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Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style marquetry inlay bronze ormolu small writing desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Satinwood

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of
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Antique 19th Century English Moorish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
panelled doors to reveal an assortment of small drawers, nooks for papers, pigeon holes etc The desk has
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Walnut Veneer End Table or Desk With Rosewood Inlay
Located in Santa Monica, CA
rosewood inlay on the top. There is one front small drawer. It would be ideal as a small desk.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a darling petite lady’s writing desk from France circa 1850. Sleek and uncluttered design
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
H 52.13 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
Virginia Desk in Tzalam Wood with Brass Inlays by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
the love of collecting pens and small articles. Their ir a beautiful brass inlay that marks the space
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Desk Set - Hand Decorated and Inlayed
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Victorian desk set, made of paper mache, inlaid with mother of pearl and hand-painted
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Antique 1870s Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Desk Set - Hand Decorated and Inlayed
19th Century Victorian Desk Set - Hand Decorated and Inlayed
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H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Louis XV Style Inlay Butler's Desk, circa 1920
Located in Southampton, NY
Louis XV style inlay butler's desk, circa 1920. Two tiers, both with small central drawers, topped
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the top is inlayed with a very practical material: formica. The desk has one drawer underneath the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Beech

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
H 30.52 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli Desk with Leather Inlay T333 Tecno
Located in Köln, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli desk with leather inlay T333 Tecno Frame outside aluminium
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Hespeler Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Inlays and Green Leather Top Desk
By Hespeler Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Stenciled Top Desk .Measures 48.5" in width, 28.5" in depth and 31" in height with a knee clearenvce of 24.5
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Chippendale Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cherrywood drop front desk with four small drawers fitted in the upper interior and three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks

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Cherry

Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A small George III roll top desk with tambour front. Mahogany with satinwood inlay around drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
H 38.75 in W 32.25 in D 24 in
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
veneer, and the top is inlayed with a very practical material: formica. The desk has one drawer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
marquetry inlay in boxwood and satinwood. This diminutive, bombay, elegant writing desk has delicate
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Ormolu

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets

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Brass

English Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk with String Inlay
Located in Woodbury, CT
Proportioned in a smaller scale than most, this slant front bureau / desk in walnut has parallel
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780
Located in Portland, OR
and four inlaid small drawers below. The desk is raised on shaped bracket feet, the desk has the
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Occasional Table with Floral Medallion Inlay Adorning Top, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian occasional table or small writing desk from the early 19th century. This antique table
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers/writing desk/secretaire in mahogany from the 18th century called
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany, Kingwood

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
diminutive desk as it should be as desk from the Queen Anne period were much, much smaller than desks made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality small late 19th century French Boulle inlaid bureau plat, having an inset leather
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
extendable writing top and small details, reminiscent of a traditional desk. Matteo Cibic designed the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
external drawers of good capacity plus fall-front. Interior of the furniture that offers a good-sized desk
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Vintage 1920s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Walnut

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
featuring marquetry inlays depicting classic Hepplewhite themes which include lilies of the valley
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Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
rested on the edge of the desk, kept in place by two brass small arms which will keep it from sliding off
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
, which has an extendable writing top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
, which has an extendable writing top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Small Desk Clock
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold

20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Napoleon III Style Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

General Berry Study Desk Writing Table in Blue and Red by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk As the name suggests, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

George III Sheraton Period Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning George III Sheraton Period lady's small tambour fronted desk. Constructed from
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Antique 18th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

George III Sheraton Period Desk
George III Sheraton Period Desk
H 41.54 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a long drawer flanked by small drawers over pedestals each with two drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
found numerous mentions of small and big desks (the largest of 6 feet), such as the desk we’re offering
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
desk, features working drawers to each side. This model of bureau plat was made by a small number
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
left. On the desktop a black leather inlay. The desk was manufactured by Fa. Tijsseling, Nijkerk and it
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko
By Marc van Rampelberg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc van Rampelberg, freestanding writing desk, iroko, Kenya, 1980s. This solid Iroko
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Vintage 1980s Kenyan Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam desk set in solid wood Mosaic inlay with brass tips pen holder. The
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Desk Sets

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Fruitwood

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
inlay and straight grain veneer. This desk is on a larger scale (notice size) and would be an
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Walnut

Yew Wood Shaped Top Partners Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three part, English yew wood modified partners desk with uniquely shaped top and pedestals. File
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks

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Leather, Yew, Ebony

Yew Wood Shaped Top Partners Desk
Yew Wood Shaped Top Partners Desk
H 31.25 in W 66 in D 36 in
Biedermeier Square Walnut Wood Austrian Writing Table Desk, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Biedermeier desk from the early 1800s, rich and elaborate in its forms. All veneered in walnut
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar, Walnut

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
intricate marquetry inlay gracing the drop-front of the desk. As the drop-front opens on filigree design
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Leather, Satinwood

Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Horosphere" Lucite Sculpture 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Horosphere" Lucite sculpture Aspherical globe embracing both fluidity and precision; an exacting orb which allows the eye a 360° vantage point to the tho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Lucite

20th Century Inlaid Wood Lombard Trumeau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and fall-front in the lower part. Interior also inlaid complete with 5 drawers, two small compartments
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks

Materials

Wood

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Desk Accessories

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Chrome

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
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
with 6 small drawers, 5 document compartments and desk top covered in leather with various signs of
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Antique 1820s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Laurameroni "Poe" Rounded Desk in Black Rye-Straw by Bartoli Design
By Bartoli Design, Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Family of desks with round-shaped top and legs with ovoidal section. Top in special shaded glossy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Squared" Lucite Sculpture 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Squared" lucite sculpture Structured integrity; the Time Squared sculpture appears to tumble through time, resting remarkably mid-air - a spectacula...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Lucite

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Small Inlay Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small inlay desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and mahogany, every small inlay desk was constructed with great care. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage small inlay desk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a small inlay desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A small inlay desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made small inlay desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berd Vay'e and Carlo Zen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Small Inlay Desk?

Prices for a small inlay desk start at $1,250 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $5,084.
Questions About Small Inlay 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.