Narrow Desks

Find a variety of narrow desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct narrow desks — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 258 antique and vintage narrow desks in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of narrow desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Narrow desks made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some narrow desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller narrow desks, measuring 16.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many narrow desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Joel Escalona and Poul Henningsen produced popular narrow desks that are worth a look.

Narrow desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $165,000.

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.