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Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

RUSTIC STYLE

For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.

The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.

Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.

Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.

As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.

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Style: Rustic
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alon...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs, wood and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as well as next ...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table with Portoro Marble Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant small Italian antique desk writing table or console table with stylish shaped legs, solid wood and two central drawers with brass handles and completed by the beautiful Portoro marble top...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

Antique French European Scallop Edge Dining Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful handcrafted piece with nice patina. This antique table has all the character a piece of this nature should. Constructed out of solid wood with a plank top, bobbin turned le...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Fruitwood Rustic French Desk / Writing Table / Console W/ Leather Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
One of my favorite things about this piece is its size. It is a late 19th century French carved fruitwood desk. It could also work well as a vanity or console table. The drawers have...
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1880s French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

European Black Rustic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our luxurious Batavia Black, this desk is a perfect addition to any...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

European Rustic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our straw wash, this desk is a perfect addition to any home or offi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs in solid wood. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as we...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Dining Table Writing Desk
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with double wood coloring, lighter for the top and darker on the stylish carved legs...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk features a sculptural overing hanging top, over one large pull out drawer with trapezoid...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by stretchers. This is an antique reproduction of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alon...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Late 17th Century French Hand-Pegged Pine Mountain Table, Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This rustic artisan made pine writing table hails from the Auvergne region, a mountainous area in central France. Created by a goat herder in the seventeenth century while tending hi...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs in solid wood. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as we...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Console; Dining Table; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Desk; Console Table; 19th-century writing table or...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic desk ~ writing table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and enjoyment. Hand-crafted from solid planks of oak, it f...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
Uncommon Table in solid cypress, chestnut and fir, two-tone, Italian, natural honey-colored top, very sturdy, with drawer. Shellac and wax finish. Very sturdy and solid. Legroom in...
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1940s Italian Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Fir, Chestnut, Cypress

20th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Rustic Style Italian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Rustic furniture in Valvaraita style, finely carved in walnut and fruitwood, in a beautiful patina. Finished for the center table equi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Pine Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique pine table or desk with planked top, having a single drawer with iron hardware and resting on beautifully ring turned legs. Dimensions: 4...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Spanish Console or Sofa Table Three Deep Drawers circa 1700's Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Library Table, Sofa Table or Console Table made probably in the late 1600s or early 1700s, with three very deep hand-carved drawe...
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Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Rustic Reclaimed Pine Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Rustic reclaimed pine desk with saw-horse inspired base. This unique piece has a reclaimed plank top and is held together with 8 rods and 16 bolts a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Indonesian Antique Wine Tasting Table with Rustic Appearance and Trestle Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian antique wine tasting table from the 19th century with trestle base. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this wine ta...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine faux bamboo desk with two drawers and cross stretcher. Introduce a touch of rustic charm and timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite English pine faux bamb...
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20th Century English Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Pine

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Driftwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic country-style solid driftwood finished rectangular desk with a rustic finish revealing exposed saw marks. Three small oak-lined drawers to front with mortice and tenon joint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful French wooden desk from the late 1800s Rustic Chic period. The desk is made entirely of very elegant olive green wood, the wood has been w...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Late Gothic 16th century North European Oak Trestle Table
Located in Troy, NY
Danish or North German oak trestle table of interesting design. The table can be easily dismantled, by taking the two-plank top off, then the two stretchers, held in by cleats, can b...
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16th Century Danish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th Century Rustic Country French Cherrywood Desk ~ Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Rustic Country French Cherrywood Desk ~ Vanity is a splendid example of rural craftsmanship at its finest! Utilizing old-growth che...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic country-style solid light driftwood finished rectangular desk with a rustic finish revealing exposed saw marks. Three small oak-lined drawers to front with mortice and tenon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Swedish rustic teal-painted kneehole desk, from the personal collection of Dustin Hoffman. Two side doors feature carved diamond-shaped wood onlays...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack painted cedar table desk with twig spindle design and stained pine slat top with a center drawer.
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20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Cedar, Pine

Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk is ideal for the casual decor, or for the executive who prefers a less pretentious ...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic working bench that exudes a raw, handcrafted charm, showcasing the wear and patina from decades, if not centuries, of use. Made from solid, heavy wood, the bench features a st...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden has an overhung, rectangular-shaped top, above a decoratively carved apron which hou...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
The tabletop of this 18th century Spanish table is one single wide plank, which over the years has warped slightly, adding an attractive twist to the surface and creating a piece of furniture with unique character. The deeply-coved spool turned leg...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

Rustic Art Populaire Writing Table, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; Writing Table; France; 19th Century Design; Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Writing Desk; Table; France; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; 19th-century ...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Driftwood Table/Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive all teak wood desk or table. Solid driftwood top and three sturdy legs. Great for indoor or outdoor use. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
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20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Driftwood

Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Writing Desk; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Antique; 19th Century; Writing Table; 19th-century folk art writing desk, a timeless piece ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1980d Sculptural Rustic Cedar Wood Log Secretary Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite sculptural desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is ex...
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1980s American Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden desk in the Shabby Chic style, belonging to the early 1900s. French manufacture. The desk is entirely made of ivory painted wood. The frame is supported by 4 very e...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler gallery & trim with carved rabbit heads on doors with br...
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19th Century German Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather, Antler

Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Spanish rustic off-white painted pine farm kitchen table or occasional table. Charming pinewood Spanish farmhouse or kitchen tabl...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Pine

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze ironworks, late 18th century.
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Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Colorful Paint Decorated Trestle Dining Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Colorful and very well made Table having a Breezy and Casual appearance. With an intentional distressed finish top in pale Turquoise paint. Raised on an elaborate base with H stret...
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20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French 1930 Modern Craftsman Writing Table or Console
Located in New York, NY
Stunning French Mid-Century Modern, rustic, neo-Primitive console or writing table in thick, natural, hand carved wood. The depth of the top is 19" and depth of the legs is 26" x ...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware
Located in Madrid, ES
This 18th century Spanish trestle style writing table has a tabletop of one single wide plank, and the leg sections, or trestles, are joined with sliding dovetail joints and fastened...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

Rustic desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include and Drake Stuedemann. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $490 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $3,728.

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