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Small desk – France 1950
Small desk – France 1950

Small desk – France 1950

Located in Girona, Girona

Small desk in solid lemon wood and lemon wood veneer, waxed finishing.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Small French Louis XVI Desk
Small French Louis XVI Desk

Small French Louis XVI Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

This desk brings timeless elegance and delicate refinement to your home. Crafted from Acacia wood in a soft Country mahogany finish, this piece showcases a smooth top, and turret cor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Small Empire Desk, France, 1840 A simple yet elegant Empire-style desk, crafted in 1840.

Category

Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small desk in solid sapele – France 1960
Small desk in solid sapele – France 1960

Small desk in solid sapele – France 1960

Located in Girona, Girona

Small desk in solid sapele with waxed finishing and original burgundy red formica, chrome bar on legs, original lock and key, high quality of workmanship.

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Sapele Wood

A small modernist desk, a French piece from the 1940s
A small modernist desk, a French piece from the 1940s

A small modernist desk, a French piece from the 1940s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This small modernist desk is a French piece from the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Louis XVI Style Desk
Small Louis XVI Style Desk

Small Louis XVI Style Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made in France in the 20th century, this desk is well suited for use as a writing desk or small workspace in both traditional and transitional interiors.

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century
French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this small antique desk in oak and pine, dating from the late 19th century. Its rectangular top rests on an apron delicately carved with floral and foliate mot...

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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Wood Small Desk by Goons
Wood Small Desk by Goons

Wood Small Desk by Goons

Located in Geneve, CH

Wood small desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France.

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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small

writing desk model Roman Small

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small

writing desk model Roman Small

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Oak

Carrara Marble Small Organic Shape Desk with Black Steel Base Made in France
Carrara Marble Small Organic Shape Desk with Black Steel Base Made in France

Carrara Marble Small Organic Shape Desk with Black Steel Base Made in France

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Celebrating nature's inherent beauty, the Oni Desk embraces the irregular shape of a found Carrara marble slab. This desk's innovative design is informed by the unique constraints of...

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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Writing Desk, Small Desk in Marquetry and Gilded Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Writing Desk, Small Desk in Marquetry and Gilded Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Writing Desk, Small Desk in Marquetry and Gilded Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Writing desk, small desk in marquetry and gilded bronze, Napoleon III period. Small desk, writing desk from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in marquetry and gilded bronze. H:...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.
Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.

Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Writing desk, small Louis XVI-style desk in marquetry and gilded bronze. Small Louis XVI-style writing desk, early 20th century, in marquetry and gilded bronze. H: 70 cm, W: 54 cm, ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France
Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France

By Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Girona, Girona

Small Art Deco cubist and double sided desk, solid oak and oak plywood, French polish.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

À 1960 small desk
À 1960 small desk

À 1960 small desk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

an elegant desk circa 1960 can first anywhere

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Small Leather Topped Desk
Small Leather Topped Desk

Small Leather Topped Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

An 18th century French painted three-drawer desk. It has a leather top and two doors.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859–1926) A small kidney-shaped desk in mahogany and thuya burl veneer, opening with a central drawer, resting on curved legs that are molded and carved, connected ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

- Marquetry wood - Gilt and chiseled bronze - 1880 period - Leather top - Three drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Located in Kent, Dover

A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout.

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Globe Furniture, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console Writing Table MINT!

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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Chestnut

French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk

French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Versatile in scale, it would serve equally well as a side table, console, or small writing desk. From Provence, France. #8546 H skirt 20.5”

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Small Writing Desk on Cabriole Legs
Antique Small Writing Desk on Cabriole Legs

Antique Small Writing Desk on Cabriole Legs

Located in Sheridan, CO

Antique small writing desk on cabriole legs with original brass hardware. Desk features 7 drawers and pull out slide on the front. Dimensions 32.5" wide 17" deep 28.25" tall Knee cl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France
Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France

Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France

Located in Greven, DE

Wonderful antique travel inkwell in a cover of red leather. France, early 19th Century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950
Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

small pine desk table in the "Les Arcs" style, Charlotte Perriand, with a drawer circa 1950/1960

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Superb small desk in Louis XVI style, after a model by Philippe Claude Montigny
Superb small desk in Louis XVI style, after a model by Philippe Claude Montigny

Superb small desk in Louis XVI style, after a model by Philippe Claude Montigny

By Philippe Claude Montigny

Located in Wien, AT

Philippe Claude Montigny (after a model by) – Superb small desk in Louis XVI style, 2nd half of the 19th century. Oak frame on tapered legs, freestanding construction. Two front draw...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satin, Ebony, Oak

Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal
Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal

Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal

Located in Greven, DE

Desk Set with Hare and Barrels Origin: Probably Germany or France Material: Patinated and partially gilt bronze Date: Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900) Dimensions: H × W × D: approx...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Small Gilt Bronze Compote, French, circa 1860
Small Gilt Bronze Compote, French, circa 1860

Small Gilt Bronze Compote, French, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

Small gilt bronze compote, French, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Small French Chinoiserie Clock Set
Small French Chinoiserie Clock Set

Small French Chinoiserie Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small French, beautifully hand-painted clock set. Pair of urns measure to be: 12.5" H x 3.5" D.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments

Located in Sofia, BG

French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers, 66X92X43, Louis XV style.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Small Desk with Brass Fittings
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Small Desk with Brass Fittings

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Small Desk with Brass Fittings

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this small writing desk, or bonheur du jour, dates from approximately 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Petite Vintage Wood Desk
Petite Vintage Wood Desk

Petite Vintage Wood Desk

Located in Fullerton, CA

A small vintage wood desk from France. The desk is made of a light wood that shows signs of wear and use, creating the perfect vintage patina.

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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble small scale statue/paperweight, signed F. Costa. The statue is raised by an oval Rouge Royale base wi...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...

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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900
Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900

Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900

Located in Paris, FR

Small terrestrial globe on a blackened and waxed turned wood stand. The globe is made of polychrome printed paper mounted on plasterboard. It bears the inscription “globe terrestre d...

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Antique 1890s French Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Paper

Small French Louis XV Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Letter Carrier, 1900s
Small French Louis XV Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Letter Carrier, 1900s

Small French Louis XV Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Letter Carrier, 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This small French Louis XV-style letter carrier would make a wonderful accessory for any office, desk, or writing table.

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20th Century French Louis XV Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk
Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful early 19th century French Empire small desk or vanity fitting perfectly into a small guest room or a narrow entrance.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930
Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930

Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Made by the renowned French maker DEP ~ from the Depary family name, who flourished in the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 30s. Also marketed at this time to stand for Durée, Elegance...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur
Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur

Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb desk in rosewood Louis XV style from the 19th century Very beautiful double-sided desk composed of 5 drawers decorated with bronze on all its sides. It rests on arched legs d...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze
Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze

Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of small ewers decorative gilt bronze.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

Small Clock with Elephants
Small Clock with Elephants

Small Clock with Elephants

$1,310Sale Price|20% Off

Small Clock with Elephants

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Desk clock with elephants, early 20th century, Art Nouveau. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures: H: 16 cm, W: 21 cm, D: 8 cm.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available
1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available. Original untouched new old stock film cassettes from the iconic French film company Pathe. Listing is for a si...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Small Louis XV Style Samac Clock
Small Louis XV Style Samac Clock

Small Louis XV Style Samac Clock

Located in Beaune, FR

Small Louis XV rocaille style gilded spelter clock decorated with foliage and flowers and two cupids. It is in good condition. Circa 1900. Dimensions Height 20cm Width 9cm Depth 4,5cm

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20th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Paris, FR

Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic floral motives highlighted with gold. The lid topped by a pine cone finial features a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Small 19th Century Mystery Clock Signed By Ferdinand Gervais
Small 19th Century Mystery Clock Signed By Ferdinand Gervais

Small 19th Century Mystery Clock Signed By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Charmes, FR

mysterious little clock from the 19th century in patinated and gilded bronze on a marble base manufactured by Ferdinand Gervais in Paris in good condition, it works but has not been ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Compact in scale yet versatile, the table functions well as a writing table, console, or small desk. - Origin: Provence, France - Period: Early 20th Century - Materials: Walnut ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Provençal table / small desk / game table- Louis XV period - France XVIII
French Provençal table / small desk / game table- Louis XV period - France XVIII

French Provençal table / small desk / game table- Louis XV period - France XVIII

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Tea table / small desk / games table / Provençal table, Louis XV period in solid cherry wood resting on four curved legs, with a scalloped and molded belt opening to a small drawer.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Small 1950's French Desk Light With Articulated Brass Neck
A Small 1950's French Desk Light With Articulated Brass Neck

A Small 1950's French Desk Light With Articulated Brass Neck

Located in London, GB

A charming mid-century French desk lamp in a cheerful yellow polychrome finish, dating from around 1950.

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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Restauration Kidney-Shaped Side Table or Small Desk, 1820s
French Restauration Kidney-Shaped Side Table or Small Desk, 1820s

French Restauration Kidney-Shaped Side Table or Small Desk, 1820s

Located in Leimen, DE

This stunning kidney-shaped table is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring a harmonious blend of cherrywood, mahogany, and elmwood veneers. Its elegant design and intricate detai...

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Side Tables

Materials

Cherry, Elm, Mahogany

Small Desk or Occasional Table "Parade"
Small Desk or Occasional Table "Parade"

Small Desk or Occasional Table "Parade"

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

From Jacques Jarrige's "Parade" series, this small desk or end table —equally suited as an occasional table—exemplifies the artist's signature taut, dynamic line. Arched legs spring ...

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2010s French End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Desk Table Lamp
Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Desk Table Lamp

Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Desk Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Metal Table Lamp with Shade and Eagle Finial. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H (to finial) x 12.5" H (to li...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored
French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

Located in Highwood, IL

Very unusual Antique French “open barley twist” leg and stretcher Small Writing Table, that could be used as a Lady’s Desk, End or Side Table and of course a Nightstand.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIII End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Small Sterling Picture Frame for Bedside Travel or Desk
Small Sterling Picture Frame for Bedside Travel or Desk

Small Sterling Picture Frame for Bedside Travel or Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A. beautiful French 1.75 Sterling picture frame. A Great piece for the traveler, for bedside, or on a desk - also great for a grouping of additional small frames.

Category

20th Century French Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Cocotte Desk Lamp, Brass & Metal, France, c.1950s
Mid-Century Modern Cocotte Desk Lamp, Brass & Metal, France, c.1950s

Mid-Century Modern Cocotte Desk Lamp, Brass & Metal, France, c.1950s

By Jean Boris Lacroix

Located in London, GB

Small French 1950’s cocotte desk lamp. Some paint loss on base and shade but no big dents.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small French desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small French desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. If you’re shopping for a small French desk, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small French desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A small French desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one small French desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Pauchard, Tolix and Charlotte Perriand produced versions that are worth a look.

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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.
  • 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.