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French Napoleon III Ebonised
Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour
Circa 1880
Very on trend with
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Antique 1880s Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary crafted, rare early 19th century roll top writing desk from the turn of the
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
compact yet functional size makes it ideal for use as a writing table, vanity, or small bureau, perfect
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Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple
Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
a desk. It is small enough to be use as an occasional table, lamp table, side table or even bedside
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
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Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
GEORGINAN STYLE ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style mid Victorian Circa 1860 hand painted Pine occasional table or small desk with lovely early carved
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
its original purpose as a writing table, or alternatively just as a small centre or occasional type
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Writing Table, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
). A living room, parlor, or study table, for antique dealers and interior decorators. The table has a
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Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf
Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
"The Antiques Directory of Furniture" page 430 figure 3 under the heading writing tables. The
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
George II Chippendale Style Desk Mahogany Leather Top Antique Console Side Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
-mid 20th Century, this extremely attractive and versatile small desk would also make a super console
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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Antique Walnut
Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk,
England, Circa 1860
An exceptional mid
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in
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Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Extendable Writing or Dining Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a charming Scandinavian freestanding desk or dining table dating from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Wood
Small Walnut Veneered Desk Inlaid With Different Woods, Tuscany, Late 18th Centu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 18th-century Tuscan writing desk is constructed with a walnut veneer and detailed with
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully crafted late 18th Century Slant Front Desk with dovetailed top and drawers, fine
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
SMALL BAMBOO WOOD THREE DRAWER OFFICE DESK IDEAL FOR CHiLDRENS ROOMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small three
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
French 18th Century Poplar
Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of poplar in the french 18th century, Louis XV period.
Height between
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Poplar
$2,016 Sale Price
34% Off
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to
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Antique 1750s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA . Beautiful 17th
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Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$10,720 Sale Price
20% Off
LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED WALNUT WRITING TABLE LEATHER iNLAY TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
oak table, masterfully combining function and artistry.
Originally designed as a writing or small
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
offer a hidden writing table with leather insert and two small drawers and two large hidden compartment
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,858 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Scalloped Top and Single Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
—whether as a writing table, side table, or console in a hallway, salon, or bedroom.
Signs of wear
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
18th C. French Carved-Wood Table with Leather Writing Pad Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood desk with leather writing pad top from the 18th century. This antique table
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk.
Likely Italian, but sourced in France.
Solid oak with a
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Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut
Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870
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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Single Drawer Writing Table by Johnstone and Jeanes of London
By Johnstone, Jeanes
Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Victorian Single Drawer Mahogany Small Writing Table by Renowned London Furniture Makers
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$4,438 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany knee hole desk having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
wood writing table.
Exceptionally fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood
$32,200 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Materials
Walnut
Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching antique school desk in pink patinated pine wood, Spain, 1930s
Fine example in very
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Irish Desk in White Oak Unrestored. Structurally Solid Original Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Country Irish White Oak Desk or Writing Table Made in the late 1700's and still appears to
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Antique 1790s Irish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning antique English Carlton House desk, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian-era
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood
Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
writing table, it was sold to me as a watchmakers desk, hence the slotted drawer to the right, it is well
Category
Antique 1880s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is crafted
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century
By Maison Forest
Located in Forney, TX
, including as a smaller scale desk in your home office or study, library table, oversized hall console or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut
Inlaid Davenport Desk c.1860 19t Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Davenport desk, crafted from beautiful burr walnut with
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Continental Carved Walnut Writing Table on Leather Inset Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming 19th century carved walnut writing table with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, or small writing desk
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather
Son, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing-Table by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted parquetry inlaid writing-table, by François Linke.
French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk
This
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
A fine antique French wood, porcelain and ormolu mounted bureau plat, in the manner of Linke, Circa
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies
desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
reception table or as a small desk.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu mounted roll top desk in the style of Riesener
French, 19th Century
Height
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk
Southern Germany
Cherry
early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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Antique Small Writing Table Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique small writing table desk available at 1stDibs. An antique small writing table desk — often made from wood, hardwood and cherry — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique small writing table desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique small writing table desk bearing Victorian, Louis XV or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Antique Small Writing Table Desk?
The average selling price for an antique small writing table desk at 1stDibs is $2,350, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $6,795 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Desks-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.
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