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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Beautifully figured wood grains, this desk has a steel tubular frame, surrounded and accentuated
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970
s Acrylic Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk is crafted out of Lucite with a thick slab top and chamfered
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Acrylic
Stylish French Vintage Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is a classic French rattan writing desk having clean, modern lines and large workspace. The
Category
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Italian Oyster Burl Wood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the charm of vintage elegance with this exquisite Italian writing desk, a stunning piece
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Green Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
A vintage green chinoiserie style one drawer writing desk with painted monkeys on top. Legs have
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Yummy Vintage Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning vintage burnt bamboo writing desk. Beautiful burnt bamboo frame with a hand painted
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1940s American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Cane
Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Shagreen Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Maitland Smith writing desk. Stunning shagreen sides with strips of polished
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Asian writing desk. Custom built to the designers specs. Beautiful reclaimed
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Late 20th Century Singaporean Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Charming Vintage French Provincial Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic French Provincial style hand painted writing desk having beautifully rendered swags of
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1970s North American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Louis XVI Italian Biedermeier Writing Desk
By Jean-Jacques Werner
Located in Forney, TX
writing desk.
Possibly after Parisian cabinetmaker Jean Jacques Werner (1791-1849), the most
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Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bloomingdale
s Vintage Handcrafted Bamboo Desk, Writing Desk
4 Drawers 1970
By Bloomingdale
s
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bloomingdale's Furniture, Bohemian vintage handcrafted bamboo desk, writing desk with
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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Writing Desk Teak Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawers, teak veneer, top covered with Formica. Good condition, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Formica, Teak
Vintage Modern Danish Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage danish executive desk in teak features a raised sculpted top and tapered legs. This
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage French Provincial Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Restored Palm Beach Regency Desk Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage restored palm beach Regency desk writing table
Offered for sale is an elegant Palm Beach
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco Henredon Zebra Wood Writing Desk
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Henredon writing desk. Beautiful exotic zebra wood frame with black painted legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Zebra Wood
Vintage Contemporary Leather Wrapped Writing Desk After Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Contemporary desk. A chic leather wrapped writing desk with solid brass accents
Category
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Directoire Style Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage French Directoire Style Black Lacquered Writing Desk is a stylish piece of furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Baker French Louis XV Style Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful French Louis XV style desk by Baker, circa 1950 and in good vintage condition.
This is
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20th Century American Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid With Brass, 1950s
Located in Opole, PL
Vintage Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid With Brass, 1950s
An exquisite neoclassical-style writing
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1950s European Neoclassical Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Alfonso Marina Burl Wood Writing Desk
By Alfonso Marina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. Made by the incomparable Alfonso Marina group. Incredible
Category
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Teak Danish Writing Desk by Ejsing Mobelfabrik
By Ejsing Mobelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern compact writing desk in teak and birch manufactured by Ejsing Møbelfabrik
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Writing Desk Stained Beech Mahogany Vintage Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A drop-leaf writing desk, stained beech, mahogany veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Vintage Campaign Style White Lacquered Writing Table/Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk Wood Parchment Paper Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A writing desk with a pair of drawers. Wood covered with parchment paper, brass ferrules
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Vintage Petite Writing Desk/ Console Table
By Paolo Buffa
Located in North Miami, FL
This very sweet writing desk with black glass plateau and two tone walnut and wood frame. Two small
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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 furniture
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Walnut Chatol / Writing Desk, Inlaid Marquetry
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
writing desk, featuring amazing little compartments for creative endeavors.
Its versatile size makes it
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Waterfall Style Writing Desk in Faux Bamboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique writing desk offers a spacious textured surface, great for use as an occasional table
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Torben Strandgaard
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Torben Strandgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century writing desk designed by Torben Strandgaard for Falster Mobelfabrik. This piece
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Teak Danish Writing Desk by Borge Mogensen
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern compact writing desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler in teak. This
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Boho Chic Vintage Handcrafted Bamboo Desk, Writing Desk with Drawer
Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Boho chic vintage handcrafted bamboo desk, writing desk with drawer & glass top.
Stunner done with
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Paint, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk After Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal writing desk. Beautiful clean design with inset woven rattan panels
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Writing Desk
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Coastal Rattan and wood writing desk. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group. Beautiful wood
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in coastal tranquility with our Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan
Vintage French Country Carved Maple Writing Desk, circa 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful French writing desk in solid maple.
Intricate carvings and original hardware.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Italian Writing Desk with Drawers and Chair, in Bamboo Cane
Wicker
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
of this vintage writing desk are made of plywood covered with a dense weave of woven wicker.
the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Glass
Beautiful Vintage Rattan Wrapped Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusually beautiful vintage dining table or writing desk. Stout hardwood form completely wrapped
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Rattan
Vintage Mahogany Inlaid Partners Writing Table Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful elegant vintage partners writing table in the Victorian manner, and dating from the
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Louis Revival Kingwood Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime kingwood Louis Revival writing table, dating from the last quarter of the 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very attractive Carlton House Desk which has been hand crafted from the very finest
Category
1980s Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Satinwood
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored
Category
1950s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of
Category
1950s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Jaguar Green Lacquered Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
British Jaguar green lacquered Louis XVI style desk with original embossed leather top and two
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Baker Writing Desk, Ebonized Parcel Gilt with Leather Embossed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Baker Writing Desk, Ebonized Parcel Gilt with Leather Embossed
Offered for sale is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Provincial French Country Sunburst Inlay Executive Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Country Sunburst Inlay Executive writing desk. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Writing Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful and intricate vintage rattan and faux bamboo writing desk having cane desktop top with
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Leather Top Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful vintage 1980s neoclassical style writing desk by Lineage Home Furnishings (a line
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Burr Walnut Gillows Revival Writing Table Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant vintage burr walnut writing table reminiscent of the Gillows style and dating
Category
1980s British Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Windsor Writing Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Wood Windsor writing desk arm chair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Maple
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Writing Desk by Jens Quistgaard, circa 1969
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented Scandinavian modern vintage teak writing table or desk was designed by Jens
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Black Lacquer and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Beautiful rattan campaign frame with inset black lacquer
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Writing Desk 3 Drawer Denmark Asymmetrical Top
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great vintage midcentury Danish modern writing desk 3 drawer Denmark asymmetrical top. Stunning
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Modern Chippendale Faux Bamboo Desk Writing Table in Chinoiserie Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Modern Chippendale Faux Bamboo Desk Writing Table
Vintage: 1970s Vintage Modern
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ebonized and Gilt Writing Table Desk by Baker Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant black desk with black leather top by Baker. This Colletors Edition desk with cast brass
Category
1980s Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Writing Desk With Glass Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Faux bamboo writing desk in colonial style with leather inset top
A British Colonial style writing
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
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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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