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Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

its relatively small footprint (60" L). Features two drawers on the left side (a multi-tiered bottom

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Desk, Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy
Mid-20th Century Desk, Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy

Mid-20th Century Desk, Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy

Located in New York, NY

, tapered legs and small round brass knobs on the drawer fronts. The desk has been restored.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt

French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt

$4,800

H 29 in W 36 in D 23.75 in

French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

replaced veneer top. Perfect as a small desk or console table. Light stain also available, inquire for

Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800

19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

surface/ working space opens to the viewer´s eye which holds another five small, practical drawers for

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass & Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass & Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century

Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass & Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

framed by a flamed mahogany border edged by brass trim. Left of the writing tableau is a small tambour

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Antique 19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

for the drawers and a smooth-gliding roll top that conceals a compact workspace with small cubbies and

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

$1,495

H 52.17 in W 25.6 in D 14.57 in

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

Located in Leicester, GB

writing table there are a host of small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc. A perfect

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.

By Clausen & Søn

Located in Asaa, DK

, especially small scratches. Drawers runs easily. Cleaned and polished, ready for use.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

English Mahogany Child's Desk
English Mahogany Child's Desk

English Mahogany Child's Desk

$747

H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in

English Mahogany Child's Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th century English mahogany child's desk with leather inserted top. 1880. Opening under

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

$7,500

H 41 in W 39.5 in D 23.75 in

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

parquetry inlay. The upper section includes multiple small drawers and a central cubby, perfect for

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Gordon Walnut Desk
Gordon Walnut Desk

Gordon Walnut Desk

$56,807 / item

H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 33.67 in

Gordon Walnut Desk

Located in Paris, FR

compartments for small objects, with 2 USB pop-out plugs and 1 Schuko pop-out plugs. On the right side the desk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th-century French writing desk
19th-century French writing desk

19th-century French writing desk

$3,874

H 38.5 in W 38 in D 23.5 in

19th-century French writing desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

superstructure fitted with four small drawers and letter racks, framed with pierced brass galleries. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design
Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design

Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design

$5,929

H 57.09 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in

Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design

By Holznest Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

desktop and a small shelf. The desktop is sloped and has a red strip at the bottom as an edge. The small

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1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

Located in London, GB

carved fluted pilasters, the frieze houses a large drawer flanked by two smaller ones above an open knee

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century

Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

traces its roots in France to early craftsmen who had small manufacturing operations in such places as

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Bureau de Dame, Walnut & Leather, England, Circa 1840
Louis XV Style Bureau de Dame, Walnut & Leather, England, Circa 1840

Louis XV Style Bureau de Dame, Walnut & Leather, England, Circa 1840

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

in 1730. This model of small secrétaire was an invention of BVRB, who designed it with smaller

Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Varese, Lombardia

. Made of glass, it has no particular defects or breakages. The chest of drawers has 3 small defects as

Category

1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware
19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware

19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

functional pieces were enlivened with thoughtful detailing. Suitable for use as a small writing desk or side

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Hideaway Desk
Mid Century Hideaway Desk

Mid Century Hideaway Desk

$1,410

H 39 in W 36 in D 15 in

Mid Century Hideaway Desk

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

small drawer for all your essentials. Below the pull-out desktop, the cabinet offers two spacious shelf

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Argelato, BO

spacious and practical drawers, ideal for documents, notebooks, or small personal treasures. The supporting

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

Materials

Brass

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

Located in Pulborough, GB

with use, adding to its period charm. The desk features a raised gallery back with a small shelf and

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

$1,898Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 24.41 in

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

to a study, bedroom, or dressing area. A small plaque on the underside reads “BARBER DEALER IN

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Vintage 1910s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED WALNUT WRITING TABLE LEATHER iNLAY TOP
LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED WALNUT WRITING TABLE LEATHER iNLAY TOP

LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED WALNUT WRITING TABLE LEATHER iNLAY TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

oak table, masterfully combining function and artistry. Originally designed as a writing or small

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Spanish Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk with Carved Lyre Legs
19th C. Spanish Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk with Carved Lyre Legs

19th C. Spanish Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk with Carved Lyre Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

commensurate with age and use. Its substantial proportions make it ideal as a side table, small desk, or

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

$2,650

H 43.13 in W 38.25 in D 18.25 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

work surface by 4 ⅝”. A stack of four small drawers over the desktop are accented with a fret-carved

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Blackened and Gilt Bureau Plat
French Louis XV Style Blackened and Gilt Bureau Plat

French Louis XV Style Blackened and Gilt Bureau Plat

$3,319

H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 in

French Louis XV Style Blackened and Gilt Bureau Plat

Located in TOURCOING, FR

. Minor scratches, patina, and small chips on the edges, adding authentic character.

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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles
19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles

19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles

$3,942

H 35.83 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in

19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles

Located in London, GB

fall front reveals an interior with a small central niche flanked by three long shallow drawers either

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s

Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s

By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

condition with small remaining traces of use.

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.

Located in Seattle, WA

practical storage with two smaller drawers above and a deep file drawer below.Each drawer is fitted with

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Painted Bureau
English Painted Bureau

English Painted Bureau

$3,398

H 36.5 in W 34 in D 20 in

English Painted Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with original brass handles. 1780. Height to

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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A Swedish Gustavian painted fall front desk, C. 1820.
A Swedish Gustavian painted fall front desk, C. 1820.

A Swedish Gustavian painted fall front desk, C. 1820.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with 11 small drawers and 3 cubbies centering on

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

$1,971

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

-polished, it is in very good condition for its age. There are some small marks here and there remaining

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Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century teak desk
Mid Century teak desk

Mid Century teak desk

$3,228

H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 25.99 in

Mid Century teak desk

Located in Malton, GB

the desk. I love the look as it really is very elegant and has a few small details that stand this

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

18th century Queen Anne and later walnut knee hole desk
18th century Queen Anne and later walnut knee hole desk

18th century Queen Anne and later walnut knee hole desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century Queen Anne walnut kneehole desk circa 1710. Good quality knee hole desk of small

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid
18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid

18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid

Located in North Miami, FL

decorations and patterns. A pair of paneled doors over three small cupboards with beautiful details, over a

Category

Antique 18th Century German Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

top with a large drawer flanked by two smaller drawers and correspondingly three sloping writing flaps

Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Italian Desk by G. Caccamo Mobili, Glass Top, Wood Base, 1950s
Italian Desk by G. Caccamo Mobili, Glass Top, Wood Base, 1950s

Italian Desk by G. Caccamo Mobili, Glass Top, Wood Base, 1950s

$3,028Sale Price|30% Off

H 26.38 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Italian Desk by G. Caccamo Mobili, Glass Top, Wood Base, 1950s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

that includes a set of drawers and small cupboard. In excellent condition with the original G. Caccamo

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top
19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top

19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top

$4,079Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.45 in W 52.37 in D 27.96 in

19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

have a practical and elegant support for writing or consulting documents, including four small drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble

Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Waalwijk, NL

office space, complemented by a small drawer cabinet and paired with a high-backed chair upholstered in

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in Forney, TX

intricate marquetry plaque front-panel, opening to reveal fitted interior with various compartments, small

Category

20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Wired Table 119, minimal dining table, industrial, bauhaus
Wired Table 119, minimal dining table, industrial, bauhaus

Wired Table 119, minimal dining table, industrial, bauhaus

$2,000 / item

H 29.14 in W 48.63 in D 28.55 in

Wired Table 119, minimal dining table, industrial, bauhaus

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

. The Wired table works in small and larges spaces. In small spaces the placements of the supporting

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Direttorio Writing Desk
Direttorio Writing Desk

Direttorio Writing Desk

$4,320 / item

H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in

Direttorio Writing Desk

By Morelato

Located in Milan, IT

Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine

Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Redline Design Natural Stone and Brass Desk
Redline Design Natural Stone and Brass Desk

Redline Design Natural Stone and Brass Desk

$3,870 / item

H 28 in W 50 in D 20 in

Redline Design Natural Stone and Brass Desk

Located in Toronto, CA

, and even the small red inlay is cut from naturally red wood rather than paint or stain. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stone, Brass

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

$14,800

H 30 in W 35 in D 22.25 in

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

Located in New York, NY

Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

$2,039Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 52.37 in D 26.38 in

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone

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

Materials

Brass

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, study, or dressing room, this piece makes a stylish and practical statement with a small footprint and

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk
19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk

$4,884

H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 22.84 in

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

. Inside, you'll find four small drawers embellished with gilded bronze knobs. You can certainly consider

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Desks

Materials

Walnut

Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955
Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955

Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

practical, easy to clean, and durable, making it suitable for both dining and working spaces. It has a small

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

Materials

Metal

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

and becomes slender when closed after use. Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for small

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s

20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

, it has some small signs of wear. Overall in good condition.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968
Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968

Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968

By Jules Wabbes, Velca Legnano

Located in Linkebeek, BE

be restored. He then set up a small workshop where he taught himself furniture restoration. Alongside

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

Materials

Steel

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk
Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk

By Cope and Collinson

Located in Long Island City, NY

crown, and two smaller side drawers similarly designed above two pillars, each with four drawers with

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Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

H 28.25 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in

Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

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

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set
Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set

Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set

$4,150 / set

H 29.53 in W 31.11 in D 21.26 in

Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set

Located in Milano, IT

of a small desk and a matching chair, made according to the refined aesthetic canons of Italian Art

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jacques Pine Green Console Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
Jacques Pine Green Console Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

Jacques Pine Green Console Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

different colors. Bird’s eye Maple is one of the rarest woods in the world. Its small knots that look like

Category

2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Jacques Powder Blue Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
Jacques Powder Blue Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

Jacques Powder Blue Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

$17,433 / item

H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in

Jacques Powder Blue Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

in 16 different colors. Bird’s eye Maple is one of the rarest woods in the world. Its small knots

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Jacques Pearl Grey Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
Jacques Pearl Grey Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

Jacques Pearl Grey Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

$17,433 / item

H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in

Jacques Pearl Grey Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

in 16 different colors. Bird’s eye Maple is one of the rarest woods in the world. Its small knots

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

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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.