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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 Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Small Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Small writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1950s.
Sculptural Italian desk with beautiful curved
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Pine
Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Small writing desk of wood and metal, Formica table top. Front of the two drawers painted in black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Desk/Dressing Table Attributed Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950
By Carlo De Carli
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed small writing desk in walnut,. Fantastic proportions on sculptural legs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 36.62 in D 17.72 in
Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
design feature of the mid-century.
This piece would work well as a small writing desk or as a side
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk made in Italy, circa 1960s. The desk has been partially restored and has a tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 29.5 tall.
Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 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
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Mid-20th Century Federal Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
1960s Italian Midcentury Metal Cross Bar Wood & Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical Italian Late Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table in black metal cross bar base
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
46” x 18” x 30.5”H; knee hole 23.5” x 25”H
Cute classic mid-century writing desk in walnut
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
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 Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
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
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Late 20th Century American Classical Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It's made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Iron
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Iron
Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderfully versatile and useful piece of furniture. I personally used it as a desk in
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy
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1980s Italian Campaign Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Sears Roebuck & co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small solid oak writing desk from the "Harmony House Ranch-Mode"-series, designed and produced by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An English Tudor style writing desk by Heritage Furniture. Walnut with banded bevelled edge top
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Mid-20th Century American Tudor Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
. Perfect size for small or large den, office or library. Measures 48" in width, 28" in depth and 31" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Small Vintage 1950s Italian Desk
Located in London, London
Compact sized desk
Red formica top
Red and yellow drawers
Geometric shape
Italy 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Formica, Wood
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
angles. The desk is made up of a top with two small drawers underneath, which can be opened using two
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Writing Table or Desk in Teak Veneer Wood, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Writing desk, teak and veneer with many drawers, Italy, circa 1970
Dimensions are: 41.3" x 23.62 x
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Cherry, Beech
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1960s
This is a rare presidential
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1970s Italian Brutalist Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Granite
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk with Sled Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern executive writing desk features teak construction with original finish, six
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Free standing writing desk with model no. 130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's.
Modernist compact writing desk
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, in beautiful veneer wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style writing desk by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 42 in D 21 in
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Style Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 30 in W 58 in D 29 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Rosewood Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing desk made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2,975 in W 51 in D 21 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No Reserve
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in
Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents
Located in East Hampton, NY
Incredible detail work in the small coconut shell mosaic tiles - natural and organic. Very heavy
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Ebony, Coconut
20th Century Lacquered Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 57.88 in D 30.71 in
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke
The desk has an estimated
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Late 20th Century French Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Small Desk 1960s Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian midcentury small desk in style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
By Morris of California
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Category
1960s American Campaign Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
H 19 in W 48 in D 20 in
20th Century Italian Small Mahogany Schirolli Mantova Writing Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
formica top and three drawers, each featuring a manufacturer label. The small freestanding desk has four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Laminate, Formica, Mahogany
No Reserve
H 30.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Napoleon III Style Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Wavy and rounded furniture, in Louis XV style
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1960s French Louis XV Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 28.35 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with stylish legs and veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
Small central desk with two drawers and open compartment
By Paolo de Padova
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2560
Small central desk with two drawers on the front, open compartment and beautiful document
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern small walnut desk with round pulls, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, inspired to Scandinavian Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with 4 beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Vittorio Dassi Brass Feet Wood Small Desk, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Naples, IT
Small desk also called 'dattilo', very well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. It has a solid
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 37.01 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Retro Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
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Small Retro Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small retro writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every small retro writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small retro writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A small retro writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made small retro writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi and Dassi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Small Retro Writing Desk?
A small retro writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,275, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $12,400.
Questions About Small Retro Writing Desk
- 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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