Writing Desks

This is an example of a contemporary Italian writing desk designed to have the stunning look and sophistication of an antique writing desk.


There are many great and different designs for good writing desks out there, and I'm not talking about the cheap crap from Wal-Mart that you pay $120 for only to have fall apart a year later (if that). Aside from being a solid wood home office desk, I particularly like this style of Italian Writing Desks because of the elegant style and sophistication it brings to a room.

This type of writing desk gives a strong beautiful look without the expense that can come from an actual cherry writing desk. This is a beautiful contemporary writing desk that also serves as a solid wood home office desks.

This is an example of a fancy writing desk, based after the antique writing desk designs from the 17th century. This Fliptop (also known as a roll top) writing desk is small enough to go into almost any room of the house, acting as beautiful furniture that can easily fit against the wall in a living room or bedroom as well as an office.

This is definitely from the old school designs of writing desks, and although this one is not the best computer desk for a home, you won't find a better and more beautiful writing desk to write all correspondance, or that next best seller, from.


A handsome accent piece, this Gentelman's Caddy is styled after 17th-century English and Early American furniture. Reminiscent of the age of walnut furniture and cabinetry, this storage furniture features turned spindle legs and delicate lines to create a highly refined look.

Hand-rubbed walnut finish exudes a subtle richness and a wealth of character and history. Desk features drop-down writing surface, eight drawers, and two petite display shelves. Hand-cast decorative hardware enhances authenticity. The wood's extraordinary luster is achieved through an exclusive, 25-step hand-finishing process, resulting in a deep finish that adds warmth and character.

Maybe you would love an antique writing desk but you just can't afford it: or maybe you're more modern and just want a simple and cheap writing desk. Either way, there are several relatively cheap options that are far better values than that $120 plywood imitation at Wal-Mart that will fall apart within a year.

For example, here is a fantastic White Home Office Desk (picture clickable).


This desk is an example of a white writing desk from the Harbor View Collection of writing desks. There are others similar to this one, or black writing desks if you prefer the look of the darker colored writing desks.

This helps to show that whether it's black or white, modern or antique, there are many different writing desk designs to choose from.

This is an example of an absolutely amazing and artistically carved writers' desk. This hand carved writing desk has amazing wood working with two carved unicorns and the type of handiwork you just don't see anymore.

This desk is an elegeant wood writing desk that works great as either a fine ladies writing desk, or as a hand crafted, particularly distinguished writing desks preferred by gentleman with taste and standards.


If you're looking for an elegant writing desk that will be the pride and joy of any furniture collection, you'll have to give this writing desk a good long look as possibly the perfect decorative and practical home desk. It's rare to find a special writing desk that can serve both as an incredibly elegant piece of furniture as well as a practical desk to writing needs.

The writing desk has long been a sign of refined taste. While modern designs of writing desks have changed to accommodate technology, antique writing desks have long been considered wonderful pieces of furniture that hinted at sophistication while also working in a practical manner for the owner.

Writing desks also worked as a compact office, with everything needed in one area. In the old times these roll top desks were specifically designed for individuals who were writing letters by hand, though because of the changes in technology many of these desks also double as computer (or at the very least, laptop) desks now.

Many of the old school writing desks will have roll top covers, while many modern styles of writing desks are simpler, without the top.

Individuals who want a desk that is aesthetically pleasing will often times go for the roll top writing desks since that cover allows for an easy way of hiding private work from public viewing while adding a pleasing aesthetic.

Most of the oldest antique writing desks are English, and were manufactured in England following the Restoration in the late 1600s. Oak was used first, and then was followed by walnut, as the two most common used for these pieces of antique furniture, as they were the most common wood available at the time, with Walnut the trendy pick of that age.

If you're looking for a modern writing desk, there are several questions you will want to ask yourself. Are you looking for function, or do you care more about form? Do you like the old styles of furniture and desks, or do you like something much more simple and modern? How much are you willing to spend for the perfect writing desk? Are you looking for one where you can use your computer or laptop, as well?

All these questions make a major difference in determining what type of furniture you will want to look at purchasing. A good writing desk to use a laptop on that will fit in the bedroom is far different from a desk that will go out in the study and will act as a good looking piece of furniture to fit in with an all wood office.

There are plenty of places to look over literally hundreds of different choices. This is another good idea of what specifically you're looking for before searching, so you're not overwhelmed. What Beginning Freelance Writer doesn't dream of that beautiful fancy writing desk to work out at.

The perfect writing desk is out there somewhere for you, now you just need to find it!