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1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk/Vanity (Refinished)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid-Century Walnut Desk/Vanity (Refinished)] This mid-century walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Modernist French Vintage Lucite Vanity or Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant French vanity or desk made of Lucite and featuring brass mounts. This is the perfect
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Ico Parisi Inspired Modernest Desk or Vanity
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ico Parisi inspired modernist desk or vanity with floating double stacked drawers and teak top on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

19th Century Italian Inlaid Vanity Table / Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely gorgeous 19th century Italian mahogany, kingwood, and rosewood vanity or desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Elegant Desk or Vanity Designed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant desk or vanity designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American, circa 1950s. It has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Espectacular Mirrored Desk Commode Vanity. Chest of drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Black & White mirror Desk or vanity table Glamorous mirrored desk signed by designer A
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror

Elegant Desk or Vanity Designed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant desk or vanity designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American, circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Custom Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Versatile modern and traditional styled piece that can be used as end table, vanity or desk. Table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Elegant Desk or Vanity Designed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant desk or vanity designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American, circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Verre Eglomise Desk or Vanity by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finest Hollywood Regency style Verre Églomisée mirrored desk - vanity by Maison Jansen. This solid
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20th Century Argentine Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Rosewood Desk Vanity
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare writing table attributed to Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. Great condition with newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Vanity or Writing Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style mirrored vanity or writing desk. Having a centre drawer flanked by four
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vanities

Danish Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Vanity Desk in Teak
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
The slant front desk opens with a vanity mirror by Arne Wahl Iversen works nicely in tight spaces
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Sculptural Elm Wood Desk/Console/Vanity Table, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century wooded sideboard in original finish. Can also be used as a small desk, console, or
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Hollywood Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Vanity or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Regency black lacquered dressing table or desk with mirror. This large vanity features
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Vanities

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Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Glass

1920thies birch with cubistic carved flowers vanity , console or writing desk
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1920thies birch with cubistic carved flowers vanity , console or writing desk with 2 large and 2
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanities

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Ladies Vanity / Writing Desk in Dove Gray Lacquer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI style ladies vanity / writing desk in dove gray lacquer and parcel-gilt gold finish. This
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Ladies Vanity / Writing Desk in Dove Gray Lacquer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI style ladies vanity / writing desk in dove gray lacquer and parcel-gilt gold finish. This
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Vanity/Desk ~ SALE ~
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfectly suitable as a small desk, this 19th century French vanity exudes elegance with its
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

White Distressed Painted French Louis XV Style Ladies Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
writing desk. The piece can be used as a desk because the back is finished. The piece is in good condition
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Vanities

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Walnut

Rattan Bamboo Cane Desk or Vanity with Chest of Drawers
By Christian Dior
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic vintage writing desk or vanity with rattan chair. Unusual piece because it has an
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Rattan, Glass

Grosfeld House, Hollywood Regency, Vanity, Desk, Parcel Paint, Giltwood, 1960s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Manhasset, NY
wood carved writing desk or ladies vanity. The tiered square base sitting on feet leading to a column
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Giltwood

Contemporary Modernist Barbara Barry for Baker Brown Lacquer Vanity Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, brown lacquer vanity or writing desk, with one drawer, by
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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Multiple Drawers French Provincial Shabby Chic Style Desk or Vanity
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French provincial shabby chic vanity or desk.
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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Desk Or Vanity With Floating Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Danish modern teak writing desk. It has both drawers and open space. It
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Barbara Barry for Baker Lacquered Desk or Vanity, in Ivory
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Barbara Barry for Baker lacquered desk or vanity, in ivory. Beautiful subtle color on shapely case
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver Plate

High Gloss Black Luxury Desk or Vanities Table Showroom Sample
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Writing Desk. The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rattan Desk or Vanity Table by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s. Characteristic of its period, there are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Midcentury Desk/ Vanity, circa Early 1950s
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare vanity/desk by Harold Schwartz for Romweber, circa early 1950s. After WWII the US faced one
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rattan Desk/Vanity Table, Two Drawers with Matching Chair, France, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk/vanity table, two drawers with matching chair, France, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Desk Or Vanity With Floating Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Danish modern teak writing desk. It has both drawers and open space. It
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

19th Century Biedermaier Vanity Desk, Probably Austria, circa 1815-1820 Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Mahogany veneered Biedermeier vanity desk with two pilaster as well as columns at the front with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rattan Desk / Vanity Table and Chair by Louis Sognot circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table and chair set by Louis Sognot (circa 1950s). Characteristic of its
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Rattan Desk / Vanity Table and Chair by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table and chair set by Louis Sognot (circa 1950s). An absolute charmer and an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Arne Wahl-Iversen desk / vanity model 82 by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk / vanity model 82 designed by Arne-Wahl Iversen. Produced by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Arne-Wahl Iversen Desk / Vanity Model 65 by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk / vanity model 65 designed by Arne-Wahl Iversen. Produced by Vinde møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

White Glass and Mirrored Desk with Brass, Commode Vanity, Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely white mirror desk or vanity table A statement of elegance and quality Single piece of the
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror

Mid-Century Modernist Desk or Vanity in Ebonized Walnut by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modernist desk or vanity in ebonized walnut by Paul Frankl for John Stuart Inc
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Signed Maison Jansen Painted French Louis XVI Style Ladies Vanity Desk, C1930
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed Maison Jansen desk or ladies vanity is so sophisticated and beautifully done, it can
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early 1950 s Paul Frankl Desk Vanity for John Stuart Johnson Furniture
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
in a room. An extremely functional design the surface is large enough to use as a desk and elegant
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gentleman s Bureau Dressing Table Vanity Desk
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Forney, TX
mirrored gentleman's bureau dressing table / writing desk (poudreuse coiffeuse de toilette d’homme) in the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Egon Bro Petersen Wall Mounted Desk / Vanity Produced by K. Thomsen in Denmark
By Egon Bro Petersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare wall mounted desk / vanity designed by Egon Bro Petersen. Produced by K. Thomsen in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

White Lacquered Over Wood and Lucite End Paneled Two Drawer Desk or Vanity
Located in North Miami, FL
This white lacquered over wood desk and or vanity has end thick lucite panels with allen screws to
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Wood, Lacquer

Light 1950s Ladies Desk or Vanity with Tambour Door Attributed to Eduard Ludwig
Located in Berlin, DE
Light 1950s ladies desk or vanity with two drawers and tambour door attributed to Architect Prof
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Leather Top Vanity Desk Mirror and Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style leather top vanity desk with mirror and side chair. Item
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
rare Gio Ponti toilette, vanity table dressing table one drawer with an adjustable brass mirror by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler Model 65 Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Southampton, NJ
vanity mirror, turquoise accessory tray, red felt padded sliding jewelry storage cases and space inside
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Steel and Maple Vanity Desk and Mirror in the Manner of Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
and drawers rounded to the back this desk is a typical representative of 'machine age' furniture. The
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Pagoda Writing Table or Vanity
By Grosfeld House
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Hollywood Regency writing table desk or vanity produced in the 1940s by iconic maker
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vanities

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Vanity Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, double pedestal, tri-tone, vanity writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Mahogany

French Deco Vanity, Dominique, circa 1935
By Dominique
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rosewood dressing table for Maison Dominique, that can also serve as a writing table, has one
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Aluminum Campaign Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
polished. Small indents on the surface are part of the design. Perfect for writing desk or vanity and
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
aesthetic movement decoration. It is a versatile size and can be used as a desk, writing table, vanity, or
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Bamboo, Wood

Signed Francois Linke Mirrored Mahogany Louis XV Ladies Vanity with Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This genuine signed Francois Linke vanity with clock also includes the matching chair. The vanity
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Vanity by Grosfeld House in Ebonized Walnut and Brass
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
A Hollywood Regency mirrored vanity or desk by Grosfeld House in ebonized walnut and brass. A hand
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Cerused Oak Trip-Tic Adjustable Mirror Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table Vanity
By Carl Martin-Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak trip-tic adjustable mirror Mid-Century Modern dressing table vanity mint!
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Oak

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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.

How Much is a Writing Desk Vanity?

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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Questions About Writing Desk Vanity
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.