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Mid Century Adjustable Wicker Bed Breakfast Tray
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Waxahachie, TX
angles for use as a writing tray or reading tray. On each side, are two areas for holding newspapers
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Hollywood Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Wicker

Mid Century Adjustable Wicker Bed Breakfast Tray
Mid Century Adjustable Wicker Bed Breakfast Tray
No Reserve
H 7.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Eagle Design Leather Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
writing tray with a stretcher having a centered black & gilt eagle connecting 4 saber legs with gilt eagle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1961 Hand Painted Custom Victorian Foldable Bed Tray Lap Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
writing or reading table. This table tray is very versatile and can be used three ways. First use it
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

NSNG Stainless Serving Tray
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

NSNG Stainless Serving Tray
H 5.71 in W 37.01 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Swedish Country Gustavian Tray Table
Located in Forney, TX
, hand carved and painted pine antique tray style table. Handcrafted in Sweden in the late 1800s
Category

Antique 19th Century Gustavian Tray Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted ebonized writing table. A gorgeous French ormolu
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

1950s Hanging Metal Brass Tray Mid Century Modern Chinoiserie Wall Decor 35 in D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
birds. The central area showcases Asian calligraphy writing. This round metal brass tray, imported from
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Leather Top Directoire Writing Desk with Pull Out Trays
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
52 wide x 28 deep x 30 tall and when both trays are open 80.75 wide. Dates to the 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Solid Oak Roll Top Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Leicester, GB
so many drawers, writing trays and pigeon holes - its really wonderful to see the attention to detail
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
diameter across the top and the gallery tray has a slightly wider dimension of 24 inches. The table is 31
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped leather writing
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique midcentury writing desk is long and narrow with a durable laminate top and sturdy metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
H 29.5 in W 60.25 in D 19.25 in
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
trays. Resting on elegant tapered legs ending in brass shoes. Later French black polish. Sold in 1959
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
equipped with their original keys. Two lateran sliding tray with matching cognac leather tops and gold
Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full
Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Adorable little writing case in walnut with inlay, Louis XV style.  It has four high, slender and
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV-inspired Writing Table Stamped H. Nelson, France, circa 1880
By Henri Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped H. Nelson Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table in kingwood veneer and
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
their original keys. The other three sides also have brass details, and each end has a sliding tray with
Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino Legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
covered felt lined pull out, top drawer with organization tray with original Brass key, supported and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out trays. Large storage
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Kingwood & Satinwood Marquetry Ladies Secretary 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
over case with pull out writing tray and drawers, raised on cabriole legs, 19th century Measures- 46
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Bonheur du jour / ladies desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
containing a red with gold-edged writing surface. The writing surface can be tilted. When the writing tray is
Category

Antique 1830s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Bonheur du jour / ladies desk
Bonheur du jour / ladies desk
H 61.82 in W 33.86 in D 19.3 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlaid boxes, enclosing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
order for home or office. With a minimal footprint, the table has ample surface for a laptop and writing
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the top there are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Italian 1960s teak compact rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio. Writing surface
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
inkwells, pen tray and leather writing section, the base having long frieze drawer flanked by two small
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Zebra Wood

French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Winter Park, FL
writing surfaces with gold embossed trim. Brass hardware with working locks and three keys Tapered legs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
H 30.25 in W 63 in D 31.25 in
Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hos Wulff, free standing writing desk, leather, teak, Denmark, 1940 This free standing writing
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
rotary knobs. This table is in exceptional condition seen it's age and has the extra tray on which you
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid Century Walnut Roll-Top Secretary Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
features a pull-out desktop. The desk also comes with three storage drawers, three pull-out trays, and a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Echt, NL
lacquered in a white color. The carved wood drawers and the wooden writing surface are lacquered in an
Category

Late 20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk
Located in Paris, FR
forming a courier tray. The legs and top are delicately adorned with an Art Nouveau-style gilded bronze
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk
Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet and sunken castors
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 26.78 in
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Monumental Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Cylinder Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
leather writing surface and two pull out trays on each side for additional surface area. The desk has a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
tray to side with slide extension below, 3 graduated drawers with original knobs to side, all standing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.5 in
18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
box interior and fitted tray. Period locks and Key. Top and lateral pulls sheathed in original
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Curved Legs by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray with hinged flap, drawers with
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Cabinets and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Modenese Luxury Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray with hinged flap, five
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
writing surface which measures 30” H and is adorned with new black leather with gold gilt tooling. Two
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Newcraft Ltd English Wooten Style Home Office Foldaway Modern Desk Work Station
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features wooden case, ornate brass corner accents, fully fitted interior with pull out tray
Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
handles and very pretty assemblies between the legs and the tray. This very high quality piece, in perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
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Writing Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing tray you’re looking for. A writing tray — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage writing tray now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing tray — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing tray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Finn Juhl and Hamilton Products each produced at least one beautiful writing tray that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Tray?

A writing tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,075, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.