Writing Desks

Gently Used, Vintage, and Antique Writing Desks

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Antique Cottage Style Painted Writing Desk

Antique Cottage Style Painted Writing Desk

34ʺW × 19ʺD × 40ʺH An antique, writing desk that has been newly painted in sea breeze green. The seller says: "We deliver to most zip codes in NYC, Brooklyn, NJ, CT, MSA & Ri within two weeks for only $150.00." Essex, CT

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Antique Handmade Worm Wood Table

Antique Handmade Worm Wood Table

40ʺW × 23.5ʺD × 30ʺH Fabulous wormwood table. Rich coloring, beautiful wood. Multi-functional, library table, desk, side table, kitchen table etc. Wausau , WI

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Rare Circa 1960s Jens Risom Oak and Aluminum Dining Table with Shamrock Legs

Rare Circa 1960s Jens Risom Oak and Aluminum Dining Table with Shamrock Legs

72.25ʺW × 37.25ʺD × 28.5ʺH A particularly striking dining table designed by Jens Risom, it is notable for its very fine metal work throughout. No expense was spared in the quality of material and finishing work throughout. The solid oak top is rec... Shippensburg, PA

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Industrial Original Table Desk

Industrial Original Table Desk

60ʺW × 34ʺD × 30.25ʺH Industrial wood veneer top Table desk Been used in original company since Age wear thru out Which gives that patina you need Scratch ..discoloration veneer has chips This piece is solid And original Broadview hts, OH

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1880s English Burl Wood and Satin Wood Davenport Writing Desk

1880s English Burl Wood and Satin Wood Davenport Writing Desk

21ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 31.5ʺH Circa 1880, English Burl Wood and Satin Wood Davenport Desk. Exceptional four matching dummy drawers on the right side. Freestanding backside. The leather is in good condition. Inside compartment had some shrinkage and has... Chicago, IL

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Danish Modern Teak Desk

Danish Modern Teak Desk

43ʺW × 25.25ʺD × 28.5ʺH Danish Modern teak desk. The desk features solid teak legs and teak veneer top with leap edge on three sides. There is a three-drawer floating unit at the front and one open shelf at the back. Pound Ridge, NY

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Neoclassical Style Wooden Writing Desk

Neoclassical Style Wooden Writing Desk

29ʺW × 18ʺD × 43ʺH This is a beautiful Neo Classical Writing Desk in beautiful condition. Great size! Pasadena, CA

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Antique Danish Dome Top Bird Inlay Secretary

Antique Danish Dome Top Bird Inlay Secretary

44ʺW × 24.5ʺD × 46ʺH One of a kind, custom antique Danish secretary featuring an unusual dome top that opens to reveal a writing desk with 6 marquetry inlay drawers and 3 safe doors one with an inlay bird, mother of pearl knobs and escutcheons... Columbia, TN

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Vintage Mid-Century Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Secretary Writing Desk

Vintage Mid-Century Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Secretary Writing Desk

37.5ʺW × 17ʺD × 33ʺH This is a rarely seen Arne Wahl Iversen design from Vinde Mobler of Denmark. The desk features four drawers and a pull-out surface. Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to reverse: [Made in Denmark VM Nr. 7012] and Da... Chicago, IL

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1960s Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk

1960s Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk

47.5ʺW × 23.5ʺD × 28.5ʺH Mid century Danish modern teak asymmetrical desk with floating drawer bank. This very unique Danish piece is a space saver, perfect for that tight office or as a convenience. The Teak plank top has beautiful grains and add... Winter Park, FL

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Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair for Winchendon

Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair for Winchendon

48ʺW × 18.25ʺD × 29ʺH Paul McCobb Planner Group maple desk & chair for Winchendon. Chair dimensions: 20 inches wide by 19 ½ inches deep by 31 inches tall seat height 17 inches Savannah, GA

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Maitland Smith Regency Chinoiserie Decorated Top Desk

Maitland Smith Regency Chinoiserie Decorated Top Desk

48ʺW × 28ʺD × 30.5ʺH MAITLAND SMITH Regency Desk w. Chinoiserie Decorated Top Age: Approx: 10 Years Old Details: Quality Construction Duncan Phyfe Lyre Sides Pull Out Slide Ends w. Tooled Leather Surface Glass Top Over Chinoiserie Decor... Perkasie, PA

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20th Century Boho Chic Dixie Aloha Faux Bamboo Desk

20th Century Boho Chic Dixie Aloha Faux Bamboo Desk

46ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 30.25ʺH Faux bamboo desk from Dixie - part of the Aloha collection. In great working condition - everything sturdy. In pretty good cosmetic condition - would look amazing painted! Cincinnati, OH

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1950s Duncan Phyfe Lyre Writing Desk

1950s Duncan Phyfe Lyre Writing Desk

52.5ʺW × 27.25ʺD × 30.5ʺH Mid-Century 1950s Duncan Phyfe-Style writing desk featuring a black and gold embossed leather top with extendable sides, 2 drawers with locks and key, Lyre base with Phyfe legs and brass claw feet on casters. 72" extended. Columbia, TN

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Albrizzi Trestle Red Laminate Desk

Albrizzi Trestle Red Laminate Desk

60ʺW × 30ʺD × 30ʺH Authentic Albrizzi Trestle Desk in Red Laminate. Produced in 2006. Polished Aluminum Trestles with Polished Aluminum Trim on body of desk. Plastic Laminate veneer over solid wood frame. Clear lacquer over Birch drawer inte... Chicago, IL

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Diminutive Italian Inlaid Table Early 19th Century

Diminutive Italian Inlaid Table Early 19th Century

32ʺW × 26ʺD × 29ʺH An early to mid-19th Century diminutive table desk with inlaid top. The walnut figurative top with intricate pear wood inlay. The apron with concealed front drawer supported by four tapering legs. The top with a recent Fre... Lambertville, NJ

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Modernist Mahogany Writing Desk for the Cite Internationale Universitaire

Modernist Mahogany Writing Desk for the Cite Internationale Universitaire

50.5ʺW × 25.5ʺD × 29.5ʺH This beautiful modernist mahogany french desk by Eugene Printz (1879-1948) red leather top (replaced) over two drawers with original bronze hardware library desk on tapered legs. A desk with red leather top (replaced) o... Annpolis, MD

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1930s French Louis XV-Style Parquet Top Writing Desk

1930s French Louis XV-Style Parquet Top Writing Desk

59.5ʺW × 35.5ʺD × 30.5ʺH 1930s French Louis XV-Style writing desk featuring a magnificent parquet top of light and dark oak, 5 drawers featuring floral designs and working locks, faux drawers on front side, paneled and skirted ends, and carved cab... Columbia, TN

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Mid-Century-Style Color Block Desk

Mid-Century-Style Color Block Desk

$1,025 multiple available

51ʺW × 23.25ʺD × 29ʺH Newly built, Mid-Century-style, custom walnut desk, featuring a floating top, and three color blocked drawers with storage space above. Orange chair sold separately Length: 51" Depth: 23.25" Height: 29" ... Los Angeles, CA

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Mid-Century Style Custom Walnut Desk

Mid-Century Style Custom Walnut Desk

51ʺW × 23.25ʺD × 29ʺH Mid Century Style Custom Walnut Desk. Floating top, newly built, walnut wood, single drawer with bottom storage space, mid century style. Orange chair sold separately custom pieces may take up to 4 weeks to bu... Los Angeles, CA

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1960s Vintage Cavalier Walnut Desk

1960s Vintage Cavalier Walnut Desk

52.25ʺW × 24ʺD × 37.5ʺH This is a vintage mid-century walnut desk that remains in its original condition. The label inside 1 drawer reads CAVALIER. Six drawers with pulls, sliding portion left front, beautiful lines. Bend, OR

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Henry Link Chinoiserie Bali Hai Lace Colored Distressed Desk & Chair

Henry Link Chinoiserie Bali Hai Lace Colored Distressed Desk & Chair

46.5ʺW × 19.5ʺD × 30ʺH 1960's Henry Link faux bamboo Chinoiserie Bali Hai Desk refinished and distressed with American Décor paints. Chair included (non Henry Link), refinished in same materials. Inside of desk drawers are lined with a cork mat... Onalaska, WI

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Industrial Restoration Hardware Glass and Steel Sawhorse Desk

Industrial Restoration Hardware Glass and Steel Sawhorse Desk

75ʺW × 36ʺD × 33.75ʺH Restoration Hardware industrial sawhorse desk. Made from glass with stainless steel legs. Barely used. Miami Beach, FL

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk With Cord Management

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk With Cord Management

48ʺW × 24ʺD × 29ʺH With the classic Mid Century style, gloss white or walnut drawers, and a 8" cable management cubby in the back, this is the desk for you. Keep your home office space neat and tidy!! The three hardwood drawers provide a... San Francisco, CA

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Campaign Black & White Faux Bamboo Desk

Campaign Black & White Faux Bamboo Desk

54ʺW × 30ʺD × 30ʺH This magnificent desk speaks for itself. Its sexy black and white silhouette makes a striking design statement. The sturdy frame sports faux bamboo accents with luxurious black leather inserts. The desk is finished off wi... elberon, NJ

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Vintage Kim Salmela Scandinavian Designs Sparsa Desk

Vintage Kim Salmela Scandinavian Designs Sparsa Desk

$149 multiple available

47.25ʺW × 27.5ʺD × 29.5ʺH Go for a clean and modern aesthetic with the Sparsa 47" desk outfitted with a mix of materials, slim forked legs and a large workspace. The piece is by Kim Salmela. Melamine over Fiberboard, Powder Coated Steel. Slightly... Los Angeles, CA

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South Cone Duncan Large Desk

South Cone Duncan Large Desk

67ʺW × 44ʺD × 31ʺH The Cuzco collection represents South Cone heart and soul. This line was inspired by our partner’s passion in Spanish hacienda architecture. This line features traditional joinery, sophisticated finishes and lines that are... Davis, CA

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Hand-Hammered Copper Top Circular Dining Table, Circa 1960

Hand-Hammered Copper Top Circular Dining Table, Circa 1960

47.5ʺW × 47.5ʺD × 29ʺH Mid-Century modern table supported by a chrome base and topped with an attractively decorated surface featuring hand-hammered geometric copper designs. With copper being a top trend currently, this beautiful piece will daz... Gardena, CA

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1960s Modern USA X-Based Desk

1960s Modern USA X-Based Desk

47.25ʺW × 23.5ʺD × 29.5ʺH "X" form desk in great restored condition with new high gloss lacquer. Chrome super clean. Two drawers, circa 1960s. Stamford, CT

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Stir Kinetic Black Wood Desk

Stir Kinetic Black Wood Desk

$550 $2,990multiple available

60ʺW × 30ʺD × 42ʺH The Stir M1 Desk has a curvy, organic shape that feels like you're working at the dashboard of a sports car. It is made of black metal legs and a smooth finish black wood top. There is a touch pad device built into the s... Brooklyn, NY

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Laptop Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Laptop Desk

48ʺW × 16ʺD × 29ʺH This Mid Century walnut laptop desk is lean in dimension and can comfortably sit in a small office or apartment bedroom, for those that work from home. This desk is made with laptop users in mind, featuring one drawer and ... San Francisco, CA

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Quality George III Style Solid Mahogany Writing Desk 48"w

Quality George III Style Solid Mahogany Writing Desk 48"w

48ʺW × 25ʺD × 30ʺH Features Quality Solid Mahogany, 2 Dovetailed Drawers, Brass Hardware, Marlboro Legs Approx 20 years old. Original finish, Good Condition, slight faded area on the back side, - See photos - Normal Wear associated wit... Parkesburg, PA

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Vintage Reproduction of Louis XVI Style Center Table

Vintage Reproduction of Louis XVI Style Center Table

30ʺW × 21ʺD × 38ʺH Vintage reproduction of Louis XVI style center table/writing desk French style oyster veneer wood and floral marquetry center table with inlaid wood-top and brass ormolu details. Criss-cross stretcher and center brass bask... Oakland Park, FL

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Primitive Dark Wood Antique Desk

Primitive Dark Wood Antique Desk

48ʺW × 25ʺD × 30ʺH This collectible antique desk was purchased for $3,200 from Elaine Culotti Design in Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA. It has one desk drawer. Los Angeles , CA

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Rosewood Brass & Wood Campaign Desk

Rosewood Brass & Wood Campaign Desk

36ʺW × 22ʺD × 30ʺH Rosewood Campaign Desk, late 19th/early 20th century, possibly Anglo-Indian, dovetailed and mortise and tenon construction; drawer bottoms are hand-planed, the fronts with inset brass campaign pulls and brass mounts rest... New Hope, PA

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Mid-Century Style Custom Walnut Desk

Mid-Century Style Custom Walnut Desk

$1,105 multiple available

58.5ʺW × 28ʺD × 29.75ʺH Mid Century Style Custom Large Walnut Desk Floating top, newly built, walnut wood, three color drawers with storage space, mid century style Orange chair sold separately L:58.5 D:28 H:29.75 custom pieces m... Los Angeles, CA

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Hooker Mainline Mid Century Modern Desk

Hooker Mainline Mid Century Modern Desk

49ʺW × 25ʺD × 30ʺH Handsome vintage mid century modern walnut desk by Hooker Mainline. Beautiful lines on this piece. In over all excellent vintage condition. All drawers are clean, dove tailed, and slide smoothly. Desk offers 3 drawers and ... Santa Clara, CA

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Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood and Chrome Compartment Desk

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood and Chrome Compartment Desk

48.25ʺW × 26.5ʺD × 30.12ʺH Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern rosewood and chrome desk by Lane. The desk features three front pullout drawers and a flush lift-top compartment that can be used for files or storage. The base has “T” shaped design legs with a... Pound Ridge, NY

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Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Cork & Mahogany Desk

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Cork & Mahogany Desk

59ʺW × 26ʺD × 28.5ʺH Rare Mid Century Cork & Mahogany Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture cork top, beautiful refinished to perfection, Mahogany, double sided desk, back has book cubby as shown, all original hardware, plenty of drawer... Los Angeles, CA

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1950s Vintage Industrial Metal & Wood School Desk

1950s Vintage Industrial Metal & Wood School Desk

24ʺW × 18ʺD × 25.5ʺH This is a vintage, industrial design metal children's school desk from the '50s. The piece features a wood top, and under the top there’s a compartment for books and supplies. A great side table or a desk in a child’s room. Kingston, NY

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Vintage Finish Leather Top Desk

Vintage Finish Leather Top Desk

60ʺW × 28ʺD × 30.5ʺH Grand scale and handcrafted desk made of solid hardwood construction. Distressed, rub-through multi-step process hand applied in a brown undertone with a black rub through and waxed finished to create a vintage, antique l... Lithonia, GA

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Small Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Ladies Writing Desk Console

Small Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Ladies Writing Desk Console

35ʺW × 23ʺD × 34ʺH Small Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk. Item features gold accents, upper gallery, beautiful wood grain, 3 dovetailed drawers, tapered legs, no key but unlocked, and great style and form. Circa Early to M... Philadelphia, PA

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Art Deco Teak Writing Desk

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk

42ʺW × 30ʺD × 21ʺH Interesting Art Deco teak desk. Solid with original finish. New York City, NY

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Lane Chippendale Desk

Lane Chippendale Desk

49.5ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH This is a beautiful Chippendale style desk with a custom cut protective glass top. It has the classic Chippendale legs with fretwork on both sides. There are three dovetail drawers, a large one in the center with two sma... Union, SC

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Antique Spanish Baroque Style Trestle Table

Antique Spanish Baroque Style Trestle Table

57ʺW × 32ʺD × 30.5ʺH This is a beautiful baroque style trestle table with iron stretchers in perfect condition. It can be used as a desk or a small dining table. It would also look wonderful next to a sofa in a large living room. San Francisco, CA

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Mid-Centuy Burl & Cream Lacquer Desk

Mid-Centuy Burl & Cream Lacquer Desk

54ʺW × 26ʺD × 29ʺH A Mid-Century Modern desk constructed of burl walnut and cream lacquer. The double pedestal base cuts through the burled walnut writing surface. The front with two drawers. Having some nicks and scratches to the surface. N... Stamford, CT

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Mid-Century Parsons Slab Desk

Mid-Century Parsons Slab Desk

58.75ʺW × 30.25ʺD × 29.25ʺH The simple, squared-off design of this Mid-century Parsons-style desk means it can function as an executive desk, console, or a dining room buffet. AGE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Approx 40 years, America DETAILS/DESCRIPTIO... Perkasie, PA

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Vintage Custom Inland Steel Co Marble & Steel Desk

Vintage Custom Inland Steel Co Marble & Steel Desk

72ʺW × 36ʺD × 29.5ʺH This sleek, marble desk means business! This vintage Inland Steel Co. marble and steel desk was custom made in Chicago. It has a black marble top with white and burnt orange veining, which sits atop a shiny steel frame. It... chicago, IL

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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.