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20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Desk or Writing Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Very refined this vintage Italian desk from the 1960s. Made of very light walnut wood. slender but
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1960s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Gillows Style Mahogany Writing Table Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish vintage mahogany writing table, styled in the manner of Gillows and dating from
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Large Bamboo Rattan Woven Wicker Leather Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely oversized bamboo, rattan and woven cane desk with large brass bamboo pull rings. Three
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Writing Desk Solid Oak Veneered Wood Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawers, solid oak veneered wood. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Oak
Writing Desk Teak Veneer Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with extractable top and shelf, teak veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Design Teak
Metal Frame Desk, Writing Table, 1960s Netherlands
Located in The Hague, NL
Modern vintage design desk, writing table made in 1960s Netherlands.
The desk surface is made from
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sligh Neoclassical Revival Mahogany
Brass Tooled Leather Writing Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Sligh Furniture writing desk. Made of mahogany with brass edgework, tooled leather top
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hekman Chippendale Mahogany Tooled Leather Library Table Writing Desk
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hekman writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with tooled leather top
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Barbara Barry Afro McGuire Leather Panel Writing Desk
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Boho Barbara Barry Afro McGuire writing desk features a leather-wrapped finish with
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
accented hardware, three dovetailed drawers and one drop front writing desk with interior storage
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1960s American American Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Skirted Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. A chic pencil reed frame with the most amazing and rare
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Reed, Glass
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency John Richards Marquetry Writing Desk
By John Richard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency writing desk. Made by the iconic John Richards and tagged inside the
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Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chippendale Glen Eagle Brown Cherry Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chippendale style secretary library writing desk. Made of brown cherry featuring inlaid
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Cherry
Vintage McGuire Chinoiserie Combed Oak Faux Bamboo-Form Writing Desk
By McGuire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking Vintage Mid-Century Modern Combed Solid Oak Five-Drawer Writing Desk by McGuire. The piece
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sligh Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Kneehole Writing Desk MCM
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Sligh Furniture black lacquered knee hole writing desk featuring Chinoiserie styling with
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Cherry Blossom Tree Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese carved hardwood cherry blossom tree kneehole writing desk. Item features figural
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage retro Heals cherry writing table desk or dressing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Vintage retro Heals cherry writing table desk or dressing table. Dates from the last quarter of the
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1990s European Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Square Games Table, Oriental, Ebonised, Writing Desk, Regency Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage English Regency revival square games table. An Oriental ebonised writing desk
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage library secretary desk with bubble glass bookcase, circa 1970s/1980s. Inspired by a blend
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1970s Georgian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Oriental Bureau Inlaid Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Pulborough, GB
Mahogany Writing Desk
Well made and solid bureau, and it has gorgeous hand-painted details on the wood
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Premium Twin Pedestal Mahogany Partner Desk Leather Writing Surface
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage premium twin pedestal partner desk with
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20th Century British Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stunning Restored Hardwood Extending Writing Table Desk Lovely Vintage Feel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored vintage hardwood extending writing
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20th Century English Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Large Vintage Partner
s Desk, Oriental, Bamboo, Pedestal, Writing, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage partner's desk. An Oriental, applied bamboo pedestal writing desk, dating
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo
VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE WRITING DESK BROWN LEATHER
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Campaign style home office desk / workstation made by Theodore Alexander and finished with their famous
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime vintage burr walnut writing table in the manner of Gillows dating from the late
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1980s Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Console Table Writing Desk
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Forest stenciled Legacy writing desk or console. Made of maple
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Late 20th Century Black Forest Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Maple
Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime Vintage burr walnut writing table in the manner of Gillows dating from the second
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Oak Writing Desk by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk by Hickory Manufacturing Co. The
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Oak Writing Desk by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk by Hickory Manufacturing Co. The
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Vintage French Desk with Crimson Writing Surface
Located in Austin, TX
Bureau plat desk in the French Louis XVI style, circa 1940. This elegant writing table has fluted
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Mahogany Directoire Style Desk Writing Table Library Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage French Directoire style desk in mahogany, having a gilt-tooled leather top and further drop
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Maitland Smith Vintage Chinoiserie Carlton Desk Writing Table Black Lacquer
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent vintage black lacquer chinoiserie Carlton desk by Maitland Smith. Age appropriate wear
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Lambert Hitchcock Black Forest stenciled ladies' secretary writing desk or console
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Maple, Paint
Vintage Gillows Style Mahogany Writing Table Desk, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish vintage mahogany writing table, styled in the manner of Gillows and dating from
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1980s Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
LARGE VINTAGE DARK GREEN LEATHER EMBOSSED TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Writing Table Desk With Dark Green Embossed Leather
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20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage French Provincial Corner Side Table Library Writing Desk 47"
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing French Provincial Corner desk or side table, circa 1970s. Features a central dovetailed
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1970s French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage French Provincial Corner Cabinet Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing French Provincial Corner unit or writing desk, circa 1970s. Base features a central
Category
1970s French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Executive Kneehole Office Library Writing Desk
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Romweber (R-10975) Viking oak executive desk circa 1980s. Features a large oak top with bowtie
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1980s Gothic Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Vintage Maitland Smith Mahogany Leather Chippendale Ball
Claw Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Chippendale style library or office desk by Maitland Smith. Made from mahogany with intricately
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Vintage Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with small shutter and pullout top designed by Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) for
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with drawers attributable to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970). Mahogany and brier veneer
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk attributable to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), mahogany and brier veneer, carved ornaments
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ebonised Lacquered and Giltwood Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Bureau Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese chinoiserie style writing bureau
A good
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Sligh Oak Chippendale Tooled Leather Claw Foot Office Writing Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Sligh Furniture Queen Anne writing desk. Made of oak featuring tooled leather top, three
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk
By Anco Bilt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage John Widdicomb French Country Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Drawer
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Widdicomb French Country/Louis XV Ornately Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Dovetailed
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Sligh Vintage French Country Provincial Green Painted Brown Leather Writing Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sligh vintage French Country Provincial green painted brown leather top writing desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Hekman Edwardian Style Small Green Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hekman Edwardian Style Small Green Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk. Item featured is a
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Mid-20th Century Edwardian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Modern Campaign Style Red White Formica Hollywood Regency Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Campaign style red white Formica Hollywood Regency writing desk. Item features
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1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM American of Martinsville "Accord" Walnut Drop Leaf Writing Desk
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern American of Martinsville Accord petite drop leaf writing desk in walnut. Warm walnut woodgrain
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie leather top hand painted writing desk. Item features leather
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sligh Vintage Queen Anne Style Leather Top Mahogany Executive Writing Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sligh vintage Queen Anne style leather top mahogany executive writing desk. Item features brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Hardwood with Green Leather Writing Surface Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large vintage mahogany twin pedestal partner desk with aged
Category
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Partners Desk with Oxblood Leather Writing Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk
Category
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Original George Strachan and Son Leeds Vintage Flamed Mahogany Writing Desk
By George Strachan
Son
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany writing desk
George Strachan operated from 1957-2004, this piece is around 40 years old and of
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-Drawer Bamboo Lined Wooden Writing Desk Cabinet Bureau
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-drawer bamboo and woven wicker lined wooden writing desk cabinet bureau.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream
Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream & Blue Distress Painted Ladies Writing Desk and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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 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 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 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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