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19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Two-Drawer Table or Writing Desk
19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Two-Drawer Table or Writing Desk

19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Two-Drawer Table or Writing Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

the table to function as a small dining table, desk, or side table. The table has been restored and is

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s
Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s

Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s

$8,235

H 28.35 in W 79.93 in D 35.44 in

Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

, consisting of a very large top with a small side cabinet nested inside, upon which the main top rests, offers

Category

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

Materials

Berlin Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

Located in Dallas, TX

consistent with use, including a small patch to one corner. Key included. This antique bureau plat offers

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-28-B in teak and cane, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-28-B in teak and cane, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-28-B in teak and cane, Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

restorator Jon Bjellerup and Ulf Brunne. Document is provided. This item has been renovated, smaller

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Cane

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

Antique Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

. There are various small marks and indentations beneath the polish, commensurate for age and adding to

Category

Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Radius Cutaway Solid White Oak Writing Desk with Drawers in Reclaimed Wood
Radius Cutaway Solid White Oak Writing Desk with Drawers in Reclaimed Wood

Radius Cutaway Solid White Oak Writing Desk with Drawers in Reclaimed Wood

By Manjiro Design

Located in brooklyn, NY

our small studio in Red Hook Brooklyn. Each desk is adorned with a Manjiro design brass crest plate

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

$39,500

H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

drawer fronts. Recessed circular keyholes punctuate this texture with quiet precision. They are small

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand
Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand

Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand

$3,452

H 29.3 in W 26.25 in D 20.3 in

Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

rounded edges, fitted with a brass collared hole in each corner that allows the small folio stand to be

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

$2,211

H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

Located in Brussels, Brussels

delightful writing surface is covered in tan leather and features a small cylinder drawer at the top. The

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus Desk in Beech, Black Laminate, and Bakelite with Tubular Steel Base
Bauhaus Desk in Beech, Black Laminate, and Bakelite with Tubular Steel Base

Bauhaus Desk in Beech, Black Laminate, and Bakelite with Tubular Steel Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

remains both stylish and practical offering sufficient storage options while occupying a small footprint

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

from the 1920s. Solid oak base with two drawers, the small drawer has a solid macassar ebony handle

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Padouk

A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.
A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.

A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

; equally suited behind a sofa or as a refined dining table for smaller interiors. Complements traditional

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

upper doors, four large drawers and many small storage spaces, enhanced by detailed wood carvings. The

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Scandinavian writing table, desk features many small storage drawers within and three large storage drawers

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Mounted Writing Table 18th Century
Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Mounted Writing Table 18th Century

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Mounted Writing Table 18th Century

Located in London, GB

solid for small items and turned work, including parts of billiard cues, e.g., those made by John Parris

Category

Antique 1780s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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

Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Writing Table

$2,421

H 34.26 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in

Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

. Above the writing surface sits a raised superstructure fitted with small drawers and open compartments

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

$2,880

H 37.8 in W 28.55 in D 20.08 in

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

rectangular writing surface above a single drawer and is topped by a raised gallery fitted with small drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria circa 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

desk which provides a large drawer in the middle and two smaller ones underneath - each on one side

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Gold Resin & Glass Top Dining Table
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Gold Resin & Glass Top Dining Table

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Gold Resin & Glass Top Dining Table

$4,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 71.69 in D 39.69 in

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Gold Resin & Glass Top Dining Table

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans

Located in Chattanooga, TN

clean with only a small bubble and a few minor scratches. The base shows light wear consistent with age

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin, Hardwood

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk
Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

$2,450

H 36.5 in W 25 in D 16.75 in

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pigeonholes and small drawers. The exterior is beautifully punctuated by ornate brass "batwing" pulls and

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Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Nordic Modern Coffee / Side Table in Birch, Finland 1950s
Nordic Modern Coffee / Side Table in Birch, Finland 1950s

Nordic Modern Coffee / Side Table in Birch, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

consistent with age and use. Also a small veneer restored part (Please see photo). The table structurally

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk
Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

two small drawers, all characterized by the designer's signature sculptural, circular carved pulls

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

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard
French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

refined workspace. The interior is thoughtfully arranged with six small drawers and a central shelf, ideal

Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console
John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console

John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

brass trim end in small brass sabot feet. Finished on all sides, the piece works as a desk, console, or

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs
Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs

Located in Miami, FL

This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820
Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820

Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820

$1,522

H 30 in W 37.5 in D 20 in

Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820

Located in Potters Bar, GB

fitted with small original brass escutcheons The table stands on twin end supports with carved details

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Writing Cabinets by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Writing Cabinets by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Writing Cabinets by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, in Rome, Italy by Eugenio Cavatorta. The company was specialized in producing only small and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

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

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

patina is quite heavy and full of character, there are various small marks and indentations remaining

Category

Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy
Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

$9,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

By Schirolli, Gio Ponti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

formica top and three drawers, each featuring a manufacturer label. The small freestanding desk has four

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Formica, Mahogany

Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s
Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s

Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

central storage compartment, flanked by two smaller compartments with wooden lids — ideal for organizing

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather
Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Located in High Point, NC

, correspondence, and desk accessories. Beneath the writing surface is a larger storage well, along with small

Category

20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s
Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s

Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s

$2,031

H 33.08 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in

Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

with metal handles are located on the front. A small brass hook is located on the back. The legs in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table
1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table

1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table

$4,500

H 30 in W 37.5 in D 28.75 in

1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

small writing desk or console table. Truly a unique and versatile piece. 57" width once extended.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Baker Collector's Edition Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Baker Collector's Edition Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk

Baker Collector's Edition Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

a small built-in compartment organizer. The massive case is supported by eight straight square legs

Category

20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top
Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top

Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A refined small ebonized bureau plat from the late 19th century, showcasing elegant proportions and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Deep Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
Deep Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable

Deep Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable

$2,808 / item

H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in

Deep Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

manufactured in Britain in small batches. The result is a collection of furniture that celebrates the handmade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Charming Antique French Provincial Writing Table
Charming Antique French Provincial Writing Table

Charming Antique French Provincial Writing Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

painting. Honest wear and small historic restorations enhance its authentic character. Ideal as a writing

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

By HJN Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Berkeley, CA

. The large desk surface drops down to expose three small drawers and paper dividers. Beautiful edge

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

Materials

Teak

Richard Schultz Rosewood and Chrome Dining Table for Knoll
Richard Schultz Rosewood and Chrome Dining Table for Knoll

Richard Schultz Rosewood and Chrome Dining Table for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Raleigh, NC

natural wood with industrial metals. Table dimensions work equally well for dining in smaller spaces or as

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood

$3,322

H 40.16 in W 44.1 in D 29.93 in

Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

documents, including two small drawers ideal for small items. The front features six additional drawers for

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

been renovated, smaller damages - normal wear due to age and use.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

small stand alone corner desk as well as next to the wall. The rich and beautiful antique wood with the

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charak Furniture Co. Federal Revival Inlaid Tambour Desk
Charak Furniture Co. Federal Revival Inlaid Tambour Desk

Charak Furniture Co. Federal Revival Inlaid Tambour Desk

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in Norwood, NJ

appeal. Two small drawers flank the tambour compartment, while a long inlaid frieze drawer below provides

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Early 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

1990s Le Corbusier Perriand Jeanneret LC10-P 47 inch Table with Glass Top
1990s Le Corbusier Perriand Jeanneret LC10-P 47 inch Table with Glass Top

1990s Le Corbusier Perriand Jeanneret LC10-P 47 inch Table with Glass Top

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the base is excellent. There is a small nick as is shown in one corner of the glass top. Otherwise

Category

1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Enrique Garcel Modern Tessellated Bone Waterfall Writing Desk
Enrique Garcel Modern Tessellated Bone Waterfall Writing Desk

Enrique Garcel Modern Tessellated Bone Waterfall Writing Desk

By Jimeco ltda, Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

resulting in a beautiful geometric herringbone style pattern. The wood case is clad in a field of small

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Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950s.
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950s.

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950s.

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1

Located in Asaa, DK

cm. Very good original vintage condition with patina consistent with age and use. Small nicks and

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1940s French Limed Oak Desk
1940s French Limed Oak Desk

1940s French Limed Oak Desk

$8,366

H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 27.37 in

1940s French Limed Oak Desk

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

and use throughout: small chips and dents in the wood (see photos).

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Luce Set of three Low Tables in glass by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
Luce Set of three Low Tables in glass by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

Luce Set of three Low Tables in glass by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

small tables made of extra-clear stratified coloured glass can revive any setting with the captivating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s

Located in Long Island City, NY

drawers on the bottom with original keys. 9 small drawers on the top. Leather topped retractable writing

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo and Lacquered Grass Cloth Desk
Vintage Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo and Lacquered Grass Cloth Desk

Vintage Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo and Lacquered Grass Cloth Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

flanked by two smaller ones. All brass hardware pulls and bone ends on gallery.

Category

20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

, in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Writing Table with Bronze Mounts, France c. 1780
Louis XVI Writing Table with Bronze Mounts, France c. 1780

Louis XVI Writing Table with Bronze Mounts, France c. 1780

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

bronze sabots and small castors, adding both grace and practicality. The interior construction in solid

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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

small section of center drawer divider is a replacement. No keys present.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a small stand alone

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

functional design, with one large and one small drawer on each side, fitted with original chrome pulls. It is

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable

Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable

$6,483 / item

H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in

Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

linoleum colors combinations. All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small batches. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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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.