What is a small writing desk called?

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.

Gillows Small Desk

4 Drawer Chest Queen Anne

Dressing Tables Early 20 Century

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

$1,801Sale Price|20% Off

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s Curved Cornice with single drawer at front Fall Front with Burr walnut veneer & walnut cross banding, Working lock &...

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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

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Walnut

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English Late Regency Period Small Rosewood Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

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H 30 in W 22 in D 36 in

English Late Regency Period Small Rosewood Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Hudson, NY

This table retains a fine old faded rosewood finish and bears striking similarities to a Gillows table of 1825 listed in Judith & Martin Millers Antiques Directory of Furniture publi...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Early 19th Century English Regency Gillows Mahogany Small Desk or Dressing Table

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H 30 in W 35 in D 20.5 in

Early 19th Century English Regency Gillows Mahogany Small Desk or Dressing Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Richmond, London

Fine Regency period mahogany side table, almost certainly by Gillows of Lancaster and London, English, circa 1815 The rectangular solid top with reeded edge and channeled three-qua...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small Writing Table Stamped 'Gillows & Co'

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H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in

Small Writing Table Stamped 'Gillows & Co'

Located in Salisbury, GB

A superb quality small writing table with ebonized decoration in the 'arts and crafts' taste. The drawer stamped 'Gillows & Co. 6456,' circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Gillows Small Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gillows small desk available at 1stDibs. A gillows small desk — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gillows small desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right gillows small desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Gillows of Lancaster & London and Waring & Gillow each produced at least one beautiful gillows small desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gillows Small Desk?

A gillows small desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,548, while the lowest priced sells for $1,598 and the highest can go for as much as $153,694.

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What is a small writing desk called?
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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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