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Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple and elegant fruitwood side table or small writing table/desk. The top has lovely grain and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table
Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table
H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 23.75 in
Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV / XVI transitional style leather topped mahogany veneered small writing table or "Table a
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Small Writing Table, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small desk on high square legs with rectangular black table top and one drawer. The painting of the
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Small Writing Table, France around 1800
Small Writing Table, France around 1800
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 20.28 in
Antique Gustavian White Painted Side Table Small Writing Table, Sweden circa 180
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style side table, may also be used as a small desk. Lovely turned and carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

old small writing table in walnut with drawer, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
old small table, writing desk with drawer, spiked legs, made of walnut wood in Italy, late 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Tables

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Walnut

Small Writing Table/side Table In Walnut-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little table in walnut from the 17th century from the Netherlands opening with a drawer in
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIII Side Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing-Side Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
A French carved walnut small writing table, perfect end table or bedside table, late 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
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Antique 1890s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Early 20th century French carved poker work writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
small writing table. Carved tulips into the top surface, around the apron and down the legs. 2 original
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Cherry Side Table or Small Desk, One Drawer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple handsome side table or smaller writing table/desk in vibrant cherry. Classic tapered legs
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
a small writing table / desk. We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for
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Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen. This small writing table has a beautiful open look due to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Small 19th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany writing table with 2 drawers. Gold-edged Burgundy leather top. Table
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small 19th Century writing table
Small 19th Century writing table
H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 28.35 in
Small 19th century writing table with 3 drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany writing table with 3 drawers. The top is inlaid with green gold
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Antique 1870s British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small  19th century writing table with 3 drawers
Small  19th century writing table with 3 drawers
H 29.53 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in
Writing Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A small William IV mahogany writing on turned and reeded legs, 2 mahogany lined drawers with false
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Writing Table
Writing Table
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 27.5 in
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Walnut

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Oak

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
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

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Wood

Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Side Table or Writing Table from the XVIII Century in Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely side table or small writing table from the 18th century Louis XV in walnut Very nice
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

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Walnut

Zanotta Small Quaderna Table/Writing Desk in White Plastic Laminate, Superstudio
By Zanotta, Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Quaderna Table/Writing Desk in White Plastic Laminate, Superstudio Honeycomb core
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
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Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

20th Century Italian Small Mahogany Schirolli Mantova Writing Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand carved Mahogany, designed by Gio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Formica, Mahogany

Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk. Lovely age colour
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

1960s Italian Midcentury Metal Cross Bar Wood & Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical Italian Late Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table in black metal cross bar base
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
Antique William IV Circa 1830 Rosewood writing table with three drawers Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
This table was made in the mid-Victorian period — possibly about 1860. It measures 18 inches
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italian Smaller-Sized Table or Writing Desk w/Shapely Hourglass Legs, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian small sized table, or writing desk, from the 19th century. This antique table from Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
shelf opening to a leather lined writing surface resting on a single fitted drawer, with inlaid brass
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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
H 45.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk made in Italy, circa 1960s. The desk has been partially restored and has a tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
writing table can be opened and closed with a key and a lock. Inside the writing table there are a host of
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
H 47.25 in W 24.02 in D 13 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
French Leather Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
A striking 19th-century walnut French writing table with one drawer and a black leather top. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

French Leather Top Writing Table
French Leather Top Writing Table
H 28.25 in W 30 in D 24.27 in
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England
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Antique 1820s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 24.02 in
Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good Regency mahogany occasional table or writing table on a four-splay base. The drawer pulls
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Antique Writing or Occasional Table
H 30 in W 27 in D 19.75 in
Small teak writing desk / vanity by svend aage madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Aage Madsen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 31.5″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 28.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
bronze Small, unusual model of superb quality with a very beautiful rosewood veneer work. The desk has
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
over two small drawers, raised on square tapered legs with spade feet. The back is plain but finished.
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Writing Table
George III Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.63 in W 47 in D 31 in
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 29.5 tall. Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Italian Walnut Writing Table - Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular hinged top concealing a fitted interior of three small drawers above a writing surface
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italian Walnut Writing Table - Circa 1800
Italian Walnut Writing Table - Circa 1800
H 31.2 in W 45.5 in D 22.7 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

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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

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Brass

Small Art Nouveau Writing Desk with 6 Dawers (Vienna 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Schreibtisch Entwurf: - Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannter Kunstmöbelhersteller, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 70,5 x 101 x 51 Material: Buche massiv (ebonisiert...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the
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Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique heavily carved mahogany desk/writing table from the late 19th century. Note the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
cabinet makers. This table can be used as a small witting table as well as a display space for art or as a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
H 27.75 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
Aesthetic Movement Bamboo and Lacquer Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement bamboo and lacquer writing table, circa 1910. With an Asian style bamboo top
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Vintage 1910s European Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pine and Beech Turned Leg Writing Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This versatile Pine and Beech writing table is as “at home” in a small kitchen as it is in the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Pine

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular writing table fitted with two frieze drawers and with pull-out candle slides to the
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
H 39.25 in W 36.25 in D 24.25 in
Late 18th Century Tuscany Walnut Writing Table
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful writing table veneered in walnut with top partially covered in red-purple leather and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Late 18th Century Tuscany Walnut Writing Table
Late 18th Century Tuscany Walnut Writing Table
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 24.02 in
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Swedish Painted Folk Art Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish folk art writing table from the village of Alfta in Hälsingland in northern Sweden
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Swedish Painted Folk Art Writing Table
Antique Swedish Painted Folk Art Writing Table
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 30.32 in
Small 20th Century Satin Birch Writing Desk by Heal & Son London
By Heal's
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful Satin Birch writing desk by Heal & Son London. This little desk will light up any room
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Satinwood

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Hepplewhite Serving Table
Located in Wilson, NC
make an excellent small writing table. There is some minor surface scratching and stains commensurate
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Antique Early 1800s English Serving Tables

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Brass

English Hepplewhite Serving Table
English Hepplewhite Serving Table
H 31.75 in W 39.25 in D 21.75 in
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 24.02 in
Maison Jansen Diminutive Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant mahogany and bronze mounted writing table by Maison Jansen. Features a diminutive size
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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Small Writing Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of small writing tables available for sale. Each of these unique small writing tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. We have 221 antique and vintage small writing tables in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of small writing tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Small writing tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large small writing tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller small writing tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14.18 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made small writing tables over the years, but those made by Matthias Demacker, Jean Pauchard and Gio Ponti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Small Writing Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Small Writing Tables
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.