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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a mica plateau and drawer fronts. Features three drawers ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
Italian Louis XVI Style Desk with Painted Charcoal Top and Light Brown Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style painted desk from the 20th century with five drawers and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style painted desk from the 20th century captures t...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XIII style Writing Table is made of walnut and has a hidden drawer in the skirt.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960's Brazilian Desk Model « 1015 » by Geraldo de Barros Manufactured by Unilab
Located in New York, NY
The Model 1015 desk by Geraldo de Barros is a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its innovative use of materials, minimalist design, and the artistic vision of ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Regency Mahogany Writing Table By Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with leather writing surface that can adjust. The ends with hinged compartments. The frieze with a drawer. Raised on a trestle base with spindles and turned st...
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Cylinder Bureau by François Linke in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A Petit Bureau à Cylindre in the Transitional Manner
After the design by Jean-François Oeben
By François Linke
Index no. 1626
A rare small cylinder bureau, after the celebrated exa...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Leather-Top Mahogany Partner's Desk, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English leather-top mahogany partner's desk, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Carved Lacquered Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood in Louis XVI style of beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Desk of great size and impact s...
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1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Oak Curved French Desk
Located in London, GB
An oak curved desk.
French, c1960s.
Two drawers to each side.
Generally very good condition, however there is one ding to the edge (see photos).
PLEASE NOTE PRICES LISTED ARE...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
Located in Cesena, FC
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
French writing table, elegant in form, Louis XV style, with drawer and decorative bronzes in the legs and contour of the top.
Era: late 18...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Side Table Desk with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
This versatile, antique fruitwood end table could easily be mixed into any room in your home. The simple, linear Louis Philippe style side table was carved in the Poitou region of Fr...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Desk (oak)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid oak boards are cut to size and joined. The clean lines create functional cord management.
OAK + BIRCH INTERIOR
HARDWAX OIL FINISH
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Milo Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid douglas fir boards are cut to size and joined. The clean lines create functional cord management. All hardwoods will undergo the na...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
French Directoire Walnut Desk Writing Table One Drawer, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Directoire walnut writing table.
This antique table was very carefully reworked in the 20th century: part of the top was replaced and the legs were lengthened. A...
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Mid-19th Century French Directoire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.
It is of lovely quality, standing on tapered legs an...
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Early 1900s British Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Anglo Indian Padouk Campaign Table or Desk
Located in Newark, GB
A 19th century Anglo Indian padouk campaign table with detachable legs. The reeded legs are fitted with original long steel screws that firmly attach the legs to the table top.
This ...
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Contemporary Wood Veneered Dining Table. Yellow ALPI Sottsass Veneered Table Top
Located in London, GB
This stunning table is an original Studio James Stickley design.
This post modern influenced but contemporary dining table is both bold and unique. A perfect statement piece for an...
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2010s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a beautifully preserved historical piece the design for which has inspired furniture makers since the middle of the 18th cen...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Veneered Dining Table. ALPI Sottsass Veneered Table Top 200 x 90cm
Located in London, GB
This stunning table is an original Studio James Stickley design.
This post modern influenced but contemporary dining table is both bold and unique. A perfect statement piece for ...
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2010s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Desk with Copy of Original Drawings c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique desk with copy of original drawings.
From a private doctor’s practice, Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands c. 1970.
Spruce, copper nails, paint.
Colo...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Executive desk designed by Luisa & Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1960
Located in Argelato, BO
An executive desk designed by the Italian Designers Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM Rome in 1962 . Structure made from lacquered steel with aluminium supports , there’re three floating dr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Wood Veneered Dining Table. Red ALPI Sottsass Veneered Table Top
Located in London, GB
This stunning table is an original Studio James Stickley design.
This post modern influenced but contemporary dining table is both bold and unique. A perfect statement piece for an...
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2010s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French leather, chrome and wood large desk
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s large chrome, wood and leather desk. Some minor scuffs to the central leather panel and surface scratches to the wood, but otherwise in good condition, strong and sturd...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Vintage Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish vintage desk by Kai Kristiansen. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and is a gre...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Escarpa Desk made with natural oak mate, Handmade by Stylish Club
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Escarpa desk is a confident choice for those with an audacious taste. This furniture element dares you to be adventurous and opt for interior solutions with peculiar features, even i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light taupe Provenza Table with drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Provenza Table in light taupe.
In a refined solid wood structure, this beautiful writing table wit...
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2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini desk model 530 in rosewood Bernini Italy 1957
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic Italian writing desk model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1957. This symmetric sleek proportioned desk is made of beautifully grained rosewood. It has ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrittoio Home Desk di George Nelson per Herman Miller Anni 60-70
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con vani a giorno con scomparti sul piano e piccoli cassetti sotto piano. Legno di rovere e legno ricoperto in formica, struttura in alluminio. Restaurata.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Roller One Co. Writing Desk Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Roller One Co. Writing Desk Table
This minimalist desk/table with three drawers by Roller One Co. Ltd. would be a functional and sleek addition to your office, at-home or away.
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers & Strong Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and strong turning legs and stretcher.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine Bronze Mounted Lion Head Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Desk Manner Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular desk and features superb quality bronze and lion head pulls and ormolu. The desk has two sides and one side is faux and doesn't have drawers. Look for the keyho...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Ebonised Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style minister's desk in ebonized blackened wood with drawers and leather top from circa 1930’s.
Good quality and elegant proportions in the Louis XVI style.
Brass & gilde...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th century leather top desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century leather top mahogany desk circa 1910.
Original red leather writing surface with gold tooling, with obvious signs of use. Fitted with 3 drawers above the the knee...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plât
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century French ebonised extendable bureau plât in Louis XV style with a red leather top.
Decorated with brass fillets, bronze mountings and four arched feet with gilt bronze ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
The Baobab desk, a creation of Philippe Starck for Vitra, challenges traditional office furniture with its seamless integration of functionality and aesthetics. Crafted as a single p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Futurist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
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
Materials
Metal
Saginaw Furniture Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Countryside, IL
Saginaw Furniture Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Secretary Desk
This bookcase measures: 43 wide x 19 deep x 55 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Writing Table or Library Table
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality Regency side table or in the manner of Gillows.
England, circa 1820.
Why we like it
With its superb quality of construction, premium veneers of the best Santo Domi...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Desk Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an elegant focal point to your study or library with this antique Spanish desk. Carved in Spain circa 1750, the trestle table stands on two intricate carved legs, connected with ...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is excellent, this has gorgeous burr...
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1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a historically significant and architecturally inspired desk, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti in collaboration with Alberto Rosselli for the iconic Pirelli Tower in M...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Countryside, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
This desk measures: 76 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a breathtaking and functional furn...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Newark, GB
A well made, early 19th century mahogany writing desk, of an unusually shallow depth.
This attractive one piece desk still has its original tooled, dark green, fitted writing leather...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret Administration Desk
Located in New York, US
c. 1960 Administration desk, Chandigarh
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Henrik Tengler, OC 1002 Ezone Desk by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Ezone desk was designed in 2004 by Henrik Tengler. Over the years the Ezone desk has proven to be a reliable and durable companion in the daily lives of thousands of hard working...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Elle Ecrit Wood Writing Desk, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
By Jamie Durie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk with geometric design made of veneered blockboard, drawers assembled with dovetail joints and legs in solid wood. Available in two different versions.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Desk or Work Table in Oak Wood with Lateral Wing, 192
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20Th Century Spanish Desk or Work Table in Oak Wood with Lateral Wing
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk
This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a breathtaking and functional f...
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Office Desk in Tropical Hardwood by Leo Strauss
By Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
In essence, between form and function, the minimalist design of the UMa Writing Desk considered all the necessary features to ensure the practicality that a workspace table requires....
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Cedar
Jesus Ballester Marco Spanish Revival Mahogany Sideboard Library Console Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Jesus Ballester Marco of Valencia, Spain sideboard, library console or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with scrolled iron and acanthus accents over...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Carved, Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings. Writing desk finished from the center equi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Writing Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A lovely side table. It has a drawer.
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English ship captain’s desk of burl walnut. Circa 1850. Inside drawers are false fronts and do not pull. Fully restored except inside drawer. Beautiful nautical piece in great condit...
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19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely 19th century French leather-topped writing desk in warm-coloured walnut and veneer. Hand-crafted in the Louis XVI style, this charming desk has two lockable drawers complete...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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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