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Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949
Located in Kastrup, DK
writing surface for added functionality. The desk features its original brass fittings, locks, and keys. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949
Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949

Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Eindhoven, NL
gold-tooled leather writing surface, exhibiting minor scratches consistent with age and use. It offers
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

H 30.71 in W 71.66 in D 27.56 in
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose

H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French writing table on casters, pull-out gilt-tooled leather top above a drawer, two storage
Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

H 32 in W 21.75 in D 13.82 in
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters

French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters

H 31 in W 21.63 in D 12.75 in
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany desk from circa 1820 with dark brown leather pull-out drawer, five
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding

H 34.25 in W 51.75 in D 25.5 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Remarkably, the desk still features its original leather writing surface, which unlocks to reveal four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

French Charles X Writing Desk

H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
features a central drawer and additional pull-out writing surfaces on the short sides. The maximum length
Category

Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800

Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800

H 30.12 in W 50.6 in D 33.08 in
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
back to expose the desk. The interior has a pull out writing surface. This piece is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen

H 38 in W 35 in D 18 in
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

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

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
-out writing surface above the drawer that is 16 inches long. The top and sides of the desk have a
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

H 29 in W 34 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

H 28.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in
Campaign Style Tooled Leather, Brass And Burl Mahogany Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Kennesaw, GA
inches. It has three drawers and two pull outs for an additional 13” of writing surface. It is attributed
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Tooled Leather, Brass And Burl Mahogany Writing Desk
Campaign Style Tooled Leather, Brass And Burl Mahogany Writing Desk

Campaign Style Tooled Leather, Brass And Burl Mahogany Writing Desk

H 30.75 in W 61.75 in D 32 in
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
quatrefoil and beaded carved accents with drawer and pull out writing surface. Neatly folds for travel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks

2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks

H 26 in W 32 in D 17.75 in
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair. 1960s Rattan Desk With
Category

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

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair

H 29.5 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top, green leather pull out writing surface, inlaid all the way around, bronze ormolu, no key, but
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk

H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
to access the compartments below, the leather writing surface must be pulled back into place
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

H 30.63 in W 49.75 in D 27 in
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Measurements: 28 1/2" D x 30 1/4" H x 53 1/4" W; pull out writing surface adds approximately 15" to the overall
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930

H 30.25 in W 53.25 in D 28.5 in
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk

H 31 in W 41.75 in D 29.25 in
Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite and rare versatile writing desk or dressing table of lively grained maple having inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble
Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble

Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble

H 40 in W 34 in D 18 in
Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk includes additional pull-out shelves on both sides. From a stylistic standpoint, Fontana Arte’s
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass
Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass

Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass

H 29.34 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
Located in Austin, TX
fitted with five drawers, above a pull-out writing surface, four drawers below, including one with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!

19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!

H 46.25 in W 51 in D 35.5 in
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
desk. The surface of the mahogany does have many mild cosmetic issues, although structurally the
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface

Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface

H 32.5 in W 71.25 in D 40 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
surface decorated with blind tooling, decorative stepped sides which has secret pull out compartments
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

H 35 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
writing surface. There is a good amount of work space and storage space, this is practical as well as very
Category

Antique 1890s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

H 42.92 in W 32.29 in D 22.05 in
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
professionally waxed and polished out to maximize its fine old surface. While a writing table it is of a scale
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

H 31 in W 40.25 in D 25 in
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise writing table with 2 drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers

Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers

H 30 in W 54.5 in D 41 in
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
pull down writing area is nicely fitted out, with an inset leather writing surface and additional
Category

Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 20.08 in
French Consulat/Empire Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Desk in the Consulat style; or Empire; of Mahogany; finished with a Museum quality ebony
Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Consulat/Empire Desk
French Consulat/Empire Desk

French Consulat/Empire Desk

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 29.5 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, this can slide back to reveal a
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

H 43 in W 20.75 in D 16 in
19th century mahogany carlton house desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and gold tooling.  Writing surface pulls out for individual positioning.  Wide drawer above the knee
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th century mahogany carlton house desk
19th century mahogany carlton house desk

19th century mahogany carlton house desk

H 39.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
workspace. The desk features a convenient pull-out drawer in the middle, providing essential storage space
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 29.25 in
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with ten drawers and
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
escutcheons. Having an inset, tooled old leather writing surface. There are pull out slides to either side
Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900

H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
pencil drawer flanked by 2 pull out writing shelves for extra workspace. Five storage drawers below, all
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 33 in
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
period. Although compact in size, the desk is highly practical, featuring pull-out side extensions that
Category

Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
righthand drawer with working lock and key. Large writing surface with additional 10.5" pull-out extensions
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

H 29.75 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique French cylinder desk with many drawers and compartments. Pull out leather writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

H 48 in W 62 in D 27.5 in
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
part of the table has a pullout / pull-out writing slide with a dark blue leather writing surface
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870

H 59.06 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and drop-down writing
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

H 33 in W 37 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lehigh Leopold, John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-shaped base, this
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk

H 29 in W 52 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
finish, three small drawers up top, open storage above, draw leaf writing surface, four dovetailed large
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers

Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers

H 38 in W 35.75 in D 19 in
French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk
Located in London, GB
writing surface which pulls out when needed. In excellent antique condition, this piece has an authentic
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk
French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk

French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk

H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 20.48 in
French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk
Located in New York, NY
touch of opulence, creating a luxurious workspace. The two pull-out side desk tops provide additional
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk
French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk

H 29.5 in W 78.625 in D 39.375 in
Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in Portlaoise, IE
used as a dry bar or for additional storage along with the adjoining open shelf. The desk top surface
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk
Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk

Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk

H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark, is constructed with a four-drawer design including pull-out glass writing
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt

Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt

H 28.75 in W 43.3 in D 25.5 in
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
writing surface. Smaller shelves made of walnut slats flank both sides for more storage. A single maple
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

H 29 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
the entire writing surface which is fitted with tooled leather for an even more luxurious texture and
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk

H 31.5 in W 45 in D 27.5 in
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style case has a flip top opening to reveal a pull-out writing table with a leather surface and small
Category

20th Century Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama

Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama

H 35 in W 50 in D 24 in
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Misinto, IT
, the 804 transitions from a piece of furniture into a practical writing desk. This change in function
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962

Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Located in Martlesham, GB
shelf inside, there is a pull out writing slide with a black leather writing surface decorated with
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

H 41 in W 48 in D 24 in
Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table
Located in Dallas, TX
than six drawers, plus a pull-out writing surface that comes in handy. The legs are connected with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table
Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table

Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table

H 31 in W 88 in D 51 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mahogany, unusual
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, Macassar ebony veneer, aluminum, Italy, 1960s This mid-century modern desk, designed
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base
Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base

Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base

H 29.14 in W 80.91 in D 35.44 in
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pull-out drawers along
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

H 42 in W 60 in D 28 in
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Italian 1960s teak compact rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio. Writing surface
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s

Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s

H 36 in W 36 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-rolling rails for easy access to your documents. Additionally, there are two writing surfaces on each end
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk
Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk

H 30.5 in W 78.25 in D 36.25 in
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
triple inset gold tooled leather writing surface, the drawers are oak lined and fitted with brass "drop
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century

H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finials, two central drawers, long tapered legs and a pull-out writing surface. The chair has similarly
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
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Questions About Desk Pull Out Writing Surface
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.