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American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
panelled doors to reveal an assortment of small drawers, nooks for papers, pigeon holes etc The desk has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 58.67 in W 42.52 in D 28.35 in
Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial small drafting table work desk cast iron hardware solid wood. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 39 in W 31 in D 23 in
American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic American arts and crafts table with a bold simple form which marked the era and this
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage American Mahogany Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Ball glides make it easy to move desk when needed! American made and ready to serve!
Category
Antique 1880s American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
American Made Figured Walnut Desk Available Numerous Dimensions & Configurations
Located in Chicago, IL
appreciate the natural beauty of the grain we have just enough for one or possibly two smaller desks or
Category
2010s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 135 in D 52 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
By Ben Thompson, Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut small desk by Design Research, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Made in American this reproduction of an antique style desk has all the bells for modern day use
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
for files on the left side and smaller drawer on the right. Desk is elevated by wide and prominent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk.
Great as a side/work
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.5 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
H 47.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of Americana namely, a 19th century American Cutler & Sons model 1 roll
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks
Materials
Walnut
Custom Sit/Stand "Essentials Desk" with Solid Wood Top and Metal Base, Small
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver studio from solid North American hardwoods, this desk comes standard with a commercial grade clear
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Hand Turned PostMaster’s Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Perfect as a writing desk, small hotel check in or collectors cabinet. The charm is endless. You can move
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hekman Edwardian Style Small Green Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hekman Edwardian Style Small Green Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk. Item featured is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
Antique H.T. Cushman Betumal Oak Telephone Stand Small Child's Desk
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique H.T. Cushman Betumal Oak Telephone Stand Small Child's Desk. Item features a pull out seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Glass, Oak
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut American Studio Craft 3 Drawer 3' Wide Writing Desk
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique American Studio Craft black walnut writing desk with tapered legs with two small drawers, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
European scale which is smaller that the American executive sized desks you still have good surface working
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date.
It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stickley Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
desk by Stickley. The base features abundant storage with 3 large and two small drawers on the exterior
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored large 60" wide stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany. Drawer fronts, side panels
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pine & Brass Rødby Rådhus Desk by Ebbe & Karen Clemmensen, 1953
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen
Located in London, GB
serial desks to be attached resulting in a gentle crescent curve for a meeting room.
A small circular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dish Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Conference Desk Dining Table
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
American ash. Available in custom sizes with a choice of clear oil or black stain finish.
Use as a desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Slope Lap Desk circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
interior of two ink wells flanking a pen cove, under which a small storage space is accessed. An early and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Chippendale Style writing desk by Heckman featuring sturdy American craftsmanship, carved ball & claw feet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 30 in W 58 in D 29 in
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Gervasoni Writing Desk in Black Lacquer with Wooden Feet by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on a whole new dimension: LC 60 is an elegant desk of rather small dimensions, designed in the name
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
19th Century Mahogany Slant Top Carved Ball and Claw Chippendale Style Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and claw feet, small brass hardware, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmanship, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.5 in W 44 in D 25 in
Gervasoni Gray 50 Writing Desk in Air Force Blue Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on a whole new dimension: Gray 50 is a small elegant desk, designed in the name of practicality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
desk set in polished black marble; the massive inkwell with an elongated octagonal shape, has a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
accented hardware, three dovetailed drawers and one drop front writing desk with interior storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Brass
Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Hardware is an older replacement. A very nice clean American desk in very good condition.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Birch
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash )
Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
.
The interior compartment of the desk features a shelf to hold and store small electronics with a pass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Materials
Brass
Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American. It has an
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Small Antique Camalier & Buckley Leather Case with Buttoned Strap
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small antique Camalier & Buckley leather case from the 20th century with buttoned strap. Founded
Category
20th Century American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Art Deco American Sterling Silver & Pink Guilloche Enamel Letter Holder
By The Thomae Company
Located in Bath, GB
A rare piece of American Art Deco silver, a small desk-top letter rack made from solid sterling
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.63 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can, small to medium in size. The cleanest
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Natural Fiber
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
- the smaller flower is likely intended as a pen-holder with some associated ink staining on the
Category
Antique 19th Century Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
H 5.13 in W 13.13 in D 10.25 in
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 in date.
The cartouche shaped table top with
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date.
It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular top
Category
Antique 1880s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass
1980s White and Black Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
postmodern "Squiggle" desk was designed by the prolific American designer Ron Rezek. This desk has a white
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
Item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Brass
French Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NAPOLEON III EBONIZED AND MARQUETRY-INLAID SECRETARY DESK
France, circa late 19th century
Item
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Marble
H 55.88 in W 29.5 in D 15.5 in
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late VictoruiaTiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
center, radiating out towards the angelic figures on either side. Extraordinarily pleasing.
The desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
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