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Elm Wood Console or Writing Table Desk
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage elm wood table that doubles as a desk. Crafted from authentic elm wood, this versatile
Category
20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Elm
Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Beautiful massiv oak writing desk by Danish architect Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf.
Danish
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Writing Desk with Drawers Vintage Argentine 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawers, beech and walnut veneer. Manufactured in Argentine, 1950s.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Beech, Walnut
1950s Vintage Mahogany Italian Desk or Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Italian desk in mahogany, this dates from the 1950s. It has a
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Desk with Leather Writing Top
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern writing desk in teak, circa 1960s. This piece has a wide desktop surface area
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather
Writing Desk Solid Mahogany Poplar Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawer. Mahogany and poplar veneer, solid mahogany. Manufactured in Italy
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
Writing Desk Walnut Veneer Glass Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawers and open shelves. Walnut veneer, glass on the top. Manufactured in Italy
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Pennsylvania House American Cherry Chippendale Secretary Writing Desk
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pennsylvania House secretary desk. Features a slant front that opens to a writing surface
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Maddox Chinoiserie, Black Lacquer, Slant-Front Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The Vintage Maddox Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Slant-Front Writing Desk is a captivating piece of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Vintage Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk With Tambour Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Vintage Regency burl wood writing desk with tambour doors, combining timeless design with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Burl
Vintage Italian Mediterranean Half Round Demilune Writing Table Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage demilune writing or library desk featuring half round form with scrolled acanthus accents
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage contemporary 80s writing desk. Done in the manner of the iconic Milo Baughman
Category
1980s North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Regency Councill Furniture Fretwork Leather Top Writing Desk
By Councill
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Fretwork writing desk. Made by the iconic Councill Furniture group and
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage French Louis XV Black Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This is a beautiful vintage (1950s) French Louis XV writing desk done in a sleek black lacquer
Category
20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Lacquered Scalloped Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Regency-style writing desk is a true statement piece, featuring a luxurious lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage kneehole library / vanity / writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring traditional styling
Category
Late 20th Century American Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has two drawers each side and one bigger drawer at center of the front and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Louis XVI style Mahogany and Leather Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful classic design with tooled leather top, side panels that pull out for extra work surface, 2 drawers on each side and one in the middle, comes with key. Brass mounts.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Wood and Brass Writing Desk, Italian Manufacture, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wood and brass. 1950s, very good conditions.
This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist, designer or c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage writing desk available at 1stDibs. A vintage writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Sligh Furniture, Kai Kristiansen and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Writing Desk?
Prices for a vintage writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,929.
Questions About Vintage Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2023What 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, 2023In 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.
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