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Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique distressed finish writing hall centre table or small dining table with figural shape top
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases
These are the only pair of Daveports I have
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Lowboys
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XV Writing Table Inlaid Rosewood Center Desk
Located in Milano, MI
XV veneered desk with one small drawer on the front, raised by elegant à cabriole legs with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
George I Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
.
Nb. Having a fitted secrétaire (secretaire) drawer distinguishes this antique walnut kneehole desk
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800
s Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Very unusual Antique French “open barley twist” leg and stretcher Small Writing Table, that could
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XIII End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age desk with container and expandable plate.
a functional design. This small desk impresses
Category
20th Century German Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,227 Sale Price
20% Off
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK
GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and brown leather top and super
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Jules Wabbes Writing or Dining Table in Solid Wengé and Steel
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, dining or writing table, wengé, chrome-plated steel, Belgium, 1960s
The model
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Early 19th Century Birch Writing Table with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. While technically designed as a writing desk, this antique table could be any type of side table
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV End Tables
Materials
Marble
Italy, Tuscan center table or writing table from the XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
This precious center table/desk in walnut root with maple wood inlay on a black background was made
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Ship
s Purser
s Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Provincial Swiss Antique Carved Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dining table, kitchen island, or writing desk.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss French Provincial Farm Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
table, console, or small writing desk
Suits traditional, eclectic, or transitional interiors
Category
Antique 1840s British William IV Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Small Wooden Table w/Drawer Presented on Flute-Carved Legs, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
has a smaller footprint, making for a great occasional table or perhaps a small writing desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Oak Side Table, circa 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
to detail. Perfect as a side table, accent piece, or even a small writing desk, it brings warmth and
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Oak
18th C. Italian Lacca Povera Accent Table or Petite Desk w/its Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique table from Italy retains its original "Lacca Povera" finish also known as laca povera, arte povera
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Low Table Edo period 1800s-1860s / Side Table
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
fuzukue (writing desk). A fuzukue is a low table used while sitting on the floor for writing or reading
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Side Tables
Materials
Cedar
19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
, and would make a useful addition to a desk or writing table.
Measures: 17" W x 9" D x 9" H.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
built of spelter, the desk accessory sits on five small delicate curved feet, decorated with acanthus
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Rare Antique Paris Flea Market Cast Iron
Marble Patisserie Table Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
bevelled rectangular marble top. Would make a lovely console or small writing desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique 18th-Century French Louis XV Mulberry Side Table—Elegant and Simple
Located in Saint Helena, CA
as a writing desk. It complements a wide range of interiors—from traditional, old-world, and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian 18th Century Rustic Baroque Wood Side Table with Turned Legs
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian baroque period rustic table dating back to early 18th century all hand cut and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Located in Lymington, GB
early-19th century rosewood and brass-inlaid bonheur du jour or writing desk (or chevret) of the highest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table, This apparently simple table is an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted as a small writing
Category
Antique 1730s Dutch Table Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIII Table In Gayak Wood – Late 17th / Early 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
small writing desk. Its timeless style fits perfectly in a classical interior or contrasts beautifully
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
sabots. This dainty French writing desk or ladies table, featuring a raised back cabinet for storing
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
"Tecnica" Rectangular Walnut Low Table/Bench by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Nickel
"Tecnica" Square Walnut Low Table Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Nickel
English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by flip-top storage bins. The front of the case has a small pull out writing table in the middle with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Vanities
Materials
Brass
"Can Pau" Adjustable in Height Trestle Table by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Nickel
"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
essential and high quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
19th Century English Country House Pine Table with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
restrained design makes the piece versatile in use. It can function as a small kitchen table, a writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Side Tables
Materials
Pine
18th C. Spanish Table with a Wavy X-Stretcher at Underside
Located in Atlanta, GA
small writing desk, or perhaps a nice side table with lamp and decorative items displayed on top.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Oak Table with Chippendale Brass Pull and Tapered Leg
Located in Atlanta, GA
proportions, this antique table can serve as a writing desk, an accent table, or even a small entryway console
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Oak Side Table with Two Drawers and Pad Feet, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
, showing its hand-worked nature and age.
Perfectly proportioned for use as a side table, writing desk, or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
19th-Century English Georgian Oak Side Table with Chippendale Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
small writing desk in a study, or even a hallway console to display treasured decor.
The aged patina
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Japanese antique wabi-sabi black coffee low table / 1850-1912 / small table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden low table, known as a "fuzukue" (writing desk), was made in Japan between the late Edo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde
Black Wood Night Stand LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
small bureau writing desk . End table , console , serving table , or a sofa table. It's not an oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp in Patinated Brass 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, Europe, 1940s.
A small but very nice art deco table
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman
s Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
- work table - writing desk)
Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in late 18th / early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Porcelain-Mounted Occasional Table in the Louis XV/XVI Style
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in London, GB
pierced brass three-quarter gallery.
English, circa 1845
Inspired by the small writing desk made by
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
"Tecnica" Walnut Conference Table with Tie Rods by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
looking for essential and high quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel
"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Conference Table by S. Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
essential and high quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
19th C. French Napoleon III Patinated Brass Oil Lamp Converted in Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a bedside table, writing desk, or small commode with this elegant antique table lamp
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair French Ormolu Marble Kingwood Rosewood Marquetry Desks Side Tables
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Identical Pair of French Single Drawer Kingwood Writing Desks or Side Tables of oval form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods
Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box.
This is a gorgeous portable writing
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood
$1,568 Sale Price
20% Off
"Cuvee XL" Low Rectangular Side Table by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
"Grand Cuvee" Low Rectangular Side Table by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
essential and high quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
or small writing desk.
The original painted finish is in cream/beige tones that have faded and worn
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
"Petit Cuvee" Low Round Side Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
"Cuvee De Nuit" Low Rectangular Side Table by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
essential and high quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
"Petit Cuvee" Low Square Side Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Slender Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
essentials within reach. Whether used as a writing desk or a stylish accent piece, its proportions make it an
Category
Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Burl Walnut Chippendale-Style Lowboy Ball-and-Claw
Located in High Point, NC
functions beautifully as a console table, writing desk, or dressing table—equally suited for classic
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
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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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