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Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern

Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern

By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta

Located in Stockholm, SE

, Italy. Original glass top with red stripe. In good condition, a few smaller signs of age and wear

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

$2,195Sale Price / item|39% Off

H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

smaller drawer with brass key hole and one large drawer, each with carved pulls and dovetail joints

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

Serpentine drawers. Slant front door opens to reveal addition storage space with 5 small drawers and plenty

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland

$3,195

H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland

Located in Munich, DE

area of jyväskylä & muurame. this small and rare desk will be an wonderful addition to your modern home.

Category

Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s

By Morris of California

Located in Miami, FL

with signs of wear consistent with age and history. There are some small scratches and some fading in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Louis XIV Period Os de Mouton Oak Side Table
French Provincial Louis XIV Period Os de Mouton Oak Side Table

French Provincial Louis XIV Period Os de Mouton Oak Side Table

Located in Troy, NY

Small 17th century side table or desk, charming country piece of nice proportion and warm color

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

main compartment consists of 4 smaller compartments and of one drop down door with key. The inside is

Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Swedish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak and Beech Dining Table or Desk
Swedish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak and Beech Dining Table or Desk

Swedish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak and Beech Dining Table or Desk

By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson

Located in Kramfors, SE

the apron. Good vintage condition with some smaller marks and traces of use. Each leaf is 45 cm wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Mahogany Kneehole Desk

$12,983

H 31 in W 32.5 in D 17.5 in

Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Folkestone, GB

and arrangement of three graduated small drawers either side of a recessed kneehole cupboard and small

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730
Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730

Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, or small writing desk

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk

Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk

$6,627

H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in

Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in Munich, DE

Very rare and elegant small desk by gianfranco frattini for bernini by opening the drawer the

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

reveal a red gilt tooled leather work surface, small center door with fancy brass hinges, flanked by

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

made accordingly to traditional French techniques of woodworking by small craft workshops in the

Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

"Il Pezzo 10 Console" solid walnut - gold finished brass base - three drawers
"Il Pezzo 10 Console" solid walnut - gold finished brass base - three drawers

"Il Pezzo 10 Console" solid walnut - gold finished brass base - three drawers

Located in Firenze, IT

repellent. Each console is numbered and shows the “Missing Piece” (“Pezzo Mancante” in Italian): a small

Category

2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Gold, Brass, Gold Plate

Vladimir Kagan Grosfeld House Desk w/ Cane Modesty Panel
Vladimir Kagan Grosfeld House Desk w/ Cane Modesty Panel

Vladimir Kagan Grosfeld House Desk w/ Cane Modesty Panel

By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House

Located in Chicago, IL

the dark small spots on top surface (where risers for glass probably were). And to clean up overall

Category

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

Materials

Cane

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda

$14,023 / item

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 29.93 in

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda

Located in Geneve, CH

nature, to detail, to the beauty of forms, to manufacturing in small local companies and the rejection of

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina
LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina

LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

The price is dependent on the chosen material and size. This small wooden writing desk was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Poplar & Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period
French 18th Century Poplar & Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period

French 18th Century Poplar & Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period

$2,007Sale Price|34% Off

H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 25.99 in

French 18th Century Poplar & Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period

Located in Labrit, Landes

18th century, in a small provincial workshop. This explains all the special features of this table, in

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Poplar

Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century
Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century

Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century

By Maison Forest

Located in Forney, TX

, including as a smaller scale desk in your home office or study, library table, oversized hall console or

Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

traditional French techniques of woodworking by small craft workshops in the western countryside of France

Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

manufacture of each furniture is made accordingly to traditional French techniques of woodworking by small

Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona
ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona

ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona

By Estudio Persona

Located in Los Angeles, CA

be used as a small dining table or wide console. Designed and handmade in Los Angeles by Estudio

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti

$7,910

H 30.88 in W 52.75 in D 15.75 in

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti

By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti

Located in Boston, MA

edges and a small pull-out drawer increases its overall functionality. -Honey Stained Solid Ash Wood

Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

$5,147

H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 25.2 in

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

Located in Kramfors, SE

solid frame. There is a smaller notch from a branch on the table top, see picture. Height from the floor

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

$1,853Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

offer a hidden writing table with leather insert and two small drawers and two large hidden compartment

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

$12,000

H 40.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

Located in Troy, NY

opening to reveal a fitted interior with eight drawers and a small middle door, the slanted top with a

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Spanish 19th C. Desk or Console Table with Beautiful Lyre-Carved Legs
Spanish 19th C. Desk or Console Table with Beautiful Lyre-Carved Legs

Spanish 19th C. Desk or Console Table with Beautiful Lyre-Carved Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

an attractive console, entry table, or a small writing desk.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jacques Adnet Modernist Dressing Table  circa 1935
Jacques Adnet Modernist Dressing Table  circa 1935

Jacques Adnet Modernist Dressing Table circa 1935

$22,500

H 48.04 in W 27.17 in D 16.54 in

Jacques Adnet Modernist Dressing Table circa 1935

By La Maison Desny

Located in CA, CA

and mirrors are original small surface wear to black opaline glass, very small chip to back corner and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Nickel

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain
Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain

Located in North Miami, FL

This magnificent malachite green stained burl wood desk with small drawers and ample writing space

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table

$2,400

H 27 in W 34.25 in D 22 in

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table

Located in Richmond, VA

smaller scale makes it a much more versatile option as a side table or console.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre
A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in New York, NY

storefront shop . He was a manufacturer of art furniture, small style furniture and artistic fantasies. He

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria
18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria

18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

been stored in its deep and long drawers, which are decorated with small etched field flowers on the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Country Farm Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Contemporary Open Room No. 1 Workstation and Office Solution, In Stock
Contemporary Open Room No. 1 Workstation and Office Solution, In Stock

Contemporary Open Room No. 1 Workstation and Office Solution, In Stock

By Matali Crasset

Located in London, GB

, orange cupboard, glowing yellow acrylic lamp, and small yellow metal container. “The iconic blocks of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

was hand made by a small French workshop and is original in design, handsome and functional. The

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style

Located in Landivy, FR

manufacture of each furniture is made accordingly to traditional French techniques of woodworking by small

Category

2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table
Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

$2,700

H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 28.5 in

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant architectural French oak center or game table. Very sturdy. Great as a small desk or

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

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

$1,146Sale Price|35% Off

H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

$6,456Sale Price|38% Off

H 50.4 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

Located in Darmstadt, DE

with eight small drawers, perfect for organizing stationery or other small items. In excellent

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

capital which marks the , the back with adjustable shelves for small books, decorated with kingwood

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century
Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century

$4,783

H 32.29 in W 35.24 in D 22.84 in

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

. Wonderful unique ergomonic cut out and primitive design. A small pivoting / hidden silver spoon / receptacle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century

Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

$7,900

H 45.28 in W 42.52 in D 24.41 in

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

six small drawers and an open compartment. The writing top can be pulled out. It is covered with green

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

lines and incredible wood grain occupying a small footprint (H: 29" x L: 53.5" x D: 26"). Retains the

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Refectory Style Hand Crafted Oak Farm Table
Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Refectory Style Hand Crafted Oak Farm Table

Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance Refectory Style Hand Crafted Oak Farm Table

Located in Encinitas, CA

Antique Italian Tuscan Renaissance refectory style handcrafted oak farm table. Nice small

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

aware that most of the items are vintage/antique and may have small defects or signs of age. However, we

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Petite Vanity/Writing Table with Stool Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Petite Vanity/Writing Table with Stool Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Petite Vanity/Writing Table with Stool Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, resourceful design occupying a small footprint while providing a surface/seating solution. One corner scuff

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Naugahyde, Laminate, Mahogany

French Designer Handcrafted Connected Executive Desk in Solid Wood by C. Lecomte
French Designer Handcrafted Connected Executive Desk in Solid Wood by C. Lecomte

French Designer Handcrafted Connected Executive Desk in Solid Wood by C. Lecomte

By Christophe Lecomte

Located in Landivy, FR

accordingly to traditional French techniques of woodworking by small craft workshops in the western

Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Wood

1930s Lacquered Bar Console Table in the Style of Marcel Breuer
1930s Lacquered Bar Console Table in the Style of Marcel Breuer

1930s Lacquered Bar Console Table in the Style of Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

variety of uses, console, bar, small desk or vanity.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table
Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

$2,700

H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 28.5 in

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Architectural French Oak Center or game table. Very sturdy. Great as a small desk or

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

French Leather Top Writing Table
French Leather Top Writing Table

French Leather Top Writing Table

$4,100 / item

H 28.25 in W 30 in D 24.27 in

French Leather Top Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

table has developed a rich, warm patina and its size make it perfect as a small desk or a side table.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

rolls up the front panel to reveal a central shelf surrounded by eight small drawers and eight

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Forged Wrought Iron Vanities Vanities Toilette
French Forged Wrought Iron Vanities Vanities Toilette

French Forged Wrought Iron Vanities Vanities Toilette

$4,260Sale Price|20% Off

H 51.97 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in

French Forged Wrought Iron Vanities Vanities Toilette

Located in Milano, IT

iron top also smooth, with an iron curl on the front, as if to adorn it. There are two small drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk

Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

fretwork and carved mahogany details. A couple of small pieces of carved detail (illustrated) are missing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Gervasoni Writing Desk in Black Lacquer with Wooden Feet by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Writing Desk in Black Lacquer with Wooden Feet by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

on a whole new dimension: LC 60 is an elegant desk of rather small dimensions, designed in the name

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, Lazio

angles. The desk is made up of a top with two small drawers underneath, which can be opened using two

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

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table

$19,200

H 39.25 in W 36.25 in D 24.25 in

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

top opening to a fitted interior of pigeon holes, small drawers and pull-out adjustable leather-lined

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Small Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique small desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 4611 antique and vintage small desks in-stock, while there are 288 modern editions to choose from as well. Small desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Small desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made small desks over the years, but those made by George Nelson, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Small Desks?

Prices for small desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, small desks begin at $83 and can go as high as $495,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,571.

Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.