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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black lacquered metal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs

Vintage bamboo and rattan desk / dressing table by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage bamboo and rattan desk / dressing table by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s. Two drawers with brass ring-pull handles. Bamboo foot rest, rattan modesty panel. There's a slight natural c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage bamboo and rattan desk / dressing table by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s

Vintage bamboo and rattan desk / dressing table by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s

French Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French mahogany bureau plat writing desk. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the first half of the 20th century, most likely Parisian work, exceptionally executed in s...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
French Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk

French Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite writing desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the collaboration between Dassi and the renowned Gio Ponti. The teakwood struct...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers (original label present) USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with or...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored

Beautiful desk and chair
Located in Skogås, Stockholms län
Beautiful desk and chair from Nice, France. Year: around 1940s The product is fully sanded, bleached and waxed with a natural color.
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1940s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Beautiful desk and chair
Beautiful desk and chair

Beautiful desk and chair

Pair of Cabinets, Meubles OSCAR, France 1955
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of bookcases dating from the 1950s, by Didier Rozaffy for the French manufacturing company Oscar, known for its modular bookcases and furniture. During this period, Oscar furni...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Cabinets, Meubles OSCAR, France 1955
Pair of Cabinets, Meubles OSCAR, France 1955

Pair of Cabinets, Meubles OSCAR, France 1955

Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined 19th century Louis XVI style desk featuring the original tooled leather top on a case with three drawers in the front and the reverse of the desk with false drawers, geometri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
By Franz West, Diego Giacometti
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Iron chain base console table with marble top; intermittent use as a desk would be possible with appropriately sized chair. Circa 1960s, in a style popularized by the designs of Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Iron

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403ZLJ18Q An absolutely stunning eight-legged "Mazarin" pedestal...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1910 period. This is of outstanding quality with many lovely features. It is a great...
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wooden desk with drawer, Italian craftsmanship from the nineteen fifties, designed by Carlo de Carli. This solid walnut desk embodies the quintessential Italian Style, featuring a d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s

Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48.25"W x 29.75"D x 28.25"H. Professio...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi, writing desk, lacquered wood, lacquered iron, bronze, leather, Italy, 1985 Italian-based designer Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990) designed this remarkable office set that ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Iron

Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base

Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, around 1960
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted circa 1960, the Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen stands as an epitome of Danish modern design. Madsen's meticulous craftsmanship and H.P. Hansen's l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, around 1960
Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, around 1960

Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, around 1960

Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece made about 1900, with low stretchers and standing on turned legs, the table has 5 drawers the centre one having ...
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece
Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece

Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign executive desk By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burl wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 72"W x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582A Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having 3 dummy drawers to frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pe...
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1830s English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

French 19th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Apron and Lateral Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut desk from the 19th century with carved apron and lateral drawer. This elegant French walnut desk from the 19th century is a splendid example of classic craftsmanship,...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French 19th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Apron and Lateral Drawer
French 19th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Apron and Lateral Drawer

French 19th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Apron and Lateral Drawer

Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk is ideal for the casual decor, or for the executive who prefers a less pretentious look. The table has been used for kitchen du...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk

Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk

Tommi Parzinger Rattan Desk by Willow and Reed
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
The Tommi Parzinger Rattan Desk by Willow and Reed is an exquisite embodiment of mid-century design brilliance. Crafted in the 1950s, it bears the hallmark of Parzinger's iconic styl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Tommi Parzinger Rattan Desk by Willow and Reed
Tommi Parzinger Rattan Desk by Willow and Reed

Tommi Parzinger Rattan Desk by Willow and Reed

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Travertino Crema VC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Travertino Crema VC
FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Travertino Crema VC

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Travertino Crema VC

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Oyster Marble & Antique Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Oyster Marble & Antique Bronze
FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Oyster Marble & Antique Bronze

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Oyster Marble & Antique Bronze

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Viola Marble & Antique Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Viola Marble & Antique Bronze
FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Viola Marble & Antique Bronze

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Viola Marble & Antique Bronze

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Rojo Alicante Marble
FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Rojo Alicante Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Rojo Alicante Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Limestone Oceano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Limestone Oceano
FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Limestone Oceano

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Limestone Oceano

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Quartzite & Antique Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Quartzite & Antique Bronze
FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Quartzite & Antique Bronze

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Quartzite & Antique Bronze

18th Century Oak Low Boy Desk This is a good solid country made piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
18th Century Oak Low Boy Desk This is a good solid country made piece, it has 3 drawer to the front with etched brass swan neck handles and a well used and well loved plank top, the...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th Century Oak Low Boy Desk This is a good solid country made piece
18th Century Oak Low Boy Desk This is a good solid country made piece

18th Century Oak Low Boy Desk This is a good solid country made piece

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interio...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860

Paolo Parigi
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in London, Lambeth
Drafting table or desk. Designed by Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Italy. Structure in black high pressure laminate and green metal. Forming an archi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Paolo Parigi
Paolo Parigi

Paolo Parigi

Anna Desk by DUISTT
Located in Geneve, CH
Anna Desk by DUISTT Dimensions: W 140 x D 70 x H 76 cm Materials: Black Limed Oak, High Gloss Black Lacquered Wood and Brass Anna is an elegant desk, crafted with great attention t...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Anna Desk by DUISTT
Anna Desk by DUISTT

Anna Desk by DUISTT

Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980 Product details Desk dimensions 80 W x 88 H x 41 D cm Chair dimensions 42 W x 89 H x 52 D cm
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane

Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980
Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980

Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980

Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner, McGuire, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT chair dimensions: 20in x 19in x 35in (seat height: 17in) desk dimensions: 20in x 40in x 31in
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Glass

Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT
Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT

Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the early 1900s with this French wooden desk, an exemplar of classic design and functionality. Constructed from deep-toned wood, this...
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk

1900s French Wooden Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169 Exceptional Sheraton revival - Edwardian rosewood bureau - writing table, having original pierced, brass gallery above 2 waterfall shelves, batwing inlaid cylinder fall which ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century French wood patinated desk exemplifies classic charm and functional design. Its unique architectural form, reminiscent of a stately structure, is accentuated ...
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk

Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV / XVI transitional style leather topped mahogany veneered small writing table or "Table a ecrire" late 19th century, and with rectangular leather inset top with three-sided ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C

Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines. Height adjustable from 29"-38"...adjustable desk tilt-top, large hidden drawer measuring...
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table

Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Function The BaObab desk, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra, is ideal for computer-based and paper work. Constructed as a single piece, it is designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic

Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s

Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s

Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s
By Clausen and Maerus, Eden Rotterdam
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Writing desk designed by Clausen & Maerus for Eden in the Netherlands around 1960. Well-crafted desk in solid oak and oak veneer with 3 large storage units on top which can be closed...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s
Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s

Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s

1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!! Gorgeous Antique Desk, Breton. Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!! This antique des...
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19th Century French Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk

1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and tall in scale this table has a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame housing two drawers and raised on turned and tapering legs, its size and storage...
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840

Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
Located in New York, NY
Modern lacquered wood vanity desk with convertible writing compartment, in the Art Deco taste, the center flanked by two drawers and two doors.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk

Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk

Large Italian Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
By Hans Von Klier, Skipper
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with leather and wood top and chromed metal legs designed by Hans Von Klier in the 70s. Wear due to time and age of the desk.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Italian Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
Large Italian Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s

Large Italian Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers....
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Milan, IT
Desk and chair by Alfred Hendrickx Belgium, 1958 Desk: teak lacquered wood Chair: lacquered wooden structure, fabric upholstery desk: 124 x 77.5 x h 76.5 cm 48.8 x 30.5 x h 30.1 in...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Wood

Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century

Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century

Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko
By Marc van Rampelberg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc van Rampelberg, freestanding writing desk, iroko, Kenya, 1980s. This solid Iroko freestanding desk is manufactured in Kenya and designed by the Belgian designer Marc van Rampe...
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1980s Kenyan Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko
Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko

Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko

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 Plan's Fresco Range. Danish Modern in style. Small removable tray in left top drawer. ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity
Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity

Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III elle ouvre à un tiroir en façade (serrure mais absence de la clé) Repose sur quatre pieds fuselés et cannelé...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III
Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

19th Century Bureau De Dame
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century French Bureau De Dame in good condition with brass gallery to the top and decorative inlay to the fall that pulls down to reveal three small drawers and fitted leather w...
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1890s Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Bureau De Dame
19th Century Bureau De Dame

19th Century Bureau De Dame

Rare Freestanding Desk by Frode Holm for Illums Bollighus, 1950s
By Frode Holm, Illums Bolighus
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare freestanding desk designed by Frode Holm around 1950. Ultra minimalist design with exceptional details and two elegant drawers executed in teak. Produced by Illums Boligh...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare Freestanding Desk by Frode Holm for Illums Bollighus, 1950s
Rare Freestanding Desk by Frode Holm for Illums Bollighus, 1950s

Rare Freestanding Desk by Frode Holm for Illums Bollighus, 1950s

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 marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970
By Patrice Maffei, Kappa
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare brushed stainless steel desk table designed by French designer Patrice Maffei for Kappa editor in the 1970s, it features two locki...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970
Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970

Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970

George II Walnut & Oyster Veneer Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II walnut & oyster veneer bureau, having a fall front opening to a fully fitted interior, comprising eight drawers, a central cupboard, pigeon holes...
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18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut & Oyster Veneer Bureau
George II Walnut & Oyster Veneer Bureau

George II Walnut & Oyster Veneer Bureau

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space: Height: 74 cm (29.1 in) Width: 68 cm (26.8 in) Made according to the design of Ma...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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