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Louis XV Style Tiered Desk In Burr Walnut, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Tiered Desk In Burr Walnut, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Tiered Desk In Burr Walnut, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

fitted with four small drawers, a central cupboard door, and two open niches, creating both visual rhythm

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Asaa, DK

condition with only light patina consistent with age and use. Few small nicks and scratches. Cleaned and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk
Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk

Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk

$6,049

H 38 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

surface with fitted compartments, small drawers, and integrated inkwell recesses. The pop-up

Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

$8,444Sale Price|43% Off

H 37.8 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

accents. Four small drawers and one wide lower drawer with a fold-down top lined with red felt. Hardware

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker
Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker

Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker

By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

letters, stationery, or small office essentials. The clean lines, muted walnut grain, and compact

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

$46,935

H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

frieze drawer which opens to reveal a leather-inset secretaire with a pigeonhole flanked by two small

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Milo Baughman Rosewood & Chrome Writing Desk, USA, c.1969
Milo Baughman Rosewood & Chrome Writing Desk, USA, c.1969

Milo Baughman Rosewood & Chrome Writing Desk, USA, c.1969

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small writing desk by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rosewood top with three storage drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hastings, GB

drawer handles are later, one of the handles has a small loss. Dating to circa 1780, there are marks

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s
Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

surface scratches/marks. Many of the items are handmade and may have small imperfections (bubbles, lumps

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret - PJ-BU-19-A
Pierre Jeanneret - PJ-BU-19-A

Pierre Jeanneret - PJ-BU-19-A

$35,725

H 44.89 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in

Pierre Jeanneret - PJ-BU-19-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

-A desk. Top fixed on an “X” leg. One side has a small single cabinet door with aluminum detail. The

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

 Devonport desk) is a small desk with an inclined lifting desktop attached with hinges to the back of the

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960
Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960

Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

top in three segments. The top features a long drawer flanked by two smaller ones, finished with brass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967

By Remploy

Located in Leicester, GB

drawers, four large ones and two small ones on top. Elegant metal handles. The desk top is finished with a

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Teak

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

to function not only as a small writing desk but also as a side table or console in a living or

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s
Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s

$4,390

H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s A smaller scale modernist writing desk in

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Solebury, PA

practicality in smaller rooms and frequently utilized as a convenient writing desk for a lady or employed in a

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

GEORGINAN STYLE ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE DESK
GEORGINAN STYLE ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE DESK

GEORGINAN STYLE ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

style mid Victorian Circa 1860 hand painted Pine occasional table or small desk with lovely early carved

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel

By Morel & Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

secretaire in satinwood with a sliding leather-inset reading slope, small drawers and ebony pigeon holes, all

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina
Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina

Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

and suitable for ages from small child through to teenager Rare find in such good condition. Strong

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

$11,000

H 31.3 in W 59.06 in D 27.76 in

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

capacity, featuring six smaller drawers and one larger drawer to accommodate stationery. All in all, this

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

an early date. The legs are finely tapered and lightly fluted, terminating in small turned feet

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

$4,172

H 29.53 in W 61.42 in D 33.08 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

condition is very good for its age. There are some small marks and bumps beneath the polish, giving this a

Category

Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

$8,450

H 27.76 in W 70.87 in D 36.62 in

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

brothers Ejnar and Lars Peder Pedersen, the company started as a small 150 m² workshop in Allerød, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Desk Daum Nancy in parchment (leather), Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
Desk Daum Nancy in parchment (leather), Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

Desk Daum Nancy in parchment (leather), Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

By Daum, Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. Majorelle worked with Daum, a French glassmaker who supplied him with small plaques of glass paste to

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Made Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk With Cubbies
English Made Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk With Cubbies

English Made Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk With Cubbies

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

writing surface. This raised section is ingeniously fitted with a myriad of small drawers, cupboards, and

Category

Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

bonheur-du-jour form features a raised superstructure with two small drawers flanking a central

Category

Antique 1880s Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk in rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960
Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk in rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk in rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

compartments and dividers, ideal for documents and small essentials. The front of the desk offers three

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Bureau Plat by Simon Loscertales
Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Bureau Plat by Simon Loscertales

Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Bureau Plat by Simon Loscertales

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

the photographs. Overall, it is a particularly fine model—smaller, perfectly proportioned, and highly

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

rustic elegance. When opened, the hinged writing flap reveals a fitted interior of small drawers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Writing Table, 1920
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Writing Table, 1920

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Writing Table, 1920

$10,465

H 29.93 in W 48.82 in D 29.53 in

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Writing Table, 1920

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

small losses. Overall, it is in fair condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

$1,200

H 35 in W 33 in D 15 in

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

compartments and small drawers for organized storage. The rich walnut grain adds warmth and character, making

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890
Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890

Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890

Located in Bridgeport, CT

reveal a horizontal open compartment above three small drawers, a nearly "secret" sliding door flat

Category

20th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

$11,788

H 80.71 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

numerous small drawers, shelves, and a central compartment. The body is supported by slender, black columns

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Dainty Art Deco desk  France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.
Dainty Art Deco desk  France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.

Dainty Art Deco desk France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

can be moved freely and is suitable both as a small dressing table in the bedroom and as a small desk

Category

Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk
Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk

Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk

$7,500

H 34.75 in W 27.5 in D 17 in

Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Hand painted. 1 dovetailed drawer. Flip up top containing felt top and 3 small drawers. Brass foot

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table

$1,668

H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

with small centre drawer with working key, Small drawers each side, Brass swan neck handles. Mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

Located in Seattle, WA

, accessories, or small essentials.Below, three full-width drawers offers generous storage and are constructed

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts
French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts

French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in PARIS, FR

refined model features five drawers on each façade – four small drawers and one central drawer on the

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3

Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3

By M. Požár

Located in Żory, PL

Republic. The set consists of three elements: - smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm - larger cabinet: 120x42x60cm

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s
Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s

Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

light beautifully, highlighting the craftsmanship and the smooth, mirror-like finish. Two small drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

George II Chippendale Style Desk Mahogany Leather Top Antique Console Side Table
George II Chippendale Style Desk Mahogany Leather Top Antique Console Side Table

George II Chippendale Style Desk Mahogany Leather Top Antique Console Side Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

-mid 20th Century, this extremely attractive and versatile small desk would also make a super console

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll

By Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

floating storage cabinet with a large file drawer and a smaller utility drawer for organization and

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

 Devonport desk) is a small desk with an inclined lifting desktop attached with hinges to the back of the

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Irish Desk in White Oak Unrestored. Structurally Solid Original Finish
Antique Irish Desk in White Oak Unrestored. Structurally Solid Original Finish

Antique Irish Desk in White Oak Unrestored. Structurally Solid Original Finish

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

when combined with the natural oils from your hands. All these small nuances add up to make for an

Category

Antique 1790s Irish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Axel Wannberg unique dining table/desk, Sweden
Axel Wannberg unique dining table/desk, Sweden

Axel Wannberg unique dining table/desk, Sweden

$12,028

H 73 in W 180 in D 100 in

Axel Wannberg unique dining table/desk, Sweden

By Axel Wannberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

, he creates unique pieces and small-scale productions that explore the interplay between organic

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm

Mahogany Scroll-Base Table with Brazilian Quartz Top
Mahogany Scroll-Base Table with Brazilian Quartz Top

Mahogany Scroll-Base Table with Brazilian Quartz Top

Located in Long Island City, NY

desk or center table. A small bone label on the base reads, “J. Klein Meubles, 31 Rue de Miromesnil”, a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Quartz

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

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$1,147

H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. There are various small marks

Category

Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, 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

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

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Fracé wood carved The Sharper Mind desk by Benoit Viaene
Contemporary Fracé wood carved The Sharper Mind desk by Benoit Viaene

Contemporary Fracé wood carved The Sharper Mind desk by Benoit Viaene

Located in 1204, CH

house-building, condominium, small transformations and interior. Today, Benoit works with a dedicated

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2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Antique Walnut Table in the Style of Adam Weisweiler
19th Century Antique Walnut Table in the Style of Adam Weisweiler

19th Century Antique Walnut Table in the Style of Adam Weisweiler

By Adam Weisweiler

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Weisweiler Louis XVI With A Vitruvian Frieze Table is centred on a panelled oblong tablet with small

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900
Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900

Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900

Located in Greven, DE

can be set upright may have been used to hold smaller sketches. The original manufacturer's label

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Leather Topped Regency Rectangular Mahogany Pedestal Table
Leather Topped Regency Rectangular Mahogany Pedestal Table

Leather Topped Regency Rectangular Mahogany Pedestal Table

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

moulded bun feet. English circa 1820s. The green leather top is in good antique condition with a few small

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Center Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

$2,016

H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. There are some small marks and

Category

Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk
Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

$4,200

H 46.38 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

working key that reveals a compartment with a small drawer. Flanked by two "secret" compartments with

Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Petite Vintage Wood Desk
Petite Vintage Wood Desk

Petite Vintage Wood Desk

$3,480

H 29 in W 23.5 in D 39.5 in

Petite Vintage Wood Desk

Located in Fullerton, CA

A small vintage wood desk from France. The desk is made of a light wood that shows signs of wear

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

a small desk top. On the top part are two drawers and a large open compartment. French cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Late George III Mahogany Desk
Late George III Mahogany Desk

Late George III Mahogany Desk

$6,188

H 29 in W 46 in D 19 in

Late George III Mahogany Desk

Located in Altrincham, GB

decoration above four oak lined drawers, one drawer with further adjustable writing surface, a smaller drawer

Category

Antique 1790s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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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.