Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

SPANISH COLONIAL STYLE

After the conquest of Mexico in 1521 and the Philippines in 1565, Spain dictated a global culture. The colonization of territories in the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Pacific imposed the values of Spain, including Catholicism, while the extraction of resources reinforced the empire’s wealth and power. Unlike many styles that came out of European colonialism, such as British Colonial, Spanish Colonial furniture and architecture frequently mixed local heritage with the artistic traditions of Spain.

Spanish Colonial furniture was informed by the shifting styles of Europe as well as Indigenous culture. There were Inca tapestries depicting Spanish coats of arms and Baroque chairs adorned with tropical flora. The butaca, a low easy chair popular in the Caribbean, was inspired by Rococo’s curving forms and the shape of precolonial seating. In New Mexico, Pueblo artisans carved chests with patterns reminiscent of Anasazi art.

Even within the homes of the wealthy, furniture was usually restricted to necessities like benches, desks, cupboards and chests. These were often ornately designed and especially important for storing prized goods like textiles. Spanish Colonial houses were built with adobe and clay and tended to be minimally decorated, so the style’s heavily carved wooden furniture pieces stood out against a home’s white stucco walls.

The Spanish Colonial period mostly came to an end after the territories achieved independence from Spain. However, its aesthetics continued to influence Southwestern style and Spanish Colonial Revival style after Spanish Colonial style was used extensively at San Diego’s 1915 Panama-California Exposition.

Find a collection of antique Spanish Colonial chairs, tables, bedroom furniture and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Spanish Colonial

Jesus Ballester Marco Spanish Revival Mahogany Sideboard Library Console Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Jesus Ballester Marco of Valencia, Spain sideboard, library console or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with scrolled iron and acanthus accents over...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Jesus Ballester Marco Spanish Revival Mahogany Sideboard Library Console Desk

Mid-Century Spanish Catalan Table Sofa Hall Entry Console Table Oak Iron 82.5" W

Located in Tyler, TX

HARD-TO-FIND Mid-Century Spanish Catalan WIDE Console, Sofa Table, Entry, Hall or Foyer Table ~~82.5" Wide~~c. Mid-20th Century Beautiful distressed oak ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Spanish Catalan Table Sofa Hall Entry Console Table Oak Iron 82.5" W

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk honors the traditional craftsmanship of the Iberian peninsula, with a design that dates back centuries! Using solid planks of selected hardwoods, the t...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table

Located in Milford, NH

A good example of a Spanish Colonial Baroque solid walnut two drawer table with original lock hardware, pegged construction, bobbin turned legs, and strong base stretchers. Dates to ...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table

18th Century Spanish Oak and Walnut Library Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 18th century Spanish colonial library table or refectory table fronted by a single drawer. The carved oak case is supported by turned b...

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18th Century European Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century Spanish Oak and Walnut Library Table

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware

By Valenti

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish colonial narrow console table with two carved drawers This piece has a two-pedestal legs with an awesome carved. We have a matching piece you can see in the last picture...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for dining, but can also be us...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood. It has a dro...

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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table. Hand Forged Iron Base.

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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Height from to the drawers : ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Chest Dresser

By Bloomingdale's

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Bachelor Chest Dresser Entry Console Commode. Cabriole style leg heavy brass drop p...

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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Chest Dresser

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with six legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk. A Rectangular form made from solid walnut with tra...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb example of a late 18th century or early 19th century Spanish Colonial, most probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk. The mesquite (perhaps sabino) wood structure...

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Early 19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for dining, but can also be us...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for dining, but can also be us...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí

By Valenti

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish colonial desk or console table with two drawers signed by Valentí This piece has a two-pedestal legs with an awesome carved. The top has a red leather.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí

Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our Custom Salamanca two-drawer oak writing desk with iron supports. Hand-carved details throughout. Iron pulls. Beautiful patina. Can be made in any size, and finish. Can also be ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports

Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small scale, petite writing desk with barley twist legs, carved edge and apron detail as well as hand forged iron stretchers. As shown, in Walnut with a medium distress. Can be made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer

Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom walnut dining table or desk with X-stretchers. Narrow profile. 1inch thick top. Can be made in walnut, oak or mahogany in a range of finishes. Shown here in a medium walnut wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

17th century Spanish walnut bureau/desk, circa 1690. Chest of drawers.

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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers

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Mid-20th Century Danish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Rectangular Table in Oak, Made in 1960s

H 29.73 in W 61.03 in D 34.26 in

Italy 18th Century Baroque Walnut Organic Shape Table Desk

Located in Brescia, IT

This walnut rectangular Tuscany table, has been hand made in Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) in 1760 circa. Its elegant shape, with the black border, makes this ...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italy 18th Century Baroque Walnut Organic Shape Table Desk

H 31.89 in W 69.69 in D 36.23 in

Handsome Spanish Style Oak & Iron Dining Table or Monumental Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive large Spanish style dining table or spacious work table/desk having beautifully laid out oak top and stunning hand forged iron twist and curliecue base. Two pedestals are...

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1940s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Handsome Spanish Style Oak & Iron Dining Table or Monumental Desk

H 29.5 in W 82.5 in D 35.25 in

18th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

Located in Charleston, SC

French Oak Farmhouse Table, ideal as a console or writing table. The top consists of three oak planks and the bottom is a French walnut. The legs and base have mortise and tenon jo...

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18th Century French Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

H 29 in W 79 in D 21.5 in

Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique estate desk. A Scottish, oak library table with leather skiver in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. W...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian

H 29.93 in W 54.14 in D 31.7 in

French Oak Harvest Trestle Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

French oak harvest trestle table, circa 1900. X-framed pine trestle with a replacement oak top made from 300 year old oak beams. A good versatile dining table, desk, work table ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

French Oak Harvest Trestle Table

H 29.93 in W 84.26 in D 29.53 in

Rustic Modern Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rustic modern console table, American, 20th century. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a console or sofa table, desk, bar, or medi...

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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Modern Console Table

H 28 in W 61.75 in D 18.25 in

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid chestnut wood with bold-turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. The table featu...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs

H 29.14 in W 66.74 in D 33.67 in

18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria

Located in Miami, FL

An exceptionally beautiful farm house table from the Tyrolean region of Austria in fruitwood with the rich patina of age acquired from its 250 year history! A multipurpose table, it would have served as a dining table as well as a table used in the preparation of food. Utensils and bread would have been stored in its deep and long drawers, which are decorated with small etched field flowers on the fronts. The box stretcher would have provided a footrest in addition to rendering the table stronger. Offers pegged construction, dovetailed drawers and original wooden pulls. This Alpine table...

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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 38 in

Spanish 17th Century Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very handsome 17th century desk - writing table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from beautiful walnut and chestnut with a solid board top, 2 drawers and hand...

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17th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut, Walnut

Spanish 17th Century Desk

H 28.75 in W 47 in D 23.38 in

18th Century French Walnut Library Table

Located in High Point, NC

18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron, which contains a single drawer in the front. The table is supported on hand turned barley and vine twist...

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18th Century French Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Library Table

H 29 in W 43.25 in D 26.38 in

19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is a beautiful cross leg table that features a stretcher and excellent patina and more. This table is perfect for any wabi sabi, traditional, farmhouse or more design space. Per...

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19th Century French Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table

H 29.5 in W 57 in D 31.5 in

Previously Available Items

Alfonso Marina Mesa De Respaldo Bordeaux Writing Table Desk

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina Mesa De Respaldo Bordeaux Writing Table Desk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Alfonso Marina Mesa De Respaldo Bordeaux Writing Table Desk

H 31 in W 57 in D 27 in

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

H 31 in W 53 in D 29 in

Antique Spanish Colonial Dining Table Walnut & Iron Catalan Style Library Desk

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique Spanish colonial walnut catalan style dining table, desk, Library or conference table~~Iron Stretcher with Shaped/Carved Legs~~c. 1920s. "Catalan" tables are 19th centur...

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1920s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Colonial Dining Table Walnut & Iron Catalan Style Library Desk

H 30 in W 71 in D 34.5 in

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for dining, but can also be us...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in

19th Century Portugese Jacaranda Wood Writing Table or Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

This playful and stylish desk comes from Portugal or Brazil. During the later 19th century, both countries shared a desire for funishings that reflect the style of the 18th Century re-interpreted. The new...

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1890s Portuguese Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Jacaranda

19th Century Portugese Jacaranda Wood Writing Table or Desk

H 30 in W 50 in D 35 in

Spanish Style Table with Wrought Iron Stretcher Base, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A unique Spanish style table with a wrought iron stretcher base that can be used as a console or desk. The table has four drawers for ample storage...

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1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Style Table with Wrought Iron Stretcher Base, 1920s

H 30 in W 84 in D 31.5 in

Antique Desk with Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique cedro wood desk from Guatemala with beautifully turned legs. The top consists of two wide boards. Beautiful old, natural patina with some old candle burn marks on top. Drawer...

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Desk with Drawer

H 30.5 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in

19th Spanish Old Pine Desk with Folding Leaf and File Space

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish old pine desk with folding leaf and file space Small desk made of native hardwood Mobila (a type of Spanish Pine). Featuring a pullout / pul...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Spanish Old Pine Desk with Folding Leaf and File Space

H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 20.16 in

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Italian or Spanish carved walnut library or farm table or desk. Stunning walnut wood grain pattern.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

H 30 in W 78 in D 36 in

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Italian or Spanish carved walnut library or farm table or desk. Stunning walnut wood grain pattern.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

H 30 in W 78 in D 36 in

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with two trestles and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for dining, but can also be used as...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers or Butcher Block

H 32.09 in W 55.12 in D 32.68 in

Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique Spanish carved oak office desk writing sofa side table catalan iron ~Direct from Europe~ ~Lovely antique writing table/desk with a stunning silhouette. ~Beveled edge ...

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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron

H 32.25 in W 41.75 in D 29.25 in

Spanish Colonial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Dos Gallos Studio, Valenti, Alfonso Marina, and Kittinger Furniture Company . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,900 and tops out at $17,500 while the average work can sell for $4,310.