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Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique kneehole desk. An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An English Tudor style writing desk by Heritage Furniture. Walnut with banded bevelled edge top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful small lady's desk comes from England and was made during the Regency period around
Category

Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 16.54 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk. There is a small blemish in the
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk. Gold embossed floral around the
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Style Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk Vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Edwardian slim cabinet bureaux in Mahogany. Beautiful inlay decoration. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
H 47.25 in W 24.02 in D 13 in
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Handcrafted English Desk
Handcrafted English Desk
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
English Crossed Sabre Leg Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Handcrafted for us by a small workshop in England, this writing table embodies the quality and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Chippendale Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale mahogany leather top table, the three drawers with mahogany secondary wood and
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Antique Early 1800s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Painted Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted oak two drawer desk. 1860. Clearance is 23 1/4". Dimensions 51
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Painted Oak Desk
English Painted Oak Desk
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late 19th century English aesthetic movement writing table or desk featuring Middle Eastern
Category

Antique 19th Century English Moorish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
leather finger pulls can be in English Tan or Black bridle leather. Small wooden handles can be created if
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Rare And Important Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Located in London, GB
A sleek handmade English modernist desk or writing table. Constructed with a traditional 3 wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Kingwood Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an elegant, 19th century, circa 1850, inlaid writing desk. Inlay graces every surface of
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Antique 19th Century English Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood

English partner writing table with green leather decorated surface, ca. 1870
Located in Meulebeke, BE
UK / 1870 / English writing table / wood and leather / antiques A beautiful mid 19th Century
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Antique 1780s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period satinwood kidney shaped writing table with pedestal ends and saber legs
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century English mahogany drop-leaf writing table featuring a speckled lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century, English Regency Bamboo Red Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency Style (19/20th century) bamboo and red lacquered small ladies desk with a drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
Category

20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk
By Cope and Collinson
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted English partners desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Oak and Chrome Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
English oak on two slab supports in chrome. Three shallow drawers each have a well for pens and small
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
tooled inset. English. Circa 1900. This good quality desk has a small Japanned landscape scene to the
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany desk from the 19th century, with 10 graduating drawers and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
, eight drawers and central door. Perfect to be used as a small desk or a dressing table, this English
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English Regency period bonheur du jour attributed to John McLean & Son, the rectangular
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
H 45.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
topped writing compartment, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers with satinwood fronts
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Desk with Four Drawers and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the mid 20th century with four drawers and warm patina
Category

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

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

English 1880s Faux-Bamboo Desk with Copper Hued Leather Top and Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo desk from the late 19th century, with copper leather top and five drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Located in Dorchester, GB
A superb quality English early to mid 20th century pedestal desk. The build quality of this desk
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
H 77 in W 123 in D 85 in
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
Victorian Walnut Marquetry Writing Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut marquetry writing table attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, the shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
brass castors. Writing Height: 31.5 inches This style of desk became popular when it was
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Norwich, GB
superb table that could be used as a small desk or side/hall table. It is very sturdy with no loose
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian freestanding satinwood Carlton House desk, the curved rectangular top with the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period. Period : 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English Edwardian period satinwood and leather top table. Very pretty color and the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century, English architect's drawing table / desk of mahogany, the hinged top adjusts to
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk Says Knee, Late 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A small Georgian period mahogany knee-hole desk with blue leather sliding writing surface. It has
Category

Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Desk from Avalon, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk or dressing table was probably manufacturer by English maker Avalon, which
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large mahogany centrepiece partners’ desk in the Chippendale style, attributed to Maples or
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Enlish Victorian Corner Desk with Green Leather Top in Maple.
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Victorian birdseye maple corner desk with an old green leather top with large drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Superb Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Secretaire a' Abbatant or Bonheur du Jour
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a wonderful and rare Antique English small or diminutive Abbatant a' Secretaire or Bonheur
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Gillows circa 1830. A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th C. English Architect's Table w/Unique Legs, Expanding Top, & Candle Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
English architect's table, with expanding leather writing top and pair of candle stands, will make a
Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, p381, pl. GG34, illustrates a similar secretaire writing desk. The first published version of this
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bureau Plat with Floral and Blue Porcelain Plaques
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in London, GB
. English made, in the Louis XVth taste, constructed in kingwood, with purpleheart crossbanding and adorned
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
opened reveals four small drawers with storage space for papers etc. The front of the desk has nice
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

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Small English Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic small English writing desk available at 1stDibs. A small English writing desk — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a small English writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A small English writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Baroque and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Small English Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a small English writing desk at 1stDibs is $2,774, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Small English Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.