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Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It's made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Iron
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Iron
Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage writing desk. An English, steel, oak and Victorian pine shop retail display table
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 70.67 in D 35.24 in
Vintage Writing Desk Set, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, Asprey of London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality vintage writing desk set. An English, leather table rest, pen stand and
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather
H 1.19 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers made of beech wood with Formica-covered top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Formica, Beech
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Writing Desk Sessile Oak Veneer from the, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers and under-top drawer in oak veneered wood with linoleum top.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Vintage Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona, Bohumil Landsman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This desk was designed by Bohumil Landsman in 1970s for Jitona company. The design is very simple
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Beech
Vintage Walnut Writing Desk by Kent Coffey Temp
By Kent-Coffey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
States circa 1960. the vintage writing desk features four drawers giving you plenty of storage space for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Excellent vintage writing desk in the Viking Oak style by the Romweber Furniture Co. of Batesville
Category
1940s American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 41.75 in D 21 in
Vintage Italian Writing Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Rattan and Plywood, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A Vintage Writing desk with drawers made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s.
This writing
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek vintage writing desk with a two drawer case featuring an unusual mahogany oyster veneer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk includes a protective cover for part of the top surface, multiple drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Danish Freestanding Writing Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful vintage writing desk in teak produced by Valdemar Mortensen, Denmark 1960s. There are six
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage writing desk on rolling wheels, in an incredible rich rosewood color. This compact desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Desk in Oak and Travertine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage writing desk combining travertine and oak wood. Drawers pull out for organization
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Travertine
Mastercraft Mid Century Bronze Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage writing desk crafted in bronze with a hip acid washed finish, in a stylized
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
Faux Bamboo Writing Desk Attributed to Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage writing desk features faux bamboo frame, faux wicker drawer fronts, and bronze hardware
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and organization. Sculpted drawer pulls and legs add a stylish finishing touch to this vintage writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.4 in
1910, French Oak Escritoire
Located in High Point, NC
restored oak, make this vintage writing desk a find to treasure.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Italian Teak Desk: Expertly Restored to Original Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 27.17 in
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Basset
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Writing Desk by Bassett Furniture offers a charming touch of practical mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Carlton House Writing Desk. Stands on four hepplewhite legs with ball feet. Accented with tooled
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan on a clean Parsons style frame. Glass
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian writing table / desk with Rococo Revival handicarved solid wood frame accented by
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1970s Italian Rococo Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel "Composite" Series Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern writing desk combining sturdy quality with great design. Manufactured by Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage American Mahogany Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid
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Late 20th Century American Classical Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Campaign style desk. A chic classic case with chrome classic hardware
Category
Late 20th Century North American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Oak, Rosewood
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic Vintage Regency writing desk. Beautiful hand painted detail with scenes of gladiators
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Paint
Vintage Jansen Style Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome vintage Jansen style black lacquered writing desk. Beautiful clean lines with gold accents
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Asian writing desk. Custom built to the designers specs. Beautiful reclaimed
Category
Late 20th Century Singaporean Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Vintage Mid Century 1970's Grand Rolltop Writing Desk with Asian Flair. Beautifully
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Writing Desk by Wolfgang Hoffman
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish black lacquer writing desk features the unique vintage design of Mid-Century Modern
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
Category
1950s British Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage French Provincial Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Painted Wood, Brass Handles
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Vintage Egyptian Style Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century writing desk having a tessellated marble top on a case with two drawers and
Category
20th Century Philippine Egyptian Revival Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk with Shelving
Located in Freehold, NJ
This midcentury campaign style writing desk with bookcase features pressed wood construction, oak
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Vintage '80s Maple Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic blonde writing desk from the master craftsmen of North Carolina's Thomasville Furniture
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Walnut Biedermeier Writing Desk With Leather Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage walnut Biedermeier writing desk with an embossed leather inlay top. The Biedermeier style
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a
Category
1970s American Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk by Harvey Probber. This desk features walnut construction, ample
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Walnut Chatol / Writing Desk, Inlaid Marquetry
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
writing desk, featuring amazing little compartments for creative endeavors.
Its versatile size makes it
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Buffa Vintage Petite Writing Desk/ Console Table
By Paolo Buffa
Located in East Hampton, NY
This very sweet writing desk with black glass plateau and two tone walnut and wood frame. Two small
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Immerse yourself in coastal tranquility with our Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Scotland 1920s
Category
20th Century Scottish Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan frame with inset woven rattan panels
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan
20th Century Vintage Traditional French Writing Desk in Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional French writing desk.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 20th century
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency writing desk. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. Beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage contemporary 80s writing desk. Done in the manner of the iconic Milo Baughman
Category
1980s North American Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has two drawers each side and one bigger drawer at center of the front and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Italian Writing Desk with Drawers and Chair, in Bamboo Cane & Wicker
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
of this vintage writing desk are made of plywood covered with a dense weave of woven wicker.
the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Glass
H 31.11 in W 46.86 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Jaguar Green Lacquered Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
British Jaguar green lacquered Louis XVI style desk with original embossed leather top and two
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage writing desk available at 1stDibs. A vintage writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Sligh Furniture, Kai Kristiansen and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Writing Desk?
Prices for a vintage writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,929.
Questions About Vintage Writing Desk
- 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 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 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 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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