Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Fireside Antiques sources fully restored antique writing desks and tables from England and Europe, spanning centuries of style and usefulness. From mid-century modern to tempered classic pieces from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, you can find the perfect place to sit, write, plan, and dream.
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French Early 19th Century Birch Writing Table
$3,695.0029"H x 36.75"W x 26"D
Dimensions: 29″H x 36-3/4″W x 26″D
A breathtaking birch writing table, made at the beginning if the 19th century in France. The marble top is a rich cinnamon color, with vibrant flashes of white throughout, and a wonderful finished edge. The base is made of solid birch with beautiful curling present. The apron is shaped, with a simple design reminiscent of the table’s cabriole legs. The apron houses two shallow drawers: perfect for storing pens, paper, and other writing implements. The cabriole legs are slender and graceful, with their shapely figure terminating in carved hoof feet. c.1810.
Shop Antique Writing Desks and Tables
With a vast array of drawers and panels, our writing desks run the centuries, from folding desks for travel to slant-top desks for your next great work. For instance, an antique drop front or rolltop desk can serve as a kitchen stop on the way to the dining room table, or in the corner of a living room or bedroom, for mixed-use.
Whether substantial, classic mahogany, or painted wood and wicker, a writing desk is the perfect accent piece, combining usefulness and function with a simple beauty that says great things can be found within. What might you keep on your antique writing desk?
Choosing Antique Writing Desks and Tables
Choosing the perfect antique writing desk or table comes down to your personal style, the size you need, and your overall preferences. If you want a desk for your bedroom, look for something with a smaller footprint so it doesn’t dominate. However, if you’re decorating a den or study, consider something bigger.
An antique shop counter or whitewashed oak desk can deliver country appeal, while something less overwhelming can take its place in the entry or mudroom. In addition, consider the finish that goes best with your aesthetic, whether rustic or more mid-century.
Finished wood creates a single effect, while you want to consider color, shape, material, and overall aesthetic for a slant-top or single-drawer spinet.
Types of Antique Writing Desks and Tables
As long as there have been letters, there have been desks to write those letters on. That means you can find an antique writing table or desk to suit almost any need or consideration.
A narrower writing table could even take the place of a console or set off the back of a modern sofa wonderfully. French ebonized Art Nouveau classics, classic mahogany, or sturdy oak can be objects of conversation and beauty. Decisions regarding style, color, and shape are all up to you, and you’ll find quite an array of choices at Fireside Antiques.
Whether you want something functional or a stunning piece of history to admire, you can’t go wrong with an antique writing desk.