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Mini Writing Desk

Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desk for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Industrial desks for Tubax. Printed formica top with solid black enameled
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique mini desk/lady's desk, England 1890 Curious ladies desk, England. Folding writing surface
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Highly functional and stylish piece. Perfect solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, the Mini Desk is part of the High Table range
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
1964 Monte Carlo Rally Replica Mini Front End In The Form Of A Desk
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An Unusual 1964 Monte Carlo Rally Replica Mini Front End, in the form of a desk (modern), with
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20th Century Monacan Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century Danish desk, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this beauty looks great from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing surface Around this are mini drawers and inkwells, perfect for letter writing and correspondence
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Vintage 1910s Desks

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Wood

Large English Marine Writing Desk - Solid Mahogany and Brass - Xixth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
desk with a sloping surface covered with black leather. This writing surface is divided into two
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Antique 19th Century English Other Nautical Objects

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Wood

Saturne Wall Desk
By Elise Fouin, Drugeot
Located in Courbevoie, FR
-comes a writing desk, with space for a computer, a mini speaker, a phone. Supplied with a textile
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2010s French Secretaires

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Oak

Saturne Wall Desk
Saturne Wall Desk
H 19.69 in Dm 35.44 in
1900s Belgian Wooden Mini Wall Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian Wooden Mini Wall Vitrine encapsulates timeless elegance and the charm of
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20th Century Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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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
Anglo Raj Regency Campaign Chest with Desk Trimmed in Brass Banding Accents 1811
Located in Los Angeles, CA
out to reveal a mini or fold open whole desk in tooled gold and green leather. A small drawer above
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Antique Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers having foliate carved pulls and centra...
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Oak

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak

Modern Alma Console Table, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Alma Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Alma modern console table represents the essence of the soul through its authentic and uni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Oak Square Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in white oak with square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon with mortise and tenon joinery in Material'...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegantely shaped double bed model GE 701 designed by Hans Wegner in the 1960s and produced by Getama. The headboard is made of woven cane and has floating side tables with black gla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Teak

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked with a side locker, with three green leather inserts and a rising fall in the centr...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

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Mahogany

19thC Ebonised Scrub Top Pine Farmhouse Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC Ebonised scrub top pine farmhouse table Thick bleached top with two deep dovetailed drawers sat on stout tapered block legs Measures: W212 x D81 x H78 cm.  
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Antique Late 19th Century English Farm Tables

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Pine

19thC Ebonised Scrub Top Pine Farmhouse Table
19thC Ebonised Scrub Top Pine Farmhouse Table
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian Native Arte Reference. In tribute to Lina Bo Bardi's design, ...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk/ Executive Desk
By Domino Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a sleek mini exec desk with function and design. Classic danish teak veneer desk
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The desk comes from Denmark from the 1960s and 1970s. Classic Danish design. Front with three
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in L 29.53 in
Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chorzów, PL
The desk comes from Denmark from the 1960s and 1970s. Classic Danish design. Front with three
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
H 23.63 in W 53.15 in L 23.63 in
Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
The desk comes from Denmark from the 1960s and 1970s. Classic Danish design. Attributed to Kai
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
Danish Desk with Bar, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 53.15 in L 29.93 in
Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
the beautiful oak. Gorgeous patina. At the back, the counter is furnished with a desk, two drawers
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Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
H 43.71 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk + Tambour Storage, Made in Denmark
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak secretary desk + Tambour storage, Made in Denmark by BPS Bernhard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
comes with a key that opens up to 3 more mini drawers, base of bureau has three extremely large drawers
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau
Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau
H 66.93 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Dresser-Chiffonier
Located in Opole, PL
the central section, instead of a drawer, there is an adjustable desktop which forms a mini-writing
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Antique 1880s Scandinavian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood, Mahogany

1970s Asian Folding Mini Screen Eight Panels Gold Scenic Art Chinese Writing
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Asian folding mini divider screen eight panels scenic landscape + Chinese writing Collectible
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Paper

Louis XVI Style Tessellated Stone Inlay Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Louis XV style tessellated writing desk from Maitland-Smith. Desk was executed in 1980s with 17
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20th Century Philippine Louis XV Desks

Materials

Stone, Brass

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing surface Around this are mini drawers and inkwells, perfect for letter writing and correspondence
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Vintage 1910s Campaign Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Chiffonier Tallboy, Mid-1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers writing desk chiffonier in top grade golden birch veneers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Reproduction Arne Vodder Wall Mount Writing Desk or Catch All
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk features three color coded letter dividers to the right
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Laminate

Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
writing desk that can function as a small mini-office.
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Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
H 44.1 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Florence Knoll Desk and Charles and Ray Eames Chair
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Improve your work from home situation! Clean lined "Mini" model desk, designed by Florence Knoll
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fine Late Regency Period Satinwood Writing Desk or Davenport, circa 1825
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine late Regency period satinwood writing/davenport. This piece is highly figured with a secret
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Lovig Asymmetrical Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak desk by the Danish manufacturer Lovig, having a unique asymmetrical form and a mini bar in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Lovig Asymmetrical Desk
Lovig Asymmetrical Desk
H 28.5 in W 59 in D 35 in
Danish Design Desk Apostrophe 1950s
Located in Marseille, FR
Beautiful shape of Danish design desk in teak, with a curve of apostrophe, poetic shape, nice back
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Wood

Danish Design Desk Apostrophe 1950s
Danish Design Desk Apostrophe 1950s
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
French 19th Century Kingwood Desk Top Drawer Set with Brass Mounts
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fantastic quality and very decorative French Louis XV style kingwood and walnut desk top drawer set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood, Mahogany

Petite Four-Legged Tanker Table with Drawer, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
for the young scholar or as a small writing desk. Ideal in a kitchen nook or consider customizing it
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Wooden French Drafting Table, circa 1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
system up and down. Tilting trays. Measures: Max height: 181 cm / Mini 113 cm Good condition.
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Antique Early 1900s French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

Pair of Wooden French Drafting Table, circa 1900
Pair of Wooden French Drafting Table, circa 1900
H 44.49 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Four-Legged Tanker Table with Drawer by General Fireproofing, 1940's
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Four-legged tanker table with drawer by General Fireproofing, c. 1940's. This unique "mini tanker
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Antique Writing Case
Located in Hudson, NY
Intricate desk top or travelling writing case, comprising, leather writing slope, fitted
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Antique Writing Case
Antique Writing Case
H 13 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
Teak Secretaire by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury Danish writing cabinet - Made from teak - Features 3 drawers and drop down desk top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

French Secretaire Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
, a single small mini-drawer and a pull-out writing surface. But when the desk surface fold up it
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Vintage 1950s French Secretaires

French Secretaire Desk
French Secretaire Desk
H 35.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Modernist Walnut Table, Mid-Century Modern, Poland, 1971
Located in Warsaw, PL
table, or a mini desk for a laptop. Refreshed. Legs once again drawn in black, polished tops. The old
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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Mini Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mini writing desk for your home. A mini writing desk — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mini writing desk, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mini writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mini writing desk bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mini writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drugeot, Elise Fouin and Tubax are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mini Writing Desk?

Prices for a mini writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $8,760, while the average can fetch as much as $2,113.
Questions About Mini Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of 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.