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Fine Antique 20th Century English Chippendale-Style Mahogany Bureau
Fine Antique 20th Century English Chippendale-Style Mahogany Bureau

Fine Antique 20th Century English Chippendale-Style Mahogany Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

Measuring only 74 cm wide and 37 cm deep, this is an exceptionally practical bureau for smaller interiors. It provides a functional writing area and useful storage while occupying co...

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Rustic Wood Writing Desk
Vintage Rustic Wood Writing Desk

Vintage Rustic Wood Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Its original finish shows noticeable age-related wear and patina, with minor scratches and small nicks particularly visible on the legs and edges.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Wood

Antique Walnut Three-Drawer Writing Desk with Turned Legs
Antique Walnut Three-Drawer Writing Desk with Turned Legs

Antique Walnut Three-Drawer Writing Desk with Turned Legs

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A broad center drawer with a keyhole is flanked by two smaller drawers, each fitted with a simple wooden pull.

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Early 20th Century Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Roller shutter writing desk Jerry
Roller shutter writing desk Jerry

Roller shutter writing desk Jerry

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Notable conditions include a few historic drill holes/wear marks on the inner panels and a small hole in the lower back panel (as detailed in the close-up photographs).

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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Giancarlo Piretti White Platone Folding Desk for Castelli, Italy, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti White Platone Folding Desk for Castelli, Italy, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti White Platone Folding Desk for Castelli, Italy, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Cork, IE

Stylish, practical, and remarkably space-efficient, this table is ideal for modern homes that need a practical home-office desk in a small space! Dimensions: Width 82 cm (32.3 in) D...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Art Deco Partners Desk by Johan Vilhelm Karlsson, 1947
Biedermeier Art Deco Partners Desk by Johan Vilhelm Karlsson, 1947

Biedermeier Art Deco Partners Desk by Johan Vilhelm Karlsson, 1947

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Lewes, England

It comes with a COA from the Swedish Handicraft and Small Industry Organization dated Vännäs, 26 June 1947.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Louis XV Style Writing Table, Oak, Scalloped Apron, France, 1950s
Louis XV Style Writing Table, Oak, Scalloped Apron, France, 1950s

Louis XV Style Writing Table, Oak, Scalloped Apron, France, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

The oak surface shows a deep aged patina with open grain and natural marks across the top, while the drawer front carries a small brass ring drop handle. The scalloped apron and curv...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century German Marquetry Writing Desk
19th Century German Marquetry Writing Desk

19th Century German Marquetry Writing Desk

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

The desk is fitted with 20 small upper drawers, open compartments and three larger drawers below.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top from France
Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top from France

Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top from France

Located in Austin, TX

Featuring a moulded, ebonized rectangular top with an inset embossed and richly patinated cognac leather writing surface, the top with four rounded corners, over a frieze showing one...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Brass Bureau à Cylindre, Circa 1880
French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Brass Bureau à Cylindre, Circa 1880

French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Brass Bureau à Cylindre, Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

The cylinder front opens to reveal the writing area lined with a green leather top and the original gilt embossed triming, while three small drawers above provide additional storage ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Desk with Floating Leather Top on Chrome Cylinders, Brazil, 1980s
Post-Modern Desk with Floating Leather Top on Chrome Cylinders, Brazil, 1980s

Post-Modern Desk with Floating Leather Top on Chrome Cylinders, Brazil, 1980s

Located in São Paulo, BR

The modular repetition of the drawers, each one a small arc, creates an almost organic rhythm in contrast with the cool rationality of the steel columns carrying the top.

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

Located in Leicester, GB

Lovely original condition for age. A small ring at the top and some scribbles in the drawer.

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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Empire Style Secretaire a Abattant, Walnut and Brass, France, 1840s
Empire Style Secretaire a Abattant, Walnut and Brass, France, 1840s

Empire Style Secretaire a Abattant, Walnut and Brass, France, 1840s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

This secretaire is built from solid walnut and walnut veneer over a pine carcass, with a fall front that drops to reveal a fitted interior of small alcove drawers and pigeonholes fra...

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Antique 1840s French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Painted Wood Writing Desk
Vintage Painted Wood Writing Desk

Vintage Painted Wood Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carved acanthus-leaf corner blocks anchor the top of each leg, providing a subtle classical flourish, while the legs themselves taper elegantly to slender, fluted points, giving the ...

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900
Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900

Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Vienna, AT

The table's marquetry and wood-work shows normal wear commensurate with age. There is one small piece of veneer missing in a corner of the drawer.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine Early 20th Century Antique French Oak Writing Table
Fine Early 20th Century Antique French Oak Writing Table

Fine Early 20th Century Antique French Oak Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A single discreet drawer is positioned beneath the top, providing convenient storage for stationery and smaller personal items. It retains its original brass handle, adding an attrac...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top
Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top

Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top

Located in Nottingham, GB

A single drawer is positioned beneath the writing surface, providing useful concealed storage for stationery, correspondence and smaller items. It retains its original decorative bra...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th Century Antique English Oak Writing Table
Fine 18th Century Antique English Oak Writing Table

Fine 18th Century Antique English Oak Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

Three drawers are arranged beneath the top, providing useful storage for correspondence, stationery and other smaller items. Each retains its original brass handles and fittings, add...

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage 20th Century Pine Writing Desk
Vintage 20th Century Pine Writing Desk

Vintage 20th Century Pine Writing Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

These provide convenient storage for stationery, correspondence and smaller personal items while preserving the simple, understated character of the piece.

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Writing Table
Fine Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Writing Table

Fine Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

The drawer provides convenient storage for writing materials and smaller items while preserving the understated character of the design.

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Table
Fine 19th Century Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Table

Fine 19th Century Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

The functional drawer provides convenient concealed storage for stationery, correspondence and smaller personal items and retains its original knob handles.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th Century Antique English Mahogany Writing Table
Fine 18th Century Antique English Mahogany Writing Table

Fine 18th Century Antique English Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

Two drawers are positioned across the front, providing useful concealed storage for stationery, correspondence and smaller personal items. Both retain their original brass handles, a...

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 20th Century
Fine Antique English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 20th Century

Fine Antique English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 20th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

These provide convenient storage for writing materials and smaller personal items while contributing attractive period detail to the restrained and elegant design.

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk with Two Drawers
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk with Two Drawers

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk with Two Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Particularly versatile in scale, this antique French table can serve beautifully as a small writing desk, side table, console table, entry table, dressing table, vanity or occasional...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine 19th Century Antique English Georgian-Style Mahogany Writing Table
Fine 19th Century Antique English Georgian-Style Mahogany Writing Table

Fine 19th Century Antique English Georgian-Style Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A single drawer is incorporated beneath the top, providing convenient concealed storage for stationery, correspondence and smaller personal items. The drawer retains its original bra...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

A central drawer is positioned beneath the writing surface, providing convenient storage for stationery and smaller personal items. Below is an additional central cupboard, creating ...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

The table incorporates five useful drawers, arranged with two smaller drawers to either side and a larger central drawer positioned above the kneehole.

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Writing Table with Leather Top
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Writing Table with Leather Top

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Writing Table with Leather Top

Located in Nottingham, GB

Particularly appealing is the lift-up design of the top, which opens to reveal a useful concealed storage compartment beneath, combining elegant presentation with practical functiona...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Bureau
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Bureau

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

The upper section opens to reveal a thoughtfully fitted interior, creating a practical and attractive writing space with useful compartments for stationery, correspondence and smalle...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Fine Quality Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Fine Quality Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

The fall-front opens to form a useful writing surface and reveals a beautifully fitted interior, thoughtfully arranged with an assortment of small drawers and compartments. This prov...

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Bureau
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Bureau

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

The fall-front opens to create a useful writing surface and reveals a beautifully fitted interior arranged with a selection of small drawers and pigeonholes. This traditional configu...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Quality 20th Century Golden Oak Bureau
Fine Antique Quality 20th Century Golden Oak Bureau

Fine Antique Quality 20th Century Golden Oak Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

The bureau features a traditional fall-front opening to reveal a beautifully fitted interior arranged with a selection of small drawers and compartments, providing useful organised s...

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Edwards and Roberts Writing Desk Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Ladies Table
Edwards and Roberts Writing Desk Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Ladies Table

Edwards and Roberts Writing Desk Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Ladies Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine Victorian Aesthetic Movement mahogany writing desk by Edwards & Roberts Stamped Edwards & Roberts to the drawer Raised gallery fitted with a central mirror and four small drawer...

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Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Opening the cylinder reveals a fitted writing interior with multiple small drawers, storage compartments and a leather-inset writing surface.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Early 20th Century Edwardian Oak Bureau
Fine Quality Antique Early 20th Century Edwardian Oak Bureau

Fine Quality Antique Early 20th Century Edwardian Oak Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

The fall-front opens to form a practical writing surface and reveals a nicely fitted interior, thoughtfully arranged with a selection of compartments and smaller storage areas. These...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Louis XVI Double Pedestal Writing Desk
Vintage Louis XVI Double Pedestal Writing Desk

Vintage Louis XVI Double Pedestal Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Atop the writing surface, a sophisticated upper gallery rises dramatically, its central mirrored panel flanked by open display shelving and smaller drawer compartments, each also fit...

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Tambour Roll-top Maple and Brass Desk
Victorian Tambour Roll-top Maple and Brass Desk

Victorian Tambour Roll-top Maple and Brass Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

The upper gallery houses four small interior drawers with simple round wooden pulls, alongside four open mail slots, or “pigeonholes” for document sorting.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk

Located in Helsinki, FI

The four legs are especially noteworthy, each elaborately turned with a sequence of rounded and tapered forms before terminating in small turned feet. Together with the extensive car...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Renaissance Revival Desks and Wri...

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th Century Antique English Victorian Mahogany Dickens Writing Desk
Fine 19th Century Antique English Victorian Mahogany Dickens Writing Desk

Fine 19th Century Antique English Victorian Mahogany Dickens Writing Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

The raised upper section incorporates eight small drawers arranged around a central angled writing slope, creating an exceptionally practical fitted workspace for correspondence, doc...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

This is in great condition for its age, we have just had it re-polished. There are some small marks and indentations beneath the polish here and there, commensurate for age.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Writing Desk with Upper Cabinets, 1940s
Spanish Writing Desk with Upper Cabinets, 1940s

Spanish Writing Desk with Upper Cabinets, 1940s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The desk features a spacious central drawer with brass ring pulls and a raised upper section with two small cupboards and an open central compartment, providing convenient storage fo...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lacquered and painted Italian desk from the 1930s
Lacquered and painted Italian desk from the 1930s

Lacquered and painted Italian desk from the 1930s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Ideal desk to be placed in a living room or studio, beautifully decorated, for antique dealers and interior decorators. It has some small drops in color and some signs of wear, overa...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani T95 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani T95 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956

Osvaldo Borsani T95 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

The larger cabinet combines drawers with an open storage compartment, while the smaller cabinet contains drawers. The sculpted horizontal drawer fronts give the otherwise architectur...

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

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Pedestal Dining Table with New 54 Round Glass
Warren Platner for Knoll Pedestal Dining Table with New 54 Round Glass

Warren Platner for Knoll Pedestal Dining Table with New 54 Round Glass

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Chattanooga, TN

In fact, when you look closely at small scratches, you can see the shiny metal beneath, suggesting the original owner had the base professionally painted at some point.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk by Bodart
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk by Bodart

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk by Bodart

By Jacques Bodart

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The corners are defined by fluted and tapered pilaster-style supports, while the slender, tapered legs terminate in small brass feet. Brass collars at the transition between the legs...

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

G. Durand Louis XVI Style Table à Écrire, c. 1870
G. Durand Louis XVI Style Table à Écrire, c. 1870

G. Durand Louis XVI Style Table à Écrire, c. 1870

By Gervais Durand

Located in Savannah, GA

It is centered between two smaller drawers mounted with finely chiseled ormolu representing acanthus foliage.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Ivory Provenza Table with drawers
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Ivory Provenza Table with drawers

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Ivory Provenza Table with drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

The soft ivory base becomes a canvas in the hands of our artists, who have decorated the entire piece with delicate branches, leaves and small flowers in soft natural tones. The grac...

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2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French faux bamboo desk in pine - Early 20th century
French faux bamboo desk in pine - Early 20th century

French faux bamboo desk in pine - Early 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Circa 1900. This charming small table would make an excellent side table or entryway console.

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian work table
Italian work table

Italian work table

Located in Diest, BE

A rare antique Italian work table featuring a unique and functional design detail: two carefully carved V-shaped grooves in the tabletop leading towards a small opening that runs com...

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Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Art Nouveau Desk or Side Table in the Manner of Louis Majorelle
Antique Italian Art Nouveau Desk or Side Table in the Manner of Louis Majorelle

Antique Italian Art Nouveau Desk or Side Table in the Manner of Louis Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted with an attention to both structure and nuance, the desk balances function with a small, gentle presence. It does not impose, but quietly shapes the space around it, an objec...

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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Writing Table
Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Writing Table

Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Queen Anne Style Walnut Writing Table Item Code: S27-1147 A good quality Queen Anne style walnut writing table, of elegant small proportions and raised on cabriole legs with carved s...

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk
Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk

Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk

Located in Detroit, MI

Likely some recent surface refinishing. One small section of center drawer divider is a replacement.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

ENGLISH ANTIQUE STYLE WRITING DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER GOLD EMBOSSED TOP
ENGLISH ANTIQUE STYLE WRITING DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER GOLD EMBOSSED TOP

ENGLISH ANTIQUE STYLE WRITING DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER GOLD EMBOSSED TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

There are expected signs of age and use, including light surface marks, small scuffs, gentle wear to the leather, and patina to the wood, all consistent with its antique style charac...

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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Sewing Desk in Aluminium by Six Dots Design
Sewing Desk in Aluminium by Six Dots Design

Sewing Desk in Aluminium by Six Dots Design

Located in Geneve, CH

A truly unique piece this desk is a sculptural piece of furniture designed and made by Joe Ellwood and his small team in his workshop in North London. In Six Dot’s signature raw alu...

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2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Swedish Antique White Painted Partners Desk Writing Table
19th Century Swedish Antique White Painted Partners Desk Writing Table

19th Century Swedish Antique White Painted Partners Desk Writing Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Typical age related separation is visible between some of the top planks, along with small cracks, nicks, scratches, and other signs of wear.

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

Materials

Brass

Antique English Adams Style Distress Hand Painted Narrow Secretary Writing Desk
Antique English Adams Style Distress Hand Painted Narrow Secretary Writing Desk

Antique English Adams Style Distress Hand Painted Narrow Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Adams Style Distress Hand Painted Narrow Secretary Writing Desk with a Unique Smaller Size. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 70" H x 27" W x 20" D x 30" Writin...

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Early 20th Century Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Desk with Hidden Compartment
Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Desk with Hidden Compartment

Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Desk with Hidden Compartment

Located in Greven, DE

The fact that this desk is a model which – in slightly varying versions – was produced in small batches also suggests that it was made in this highly specialised workshop.

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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani T96 Boomerang Desk For Tecno, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Boomerang Desk For Tecno, Italy, 1956

Osvaldo Borsani T96 Boomerang Desk For Tecno, Italy, 1956

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

The larger cabinet combines drawers with an open compartment for documents or books, while the smaller cabinet provides additional practical drawer storage.

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Bargueño-Style Drop-Front Writing Desk
Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Bargueño-Style Drop-Front Writing Desk

Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Bargueño-Style Drop-Front Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bargueño desks originated in Spain centuries earlier and were traditionally designed as portable writing cabinets with numerous small interior compartments. American makers adapted t...

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Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

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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

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.