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Dressing Vanity Table or Desk in Painted Faux Shagreen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom dressing/vanity table or desk shown in painted faux shagreen, by order.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
English Antique Edwardian Vanity or Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
English Antique Edwardian Vanity or Desk with Five Drawers made by Maple & Co.
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
A Tessellated Bone Veneered Three Drawer Desk/Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco Inspired Tessellated Bone Veneered Three Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Bronze
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables
Carved Wood 1940
s Faux Draped Fabric Vanity Desk
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hudson, NY
an incredibly charming 1940's Cerused Oak vanity desk entirely in carved wood made to look like
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Wicker Desk Early 20th Century Wicker Vanity Table Antique
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique wicker desk, early 20th century wicker vanity table, very cottage chic.
Desk height = 30
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Art Deco Bauhaus Gilbert Rohde (attr.) for Heywood Wakefield Wood Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Detroit, MI
This rare Art Deco Bauhaus Heywood-Wakefield writing desk attributed to Gilbert Rohde is circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Asymmetric Teakwood Desk or Vanity by Løvig Nielsen, 1956
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Asymmetric teakwood desk or vanity by Peter Løvig Nielson, Denmark, 1956.
Three drawers and one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Hollywood Regency Mirrored Vanity and Writing Desk, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Art Deco writing table and vanity comprised of an ebonized walnut wood tabletop with an
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Vanities
Materials
Nickel
1950
s Combed Wood Desk/Vanity by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Combed Wood Desk by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman from the Glen Ford Estate.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid French Vanity Table Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful French Napoleon III writing desk, second half of the 19th century. Rosewood, inlaid
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vanities
Materials
Bronze
Tessellated Stone and Bamboo Veneered Vanity Table or Desk, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated Stone and Bamboo Veneered Vanity Table/Desk 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Antiqued Mirror and Black Glass Vanity / Desk with Silver Detail
Located in Stamford, CT
This stunning large vanity or desk will make a high glamor statement in any space. Gorgeous detail
Materials
Mirror, Glass
Midcentury Walnut Parsons Style Desk or Vanity with Brass Hardware
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
This desk or vanity has gorgeous clean lines and intricate walnut graining which is book-matched on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Black and Clear Lucite Vanity Table or Desk, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A Large Black and Clear Lucite Waterfall Vanity Table/Desk with Storage Drawers and Floating Shelf
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables
A Small Writing Desk or Vanity in Walnut by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A desk in Walnut featuring three small top drawers with brass pulls, shaped sides with rectangular
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Vintage 1930s Italian Vanities
Materials
Brass
1940s Cerused Grey Oak and Nickel Hardware Vanity or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
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This desk or vanity has six ample lateral drawers and a pull-out central are for storage. All hardware
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak vanity or desk.
Designed in the 60s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak vanity or desk. Designed in the 60s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Small Writing Desk in Black Lacquer and Bronze by J. DeCoene
Located in New York, NY
A small writing desk or vanity featuring a body in black lacquer with square tapering legs with
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ib Kofod Larsen Vanity or Desk for G Plan, 1960
s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile teak vanity desk with great presence and creative storage capacity. The elegant floating
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Vanity Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice vintage 1950's Danish teak vanity/desk. classic design with a rectangular case with a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
$1,875
Shagrin vanity
Located in New York, NY
Shagrin vanity and stool.Stool can fit under the vanity.
Opens in the middle.
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
$6,900
Ladies Vanity
Located in East Hampton, NY
Interesting vanity with lower fretwork shelf and tilted mirror
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
$2,750
Argentinian Washstand/Writing Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Marble sink stand from Argentina that makes a marvelous small writing desk.
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Antique 19th Century Argentine Vanities
Beautiful Birds-Eye Maple Desk, Vanity or Sofa Table with Brass Drawer Handles
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant desk or vanity in the style of Milo Baughman. This piece has a curved front which
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Art-Deco Vanity
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
1930s lemonwood veneered French origin art-deco vanity. It can be used as well as a small desk
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
$4,500
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Desk by Kofod Larsen for G Plan
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is from master Ib Kofod Larsen a beautiful teak vanity/desk from the the acclaimed "Danish
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Drexel Vanity by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful floating top vanity by Milo Baughman for Dexel. With four drawers and lift open mirror.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Greywashed Desk
Located in New York, NY
Greywashed French Provincial style writing desk or vanity with single drawer on iron base, circa
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
19th C English Painted Dressing Table/Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
19th C English painted dressing table/writing desk. Pine with painted gray and green striping
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Antique 19th Century British Vanities
1900s chinoiserie dresser/writing desk with matching seat
Located in London, GB
1900c chinoiserie dresser/writing desk with matching seat.
Hand painted art work on white
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Early 20th Century Italian Vanities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Rococo Style Painted Chinoiserie Vanity Desk. Late 19th C
Located in New York, NY
all raised on cabriole legs.
See similar examples of desks, writing tables, and vanities on our
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vanities
Vintage Walnut Vanity, Dresser with Mirror, Canada 1930, H937
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut Vanity, Dresser with Mirror, Canada 1930, H937
Canada 1930
Solid Walnut
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20th Century Canadian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
"Eclipse" Desk by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful two-piece Writing Desk or Vanity by Jay Spectre for his Eclipse Line. Stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arts
Crafts Oak Vanity, Dressing Chest, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1910, H888
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts and Crafts oak vanity, dressing chest, chest of drawers, Scotland 1910, H888
Scotland 1910
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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Wall-Mounted Teak Vanity Set, Three-Piece, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
following, as a vanity, secretary, writing desk or entry way counter.
Measures: Mirror 27" x 38.5
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Vanity Table, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
a vanity table, writing desk, entryway table, etc.
Dimensions:
W 39 3/8" x D 18" x H 30 1/4".
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1950s FRENCH WRITING TABLE DESK /VANITY
Located in Miami, FL
BRASS X BASE WOOD TOP WITH CLEAR GLASS TOP
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Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Glass
Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Bamboo Writing Desk or Vanity
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Westport, CT
Hollywood Regency Dorothy draper bamboo writing desk or vanity. X-form bottom rails on chair, X
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Vintage 1920s Philippine Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Art Glass, Bamboo
Modernist Writing Desk or Vanity Table in Crème Lacquered Laminate
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Spectacular desk or vanity table with modern streamline design. Ultra chic design comprised of wood
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Waltham, MA
lesser seen version includes solid brass support stretchers. Ideal sized writing desk or vanity.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Karpen Sectional Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
surface as vanity or writing desk.
Desk-end dimensions 24"h x 15"l x 24"d
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Vintage 1940s American Desks
Materials
Faux Leather
$2,100
Antique French Country Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a charming writing desk, could be a vanity. One small drawer in apron, graceful gallery on
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Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk, Vanity, Writing Table, France, 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
desk
Missing leather skiver
Beautiful inlaid drawer below
All supported on tall inlay cabriole
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Antique 1890s French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
1880s Vanity, Console or Desk Rattan Bamboo, Sculptural Writing Table and Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
writing desk. It includes the original mirror, perfect for an entryway or as a vanity. A beautiful choice
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Rosewood and Brass Console Table or Writing Desk with Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
letter writing desk, or dressing room vanity table. We also have a complimentary set with a darker
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Vintage 1950s Console Tables
Edward Wormley Dressing Table/Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome table that would work as a vanity, writing desk, or dressing table. 3-drawer dresser with
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Italian Brass Occasional Chair
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Brass decorative chair perfect for vanity or writing desk. Airy, skeletal design.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Rosewood Secretary by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bridport, CT
masterful craftsmanship. Super functional and works equally well as a writing desk or as a vanity.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Leather Top Writing Desk / Vanity
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish and sophisticated leather top writing desk with beautiful exotic wood grain veneer. This
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2010s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Writing Desk
Located in Livingston, NJ
Beautiful antique writing desk or vanity. Original leather top has been restored to its original
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,195
French Hand-Painted Desk or Vanity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French hand-painted desk. An unusual serpentine form. Hand-painted all around in delicate design
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paper, Wood
French Art Deco Mirrored Desk or Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco mirrored desk or vanity, beautiful proportions, silvered wood and verre églomisé
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Serpentine Front Writing Table, Vanity, American 1900, B2534
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Serpentine front writing table, Vanity, American 1900, B2534
American 1900
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Antique Early 1900s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19thc French Hand Painted Desk/Vanity With Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc French Hand Painted Desk/Vanity Wth Mirror. This amazing vanity has 3 drawers, 2 side
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Antique 19th Century French Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Barbara Barry for Baker Black Lacquered Desk or Vanity
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barbara Barry for baker black lacquered desk or vanity. Beautiful black lacquer shapely case fitted
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Plate
Barbara Barry for Baker Black Lacquered Desk or Vanity
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barbara Barry for baker black lacquered desk or vanity. Beautiful black lacquer shapely case fitted
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Plate
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Writing Desk Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk vanity for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing desk vanity was constructed with great care. Find 208 options for an antique or vintage writing desk vanity now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing desk vanity — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing desk vanity, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing desk vanity over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Arne Wahl Iversen and Merve Kahraman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a writing desk vanity at 1stDibs is $4,450, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
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The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
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Questions About Writing Desk Vanity
- 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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