Desks With Turned and Spindle Legs

Desks With Turned & Spindle Legs


Ideally, your choice of desk will offer more than merely a writing surface and set of drawers; it should be a decorative focal point that sets the tone for the surrounding office or home environment. In this spirit, we chose to highlight desks that feature turned or spindle legs, a style element that adds a dash of visual lightness and romance, especially when compared to the boxy nature of many desk styles. Generally speaking, desks with turned legs tend to roll top desks, secretary desks, or writing desks, though there are also exceptions. 

Regardless of the specific piece that catches your eye, know that all of our desks are fashioned from the genuine hardwood of your choosing and can be further personalized regarding colors, hardware, and special features. Our Amish furniture makers use timeless techniques that imbue the desks with uncompromising strength. The result is a turn-leg desk that is a unique, lasting representation of your individuality.

The Brownfield Secretary Rolltop Desk offers easy organization and functionality within its eight drawers, designated mail slots, and a keyboard pull out. Though considered to be a small desk, it doesn’t skimp on style, thanks to its turned legs further enhanced with a ridged motif. In addition to handpicking the wood and stain, customers can add their preferred eye-catching hardware and optional locks.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Raised panel finished back
  • Eight dovetailed cubby drawers
  • Full extension keyboard pullout
  • Soft close undermount slides
  • Amish handmade in the USA
  • Custom hardwood & finish options

Price: $2528

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This French Country writing desk with turned legs has all the earmarks of traditional furniture. However, when ordered with dramatically contrasting two-tone stains and dark handles, it can feel remarkably modern. The power is in your hands! While it’s fairly streamlined in its design, users can take advantage of the two storage drawers and lockable pencil drawer for added utility.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Handmade by Amish builders
  • Available in two-toned look
  • Pencil drawer with lock
  • Dovetailed storage drawers
  • Soft close undermount slides
  • Mortise & tenon joinery
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish

Price: $1748

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The solid wood Belgrade Laptop Desk exudes refinement in every detail, from its fluted turned legs to the eye-catching molding that embellishes its drawers. Its versatile compartments come in various sizes, catering to a range of storage needs while maintaining a sleek charm. With its ability to enhance the aesthetic of almost any room, this handsome piece is featured in both the Belgrade Living Room Set and Belgrade Office Set.

Key Features

  • American hardwood construction
  • Dovetailed storage drawers
  • Full extension drawer slides
  • One letter-sized file drawer
  • Custom wood, stain, & hardware
  • Custom hardwood & finish
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish

Price: $3315

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The Casewell Beach Writing Desk boasts several distinguishing features, including intricately detailed turned legs, versatile drawer configuration, and the option for multiple stain colors. However, its standout feature is the 8-inch hutch, providing extra drawers and surfaces for personal touches like plants or framed photos. For a lower-profile option, effortlessly remove the hutch to create a uniform top.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Hutch topper included
  • Pencil drawer in knee space
  • Dovetailed full extension drawers
  • Soft close sidemount slides
  • Custom hardwood & finish
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish
  • Amish handmade in the USA

Price: $3183

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Showing the beauty of simple wooden writing desks is this next entry on our list. The Langley Writing Desk embraces clean lines and refined construction, with its turned legs serving as the sole adornment. Add it to your children’s bedroom as a student desk, utilize it to complement your office space, or transform it into a versatile piece for your living room.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • 1" top & turned legs
  • Dovetailed full extension drawer
  • Side mount soft close slides
  • Custom hardwood & stain
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish
  • Amish handmade in the USA

Price: $1208

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The 64" long Calligaris Executive Desk combines drawers of three varying sizes alongside shapely turned legs for a desk that is as functional as it is beautiful. While the chosen two-tone look and contemporary pulls feel appropriate for a modern office, we grant you the freedom to stain and accessorize the desk in ways that can make it feel more traditional.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Amish handmade in the USA
  • Dovetailed full extension drawers
  • Soft close undermount slides
  • One pencil drawer & file cabinet
  • Several wood & stain options
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish

Price: $3303

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It's easy to envision the renowned 1800s architect James Adam seated at a turn-legged writing desk akin to this one. Every detail contributes to its overall elegance, from the substantial desktop to the intricately carved paneling adorning the drawers. With three spacious drawers, it's perfect for storing your writing quill and inkwell.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Dovetailed full extension drawers
  • Soft close undermount slides
  • Amish handmade to order
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish

Price: $2645

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Whether you're a playwright or not, there's plenty to admire about this exquisite desk, beginning with its beautifully crafted turned legs. Featuring compartments designed for documents of various sizes and an assortment of drawers, this desk offers ample functionality despite its compact dimensions. What's more, everything is neatly tucked away under a discreet roll-down lid, ensuring discrete storage.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Sliding tambour roll top lid
  • Dovetailed storage drawers
  • Mortise & tenon joinery
  • Several wood & stain options
  • Amish handmade in the USA

Price: $2235

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The Belgrade Writing Table offers plenty of beautification beyond the intricate carving of the turned legs. Buyers will have the option to add leather inlays in a multitude of colors, as well as to transform the desktop itself with either butcher block or decorative wood inlays. The result is a turn-legged writing desk that will feel nothing short of luxurious.

Key Features

  • American hardwood construction
  • Premium desk top options available
  • Dovetailed full extension drawer
  • Mortise & tenon joinery
  • Custom wood, stain, & hardware
  • Custom hardwood & finish
  • Amish handcrafted to order

Price: $1933

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The Worwick Writing Desk presents traditional carving galore, from the thick turned legs to the deep-set paneling and stately handles. Better still, shoppers have a generous range of customization capabilities at their fingertips. Add-ons include storage cubbies, knee drawers, wire grommets, and drawer locks.

Key Features

  • Solid wood construction
  • Optional storage cubby
  • Full finished desk back
  • Full extension glides
  • Dovetailed drawers
  • Custom wood & stain
  • Amish handcrafted to order

Price: $3090

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This next turned-leg desk adds both utility and style while utilizing 30” of width, making it the ultimate addition to homes with limited space. Use it as a writing table or take advantage of the keyboard drawer to turn it into a computer desk—you have the power!

Key Features

  • Solid wood construction
  • Amish handmade in the USA
  • Full extension pencil drawer
  • Optional keyboard pullout
  • Custom hardwood & finish
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish

Price: $835

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Examples of Desks With Turned & Spindle Legs

Additional Consideration - Desks With Cabriole Legs

Turned legs aren’t the only elegant available for your desk. Take cabriole legs, reminiscent of French Country and Queen Anne styling. Slender and subtly curved, they gracefully taper and flare at the feet, resembling the poised stance of an animal. A captivating fusion of form and function.

An exemplary showcase of cabriole legs, this secretary roll-top desk boasts both compactness and sophistication, making it an effortless addition to rooms beyond the confines of your office. Store mail or stationery in its open slots, along with useful odds-and-ends such as stamps and pens, neatly tucked away in the numerous drawers for easy access whenever needed.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Dovetailed drawers
  • Full extension slides
  • Corner block support
  • Sliding tambour door
  • Custom wood & stain
  • Amish handmade in the USA

Price: $1833

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The Bulverde Writing Desk conveniently comes in two different widths, 48" and 60", offering two or three storage drawers, respectively. Walking the line between simplicity and sophistication, it can function as both a writing desk or all-purpose table suitable for living rooms and most other spaces.

Key Features

  • Solid hardwood construction
  • Two desk sizes available
  • Two/three dovetailed drawers
  • Soft-close undermount slides
  • Custom hardwood & finish
  • Catalyzed conversion varnish
  • Amish handmade in the USA

Price: $1574

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Buy Your Turned Leg Desks From Countryside Amish Furniture

Trust the highly skilled furniture makers of Countryside Amish Furniture to craft your turned-leg desk with the attention it deserves. What’s more, we turn the creative reins over to you! Select from multiple wood options and a myriad of stains and handle designs, and our team will build the turn-legged desk just for you. Want to browse even more desks? Read 6-Foot Desks Made by Amish Woodworkers!

Author, Baileigh Basham

Bailiegh Basham is Lead Sales & Marketing Strategist at Countryside Amish Furniture. She's been a team member since 2014. Bailiegh is deeply passionate about furniture design and home decor.