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Small Desk, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 1970s desk. Small desk in light wood with chrome-plated metal legs. h: 76cm, w: 60cm, d
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Small Desk, 1970.
Small Desk, 1970.
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
small modernist desk
By Jacques Hitier
Located in TARBES, FR
Small modernist style desk in wood and steel, tubular leg and brass wrist, some signs of wear and
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

small modernist desk
small modernist desk
H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Small Campaign Desk
Small Campaign Desk
H 34.75 in W 29 in D 29.75 in
Wood Small Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Wood Small Desk by Goons
Wood Small Desk by Goons
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XV Small Inlaid Petite Demilune Writing Desk Made in France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style small inlaid petite Demilune writing desk, made in France. Item
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze

writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Walnut

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Oak

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
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Antique 1890s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Girona, ES
Small Art Deco cubist and double sided desk, solid oak and oak plywood, French polish. Three
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Nickel

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style marquetry inlay bronze ormolu small writing desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Small Leather Topped Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
An 18th century French painted three-drawer desk. It has a leather top and two doors. The knee hole
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Wood

Small Leather Topped Desk
Small Leather Topped Desk
H 29 in W 39 in D 15.5 in
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
H 30.32 in W 83.86 in D 26.97 in
Antique Cherry Side Table or Small Desk, One Drawer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple handsome side table or smaller writing table/desk in vibrant cherry. Classic tapered legs
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual design of the desk makes it a very unique piece. Made out of Palisander wood, table has two
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
No Reserve
H 29 in W 59 in D 29 in
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
- Marquetry wood - Gilt and chiseled bronze - 1880 period - Leather top - Three drawers.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 25.98 in
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Small Writing Table, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small desk on high square legs with rectangular black table top and one drawer. The painting of the
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Writing Table, France around 1800
Small Writing Table, France around 1800
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 20.28 in
Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Antique small solid oak chest of drawers, filing cabinet, card index that was used as a stand-alone
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Vintage 1910s French Desks

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Brass

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

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Marble, Brass

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
A brutalist desk or small dining table constructed from mixed bleached timbers. The carved single
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm, Wenge

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
H 28.55 in W 47.45 in D 31.7 in
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Desk, France 1930's
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A dévoré oak desk by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, with a tan leather top and small drawer to the front
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant French Empire bureau-plat or partners desk, The top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France
Located in Munich, DE
This charming small ladies writing desk – so called 'Écritoire de Dames' was made in France circa
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized French ebonised pedestal desk of nine drawers, each with brass mouldings and
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Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 37.41 in
French Bonheur-du-jour (Desk), Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood small-sized writing desk from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality small late 19th century French Boulle inlaid bureau plat, having an inset leather
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique French Oak Writing Desk Late 19th Century
Located in Toledo, OH
A late 19th century French two part writing desk. Oak construction with extensive hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company, Globe Furniture, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console Writing Table MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Chestnut

Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique travel inkwell in a cover of red leather. France, early 19th Century.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden desk organizer is a remarkable piece of functional antique decor
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
its back facing the room, ideal as a window table or desk. The Walnut has a lovely warm tone with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Small Writing Desk on Cabriole Legs
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique small writing desk on cabriole legs with original brass hardware. Desk features 7 drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century English French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing
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Vintage 1920s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Spelter

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
No Reserve
H 9.65 in W 8.08 in D 6.11 in
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Bronze

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small pine desk table in the "Les Arcs" style, Charlotte Perriand, with a drawer circa 1950/1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
open panel 82 cm, H of the desk top 69,5 cm This elegant desk was made in France in the mid-eighteenth
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Inlaid Wood Desk, France 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Louis XVI style inlaid wood desk, France 1960s Three drawers. Bronze details. Good
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a beautifully preserved historical piece
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Design Kidney Shape Carved Walnut Office Library Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
mahogany & walnut French design small office or library desk in the classic kidney shape. The desk has
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, early 20th century Dimensions
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Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

1950's French Oak Desk With 3 Drawers
Located in Dorchester, GB
French desk from the fifties made from oak. A good compact size desk would fit into those tight
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Two-Sided Desk, 1860s
Located in Miami, FL
" stretcher. Just the right size, not too small and not too big, this charming and versatile French-style desk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron petite desk. Oak and leather. France, c1960s. Single drawer to the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
two small drawers over one long drawer below the desk surface. 33" deep overall when drop front open
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
woodworking by small craft workshops in the western countryside of France (Loire and Bretagne).
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Tony Selmersheim French Art Nouveau Oak and Brass Architect's Desk
By Tony Selmersheim
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau mahogany architect\'s desk featuring an upper section of three small drawers
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco writing desk table by Jacques Quinet (attr.) is circa 1940 with a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each side. On the left side
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole Desk, France/India 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city. The PJ-BU-02-A desk
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Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Gilt Bronze Compote, French, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Small gilt bronze compote, French, circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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Small French Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small French desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small French desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. If you’re shopping for a small French desk, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small French desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A small French desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one small French desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Pauchard, Tolix and Charlotte Perriand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small French Desk?

Prices for a small French desk start at $613 and top out at $21,942 with the average selling for $2,500.
Questions About Small French Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.