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Mahogany Captains Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Mahogany Brass bound Captain's writing box containing three secret compartments, one for
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
A large military-style solid Mahogany double opening writing box, with brass corner brackets
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890.
Here we have a fine quality campaign
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to the Victorian Period Circa 1850
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Gentleman’s Correspondence Case, English, Walnut, Writing Slope, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s correspondence case. An English, walnut and brass writing slope with
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box
Located in Paris, FR
knowledge. Because these cases were so indispensable, they were often given as gifts. Many of the desk sets
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Chinese lacquer on wood writing slope. Made for the English market. Fold over writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Lacquer
A Victorian Gilt Metal-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A FINE VICTORIAN GILT METAL-MOUNTED COROMANDEL WRITING SLOPE By or in the manner of Betjemann
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Officer
s Correspondence Box, English, Writing Slope, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, rosewood writing slope case, dating to the
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian 9-Karat Gold
M.O.P Cased Desk Set, circa 1897
By William Harrison Walter
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description:
Antique 19th century Victorian 9-Karat gold, three pieces desk writing set
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Gold
Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Campaign writing box. An English, Victorian, oak stationery, correspondence case
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique military campaign writing slope. An English, walnut and leather correspondence
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Rector
s Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Writing Marble Bronze Napoleon I, Eagle and Crown, circa 1900
Located in Sofia, BG
Writing instruments with statuette Emperor Napoleon I, marble, bronze or bronze mounts, two
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A elegant Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and blank cartouche to the top, circa
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin.
Th...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand Painted Writing Box, English, Cedar, Desktop Pen Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique handpainted writing box. An English, cedar desktop pen case, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Cedar
Documents and Writing Case, Breul and Rosenberg Vienna, Prob. Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest with leather cover and chain décor as well as a fitting writing case with blotting
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Sets
Materials
Faux Leather
19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite English craftsmanship from the early 19th century a mahogany writing slope befit with A
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Burr Walnut Writing Slope Desk Set 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful cut brass decorative
Category
Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
By Susse Freres, Armand Guénard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a remarkably complete gilt bronze writing suite by Susse Frères from the first quarter of
Category
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Writing Set with Desk Clock, Carriage, Pendulette, Paris, Signed Moser, C. 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique writing set with inkwell and travel clock.
Paris
Brass, marble
Around 1850
Dimensions
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Silver Writing Set. After Platerías Martínez
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Notary with four inkwells. Silver. Spain, 20th century, following models from the Real Fábrica de Platerías by Antonio Martínez.
With contrast markings.
Notary with a silver tray...
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20th Century Spanish Other Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Hermes Writing Set Small Model Trifold Barenia Leather New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Writing Set small model trifold notebook features coveted Barenia
Category
2010s French For The Desk
Montblanc writing set, 1266 pen and 1666 mechanical pencil, 925 silver, 80
s
By Montblanc
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Excellent Montblanc writing set in 925 silver, consisting of a model 1266 fountain pen and a model
Category
1980s Swiss For The Desk
Just Andersen "Disko Metal" Writing Set/Inkwell, Number D 1312
Located in København, Copenhagen
GJust Andersen "disko metal" writing set/inkwell, number D 1312.
Stamped.
Good condition, fine
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan
Co 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian Gothic revival writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful
Category
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Silver Desk Writing Set or Scribe, Empire Style, Platerías Martínez, Spain, 1846
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire style clerk. Silver. Madrid, Real Martinez Silver Factory, 1846.
With contrast marks.
Notary made in silver in its color composed of a slightly raised tray on claw-shaped ...
Category
Antique 1840s Spanish Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Steel Table and 8 Armchairs in the Manner of Jean Prouve
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk. The Set of Dining Chairs can be purchased separately.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Sets
Art Deco Silver Writing Desk Set
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful Art Deco silver writing desk set.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Six-Pieces Large Italian Writing Desk Set, Red Marble, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
An outstanding desk set made of beautiful Italian Levanto red marble.
Comprising:
- Pen tray with
Category
Vintage 1930s Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Writing Desk Set
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine marble and gilt-bronze Encrier set consisting of a letter rack and double inkwell set of
Category
Antique 1850s French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET.
Direct from France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set with Writing Desk and Chair, France, 1920s-1930s, in Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set with chair and writing desk in iron and leather. France, 1920s-1930s. In style of Jacques
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1970s Vintage Desk Set
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare italian vintage desk set composed by a desk and a design chair. The desk has five solid wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,969
Elegant Writing Desk with Zebra Motif Stone Top by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Elegant writing desk, top with hand-set stone marquetry in zebra motif, by Maitland Smith, American
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Louis Sognot Rattan and Wood Desk Set
By Louis Sognot
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Louis Sognot designed vintage rattan desk set.
Chairs and baskets are included.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Prouve Inspired Industrial Desk and Chair Set
By Ynske Kooistra, Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood desk for Marko with faux wood Formica top and grey enameled metal prove-style legs. Two
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Style Deco Desk and Chair Set
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Some loss to enamel of frames, nice patina. Great vanity or desk.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Raymond Loewy for Brunswick Attached School Desk Chair Set
By Raymond Loewy, Brunswick Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Machine Age, desk and chair ensemble by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick features a tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Desk + Chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Measures: Width 220cm
Depth 61cm
Height 71cm
High-grade steel, 1 handle on side, glass top, 3 drawers and ext. for hanging files, with castors, 1 drawer with lock
Tabletop: ash v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Wood
Italian set Adjustable children
s desk and chair by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Milano, IT
Discover this charming and rare 1950s children’s desk set, crafted by the renowned Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk and Chair Set, circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
An exceptional and rarely seen executive desk and chair set designed by renowned Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 2, 1 Blue Leather Chair and Desk, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
upholstered in soft leather which emphasizes the welcoming nature of this desk.
Set of twain desk and chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French 1920s Art Deco Desk, Chair and Lamp Set, Attributed to Atelier Martine
By Atelier Martine, Paul Poiret
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chinese-style Art Deco writing set comprised of a desk, a barrel-back armchair and a table lamp
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
1950s Modernist Desk
Chair Set in Walnut
Leather by Robin Day for Hille
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1950s modernist desk and chair set by Robin Day for Hille.
The desk is the "Executive
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair, leather bindings
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1930´s Set of Art Deco Cubists Desk and Armchair, rosewood, leather - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular set of Art Deco cubist desk and its armchair, Rio rosewood veneer, French polish
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Small Industrial Desk Table Set by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Set of a small, model reform, table desk with a, model result, chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Two Marble and Teak Pedestals Bases for Sofa, Dinning or Desk Table
By Pace Collection
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of two marble and teak inserts pedestal bases, that can be used for a small dinning
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Restored European Biedermeier Tables, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk and Card table
Completely restored.
Period: 1830-1849
Unique pieces.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Mahogany
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique six piece Chinese cloisonne desk set, circa 1900.
The desk set made of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Nicole Set of Three USM Haller Units
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
1) Haller Desk,Pure white
USM Haller table Dimensions:1250x750x740mm
Surface : MDF, purewhite
2
Category
2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing desk set you’re looking for. Each writing desk set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Find 127 options for an antique or vintage writing desk set now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writing desk set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right writing desk set, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one writing desk set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Platerías Martínez, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Writing Desk Set?
A writing desk set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $270 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Writing Desk Set
- 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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