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Eliot Noyes Rolling Work / Dictating Table for IBM
By Eliot Noyes
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A classic Mid Century industrial form , a rolling small scale telephone , dictating machine desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial small drafting table work desk cast iron hardware solid wood. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two
By D. G. Fischell
Located in Wien, AT
. The small desk measures 58 cm tall and 57 cm in depth. The measurements for the width and the larger
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Early 20th Century Czech Jugendstil Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk. Great as a side/work
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
FEM work desk with Interior Architects Fyra FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Ash

Slab Individual Desk Small Natural Oak
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
"Inspired by the archetypical Victorian school desk, this contemporary work station is equally
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood

Slab Individual Desk Small Natural Oak
Slab Individual Desk Small Natural Oak
H 29.5 in W 47.2 in D 23.6 in
Slab Individual Desk Small Fumed Oak
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the archetypical Victorian school desk, this contemporary work station is equally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood

Slab Individual Desk Small Fumed Oak
Slab Individual Desk Small Fumed Oak
H 29.5 in W 47.2 in D 23.6 in
Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a
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Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Medium, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W140cm
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Small Mahogany Banded Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A high quality Small Mahogany Banded Desk from Niagara Furniture made of mahogany and satinwood
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2010s Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Banded Desk
Small Mahogany Banded Desk
H 31 in W 39 in D 20 in
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Industrial Factory Cart with Bold Red and Black Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
or small desk.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Black Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Black Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials: Leather
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials: Leather
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
H 0.16 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in
Small Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern desk features three drawers with unique carved pulls. Wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Wood

Small Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Small Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 41.25 in D 23.5 in
Custom Sit/Stand "Essentials Desk" with Solid Wood Top and Metal Base, Small
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
Break up long periods of sitting at a desk and improve your productivity by switching to standing
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Smaller Version of the Oak Desk by Lou Hodges California Design Group
By Lou Hodges
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lou Hodges was an American designer whose way to work could be compared to American craftsman by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant small 19th century mahogany pedestal desk from partridge & cooper London Holborn Very
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 2 Small Leather Desk Mats by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Small Leather Desk Mats by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Studio BBPR Small Adjustable Desk for the Olivetti Store in New York, Italy 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR Small adjustable work desk and typewriter station made for the Olivetti store in New
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sanne Desk
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
York City, centered around the belief that design is a gesture toward simplicity, small details
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Sanne Desk
Sanne Desk
H 29 in W 22 in D 54 in
Classic 19th Century, Chinese Wine Table
Located in New York, NY
. The size of this wonderful table makes it ideal for use as a vanity or small work desk. From Shanxi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Paul Mccobb Desk for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Pawtucket, RI
1950's. The left hand pedestal features a slide out work surface, a small drawer, and a tambour
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Paul Mccobb Desk for Calvin
Paul Mccobb Desk for Calvin
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
. The desk is equipped with a central drawer flanked by 2 smaller drawers at either side. A pull-out
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
H 39.25 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
H 28.63 in W 60 in D 26 in
Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 886 Small Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 886 Small Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels by PearsonLloyd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Danese Milano X&Y Small Desk in Green Metal by Paolo Rizzatto
By Danese Milano, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Hicksville, NY
studio he works in the fields of architecture, lighting and interior design. His work is the result of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano X&Y Small Desk in White Metal by Paolo Rizzatto
By Danese Milano, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Hicksville, NY
studio he works in the fields of architecture, lighting and interior design. His work is the result of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano X&Y Small Desk in Black Metal by Paolo Rizzatto
By Danese Milano, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Hicksville, NY
studio he works in the fields of architecture, lighting and interior design. His work is the result of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, the "object006" desk will work both against the wall and in the center of your minimalist office. The
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Kingwood Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
this beautiful desk, most notably around the frieze apron. Two drawers with small brass escutcheon
Category

Antique 19th Century English Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
A brutalist desk or small dining table constructed from mixed bleached timbers. The carved single
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Wenge

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
H 28.55 in W 47.45 in D 31.7 in
Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
Located in Essex, MA
Small work table of small scale to decorate a hall way or a small space. With many drawers and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Tulipwood

Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
H 29.25 in W 21 in D 12.75 in
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
Exquisite Restyled Vintage 1950s Desk by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a masterpiece of timeless elegance: the meticulously restored and restyled vintage desk
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Exquisite Restyled Vintage 1950s Desk by RETRO4M
Exquisite Restyled Vintage 1950s Desk by RETRO4M
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980
By Matteo Grassi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
desk was published in the 1980s, at the peak of the work of Italian designer Matteo Grassi, a sheather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980
Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980
H 29.14 in W 72.45 in D 36.23 in
Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful wooden desk made by the designer and cabinetmaker Vittorio Valabrega. Small drawer under
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 33.86 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
A super sleek iconic Danish mid century teak four drawer desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Circa late
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Llot Llov's Osis desk was developed specifically for the home office — it has a small footprint yet
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
H 39.37 in W 35.43 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Danish Desk With Shelves By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
provides. The desk has a great area for work space and offers plenty of shelf space to keep you space
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production. Beautiful classic looking
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Metal

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Solid Wood Desk Console Handmade in Organic Design
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
Category

2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
which contains an original silk work in the door is flanked either side by 2 drawers. (2 small handles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk by Matthew Hilton
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
TREVISO DESK’s generous, carved table top provides ample space for laptops, notebooks and work supplies to
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk  by Matthew Hilton
L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk  by Matthew Hilton
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk by Matthew Hilton
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
TREVISO DESK’s generous, carved table top provides ample space for laptops, notebooks and work supplies to
Category

2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk  by Matthew Hilton
L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk  by Matthew Hilton
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reveal a red gilt tooled leather work surface, small center door with fancy brass hinges, flanked by
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Small Work Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic small work desk available at 1stDibs. Each small work desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 371 options for an antique or vintage small work desk now, or shop our selection of 209 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a small work desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A small work desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one small work desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera and Dessie Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small Work Desk?

The average selling price for a small work desk at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $348,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Small Work Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A typewriter desk works due to its unique design. Although pieces vary, most have a special storage area that sits at a comfortable level for typing. On many desks, a sliding door covers this compartment to keep the typewriter hidden from sight and free of dust. Shop a range of typewriter desks on 1stDibs.
  • 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.