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Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk. In good condition. This table has so many carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...
Materials
Wood
1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.
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Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Wood Writing Desk
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Writing desk with glossy lacquered legs, top in leather and metal details brushed steel.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by a classic silhouette, this exclusive writing desk is a unique piece of timeless elegance
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Wood Writing Desk or Dining Table with Glass Top, C 1955
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian brass and wood writing desk or dining table with glass top, C 1955.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 28.75 in W 71 in D 35.25 in
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Leather Top Cocobola Wood Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable Louis XV style ladies writing desk handcrafted in exotic cocobola wood with a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Cocobolo
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Wood Writing Desk, 1960
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style writing desk or entry table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA
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Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
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
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Vintage 1980s North American Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk attributed to Jacques Adnet. This desk features a black leather clad
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 47.5 in D 21.75 in
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office
Category
2010s Italian Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Victorian-Style White Painted Wicker and Wood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Victorian-style white painted wicker writing desk with a wooden rectangular with
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Wicker
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Slat Carved Wood Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful side and front
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
H 30.32 in W 48.43 in D 29.93 in
Cherry Wood Writing Desk with Kneehole Late 18th Century, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Splendid cherrywood writing desk with kneehole from the late 18th century in Austria, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 31.5 in W 47.6 in D 24.4 in
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood!
Three storage drawers on the right
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a
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Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Desks
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Walnut
Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Vintage Italian writing desk circa 1940s in solid oak wood. Comfortable size for a practical use
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks
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Oak
Antique, Chinese Beech Wood Writing Desk, Vanity
Located in Pomona, CA
finished. This writing desk was made at about 1860's from solid beech wood with a natural finished. It is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
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Beech
Swing Writing Desk by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
This ash wood writing desk features two drawers on the left, one open compartment on the right, and
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Lane Altavista Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a charming little vintage Lane Furniture Chinese Chippendale, Mahogany wood writing desk
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Antique French Hand Carved Wood Writing Desk / Center / Side Table Rustic Farm
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique French Hand Carved wood writing desk / center / side Table rustic Farm . 18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Farm Tables
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Wood, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 35 in D 24 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Beech Wood Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has a multitude of drawers in the front and both sides and back are nicely
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Beech
20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk Writing Leather Top
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century Louis XVI style Spanish cherry wood writing desk features a brown leather top
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Beech
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Beech
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
English petite mahogany and cherry wood writing desk, England, 1890's.
Exquisite serpentine desk
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk
Located in København N, DK
up a light wood, and find dry dragonflies. I didn't even know they could be found anywhere. After
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in
Walnut Wood Writing Desk Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Luxury Desk
Located in København N, DK
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Each table is made of selected slabs of different woods with character. We spend a lot of time
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
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H 29 in W 40 in D 78 in
Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk
Located in København N, DK
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Each table is made of selected slabs of different woods with character. We spend a lot of time
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in
Ideale Solid Wood Writing Desk, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A Classic element reinterpreted through refined contemporary design. It’s a high-quality piece handcrafted in Italy with a top in premium walnut veneer blockboard and the structure a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 34.65 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
Ideale Solid Wood Writing Desk, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A Classic element reinterpreted through refined contemporary design. It’s a high-quality piece handcrafted in Italy with a top in premium walnut veneer blockboard and the structure a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 34.65 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
structurally sound and fully functional. Desk features very unique hardware and burl wood fronts.
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Lucite, Burl
Domino Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Curved version writing desk with four drawers in Canaletto Origine wood and leather top.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
matte lacquer for durability.
Each table is made of selected slabs of different woods with character
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
function and elegance making each room unique and timeless. This writing desk is made of cherry wood with a
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Ebony Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Ebony writing desk with brass details and Calacatta marble top.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Wave Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural desk is a sublime multi-functional piece that combines straight lines and
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century bamboo writing desk. The top is a veneer with two drawers.
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wood
Jobe Writing Desk
By Arteriors
Located in Hudson, NY
We love the Jobe writing table desk for its generous surface area and classic style. The top
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
is what the customer wanted.
Each table is made of selected slabs of different woods with character
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 120 in
Contemporary Writing Desk In Solid Wood and Glass Worktop
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The "Writing" desk, a distinguished creation by Giovanna Azzarello for Riva 1920, elegantly
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Art Deco French Writing Desk in Macassar Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and very elegant Art Deco French writing desk. It is made out of Macassar wood and legs
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
High style 1970’s writing desk, of stunning zebra wood veneer, on an architectural bright chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
light blue wood with the same curvy shapes as the desk.
The vintage writing desk is ideal for
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
wooden shape, this writing desk boasts a handmade inlay work painted by hand in a delicate palette
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed
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Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
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Crystal, Brass
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
writing desk is an icon of contemporary design. Showcasing natural grains through the polished and mirror
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Domino Wall Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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Wood Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every wood writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a wood writing desk, we have 3307 options in-stock, while there are 333 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wood writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Baker Furniture Company and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Wood Writing Desk?
The average selling price for a wood writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,844,713 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
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.
Questions About Wood 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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