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Mid Century Danish Desk With Shelves By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Drexel Danish Desk with shelves. This desk set has a lot to offer is the foot print it
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
shelves that come in different depths, one of them working as desk and a display case with two glas shelfs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small hole cut in the back panel. Desk measures 48 x 24 x 28.75.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Teak Royal System with conical Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Royal system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark. With 1 small cabinet, shelfes and conical shaped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique kneehole desk. An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Writing Desk Table in Walnut, Drawers and Pull-Out Shelves, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
bedroom due to its small size, it has twelve drawers, roller shutter and removable shelves, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Briccola-ge, Corner Desk or Shelf in solid Oak and Red lacquered brackets
By Miki Astori
Located in Milan, Lombardy
explains the project of Briccola-ge, a two- story practical and poetic work plan or small console where to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports
By Miki Astori
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Astori explains the project of Briccola-ge, a two- story practical and poetic work plan or small console
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
drawers with 2 consoles, bottom of desk has one side small drawer with two shelves and side shelve space
Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Briccola-ge Corner Desk and Shelf in solid Oak Wood and black lacquered brackets
By Miki Astori
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Astori explains the project of Briccola-ge, a two- story practical and poetic work plan or small console
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
, 6 small drawers and delicate scalloped shelves. Original leather writing surface. The piece also has
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
with multiple small drawers and shelves. The interior is wood bare and always has been. This furniture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
conceals fixed shelves and a small drawer. The front is equipped with three soft-close drawers and the top
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak

Roll Black Desk
Roll Black Desk
H 35.83 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
1960's Large Mid Century Desk - Cabinet - Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Large Mid Century Desk -Cabinet - Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Oak

18th C. English Architect's Table w/Unique Legs, Expanding Top, & Candle Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
small shelves that pull out from either side of that table, that would have supported candles for
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Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
storage cabinets w/ internal adjustable shelves. One smaller display / storage cabinet w/ sliding glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
French Country Blue Secretaire/Desk with Wire Shelving and Pull out Lap Desk
Located in Essex, MA
French country/ provincial hand-painted desk with wire fronted book shelves, drawer, and pull-out
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Wire

Handmade Bespoke Danish Style Desk Chiffonier Teak
Located in LONDON, GB
Bespoke desk chiffonier with a Mid-Century Modern danish feel custom designed by Swedish Interior
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
writing surface. Smaller shelves made of walnut slats flank both sides for more storage. A single maple
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Custom-made desk, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture designer with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
H 30.91 in W 97.64 in D 66.93 in
Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
with cityscape brass and chrome patchwork that support eight smoke glass shelves and a console desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
doors and the writing surface there are small extractable shelves available if additional support space
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
stamped to the underside. To the rear there are two long shelves and a small storage cupboard, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 29.53 in
18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
to reveal compartments for storage, small round/circular "shelves" extend on either side (holders for
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Stickley Secretary Desk
Stickley Secretary Desk
H 90.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
, and as a small cabinet at the same time. The desk is characterized by an ingenious mechanic pulling
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Modernist desk from the 1930s. This piece has a dignified design with stylish
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Italian Two Part L Shaped Desk, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a base of curved metal legs. The smaller desk offers two open shelves and three drawers for storage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
capital which marks the , the back with adjustable shelves for small books, decorated with kingwood
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, DE
This small wooden writing desk was designed for the children’s rooms of the Unité d’Habitation in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shelves. Small organizers on top of desk. Beautiful rosewood grain. Has 1 key. The rosewood Grain is
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Desk with Upper Cabinet and Stained Glass, C. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Art Nouveau pedestal desk in walnut with cabinets at either side of knee-hole opening
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Stained Glass, Walnut

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik c.1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century modern Danish teak desk with black lacquered metal legs, five small drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Office Cabinet, De Coene Frères, Limed Oak, Belgium circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined small Art Deco office cabinet, cupboard or bookcase by De Coene Frères, Belgium circa
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with an open shelf. Six smaller shelves behind a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Steenwijk, NL
out of black wall mounts with red, grey, yellow, white and black shelves. A magazine rack, tray and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1900s Belgian Wooden Mini Wall Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
collectibles or small heirlooms, allowing them to be viewed while being protected from dust and handling. The
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20th Century Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

1900s Belgian Wooden Mini Wall Vitrine
1900s Belgian Wooden Mini Wall Vitrine
H 29.9 in W 22.4 in D 7.5 in
"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Miguel Milà
Located in Brooklyn, NY
', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprights by means of straps of leather internally reinforced
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Georgian Mahogany pedestal desk An 18th century Georgian mahogany pedestal desk. The desk has
Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
H 30.91 in W 67.33 in D 30.52 in
Executive Desk by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large executive desk by Franco Albini from Italy, ca the 1950s. The desk has a small cabinet at the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Executive Desk by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
Executive Desk by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
H 28.75 in W 77.96 in D 39.38 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
By La Gentilhommiere, Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Bloch
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Dudouyt desk crafted in oak and veneer, with extendable leaf (L:50cm). This small desk has
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cartonnier Desk
Located in Paris, FR
small drawers placed under the two main doors that are decorated with masks. Inside these doors are six
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood Lombard Trumeau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and fall-front in the lower part. Interior also inlaid complete with 5 drawers, two small compartments
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks

Materials

Wood

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
- 3 shelves 30 cm deep - 1 very large desk shelf 54 cm deep - 1 bar-type storage module with hinged
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
into small parts to put into multi rooms. All the shelves and cabinets are adjustable. Already
Category

Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
added later on. The interior has two large open shelves, a small compartment in the middle with secret
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
shelves that come in different depths, one of them working as desk, two closed cabinet boxes, a display
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
shelves, two small black drawers, 6 shelves and a retractable top that can be used as a small desk. This
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

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Small Desk With Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of small desk with shelves available for sale. Each of these unique small desk with shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 649 antique and vintage small desk with shelves in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. Small desk with shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Small desk with shelves bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Poul Cadovius, Emmanuel Gallina and Cado each produced beautiful small desk with shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Small Desk With Shelves?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,375, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $225,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Small Desk With Shelves
  • 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.

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