Writing Desks

Gently Used, Vintage, and Antique Writing Desks

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Navy Campaign-Style Desk

Navy Campaign-Style Desk

40ʺW × 18ʺD × 29ʺH Campaign-style desk freshly lacquered in Benjamin Moore's Old Navy paint. Original brass hardware. No maker's mark. Minor patina to brass. Richmond, VA

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Vintage 1960s Kelly Green Faux Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Vintage 1960s Kelly Green Faux Bamboo Lacquered Desk

40ʺW × 19ʺD × 29.5ʺH Vintage 60s kelly green newly Lacquered writing faux bamboo desk. 2 drawers with gold painted knob Hardware. Very sturdy and solid condition. Commerce, GA

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Faux Bamboo Henry Link Desk

Faux Bamboo Henry Link Desk

46.5ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 30ʺH A faux bamboo desk and chair made by Henry Link. In front four drawers open with pressed metal handles on square back plates. Faux bamboo legs frame three sides drawers to the left and a smaller drawer to the right. The ch... Sarasota, FL

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Vintage Modern Writing Desk

Vintage Modern Writing Desk

42ʺW × 18ʺD × 30ʺH This stylish campaign desk features unique yellow front drawers and sturdy mid-century construction. Brass details and drawer pulls add to the vintage charm of the piece, which makes a great writing desk for any interior. ... Freehold, NJ

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Vintage Coral and Gold Campaign Floating Desk

Vintage Coral and Gold Campaign Floating Desk

44ʺW × 17.5ʺD × 30ʺH There is nothing old-fashioned about this desk! From its striking coral finish to its clean lines and gorgeous stained top, this piece screams contemporary! There are four dovetail drawers for plenty of storage. Original c... Hagerstown, MD

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Classic Vintage Tanker Desk with Post Pole Legs

Classic Vintage Tanker Desk with Post Pole Legs

$310 $1,500 multiple available

59ʺW × 35ʺD × 29.5ʺH Classic Vintage Tanker Desk w/ Post Pole Legs Bold, industrial and nearly indestructible, the tanker desk & chair was most often confined to utilitarian uses in mid-century Americana. Today its streamlined craftsmanship... Fremont, CA

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Wonderful Art Deco Metal Desk By Bauhaus

Wonderful Art Deco Metal Desk By Bauhaus

59ʺW × 30ʺD × 31ʺH This wonderful turn of the 20th century metal desk was created by Bauhaus. It features chrome lines & fixtures with a high gloss lacquer in cherry and black leather top plate. Made in Germany Circa: 1950 30" D... Miami, FL

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Suga Lane Hollywood Regency French Hot Pink Gold Desk

Suga Lane Hollywood Regency French Hot Pink Gold Desk

48ʺW × 20ʺD × 31ʺH It's definite glam time with the French Louis styling of this curvy desk. Take your business savvy to the next level as you sit at this Mid Century Hollywood Regency desk painted in hot pink by artist-designer Alaina Willl... Norcross, GA

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French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

54ʺW × 26ʺD × 30.5ʺH This antique bureau plat was designed and handcrafted in France in the luxe style of Louis XV. Its black lacquered hardwood body is accented with delicate gilt detail with a top inlaid with sumptuous red stamped leather. C... Pasadena, CA

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Orchid Pink Campaign Desk

Orchid Pink Campaign Desk

52ʺW × 24ʺD × 29.5ʺH A vintage campaign desk lacquered in an orchid pink with matte brass accents. A true show-stopper. Costa Mesa, CA

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Campaign Style Bamboo Desk

Campaign Style Bamboo Desk

30ʺW × 20ʺD × 38ʺH 1960s bamboo desk with campaign style hardware. It does have some apprpriate age wear. It is unmarked. Marietta, GA

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Parzinger Attributed Student's Desk by Willow and Reed

Parzinger Attributed Student's Desk by Willow and Reed

38ʺW × 23.5ʺD × 29ʺH Willow and Reed bamboo and laminate desk in a bright orange stain of a small size perfect for a small space or child's room. Wear consistent with use and age Tommi Parzinger worked in the period of Harvey Probber, Vl... Clifton Heights, PA

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Old Italian Campaign Desk, Signed

Old Italian Campaign Desk, Signed

52ʺW × 31ʺD × 29ʺH Old and heavy Italian campaign desk that gives us the desire to want to sit at a desk more often! Classic campaign style in heavy mahogany with beautiful grains. Use as a desk or a console table. Signed Made in Italy. T... Stamford, CT

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Vintage Campaign Style Desk

Vintage Campaign Style Desk

46ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 30.18ʺH Stunning Vintage Mid Century Campaign Style Knee Hole Desk with 4 drawers. Original grain Finish and Brass Hardware. Faux Bamboo / Chinese Chippendale Style Frame (see right leg). High Quality American Made Vintage. Made b... Raleigh, NC

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Italian Burl Wood Louis XV Style Writing Desk

Italian Burl Wood Louis XV Style Writing Desk

51.75ʺW × 27.5ʺD × 29.75ʺH *STORE ITEM #: 17557 Italian Burl Wood Louis XV Style Writing Desk AGE / ORIGIN: Approx. 40 years, Italy DETAILS / DESCRIPTION: High quality Italian made burlwood desk with brass hardware. STYLE: Louis XV ... Perkasie, PA

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Palm Beach-Style Bamboo & Cane Desk

Palm Beach-Style Bamboo & Cane Desk

48ʺW × 24ʺD × 28ʺH Super cool vintage bamboo desk with cane details. Great condition. Would look fabulous as is or could be painted a glossy color for high impact. Four working drawers plus space on either side under drawers for books or... Springfield, VA

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Art Deco Burled Wood Desk

Art Deco Burled Wood Desk

56ʺW × 31ʺD × 39ʺH This is a solid natural burled wood secretary desk that has clean lines with all original hardware. The burl is matched perfectly to mirror the left and right sides of the desk and is a stunner in person. The small intrica... Wilmington, NC

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Worlds Away Thomas Desk

Worlds Away Thomas Desk

52ʺW × 22ʺD × 16ʺH Beautiful rosewood and white lacquer desk from World's Away with gold hardware. Knee space is 26" high. This chic modern desk will work in a variety of settings. This is a floor sample item currently on display in our sho... Costa Mesa, CA

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Thomasville Walnut 1-Drawer Writing Desk & Chair - A Pair

Thomasville Walnut 1-Drawer Writing Desk & Chair - A Pair

54ʺW × 26ʺD × 30.5ʺH A THOMASVILLE walnut 1-drawer writing desk with a chair. Age: Approx: 30 Years Old Details: Dovetailed Drawer Construction Quality Construction Included Is A Century Side Chair At No Additional Charge Nice Burl ... Perkasie, PA

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Mid-Century Modern Style Desk by Century Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk by Century Furniture

54ʺW × 18ʺD × 32ʺH Awesome Mid Century Modern Style Desk / Vanity by Century Furniture. Well crafted and brilliantly designed cabinet on 6 legs with original brass pulls and casters. Features 4 dovetail pullout drawers that offer ample st... Monroe, MI

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Venetian Painted Gilt Decorated Secretary

Venetian Painted Gilt Decorated Secretary

38.5ʺW × 18ʺD × 89ʺH Venetian Louis XV style painted and partial gilt two part secretary desk, made in Italy, circa 1980s. Laguna Beach, CA

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French Neo-Classical Style Gold Leaf Desk

French Neo-Classical Style Gold Leaf Desk

54ʺW × 28.5ʺD × 31.25ʺH This French desk is gold leafed with red showing thru and black in interior areas. It has a black leather top and includes the key. The lock is marked "Sabatier". It most likely dates to the 40s or 50s. It is 24" from the ... Marietta, GA

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Hand Painted Bombay Chest/Desk

Hand Painted Bombay Chest/Desk

46ʺW × 28ʺD × 31ʺH Design Plus Gallery presents a painted Bombay chest. The cabinet has been hand painted in the Rococo style. All of the embellishments that would normally be three dimensional Brass appliques are painted and shaded. The to... San Rafael, CA

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Thomasville Vintage Faux Bamboo Desk

Thomasville Vintage Faux Bamboo Desk

46ʺW × 19ʺD × 30ʺH Great looking vintage faux bamboo desk manufactured by Thomasville c. 1960s. -Original hardware -Original finish -Dovetailed drawers -Laminate top Desk Dimensions: 46"L x 19"W x 30"H Original finish has some ve... Southold, NY

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Henry Link Bali Hai Desk

Henry Link Bali Hai Desk

46.5ʺW × 19.5ʺD × 30ʺH A yellow Henry Link Bali Hai writing desk. Phoenix, AZ

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MDF Italia Desk 3.0 by Francesco Bettoni & Bruno Fattorini

MDF Italia Desk 3.0 by Francesco Bettoni & Bruno Fattorini

63ʺW × 35.25ʺD × 29.75ʺH The minimal 3.0 desk from MDF Italia will not distract from the important work at hand. A simple elegant design with aluminum frame and durable HPL work surface means you can spill your coffee and get on with it. Ah, b... Los Angeles, CA

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Regency Faux Bamboo Campaign Fretwork Desk by Sligh

Regency Faux Bamboo Campaign Fretwork Desk by Sligh

50ʺW × 24ʺD × 29ʺH Vintage Regency campaign style desk with faux bamboo fretwork legs. Features an off white leather gold trim top, 2 drawers on either side and one in the center. Finished on the back so this piece can be placed anywhere in ... Lake Worth, FL

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Lucite and Marble "Lion in Frost" Vanity Desk

Lucite and Marble "Lion in Frost" Vanity Desk

51.38ʺW × 28ʺD × 29.5ʺH This stylish piece was recently acquired from a Palm Beach estate and will make the perfect working desk or perhaps dressing table. The piece has been professionally restored (2018) with polishing of the Lucite, marble... west palm beach, FL

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Oak Venetian Secretary

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Oak Venetian Secretary

40ʺW × 26ʺD × 76ʺH Late 18th century Louis XVI oak buffet Condition: Restored. Oakland, CA

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Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Desk/Vanity

Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Desk/Vanity

50ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH 1970s faux bamboo desk by Ficks Reed. It is marked in the drawer. The finish is original. Marietta, GA

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Vintage Gampel and Stoll White Lacquered Elephant Desk

Vintage Gampel and Stoll White Lacquered Elephant Desk

54ʺW × 28ʺD × 31ʺH Vintage Gampel & Stoll Elephant Desk. This has been newly professionally lacquered in a white gloss. This comes with a new, cut to fit custom piece of glass for the top. This has one drawer. West Palm Beach, FL

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Louis XVI Style Writing Desk "Peaches and Cream"

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk "Peaches and Cream"

48ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH This beautiful Louis XVI style writing desk has three drawers; one central and one to each side. It has fluted legs, tapering down to the ground. The hardware has a ‘frosted’ look to it and the desk itself is a peach col... Grand Rapids, MI

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Bungalow 5 Mirrored Cecilia Desk

Bungalow 5 Mirrored Cecilia Desk

55ʺW × 22.5ʺD × 30ʺH The Cecilia Mirrored Desk form Bungalow 5 is made of curved pieces of glass that reflect light from every angle. Can be used as a desk, table or vanity. There are small cracks in the banding on the legs and a small chip o... St Louis, MO

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Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk 61"W

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk 61"W

61.25ʺW × 31.25ʺD × 30ʺH Features Quality Solid Construction, Lucite Base 1/2" - Thick Lucite, Slight Beveled Edge Glass Insert Writing Top Surface, Approx 1/2" Thick Glass ( Glass is Damaged ) Not a chunk or piece missing, but has internal edge ... Parkesburg, PA

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Julian Iron & Black Glass Desk

Julian Iron & Black Glass Desk

52ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH Intricate metalwork is the focal point on this moody desk design. The black glass top is slightly transparent, allowing the natural iron frame to peek through. Antique brass baubles add panache. Overall Foot Print Dimen... Houston, TX

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Raymond Loewy Slide Top Desk

Raymond Loewy Slide Top Desk

41ʺW × 20ʺD × 31ʺH Designer: Raymond Loewy Maker: Doubinsky Freres Origin / Circa: France, 1960's Dimensions: 41" L, 31" H, 20" D Material: Steel Frame, Plastic Portland, OR

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Elisabeth Weinstock Black Table Desk

Elisabeth Weinstock Black Table Desk

72ʺW × 36ʺD × 30ʺH Elisabeth Weinstock Black Table Desk. This lovely desk is a genuine designer original by Elisabeth Weinstock. It features a black lacwuered finish with a glass top, the underside painted with black rubber. It measure... Los Angeles, CA

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John Richard Aristar Eucalyptus and Acrylic Desk

John Richard Aristar Eucalyptus and Acrylic Desk

60.25ʺW × 24ʺD × 29.75ʺH Brand new John Richard Aristar Desk. Veneered in figured, smoked eucalyptus, this desk has one drawer in the center on soft-closing runners. The desk is supported by two acrylic slab ends positioned on either side of the ... Del Mar, CA

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Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb

Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb

53ʺW × 26ʺD × 29ʺH Double pedestal desk by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group line from Winchendon, MA circa 1950. This beautiful design features 5 drawers, original solid brass knobs and pull out writing shelf above the left set of drawers.... Concord, MA

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Lexington Bel Aire Brentwood Writing Desk

Lexington Bel Aire Brentwood Writing Desk

66ʺW × 28ʺD × 30ʺH Stylish Modern Lexington Bel Aire Brentwood Writing desk finished in a rich mahogany with gold leaf accents and Greek Key detail, three draws including one drop front and one pencil tray, showroom floor sample, original re... Atlanta, GA

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Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tanker Desk With 3 Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tanker Desk With 3 Drawers

53.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 31ʺH Large executive sized desk. Modern and contemporary walnut with chrome details and floating glass. Desk base has 3 full drawers Los Angeles, CA

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Original Ico Parisi Desk Italy

Original Ico Parisi Desk Italy

70.75ʺW × 35.5ʺD × 28.5ʺH Iconic desk by Ico Parisi in Mahogany and Aluminum. Recently restored with a high gloss lacquer finish. Manufactured by MIM - Mobil Italiani Moderni. There are no drawers. Miami, FL

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Mid-Century Campaign Ebonized Desk

Mid-Century Campaign Ebonized Desk

54ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH This 1960's Campaign-style mahogany desk has an ebonized and lacquered finish. There are seven drawers with the bottom two being double drawers for extra storage. The corners of the drawers and desk have brass accents and ... North Hollywood, CA

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Vintage Navy & White Lane Campaign Desk Console

Vintage Navy & White Lane Campaign Desk Console

56ʺW × 20ʺD × 29ʺH We modernized this vintage desk or console table with navy and white satin paint, and it shines! Polished brass gallery rails and campaign hardware have been lacquered to deter tarnish. One drawer in front. Made by Lane i... Saint Petersburg, FL

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Mid-Century Handmade Black Dining Utility Table

Mid-Century Handmade Black Dining Utility Table

71ʺW × 31ʺD × 30ʺH The vintage wood, handmade mid-century 1950 utility dining table in black features aerodynamic lines, minimalist joinery, and a sleek profile. Retrospecting Jean Prouve atelier’s Mid-century industrial design, this table w... San Antonio, TX

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Vintage Mid Century Campaign Floating Desk

Vintage Mid Century Campaign Floating Desk

44ʺW × 18ʺD × 29.5ʺH Mid Century Campaign Writing Desk Featuring Brushed Chrome Campaign Hardware. No markers mark stamped inside the drawers. This piece is a floating desk; perfect for placing anywhere you like in your home, since it's ... China Grove, NC

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Black Lacquer Ebonized Writing Table Desk in Louis XVI style

Black Lacquer Ebonized Writing Table Desk in Louis XVI style

56.38ʺW × 29.88ʺD × 30.25ʺH An attractive writing desk in the Louis XVI taste, this piece was likely crafted in the last thirty years or thereabouts and remains in excellent condition throughout. The black lacquer surface contrasts beautifully again... Shippensburg, PA

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Vintage G Plan "Quadrile" Teak Desk

Vintage G Plan "Quadrile" Teak Desk

60.5ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 26ʺH This is a stunning 1960s-era teak desk. Made in England by G Plan. This was their model known as "Quadrille." Originally designed as a vanity but frequently used as a small desk. The desk comes with four drawers and sled ... Norcross, GA

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_Move over, Hemmingway!_Whether you consider yourself the next great American novelist or a sometimes-Instagram poet, a vintage writing desk always makes a worthy companion. An efficient, table-like silhouette lends a used writing desk a superior versatility—use a writing desk in a bedroom, living room, or even an entry. Vintage writing desks also transition seamlessly from work to play, making it easy to refashion one as a vanity, buffet, or bar.