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Silvio Cavatorta Diminutive Desk with Companion Table in Walnut and Green Glass
Silvio Cavatorta Diminutive Desk with Companion Table in Walnut and Green Glass

Silvio Cavatorta Diminutive Desk with Companion Table in Walnut and Green Glass

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome Italian Modernist Silvio Cavatorta two-piece desk and table set in deeply sculpted Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

$6,500

H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

diminutive desk as it should be as desk from the Queen Anne period were much, much smaller than desks made

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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size
Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size

Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size

$3,800

H 32.88 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in

Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size

Located in Essex, MA

Of unusual almost one half normal width with part brass gallery top with handle and hinged tooled green leather writing lid opening to a fitted interior over a case fitted with four ...

Category

Antique 1790s English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk
A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk

A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Desks

Materials

Wood

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
Regency Diminutive Writing Table

Regency Diminutive Writing Table

$8,850

H 45.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in

Regency Diminutive Writing Table

By John Mclean

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English Regency period bonheur du jour attributed to John McLean & Son, the rectangular top having pierced gallery with turned and ring collared brass column supports with ...

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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen

Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

$2,290Sale Price|22% Off

H 39.75 in W 21 in D 19 in

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare antique English inlaid rosewood child's or ladies writing desk with lift-up sloped lid with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Small Antique Bronze Planter Bowl, Chinese, Decorative, Desk Pot, Georgian, 1800
Small Antique Bronze Planter Bowl, Chinese, Decorative, Desk Pot, Georgian, 1800

Small Antique Bronze Planter Bowl, Chinese, Decorative, Desk Pot, Georgian, 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, circa 1800. This delightfully diminutive desk pot features a refined foliate motif, warm golden-brown

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Georgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table
Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

$1,950

H 30.25 in W 16 in D 12.5 in

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Christies label- London, 1994. A finely made French 18th c. writing table with ormolu mounts and beautiful variegated marble top. The three fine drawers with shaped front inlays and ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid 19th century, fully professionally restored Diminutive George III Walnut And Block Front

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table
French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table

French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic French diminutive ladies writing table or desk featuring a black lacquer ebonized finish

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

English Art Deco Oak Desk
English Art Deco Oak Desk

English Art Deco Oak Desk

$2,842

H 29.34 in W 30.91 in D 15.75 in

English Art Deco Oak Desk

Located in Faversham, GB

An unusually diminutive oak Art Deco Period desk. The desk top has a long smooth running frieze

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk

$975

H 27.5 in W 32 in D 22 in

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
Antique English Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

Antique English Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

A particularly fine Antique English hand carved mahogany and leather top diminutive Chippendale

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table
Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table

Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table

Located in London, GB

A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson

Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

Époque, this beautiful, delicate, and diminutive writing desk is executed in the Transitional style of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

$11,164

H 29 in W 30 in D 18 in

18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very attractive early 18th century, George I Period, walnut kneehole desk of diminutive

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks

Materials

Walnut

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith
Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 24 in D 19 in

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

classic elegance to any room, this diminutive Davenport desk is ideal for those who appreciate fine

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England
Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England

Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English diminutive writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Regency style

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander

English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modernist Copper Desk Lamp by Adnet
Modernist Copper Desk Lamp by Adnet

Modernist Copper Desk Lamp by Adnet

$3,400

H 10 in W 6.25 in D 7.5 in

Modernist Copper Desk Lamp by Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Rare Modernist style diminutive copper desk lamp with adjustable shade by Adnet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Desk Table Lamp by Luxo
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Desk Table Lamp by Luxo

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Desk Table Lamp by Luxo

By Jac Jacobsen, Luxo

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Diminutive table desk lamp in white by Luxo. Fully adjustable. Designed by Jack Jacobsen. In very

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920
Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920

Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

. Diminutive in size - ideal as desk ornamentation, or equally at home in a collector's cabinet. Delivered

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Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

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Diminutive Maple Queen Anne Lady’s / Child’s Desk on Frame, Salem, circa 1760
Diminutive Maple Queen Anne Lady’s / Child’s Desk on Frame, Salem, circa 1760

Diminutive Maple Queen Anne Lady’s / Child’s Desk on Frame, Salem, circa 1760

Located in Providence, RI

Whether a lady’s desk or a child’s desk, what it is an early diminutive desk based on the design of

Category

Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Maple

Rare Diminutive Mahogany Hepplewhite Desk with Tambour Doors, MA, circa 1795
Rare Diminutive Mahogany Hepplewhite Desk with Tambour Doors, MA, circa 1795

Rare Diminutive Mahogany Hepplewhite Desk with Tambour Doors, MA, circa 1795

Located in Providence, RI

It is most rare to find a desk of this size; it was obviously a custom order. This came out of the

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Important George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
Fine and Important George I Walnut Kneehole Desk

Fine and Important George I Walnut Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 19 in

Fine and Important George I Walnut Kneehole Desk

Located in New York, NY

Diminutive walnut kneehole desks of this age and condition are extremely rare. This piece has a

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Figural Clock Set Carrera Marble and Gilt Bronze Diminutive, circa 1900
French Figural Clock Set Carrera Marble and Gilt Bronze Diminutive, circa 1900

French Figural Clock Set Carrera Marble and Gilt Bronze Diminutive, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

Wonderful quality is found on this smaller French three-piece clock set. Centred by a beauty in classical attire with a horn, beautifully cast and gilt as are all the mounts involved...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
George II Walnut Kneehole Desk

George II Walnut Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 33 in D 19.5 in

George II Walnut Kneehole Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

A diminutive early Georgian kneehole desk, with one large and seven smaller drawers, and the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Desks

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay

Located in Wells, ME

marquetry inlay in boxwood and satinwood. This diminutive, bombay, elegant writing desk has delicate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY AND CEDARWOOD BLOCK

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

English Edwardian Satinwood Bureau
English Edwardian Satinwood Bureau

English Edwardian Satinwood Bureau

Unavailable

H 39.75 in W 23.75 in D 16.5 in

English Edwardian Satinwood Bureau

Located in Kirkland, WA

brasses. The nicest feature of this desk is its diminutive size at only 24 inches wide.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Petite Restauration Secretaire Abbatant
Petite Restauration Secretaire Abbatant

Petite Restauration Secretaire Abbatant

Unavailable

H 42.25 in W 19 in D 14.5 in

Petite Restauration Secretaire Abbatant

Located in New Orleans, LA

An unusual, well-scaled, diminutive, drop front desk, the crown having rounded corners and the base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Good design diminutive desk
Good design diminutive desk

Good design diminutive desk

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H 31 in W 39 in D 18.25 in

Good design diminutive desk

Located in New York, NY

Diminutive desk with an exceptional use of different kinds of wood and materials. Slanted brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Adorable Pair of Diminutive Desk LampsAttributed to Fontana Arte
Adorable Pair of Diminutive Desk LampsAttributed to Fontana Arte

Adorable Pair of Diminutive Desk LampsAttributed to Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful pair of small scale desk lamps by Fontana Arte. Each on glass base with severe beveled

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Small Dassi Desk, Italy, 1960s
Small Dassi Desk, Italy, 1960s

Small Dassi Desk, Italy, 1960s

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H 31 in W 41 in D 28 in

Small Dassi Desk, Italy, 1960s

By Dassi

Located in New York, NY

Diminutive desk by Mobilifico Dassi with a glass top and ebonized legs and top trim. Has two

Category

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

Petite Rosewood Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Petite Rosewood Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

Petite Rosewood Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

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H 29 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in

Petite Rosewood Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Rare rosewood writing desk by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1942. This diminutive desk

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk
19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk

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H 40.25 in W 18 in D 15 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

one of which is divided into small compartments. This diminutive desk is quite practical with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble

Adorable Italian Desk Lamp with Translucent Shade
Adorable Italian Desk Lamp with Translucent Shade

Adorable Italian Desk Lamp with Translucent Shade

Located in New York, NY

DIminutive desk lamp, the brass tripod base supports an curvaceous adjustable shade in the spirit

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Maohgany Desk/Vanity
Swedish Art Deco Maohgany Desk/Vanity

Swedish Art Deco Maohgany Desk/Vanity

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H 25.5 in W 47.25 in D 18 in

Swedish Art Deco Maohgany Desk/Vanity

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Great lines on this diminutive desk by AB Förenade Möbler of Sweden, signed on the bottom with a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Vanities

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Lady's Desk by Jansen
Diminutive Lady's Desk by Jansen

Diminutive Lady's Desk by Jansen

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H 35 in W 25.75 in D 18 in

Diminutive Lady's Desk by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

French diminutive Louis XVI style mahogany and parcel-gilt Lady's desk, circa 1940s, light brown

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Diminutive Italian 50's desk
Diminutive Italian 50's desk

Diminutive Italian 50's desk

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H 31.25 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

Diminutive Italian 50's desk

Located in New York, NY

50's desk fully embodying the Italian design style of the time where function was never separated

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Diminutive English Pedestal Desk
Diminutive English Pedestal Desk

Diminutive English Pedestal Desk

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H 29 in W 42 in D 24 in

Diminutive English Pedestal Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany pedestal desk of unusual small size, the gilt tooled red leather top above 3

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk
Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk

Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A small beautifully crafted burlwood slant front desk having gorgeous ebony & satinwood inlay

Category

1990s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi
Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi

Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi

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H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18 in

Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi

Located in New York, NY

Posh Italian 50's desk made by Dassi an Italian small size company still active that made in the 50

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Writing Table or Desk
Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Writing Table or Desk

Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century diminutive Georgian style writing table or desk crafted from mahogany. The elegant

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Diminutive and Stylish Italian Desk
Diminutive and Stylish Italian Desk

Diminutive and Stylish Italian Desk

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H 30.5 in W 39 in D 20.5 in

Diminutive and Stylish Italian Desk

Located in New York, NY

Attractive small scale desk, Italy 1950's. A pair of small drawers with an open letter area to the

Category

20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Diminutive Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by EJM Skive
Diminutive Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by EJM Skive

Diminutive Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by EJM Skive

By Skive Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Danish rosewood desk by EJM Skive Møbelfabrik. Elegant, minimal design with exquisitely book

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top
Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top

Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Diminutive antique oak architects desk, drafting table, adjustable top, great size, featuring top

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Diminutive 19th Century Pine Desk/Table with Single Drawer
Diminutive 19th Century Pine Desk/Table with Single Drawer

Diminutive 19th Century Pine Desk/Table with Single Drawer

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Pine desk and/or table with all-over natural finish. Solid two board top with rounded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

American Connecticut Diminutive Cherry Slant Front Desk
American Connecticut Diminutive Cherry Slant Front Desk

American Connecticut Diminutive Cherry Slant Front Desk

Located in Charleston, SC

American Connecticut diminutive cherry slant front desk. Fitted interior and original feet.

Category

Antique 1790s North American Desks

Materials

Cherry

Diminutive Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Diminutive Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

Diminutive Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

Located in Milford, NH

A fine diminutive Edwardian mahogany three part pedestal desk with leathered tool top and three

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

A Handsome & Diminutive 19th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk, U.K. Circa 1850
A Handsome & Diminutive 19th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk, U.K. Circa 1850

A Handsome & Diminutive 19th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk, U.K. Circa 1850

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The finely constructed diminutive case showing a figured & crossbanded top over an arched frieze

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Delicate and Diminutive English Edwardian Satinwood Secretary Desk
Delicate and Diminutive English Edwardian Satinwood Secretary Desk

Delicate and Diminutive English Edwardian Satinwood Secretary Desk

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a delicate English Edwardian satinwood secretary desk, its domed top including a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Chippendale Writing Table
Diminutive Chippendale Writing Table

Diminutive Chippendale Writing Table

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H 29.5 in W 29.75 in D 19.75 in

Diminutive Chippendale Writing Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George III period mahogany diminutive writing table, the gilt tooled leather top over

Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Salesman's Sample Diminutive Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Salesman's Sample Diminutive Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Salesman's Sample Diminutive Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Located in Big Flats, NY

A miniature Chippendale style salesmen's sample tabletop display desk offers diminutive mahogany

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Rustic Farmhouse Oak Work Table or Console
Rustic Farmhouse Oak Work Table or Console

Rustic Farmhouse Oak Work Table or Console

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H 26.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Rustic Farmhouse Oak Work Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

style peg feet. This table could also serve as a diminutive desk or writing table. Lovely rich patina on

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

Located in Milford, NH

A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Walnut Diminutive Writing Table, 19th Century
Italian Walnut Diminutive Writing Table, 19th Century

Italian Walnut Diminutive Writing Table, 19th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An early to mid-19th Century diminutive table desk with inlaid top. The walnut figurative top with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Queen Anne Maple Diminutive Slant-Front Desk-on-Frame, New England
Rare Queen Anne Maple Diminutive Slant-Front Desk-on-Frame, New England

Rare Queen Anne Maple Diminutive Slant-Front Desk-on-Frame, New England

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Rare Queen Anne Maple Diminutive Slant-Front Desk-on-Frame New England, Early 18th Century

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Desks

18th Century Diminutive George III Drum Table
18th Century Diminutive George III Drum Table

18th Century Diminutive George III Drum Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A George III drum table with mahogany and leather inset rotating top, four drawers, pedestal base, on casters, gun barrel stem. (Turned column pedestal with four splayed legs).

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hepplewhite Inlaid Flame Mahogany Diminutive Tambour Secretary, circa 1900
Hepplewhite Inlaid Flame Mahogany Diminutive Tambour Secretary, circa 1900

Hepplewhite Inlaid Flame Mahogany Diminutive Tambour Secretary, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Hepplewhite style Bureau à Gradin Tambour secretary desk offers flame mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880
Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880

Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Renaissance Revival diminutive cylinder desk offers walnut and burl construction with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Italian Empire Revival Circular Desk
Italian Empire Revival Circular Desk

Italian Empire Revival Circular Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Northern Italian Empire Revival circular correspondence or secretary's desk with diminutive

Category

20th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch, Burl

Important Early George II Burr Walnut Diminutive Bureau / Bachelors C.1730
Important Early George II Burr Walnut Diminutive Bureau / Bachelors C.1730

Important Early George II Burr Walnut Diminutive Bureau / Bachelors C.1730

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Simply exquisite. Measure: 22" Rare and important all original George II diminutive burr walnut

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Materials

Brass

Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful George I period burr walnut kneehole desk of diminutive proportion having superbly

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks and Writing Tables

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Rustic Pine Work Table or Farmhouse Desk
Rustic Pine Work Table or Farmhouse Desk

Rustic Pine Work Table or Farmhouse Desk

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Rustic Pine Work Table or Farmhouse Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic pine work table that could also serve as a diminutive farmhouse desk. The table is fronted

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Napoleon III French Black Lacquered Bonheur du Jour Desk
Napoleon III French Black Lacquered Bonheur du Jour Desk

Napoleon III French Black Lacquered Bonheur du Jour Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III black lacquered Bonheur du jour diminutive writing desk, 20th century, throughout with

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20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Slant Front Desk or Bureau
18th Century English Mahogany Slant Front Desk or Bureau

18th Century English Mahogany Slant Front Desk or Bureau

Located in Astoria, NY

An 18th century English diminutive mahogany slant front desk or bureau with dove tail joints and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Baroque Style Desk Lacquered by Artist Ira Yeager
Italian Baroque Style Desk Lacquered by Artist Ira Yeager

Italian Baroque Style Desk Lacquered by Artist Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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20th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany Ink Stand Desk Organizer

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Mahogany Ink Stand Desk Organizer

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A Diminutive English mahogany desk organizer inkstand. The mahogany case fitted with two inkwells

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells

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19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

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

Burl Writing Desk by Century Furniture
Burl Writing Desk by Century Furniture

Burl Writing Desk by Century Furniture

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H 29.5 in W 40 in L 29.5 in

Burl Writing Desk by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Petite Burl writing desk by Century Furniture Diminutive burl writing desk. One drawer with

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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American, Early 20th Century Writing Desk
American, Early 20th Century Writing Desk

American, Early 20th Century Writing Desk

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H 43 in W 36.25 in D 26.75 in

American, Early 20th Century Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Early 20th century writing desk. A diminutive piece which opens into a very efficient and useful

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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Wood

Small Antique Document Box, English, Walnut, Desk, Pen, Sarcophagus, Victorian
Small Antique Document Box, English, Walnut, Desk, Pen, Sarcophagus, Victorian

Small Antique Document Box, English, Walnut, Desk, Pen, Sarcophagus, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fascinating antique document box, with diminutive form for the desk top. Attractive finish

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk, circa 1770
Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk, circa 1770

Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk, circa 1770

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H 40.25 in W 36 in D 20.25 in

Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk, circa 1770

Located in Milford, NH

A diminutive Chippendale slant front desk in maple with a compartmentalized interior with six

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Small 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Small 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

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H 29.75 in W 42.25 in D 24 in

Small 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal desk, Of Rare Diminutive Proportions

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Fine Louis XV Style Ebony and Parcel Gilt Desk or Console or Serving Table
Fine Louis XV Style Ebony and Parcel Gilt Desk or Console or Serving Table

Fine Louis XV Style Ebony and Parcel Gilt Desk or Console or Serving Table

Located in Manhasset, NY

case piece can be used as a diminutive writing desk, vanity or a serving or console table. Having a

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks

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American Country Pine Farmhouse Writing Table or Console
American Country Pine Farmhouse Writing Table or Console

American Country Pine Farmhouse Writing Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming American pine farmhouse work table that could serve as a diminutive writing table desk or

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20th Century American Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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Diminutive Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic diminutive desk available at 1stDibs. A diminutive desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer diminutive desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A diminutive desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one diminutive desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, O-Luce and Skive Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Diminutive Desk?

The average selling price for a diminutive desk at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $435 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.