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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Broyhill Premiere Loewy Style Space Age Desk

Broyhill Premiere Loewy Style Space Age Desk

52ʺW × 20ʺD × 30ʺH White and green Raymond Loewy style desk. This is the Chapter One series by Broyhill. Modern, space-age design. The desk has white paint and center drawer is green paint. Top is white laminate with lime green side drawers ... Portland, OR

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Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk

Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk

43ʺW × 22ʺD × 28.5ʺH Wonderfully modern small scale teak writing desk which features a single bank or two drawers and a small storage shelf. This piece also features a storage shelf on the back. Ideal for floating in a modern space. Made in De... Blaine, WA

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Antique German Style Serpentine Desk

Antique German Style Serpentine Desk

46ʺW × 18ʺD × 31ʺH Beautiful antique German Serpentine writing Desk , dove tail construction with fine wood . Easily transportable with original casters . Acquired from an estate in NYC many years ago by the original owner who brought it fro... Eastchester, NY

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Baker Milling Road Desk

Baker Milling Road Desk

48ʺW × 23.5ʺD × 29ʺH An elegant solution to your work station style . Note the cabriole legs, ornate drawer pulls, 3 drawers of storage and the classic finish. This desk is from Baker Furniture Company,marked Milling Road Furniture, Grand Rapi... Chicago, IL

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Sweet Serpentine Slant Front Writing Desk

Sweet Serpentine Slant Front Writing Desk

31ʺW × 16ʺD × 41ʺH Perfect and petit slant front desk. The front legs have a beautifully carved claw and ball foot detail. Millbrook, NY

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Teak Upright Desk/Vanity

Teak Upright Desk/Vanity

31.5ʺW × 17ʺD × 39.5ʺH A beautifully crafted Teak Upright Desk/Vanity that measures 39.5" High, 175/8" Deep and 31.5" Wide. There are three small drawers on the upper left hand side of the desk that measure 6.5" Deep and 7.5" Wide. on the upper ... Oakland Park, FL

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Edmond Spence Wood Desk

1960s Mid-Century Modern Edmond Spence Wood Desk

50ʺW × 25ʺD × 29ʺH his desk designed Edmond Spence, has really interesting angles. The desk has one large drawer, unfortunately we do not have the key to the drawer. Canton, OH

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19th Century French Louis XV Writing Table

19th Century French Louis XV Writing Table

29ʺW × 15.5ʺD × 40ʺH Leggy French Louis XV secretary with beautiful wood grain and carvings. Made in the 19th century. 40" high x 15.5" deep x 29" wide open depth: 27.5" Jersey City, NJ

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Teak Flat Top Desk

Teak Flat Top Desk

53.25ʺW × 28.75ʺD × 28.38ʺH This beautiful Teak Flattop Desk is 283/8" High, 53.25" Wide and 28.75" Deep. The desk has four drawers on the left hand side with a depth of 25.25", a center drawer and a storage compartment on the right hand side with an... Oakland Park, FL

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Very Nice 20th Century Walnut English Regency Style Carlton House Desk

Very Nice 20th Century Walnut English Regency Style Carlton House Desk

53.5ʺW × 27ʺD × 39.25ʺH Description: This is a very nice and quality built 20th century English Regency style carlton house desk, c1980s. Nice flame and burl walnut veneers. Curved rear with 6 centered smaller drawers next to curved front cabine... Mamaroneck, NY

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Mid-Century Modern Style Custom Wood Double Face Tanker Desk

Mid-Century Modern Style Custom Wood Double Face Tanker Desk

66.5ʺW × 27ʺD × 31ʺH This is a uniquely custom built desk used for a film set. It's custom made to be double sided, but note the rustic raw wood side is entirely a facade. The working drawers are on the other side as pictured. There are some s... Woodland Hills, CA

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Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk

72ʺW × 30ʺD × 29ʺH A Midcentury desk attributed to designer Jens Risom. Made of walnut, the top and drawers are made with richly grained book matched planks. To the left two dovetail drawers open with brass handles. The piece is supported on... Sarasota, FL

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Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Adaptation Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk (B)

Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Adaptation Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk (B)

42ʺW × 21.25ʺD × 29.75ʺH *STORE ITEM #: 18316 Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Adaptation Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk (B) AGE / ORIGIN: Approx. 40 years, America DETAILS / DESCRIPTION: High quality American made solid ... Perkasie, PA

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Whimsical Desk From Disney Magic Kingdom Collection by Lea

Whimsical Desk From Disney Magic Kingdom Collection by Lea

45ʺW × 18ʺD × 70ʺH Whimsical Desk from Disney Magic Kingdom Collection by Lea Rare and hard to find Desk with adorable Hutch. Has 3 drawers lined with Disney Castle Print. Perfect Desk for Disney Fan and great hutch for displaying a Disne... Gilbert, AZ

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Mid Century Modern Walnut Burlwood Desk

Mid Century Modern Walnut Burlwood Desk

45ʺW × 16ʺD × 30ʺH Mid century walnut desk of two drawers with brass pulls This is a solid built desk supported on x-base legs Dimensions; 45"Width x 23"Depth x 30"Height some wear, light scratches and scuffs marks If you have any question... Oakland Park, FL

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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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18 Century Louis XV Style French Leather and Veneer Desk

18 Century Louis XV Style French Leather and Veneer Desk

50ʺW × 30ʺD × 32ʺH Late 18th - mid 19th century Louis XV Style Desk. Partner style top. Drawers on one side are fake. Bones are in a very good shape, but the top should be sanded and refinished and leather liner needs to be fixed or replaced... Dallas, TX

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Vintage Svend Madsen Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Vintage Svend Madsen Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

60ʺW × 29ʺD × 29ʺH Absolutely stunning vintage Danish rosewood desk by Danish designer Svend Madsen. The desk features 'floating' banks with four drawers in each with wonderfully detailed finger pulls. The desktop has a beautiful lip detail ... Blaine, WA

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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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Vintage Paul McCobb Desk

Vintage Paul McCobb Desk

48.5ʺW × 20ʺD × 29ʺH Vintage Paul McCobb writing desk from the 1950s. Solid maple construction. Good condition but has a circular scratch to the varnish on one drawer (see photo), and a few minor scratches and marks consistent with the age of ... New York, NY

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Bench

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Bench

60ʺW × 18ʺD × 18ʺH Long bench and single drawer storage designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. From the Planner Group Series. Long bench with splayed legs, and cabinet in maple with classic ring pull. ROYAL OAK, MI

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Contemporary Live Edge Black Walnut Table With Blackened Steel Pedestal Base

Contemporary Live Edge Black Walnut Table With Blackened Steel Pedestal Base

49.5ʺW × 30ʺD × 30ʺH Custom live edge American black walnut table with blackened steel pedestal base. A modern contemporary table that includes the timeless beauty of live edge slabs. This is a custom piece, very well manufactured with top qua... Jersey City, NJ

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Paul Evans "Cityscape" Burlwood Executive Desk

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Burlwood Executive Desk

72ʺW × 36ʺD × 29.5ʺH This stunning "Cityscape" executive desk by Paul Evans is an impressive midcentury addition to home or office decor. Vintage burl walnut finish is complimented by patchwork chrome trim. Signed Paul Evans Original, the Mid-... Wall, NJ

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Library Table

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Library Table

51.5ʺW × 27.25ʺD × 30.5ʺH Gorgeous bleached oak French Louis XIII desk with two drawers, fluted legs, cross stretcher, carved foliate and hound hog pulls. Paneled and finished all around. Roswell, GA

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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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Milo Baughman-Style Chrome & Glass Dining Table or Desk

Milo Baughman-Style Chrome & Glass Dining Table or Desk

70ʺW × 38ʺD × 29ʺH Absolutely fantastic dining table or desk base in the style of a very similar piece by Milo Baughman. Extremely sturdy piece constructed of square tubular sections of chromed metal. The corners and intersections are deline... Dallas, TX

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1920s Vintage Industrial Hamilton Drafting Table / Desk / Bar Table

1920s Vintage Industrial Hamilton Drafting Table / Desk / Bar Table

48ʺW × 38ʺD × 33ʺH This antique solid wood draft table was made in the 1920s by Hamilton Manufacturing Co. (original label attached) of oak and maple. It has gorgeous patina to both the wood and iron hardware. The iron hardware allows for ... Fort Worth, TX

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French Cream Painted Desk & Chair - 2 Pieces

French Cream Painted Desk & Chair - 2 Pieces

41.5ʺW × 19.5ʺD × 29ʺH French Style desk and chair, cream painted with robin egg blue pin stripping, desk has 3 drawers, Chair measures 38"h x 23" d x 18" w seat height 17" , brass ribbon style hardware Christiana, PA

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Heywood Wakefield Midcentury Style Desk

Heywood Wakefield Midcentury Style Desk

50ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH A Midcentury style kneehole desk made by Heywood Wakefield. Six drawers give the look of seven and are curved . The top drawer above the kneehole opens from underneath. To the left are two drawers with three on the right, ... Sarasota, FL

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Antique American Farm Table

Antique American Farm Table

36ʺW × 23ʺD × 27.5ʺH This is an antique American farmhouse primitive table. The patina and blue tone of this table is very attractive. It was once a drop leaf kitchen table, and now works as a stationary piece as seen in the photo. It would m... GALENA, IL

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Lane Furniture Mahogany Chart & Writing Desk

Lane Furniture Mahogany Chart & Writing Desk

42ʺW × 28ʺD × 33.5ʺH Award- winning desk, The Chart Desk, is from the National Geographic Home Collection. This piece was commended with the American Furniture Award from Home Magazine on October 13, 2004. Inspired by explorers and national r... Tampa, FL

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Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk

Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk

51ʺW × 26.5ʺD × 31ʺH Chippendale style mahogany desk. It was purchased from an antiques dealer in Eton, Windsor, UK. It is believed to be early 20th c. Dallas, TX

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Vintage Traditional Wooden Desk

Vintage Traditional Wooden Desk

43ʺW × 26ʺD × 39ʺH Beautiful vintage desk. We have the skeleton key to open drawers. Bardstown, KY

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Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk by Ew Bach for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk by Ew Bach for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

48ʺW × 26ʺD × 29.5ʺH Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk by Ew Bach for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri Oakland, CA

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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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Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk

48ʺW × 25.25ʺD × 30ʺH A beautiful and sleek mid century modern walnut desk. It has the danish tapered legs, and recessed walnut handles. It also has the wonderful lip on the back so items will not roll off. The back of the desk is nicely finish... Fort Worth, TX

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Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk

57ʺW × 29ʺD × 28ʺH Exquisite rosewood graining enhances the beauty of this executive desk. Featuring two banks of drawers and rear display cubbies, this desk is as functional as it is a statement piece. The sculptural leg design supports and... Blaine, WA

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Vintage Apothecary Desk W Labeled Drawers & Etched Glass

Vintage Apothecary Desk W Labeled Drawers & Etched Glass

52ʺW × 25ʺD × 47ʺH Vintage Apothecary Desk w Labeled Drawers & Etched Glass Los Angeles, CA

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Black Heckman Vintage Desk & Chair - A Pair

Black Heckman Vintage Desk & Chair - A Pair

53ʺW × 24ʺD × 30ʺH Vintage solid wood desk made by Heckman Furniture refinished and restored in an pure black tone with champagne lion face brass drawer pulls. The piece features stained wooden/veneer top, three dovetailed drawers and beauti... Los Angeles, CA

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Vintage 1920s Cast Iron & Wood Drafting Table

Vintage 1920s Cast Iron & Wood Drafting Table

60ʺW × 36ʺD × 33ʺH Offering a stunning antique maple and cast iron drafting table made by Hamilton Manufacturing Co. The cast iron knobs, legs and hardware are fantastic. The base is made of black painted maple and the extra large table surf... Granby, MA

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Ebonized Walnut Designer Writing Table Desk by Juxtaposition

Ebonized Walnut Designer Writing Table Desk by Juxtaposition

64ʺW × 36ʺD × 31ʺH Ebonized Walnut Designer Writing Table Desk by Juxtaposition Los Angeles, CA

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Michael Taylor Dafne Writing Table

Michael Taylor Dafne Writing Table

72ʺW × 30ʺD × 30ʺH Michael Taylor Dafne Writing Table 72"W X 30"D X 30"H Los Angeles, 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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Thomasville Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Desk

Thomasville Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Desk

48.25ʺW × 19ʺD × 30ʺH Thomasville Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Desk or Vanity w/ Chair AGE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Approx 40 years, America DETAILS/DESCRIPTION: Quality, factory painted desk or vanity w/ laminated top, dovetailed drawer... 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.