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Vintage Hickory White Biedermeier Maple Ebonized Writing Desk Library Table
By Hickory White
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Biedermeier style desk by Hickory White, circa 1990s. Made from maple with ebonized
Category

Late 20th Century Biedermeier Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Maple

Vintage Hickory White Biedermeier Maple Ebonized Writing Desk Library Table
Vintage Hickory White Biedermeier Maple Ebonized Writing Desk Library Table

Vintage Hickory White Biedermeier Maple Ebonized Writing Desk Library Table

$3,000
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Writing Table or Desk by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare item, this is a very early desk made by McIntosh of Kircaldy, dating from the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Writing Table or Desk by McIntosh
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Writing Table or Desk by McIntosh

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Writing Table or Desk by McIntosh

$3,344
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

Vintage Ebonized and Gilt Writing Table Desk by Baker Furniture
Vintage Ebonized and Gilt Writing Table Desk by Baker Furniture

Vintage Ebonized and Gilt Writing Table Desk by Baker Furniture

$4,250
Vintage Lane Virginia Burl Walnut Modern Writing Desk Table, Circa 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Lane Altavista Virginia burl walnut writing desk table. Book matched top. Very good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Vintage Lane Virginia Burl Walnut Modern Writing Desk Table, Circa 1970s
Vintage Lane Virginia Burl Walnut Modern Writing Desk Table, Circa 1970s

Vintage Lane Virginia Burl Walnut Modern Writing Desk Table, Circa 1970s

$1,596
Vintage Coastal Style Pencil Reed Vanity / Writing Desk by Whitecraft Furniture
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage coastal style pencil reed and wicker vanity / writing desk with chair by Whitecraft
Category

1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Glass

Vintage Coastal Style Pencil Reed Vanity / Writing Desk by Whitecraft Furniture
Vintage Coastal Style Pencil Reed Vanity / Writing Desk by Whitecraft Furniture

Vintage Coastal Style Pencil Reed Vanity / Writing Desk by Whitecraft Furniture

$1,480
Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf For EG kvalitetsmobler, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
writing desks. Crafted during the 1960s, it stands in good vintage condition, bearing minor scuffs and
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf For EG kvalitetsmobler, 1960s
Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf For EG kvalitetsmobler, 1960s

Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf For EG kvalitetsmobler, 1960s

$1,857
Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Davis Cabinet Company Secretary Desk, no 376 circa 1950s. Made from American pine with a lockable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk
Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk

Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk

$1,250
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Vintage Office Table Silvio Cavatorta
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern writing desk made of hand crafted polished Walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Vintage Office Table Silvio Cavatorta
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Vintage Office Table Silvio Cavatorta

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Vintage Office Table Silvio Cavatorta

$9,900
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. A chic burnt bamboo beams with gorgeous gold detailing along
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair

$1,950
20th Century Vintage Maple Childs School Desk Chair Writing Table Childrens
Located in Dayton, OH
pullout writing surface. Measures: desk 27" x 15.5" x 26.5" height; chair 27.5" x 12" x 12", seat 15".  
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Maple

20th Century Vintage Maple Childs School Desk Chair Writing Table Childrens
20th Century Vintage Maple Childs School Desk Chair Writing Table Childrens

20th Century Vintage Maple Childs School Desk Chair Writing Table Childrens

$665
Vintage Arts Crafts Mission Style Craftsman American Oak Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Handmade American craftsman writing desk. Features Mission styling in oak with a central keyboard
Category

20th Century American Craftsman Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Vintage Arts Crafts Mission Style Craftsman American Oak Student Writing Desk
Vintage Arts Crafts Mission Style Craftsman American Oak Student Writing Desk

Vintage Arts Crafts Mission Style Craftsman American Oak Student Writing Desk

$1,400
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Syle Writing Desk, Vintage Walnut and Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage three-drawer desk features a beautiful walnut finish and sled leg chrome frame
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Syle Writing Desk, Vintage Walnut and Chrome
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Syle Writing Desk, Vintage Walnut and Chrome

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Syle Writing Desk, Vintage Walnut and Chrome

$5,200
Vintage Fruitwood Leather Topped Extending Bureau De Plat Desk Writing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
so has all the normal ware and tare marks you would expect from a vintage desk, the main area is at
Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Vintage Fruitwood Leather Topped Extending Bureau De Plat Desk Writing Table
Vintage Fruitwood Leather Topped Extending Bureau De Plat Desk Writing Table

Vintage Fruitwood Leather Topped Extending Bureau De Plat Desk Writing Table

$2,661
Vintage French Louis XV Style Inlaid Leather Top Petite Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style inlaid leather top petite ladies writing desk. Item features floral
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Louis XV Style Inlaid Leather Top Petite Ladies Writing Desk
Vintage French Louis XV Style Inlaid Leather Top Petite Ladies Writing Desk

Vintage French Louis XV Style Inlaid Leather Top Petite Ladies Writing Desk

$1,750
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table. Item features rolling
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table

$595
Vintage 1970s Style Retro Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with Cane Detail
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly 1970s era mid-century modern writing desk featuring cane-front drawers, brass hardware
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s Style Retro Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with Cane Detail
Vintage 1970s Style Retro Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with Cane Detail

Vintage 1970s Style Retro Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with Cane Detail

$1,495
Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Burl Wood Olive Wood Inlay Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Olive Wood Burl Wood Patchwork Inlay Bombe Writing Desk. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Olive

Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Burl Wood Olive Wood Inlay Writing Desk
Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Burl Wood Olive Wood Inlay Writing Desk

Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Burl Wood Olive Wood Inlay Writing Desk

$2,500
Vintage Office Desk, English, Light Oak, Writing Table, Mid-Century, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage office desk. An English, light oak pedestal writing table, dating to the mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Vintage Office Desk, English, Light Oak, Writing Table, Mid-Century, Circa 1960
Vintage Office Desk, English, Light Oak, Writing Table, Mid-Century, Circa 1960

Vintage Office Desk, English, Light Oak, Writing Table, Mid-Century, Circa 1960

$2,770
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Drexel New Generation, circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Drexel New Generation. Circa 1960s Features three
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Drexel New Generation, circa 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Drexel New Generation, circa 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Drexel New Generation, circa 1960s

$1,580
Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Wakefield wheat. This sleek, study, understated and classic writing desk embraces a transition from art deco
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair

$2,895
Vintage Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Walnut Writing Desk Ball Claw Feet 45"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Baker Stately Homes English Georgian Chippendale Style Writing Desk. A rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Walnut Writing Desk Ball Claw Feet 45"
Vintage Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Walnut Writing Desk Ball Claw Feet 45"

Vintage Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Walnut Writing Desk Ball Claw Feet 45"

$2,500
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful little writing desk by the acclaimed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for the Widdicomb Furniiture
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing

$1,999
Vintage Mid-Century Oak Writing Desk with 6 Drawers, Open Back, Kjærnulf style.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This finely crafted Brutalist Oak Desk from Denmark carries the quiet confidence of Danish mid
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Oak Writing Desk with 6 Drawers, Open Back, Kjærnulf style.
Vintage Mid-Century Oak Writing Desk with 6 Drawers, Open Back, Kjærnulf style.

Vintage Mid-Century Oak Writing Desk with 6 Drawers, Open Back, Kjærnulf style.

$3,030
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful little writing desk by the acclaimed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for the Widdicomb Furniiture
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knee-Hole Writing Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbing

$1,350
Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL
Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL

Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL

$15,000
Vintage Walnut and Crystal Bedroom Writing Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1950s. Made in walnut. This desk features brass feet caps and handles, a crystal and
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Walnut and Crystal Bedroom Writing Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
Vintage Walnut and Crystal Bedroom Writing Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

Vintage Walnut and Crystal Bedroom Writing Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

$1,360
Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
drawers each. These desks both have the same timber but with two slightly different shades. They may show
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Formica, Beech

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

$5,207
Vintage Burled Elm Art Deco Revival Writing Table Desk by Jim Peed for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Jim Peed
Located in Lafayette, IN
Beautiful Art Deco Revival style desk designed by Jim Peed for the Romweber Furniture Co. Desk
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

Vintage Burled Elm Art Deco Revival Writing Table Desk by Jim Peed for Romweber
Vintage Burled Elm Art Deco Revival Writing Table Desk by Jim Peed for Romweber

Vintage Burled Elm Art Deco Revival Writing Table Desk by Jim Peed for Romweber

$1,599
Large Midcentury Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk by Lane Furniture in walnut. Roll top side compartment, two drawers
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Large Midcentury Desk by Lane
Large Midcentury Desk by Lane

Large Midcentury Desk by Lane

$2,000
Mid Century Walnut Desk with Tambour Top by Sligh-Lowry
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage walnut roll-top writing desk by Sligh-Lowry; marked inside drawer. Age appropriate wear.
Category

20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Desk with Tambour Top by Sligh-Lowry
Mid Century Walnut Desk with Tambour Top by Sligh-Lowry

Mid Century Walnut Desk with Tambour Top by Sligh-Lowry

$2,250
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

$1,600
Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Writing Desk
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage rosewood writing desk made in Western Germany. This piece features a raised edge table top
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Writing Desk
Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Writing Desk

Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Writing Desk

$3,400
Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut "Parallel" writing desk designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture. Features five
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Copper

Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg
Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg

Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg

$2,875
Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg
By Barney Flagg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut "Parallel" writing desk designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture. Features five
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg
Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg

Drexel Walnut "Parallel" Writing Desk by Barney Flagg

$2,850
Boho Chic White Wicker and Rattan Wringing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage, bohemian wicker, and rattan writing desk by Henry Link. Features a painted
Category

1980s American Bohemian Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Glass

Boho Chic White Wicker and Rattan Wringing Desk by Henry Link
Boho Chic White Wicker and Rattan Wringing Desk by Henry Link

Boho Chic White Wicker and Rattan Wringing Desk by Henry Link

$895
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Decorator Vanity Or Writing Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Decorator Vanity Or Writing Desk. This vintage 1940s desk is comprised
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Decorator Vanity Or Writing Desk
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Decorator Vanity Or Writing Desk

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Decorator Vanity Or Writing Desk

$3,500
Mid-Century Brass Desk or Writing Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage Mastercraft desk or writing table crafted in brass with a tooled leather top over a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Desk or Writing Table by Mastercraft
Mid-Century Brass Desk or Writing Table by Mastercraft

Mid-Century Brass Desk or Writing Table by Mastercraft

$15,000
Vintage Modern Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
impressive writing desk, perfect for home or office use. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Floating Top Desk
Vintage Modern Floating Top Desk

Vintage Modern Floating Top Desk

$2,600
Mastercraft Greek Key Dining Table or Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
detail. May serve as a dining table or writing desk. Excellent Vintage Condition, brass with beautiful
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Greek Key Dining Table or Writing Desk
Mastercraft Greek Key Dining Table or Writing Desk

Mastercraft Greek Key Dining Table or Writing Desk

$3,950
Table by Arch, Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage console table or writing desk designed by Architekt Mojmir Pozar in Czechoslovakia in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Table by Arch, Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s
Table by Arch, Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s

Table by Arch, Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s

$1,171
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Back Desk Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Danish modern teak writing desk with bookcase back. Attributed to Kai Kristiansen. This
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Back Desk Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Back Desk Attributed to Kai Kristiansen

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Back Desk Attributed to Kai Kristiansen

$2,700
Midcentury Vittorio Dassi Designed Italian Maple Desk
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let your creative juices flow with this funky vintage Italian writing desk! Featuring gorgeously
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

Midcentury Vittorio Dassi Designed Italian Maple Desk
Midcentury Vittorio Dassi Designed Italian Maple Desk

Midcentury Vittorio Dassi Designed Italian Maple Desk

$2,500
Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century

Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century

$5,200
Handsome Mid-Century Desk By Kipp Stewart For Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with two
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Handsome Mid-Century Desk By Kipp Stewart For Drexel
Handsome Mid-Century Desk By Kipp Stewart For Drexel

Handsome Mid-Century Desk By Kipp Stewart For Drexel

$1,600
Brass Cup with Bulldog Face Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage brass cup or desk writing utensil holder with bulldog face sculpture motif. Great detail
Category

20th Century Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Brass Cup with Bulldog Face Sculpture
Brass Cup with Bulldog Face Sculpture

Brass Cup with Bulldog Face Sculpture

$325
Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With four large drawers, sculpted legs, and a black-stained writing surface, this vintage campaign
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk

Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk

$1,120
Lane Altavista Acclaim Writing Desk Walnut Dovetail Top Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Lane designed by Andre Bus in the Danish modern
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Lane Altavista Acclaim Writing Desk Walnut Dovetail Top Mid-Century Modern
Lane Altavista Acclaim Writing Desk Walnut Dovetail Top Mid-Century Modern

Lane Altavista Acclaim Writing Desk Walnut Dovetail Top Mid-Century Modern

$1,950
French White Desk with Original Ornate Hardware
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage writing table or desk. Great for small spaces where it could double as a dinette table
Category

20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Composition

French White Desk with Original Ornate Hardware
French White Desk with Original Ornate Hardware

French White Desk with Original Ornate Hardware

$995
1960s Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Revival Karges Writing Desk
By Karges Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
beautiful vintage condition. Really special writing desk that is really solid and well made. Has a flaming
Category

1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

1960s Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Revival Karges Writing Desk
1960s Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Revival Karges Writing Desk

1960s Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Revival Karges Writing Desk

$4,899
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk or writing table with a green painted top. Designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Table by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Table by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Table by Paolo Buffa

$5,800
Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern vintage teak and walnut kneehole writing desk from the "First Edition
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk
Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk

Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk

$2,800
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat with Encrusted Shell Top
Located in North York, ON
A rich set of materials adorns this vintage Louis XV Writing desk. A wooden body with a dark
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat with Encrusted Shell Top
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat with Encrusted Shell Top

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat with Encrusted Shell Top

$1,950
Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish writing desk model no. 56 in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

$5,800
Petite Vintage Modern Bookshelf Desk from Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking vintage modern writing desk from Thonet Furniture features black lacquer finish and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Petite Vintage Modern Bookshelf Desk from Thonet
Petite Vintage Modern Bookshelf Desk from Thonet

Petite Vintage Modern Bookshelf Desk from Thonet

$671
Mid-Century Modern Teak Flip Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Danish vintage flip top writing partners desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk, circa
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Flip Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Mid-Century Modern Teak Flip Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

Mid-Century Modern Teak Flip Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

$3,600
Wycombe Meyer 1970s Lucite and Black Lizard Writing Table and Chair
By Wycombe, Meyer Co. 1
Located in Hanover, MA
lizard and lucite writing desk from Wycombe Meyer. The thick heavy lucite slab sides have beveled edges
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Lucite

Wycombe Meyer 1970s Lucite and Black Lizard Writing Table and Chair
Wycombe Meyer 1970s Lucite and Black Lizard Writing Table and Chair

Wycombe Meyer 1970s Lucite and Black Lizard Writing Table and Chair

$5,900
Mid Century Modern Model 541 Walnut Writer s Desk by Folke Ohlsson for DUX 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Deland, FL
influential Folke Ohlsson for DUX. In original, vintage condition this exceptionally beautiful writing desk is
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Birch, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Model 541 Walnut Writer s Desk by Folke Ohlsson for DUX 1960s
Mid Century Modern Model 541 Walnut Writer s Desk by Folke Ohlsson for DUX 1960s

Mid Century Modern Model 541 Walnut Writer s Desk by Folke Ohlsson for DUX 1960s

$4,250
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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.

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Questions About Vintage Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
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    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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    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.

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