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Swedish, Small Desk Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Small Desk, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 1970s desk. Small desk in light wood with chrome-plated metal legs. h: 76cm, w: 60cm, d
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Desk, 1970.
Small Desk, 1970.
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic country-style solid light driftwood finished rectangular desk with a rustic finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 39.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 29.5 tall. Condition: In excellent original condition with light
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Small 20th Century Satin Birch Writing Desk by Heal & Son London
By Heal's
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful Satin Birch writing desk by Heal & Son London. This little desk will light up any room
Category

Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

Gio Ponti, Small Walnut Desk, from the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, 1950s
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti small desk in light walnut on shaped tapering legs united by stretchers. The wood is in
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk with top storage compartments is a craft-handed re-interpretation of the French
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 886 Small Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 886 Small Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels by PearsonLloyd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
A super sleek iconic Danish mid century teak four drawer desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Circa late
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production. Beautiful classic looking
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Metal

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful light and elegant desk from finland by suomen tuoli-, kalusto- ja sorvaustehdas. from the
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Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 1950s. The light, elegant appearance is combined with two modular parts. Firstly, the main desk
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
H 30.91 in W 97.64 in D 66.93 in
Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Brera desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Bronze Structure. Desk with drawer. Base in bronze
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood brera desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Chromed structure. Desk with drawer. Base in bronze
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and allows the light to glow through when the doors are open. Top section comprises of a small door
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
condition with signs of light previous use. Some small water marks to top. Drawer functions properly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The desk is made in the frame
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole Desk, France/India 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city. The PJ-BU-02-A desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
elegant Biedermeier desk has highly figured walnut veneer with lovely light deep amber color and 200 years
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
flair and raised sides. The desk has undergone a light refinish to bring out the grain and details but
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
, and as a small cabinet at the same time. The desk is characterized by an ingenious mechanic pulling
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Desk from Avalon, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
piece of furniture. The delicate and light form of the desk will perfectly matched into modern and
Category

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

Materials

Teak

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. DIMENSIONS: D. 23.6", W. 43.3", H. 29.5" Philippe Nigro designed a light looking desk: a top in birch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style writing desk by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, conservatively refinished condition with a couple of small, light surface dings, scuffs to the pencil drawer, and
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Egon Eiermann High Writing Desk Produced by Gustav Veith, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
A rare piece of furniture, designed in a small number of pieces for the German government by
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice small and rare sized industrial 'Reform' table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Minimal Desk with wheeled chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, thick cut glass and chrome
Category

1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Medium, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W140cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

21st Century Modern Desk In Copper And Wood With Rotating Glass Extension
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
adapt to different uses: a dedicated support for a printer or other peripherals, a smaller desk for an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
mirrored desk/vanity and matching desk chair. This set also features two small dressers with three drawers
Category

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

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Mid Century Modern
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Curved Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood White Lacquer Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Orbit Collection is perfect for relaxed home designs, full of light and personality. The Home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small Italian Mid-Century desk, console table or side table. The object is extremely light-footed
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quintessential example of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
neatly arranged grain patterns in light rosewood and dark contrasting kingwood. In the front frame we
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

General Berry Study Desk Writing Table in Blue and Red by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk As the name suggests, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Located in Evergreen, CO
Made of solid oak and finished with a light stain, this beautiful writing desk has a narrow depth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
H 46.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By Hein Salomonson, AP Originals
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 1960 – a
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
are a combination of light green, purple and white in their colour. This desk set will make a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Libation Cup, Oriental, Soapstone, Ceremonial, Pouring Jug
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique libation cup. An Oriental, soapstone ceremonial pouring jug with carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
sides Useful drawer dressed with a small brass pull for ease of opening Light crimson interior with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Desk Sets

Materials

Pine

1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marks to the leather. The polished steel bases have some small spots, and have a light patina to their
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare antique Desk model, chopping block, Bones, Silver plate and marble
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique desk model or sculpture. It is designed as a chopping block, a large tree stump
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

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Small Desk Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small desk light for your home. Each small desk light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 281 options for an antique or vintage small desk light now, or shop our selection of 115 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the small desk light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A small desk light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one small desk light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Flos, Adam Otlewski and Santa & Cole produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a small desk light at 1stDibs is $2,167, while they’re typically $151 on the low end and $275,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Small Desk Light
  • 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.