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Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
By Parsons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish Mid Century Desk with simple refined form. With a single apron drawer with a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk

Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk

H 29.75 in W 54 in D 28 in
Billy Baldwin Parson's Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Original custom parson's table by Billy Baldwin in the 1960s. Created for Stark Carpet Showroom in
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Billy Baldwin Parson's Writing Table
Billy Baldwin Parson's Writing Table

Billy Baldwin Parson's Writing Table

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
The Burl Wood Parson Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern burl wood dining table, with Parsons style legs, one drawer, a 'rustic' warm brown finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Wood, Burl

The Burl Wood Parson Desk
The Burl Wood Parson Desk

The Burl Wood Parson Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek desk covered in eye-catching embossed leather. In excellent condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray

White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer

White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer

H 29 in W 48 in D 27 in
Karl Springer Parsons form desk wrapped in faux lizard embossed leather
Located in Chicago, IL
A faux lizard embossed leather parsons desk / writing table. Attributed to Karl Springer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Parsons form desk wrapped in faux lizard embossed leather
Karl Springer Parsons form desk wrapped in faux lizard embossed leather

Karl Springer Parsons form desk wrapped in faux lizard embossed leather

H 29.25 in W 44 in D 24 in
American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A supremely chic 20th century American maple butcher block parsons waterfall table constructed of
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table
American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table

American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table

H 29 in W 59.5 in D 30 in
Hand Crafted Solid Oak Parsons Style Dining Table
Located in Buffalo, WY
This handcrafted solid oak Parsons dining table is a masterpiece of timeless beauty and exceptional
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hand Crafted Solid Oak Parsons Style Dining Table
Hand Crafted Solid Oak Parsons Style Dining Table

Hand Crafted Solid Oak Parsons Style Dining Table

H 30 in W 72 in D 38 in
Faux Lizard Embossed Leather Parsons Desk Writing Table Attributed Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
polished brass inlays and can be used as a Desk, Writing Table or Console Table. Karl Springer was born in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Faux Lizard Embossed Leather Parsons Desk Writing Table Attributed Karl Springer
Faux Lizard Embossed Leather Parsons Desk Writing Table Attributed Karl Springer

Faux Lizard Embossed Leather Parsons Desk Writing Table Attributed Karl Springer

H 29 in W 40.13 in D 24.13 in

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Custom Parsons Desk
By Good Design
Located in New York, NY
Classic Parsons style desk. High gloss lacquer finish top available by your order in any color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Parsons Desk
Custom Parsons Desk

Custom Parsons Desk

H 29.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Parsons Writing Desk with Modular File
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional mid century Parsons writing desk with modular file cabinets Desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Parsons Writing Desk with Modular File
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Parsons Writing Desk with Modular File

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Parsons Writing Desk with Modular File

H 29.25 in W 66 in D 24 in
Parsons Style Writing Desk Marked John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Burl top, three drawer Parsons desk, with aluminum trim. Minor wear and loss to the aluminum trim
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Parsons Style Writing Desk Marked John Stuart
Parsons Style Writing Desk Marked John Stuart

Parsons Style Writing Desk Marked John Stuart

H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attributed to Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern Parsons style olive burl writing desk with beautiful book matched veneer top. Could also be
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attributed to Baughman
Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attributed to Baughman

Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attributed to Baughman

H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Modern Orange Lacquered Parsons Desk
Located in La Mesa, CA
MCM lacquered orange Parsons desk with 2 drawers.
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1990s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Modern Orange Lacquered Parsons Desk
Modern Orange Lacquered Parsons Desk

Modern Orange Lacquered Parsons Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Parsons Style Lapis Lazuli Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Lapis clad desk or console with Mother of Pearl inlay on top. Desk features 3 drawers
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Parsons Style Lapis Lazuli Desk
Parsons Style Lapis Lazuli Desk

Parsons Style Lapis Lazuli Desk

H 30 in W 47.5 in D 24.5 in
"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Chinese parsons style desk" covered in burgundy embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American
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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" by Karl Springer
"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" by Karl Springer

"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" by Karl Springer

H 29.5 in W 44 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Parsons Desk by Karl Springer LTD
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Bearing the stamp and signature of Karl Springer LTD, this mid-century American parsons desk is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Parsons Desk by Karl Springer LTD
Mid-Century Parsons Desk by Karl Springer LTD

Mid-Century Parsons Desk by Karl Springer LTD

H 29.25 in W 54 in D 28 in
French 20th Century Oak Art Deco Parson Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
was at this time that this wonderful Deco style oak Parson desk was made. The desk features a
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French 20th Century Oak Art Deco Parson Desk
French 20th Century Oak Art Deco Parson Desk

French 20th Century Oak Art Deco Parson Desk

H 29.25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Henredon "Scene Two" Olive Burl Parsons Style Desk
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
"Scene Two" desk by Henredon in olive burl. A single drawer in the center provides storage. Blocky
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Olive

Henredon "Scene Two" Olive Burl Parsons Style Desk
Henredon "Scene Two" Olive Burl Parsons Style Desk

Henredon "Scene Two" Olive Burl Parsons Style Desk

H 29.75 in W 48 in D 24 in
Custom Modern 3 Drawer Dovetailed Parson Style Desk by Norm Stoeker
By Edward Wormley, Norm Stoeker
Located in Houston, TX
writing desk, or entry table.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar, Satinwood

Custom Modern 3 Drawer Dovetailed Parson Style Desk by Norm Stoeker
Custom Modern 3 Drawer Dovetailed Parson Style Desk by Norm Stoeker

Custom Modern 3 Drawer Dovetailed Parson Style Desk by Norm Stoeker

H 30 in W 43.38 in D 20 in
Chinese Parsons Style Desk in Embossed Lizard Leather by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" in bone color embossed lizard leather with three drawers by Karl
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Chinese Parsons Style Desk in Embossed Lizard Leather by Karl Springer
Chinese Parsons Style Desk in Embossed Lizard Leather by Karl Springer

Chinese Parsons Style Desk in Embossed Lizard Leather by Karl Springer

H 29 in W 50 in D 25 in
Waterfall Parsons Table Desk Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate Style Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern table, console table, or desk in a waterfall parsons styling covered in a faux
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Waterfall Parsons Table Desk Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate Style Karl Springer
Waterfall Parsons Table Desk Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate Style Karl Springer

Waterfall Parsons Table Desk Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate Style Karl Springer

H 29 in W 60 in L 29 in
Modern Tomlinson Burl Olive Wood Parson's Desk or Console with Brass Legs
By Tomlinson
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful burl olive wood desk or console table with brass legs and two drawers by Tomlinson.
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Vintage 1970s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Olive, Burl

Modern Tomlinson Burl Olive Wood Parson's Desk or Console with Brass Legs
Modern Tomlinson Burl Olive Wood Parson's Desk or Console with Brass Legs

Modern Tomlinson Burl Olive Wood Parson's Desk or Console with Brass Legs

H 30 in W 54 in D 27 in
Parsons Style Mid-Century Modern Desk in a Burl / Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate
Located in Houston, TX
Parsons style Mid-Century Modern desk covered in a burl / faux tortoise shell laminate. In the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Parsons Style Mid-Century Modern Desk in a Burl / Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate
Parsons Style Mid-Century Modern Desk in a Burl / Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate

Parsons Style Mid-Century Modern Desk in a Burl / Faux Tortoise Shell Laminate

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27.5 in
Burl Wood Bureau Plat Desk on Parson's Frame In the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Tomlinson, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid century, bureau plat desk in the manner of Milo Baughman by Tomlinson, ca. 1960s. Burl wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Burl Wood Bureau Plat Desk on Parson's Frame In the Manner of Milo Baughman
Burl Wood Bureau Plat Desk on Parson's Frame In the Manner of Milo Baughman

Burl Wood Bureau Plat Desk on Parson's Frame In the Manner of Milo Baughman

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 27 in
A Green Frosted Glass & Brass Parsons Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful 3/4 inch thick frosted green glass with trim ribbon outline. Brass base table has some scratches here and there but otherwise, ready to use.
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Green Frosted Glass & Brass Parsons Table
A Green Frosted Glass & Brass Parsons Table

A Green Frosted Glass & Brass Parsons Table

Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attr. Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Gorgeous Olive Burl Parsons style desk with three concealed drawers.
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

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Wood

Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attr. Milo Baughman
Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attr. Milo Baughman

Olive Burl Parsons style writing desk attr. Milo Baughman

H 30 in W 58 in D 24 in
Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Parson’s Style Writing Desk Tomlinson Furniture
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern or Hollywood Regency style slender hall Parson’s style writing desk by Tomlinson
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desks

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Brass

Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Parson’s Style Writing Desk Tomlinson Furniture
Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Parson’s Style Writing Desk Tomlinson Furniture

Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Parson’s Style Writing Desk Tomlinson Furniture

H 30.75 in W 54 in L 30.75 in
Hollywood Regency Parsons Style Herringbone Rattan Basket Weave Dining Table
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1970s vintage Parsons style dining table or writing desk. Sturdy hardwood construction, completely
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

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Wicker, Cane, Wood, Rattan

Hollywood Regency Parsons Style Herringbone Rattan Basket Weave Dining Table
Hollywood Regency Parsons Style Herringbone Rattan Basket Weave Dining Table

Hollywood Regency Parsons Style Herringbone Rattan Basket Weave Dining Table

H 29.25 in W 62 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Desk File Cabinet
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous parsons writing desk or console table with modular file cabinets designed by Milo Baughman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Desk File Cabinet
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Desk File Cabinet

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Desk File Cabinet

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Donghia Wood & Chrome Parsons Style Desk
By Parsons
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This tailored and sophisticated, this Parsons style desk designed by Angelo Donghia and includes
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Donghia Wood & Chrome Parsons Style Desk
Donghia Wood & Chrome Parsons Style Desk

Donghia Wood & Chrome Parsons Style Desk

H 28.5 in W 60.25 in D 27.25 in
Oak Parsons Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Nice quality oak Parsons desk with pencil drawer, and black top writing surface. Desk is marked
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Oak Parsons Desk
Oak Parsons Desk

Oak Parsons Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid Century Parsons Style Writing Desk Made in Italy, circa 1950-1960s
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Parsons style writing desk, having tri angular legs, and a vibrant exotic veneer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Parsons Style Writing Desk Made in Italy, circa 1950-1960s
Mid Century Parsons Style Writing Desk Made in Italy, circa 1950-1960s

Mid Century Parsons Style Writing Desk Made in Italy, circa 1950-1960s

H 29.25 in W 48.5 in D 28 in
Italian Parquet Marquetry Burl Walnut Top Parsons Desk Writing Table Two Drawers
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian exotic burl woods, including rosewood trim marquetry desk or writing table with two drawers
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

Italian Parquet Marquetry Burl Walnut Top Parsons Desk Writing Table Two Drawers
Italian Parquet Marquetry Burl Walnut Top Parsons Desk Writing Table Two Drawers

Italian Parquet Marquetry Burl Walnut Top Parsons Desk Writing Table Two Drawers

H 29 in W 54 in D 27 in
Italian Olive Wood Parsons Desk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Italian olive wood Parsons desk with brass hardware. The wood has the look of a worn in baseball
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Olive Wood Parsons Desk
Italian Olive Wood Parsons Desk

Italian Olive Wood Parsons Desk

H 30 in W 54 in D 27 in
1970s Burled Wood Parsons Style Desk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s burled wood Parsons style 2-drawer desk. Desk has just been refinished.
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

1970s Burled Wood Parsons Style Desk
1970s Burled Wood Parsons Style Desk

1970s Burled Wood Parsons Style Desk

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
1960’s Parsons Desk by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Parsons hand painted desk by Henredon.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960’s Parsons Desk by Henredon
1960’s Parsons Desk by Henredon

1960’s Parsons Desk by Henredon

H 29.25 in W 43.75 in D 21.75 in
1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage Burl wood console table or writing desk in the style of John Widdicomb. Console comes with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk
1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk

1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 18 in
Olive Ash Burl Three-Drawer Parsons Style Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Olive ash burl Parsons design desk with three shallow drawers. Clean lines with slab sides and top
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Olive

Olive Ash Burl Three-Drawer Parsons Style Writing Table
Olive Ash Burl Three-Drawer Parsons Style Writing Table

Olive Ash Burl Three-Drawer Parsons Style Writing Table

H 29.5 in W 60.32 in D 30 in
Chic Vintage Rattan Basket Weave Parsons Style Dining or Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning vintage Parsons style dining table or writing desk, circa 1975. Stout hardwood
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Rattan

Chic Vintage Rattan Basket Weave Parsons Style Dining or Writing Table
Chic Vintage Rattan Basket Weave Parsons Style Dining or Writing Table

Chic Vintage Rattan Basket Weave Parsons Style Dining or Writing Table

H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 36 in
1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s custom made calamander top and rosewood base one drawer desk or console.
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console
1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console

1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console

H 28 in W 68 in D 18 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman Parson Style Burled Olivewood Desk Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman Parson style desk with one drawer. This desk is in original vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Fabulous Milo Baughman Parson Style Burled Olivewood Desk Mid-century Modern
Fabulous Milo Baughman Parson Style Burled Olivewood Desk Mid-century Modern

Fabulous Milo Baughman Parson Style Burled Olivewood Desk Mid-century Modern

H 30.5 in W 56 in D 30 in
Modernist Parsons Style Antiqued Mirror and Vitrolite Desk with Single Drawer
Located in New York, NY
This very clean and modernist Parsons style desk is made of gorgeous antique mirror with borders of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror

Modernist Parsons Style Antiqued Mirror and Vitrolite Desk with Single Drawer
Modernist Parsons Style Antiqued Mirror and Vitrolite Desk with Single Drawer

Modernist Parsons Style Antiqued Mirror and Vitrolite Desk with Single Drawer

H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Parsons Desk Console or Sofa Table
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A uniquely thick proportioned console table or desk. It is very well made and features an emerald
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Parsons Desk Console or Sofa Table
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Parsons Desk Console or Sofa Table

Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Parsons Desk Console or Sofa Table

H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Console Table or Desk in Hot Pink or Fuschia Laminate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern parsons desk or console table, circa 1970s. It features wood construction, hot pink
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Console Table or Desk in Hot Pink or Fuschia Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Console Table or Desk in Hot Pink or Fuschia Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Console Table or Desk in Hot Pink or Fuschia Laminate

H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in
Modern Parsons Style Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern three-drawer writing desk in stitched antiqued leather. Substantial vintage desk features
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Leather

Modern Parsons Style Writing Desk
Modern Parsons Style Writing Desk

Modern Parsons Style Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 64 in D 30.5 in
Modern Lacquered Parsons Style Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Parsons style, modern lacquered writing desk with two drawers. Beautifully finished piece, with
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Modern Lacquered Parsons Style Writing Desk
Modern Lacquered Parsons Style Writing Desk

Modern Lacquered Parsons Style Writing Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Two-Drawer Lacquered Console or Writing Desk, Usa, circa 1980
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Parsons style console table or writing desk in a yellow, thick crackled lacquered finish with two
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Late 20th Century Console Tables

Two-Drawer Lacquered Console or Writing Desk, Usa, circa 1980
Two-Drawer Lacquered Console or Writing Desk, Usa, circa 1980

Two-Drawer Lacquered Console or Writing Desk, Usa, circa 1980

H 32.5 in W 52 in D 18 in
Vintage Walnut Parsons Writing Desk/Table
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome and classic modern vintage Parsons style writing desk/table in beautifully grained
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Parsons Writing Desk/Table
Vintage Walnut Parsons Writing Desk/Table

Vintage Walnut Parsons Writing Desk/Table

H 29 in W 48 in D 26 in
Mid Century Modern Parsons Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
A modest table desk in walnut veneer and mahogany legs with a center pencil drawer flush to the
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Parsons Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
Mid Century Modern Parsons Writing Desk by Harvey Probber

Mid Century Modern Parsons Writing Desk by Harvey Probber

H 29.25 in W 50 in D 28 in
Parsons Style Parquetry Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made parsons style parquetry desk with two small drawers.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Parsons Style Parquetry Writing Desk
Parsons Style Parquetry Writing Desk

Parsons Style Parquetry Writing Desk

H 30 in W 53 in D 28 in
Wood Parsons Style Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Crafted from white elm, this versatile parsons style desk is equally at home in your library or
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Wood Parsons Style Desk

Wood Parsons Style Desk

H 30.5 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Dunbar Style Parsons Design Desk
Located in Bronx, NY
Dunbar Style Parsons Design Desk, please inquire about inventory and rentals for photo shoots by
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Style Parsons Design Desk
Dunbar Style Parsons Design Desk

Dunbar Style Parsons Design Desk

H 30.25 in W 36.25 in D 19.5 in
Parsons Style Directional Desk by Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful parsons style two drawer desk by Milo Baughman for Directional, with the thin profile and
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Parsons Style Directional Desk by Milo Baughman
Parsons Style Directional Desk by Milo Baughman

Parsons Style Directional Desk by Milo Baughman

H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in
BURLED WOOD DESK / WRITING TABLE
Located in St.amford, CT
This three drawer parsons style desk / writing table by Century, features burled wood, with darker
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

BURLED WOOD DESK / WRITING TABLE
BURLED WOOD DESK / WRITING TABLE

BURLED WOOD DESK / WRITING TABLE

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Midcentury Walnut Parsons Style Desk or Vanity with Brass Hardware
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
This desk or vanity has gorgeous clean lines and intricate walnut graining which is book-matched on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Parsons Style Desk or Vanity with Brass Hardware
Midcentury Walnut Parsons Style Desk or Vanity with Brass Hardware

Midcentury Walnut Parsons Style Desk or Vanity with Brass Hardware

H 29 in W 24 in D 60 in
Mid-Century Parsons Style Desk with Brass Accents and Tiger Wood Grain
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century partners desk. Beautiful wood grain with brass accents. Partner pull out
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Parsons Style Desk with Brass Accents and Tiger Wood Grain
Mid-Century Parsons Style Desk with Brass Accents and Tiger Wood Grain

Mid-Century Parsons Style Desk with Brass Accents and Tiger Wood Grain

H 30 in W 66 in D 33 in
Parsons Style Desk, by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Hudson, NY
Scene two by Henredon. Gorgeous burled wood. Single drawer.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Parsons Style Desk, by Henredon
Parsons Style Desk, by Henredon

Parsons Style Desk, by Henredon

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

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LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce

LU Swing Sconce

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Bespoke octagon smoked Murano glass mirror, in stock Vivid and intense smoked or bronze glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished faceted pa...
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Bespoke Octagon Smoked Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Bespoke Octagon Smoked Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock

Bespoke Octagon Smoked Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock

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Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

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Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

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Curtain Lamp
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Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp

Curtain Lamp

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LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS

LU Louis Sconce AS

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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

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Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
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Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair

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By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
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Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

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Parsons Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parsons writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, burl and metal, every parsons writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect parsons writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each parsons writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one parsons writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Springer, Tomlinson and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Parsons Writing Desk?

Prices for a parsons writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,748.

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 Parsons Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs 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.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What 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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    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.

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