There is a range of small wood writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique small wood writing tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
steel. Find 48 antique and vintage small wood writing tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of small wood writing tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Small wood writing tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many small wood writing tables are appealing in their simplicity, but
Jean Pauchard,
Charlotte Perriand and
Tolix produced popular small wood writing tables that are worth a look.
Prices for small wood writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, small wood writing tables begin at $325 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,395.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.