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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
19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique secretary, lady's desk
France
Walnut
around 1860
Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 59
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with two
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Brown" Pc/Laptop Unit Cabinet or Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
the early 1900s was hand-crafted in Austria and it is perfect for sitting behind a small desk or
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Gustavian One Part Pinewood Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire table, desk is composed with a writing flap, three
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian writing table, desk features many small storage drawers within and three large storage drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a writing flap, three
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original chrome hardware and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood carvings. The writing table, desk represents the Baroque Period with the original bronze hardware
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
occurrence and size, larger veneers were hard to source and often on bigger furniture (tables, desks, bureaus
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
make an excellent jewelry casket, small table cabinet, decorative box or organizer, sure to make for a
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
of art that came in many forms, from jewel caskets, table boxes, writing desks, and commodes to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Rare
Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
frequently used by merchants as a writing box - slope during travel and trade, as a small coffer - strong box
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Metal
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carvings. The secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original bronze hardware and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in Worcester, GB
desk or occasional table.
The casting shows subtle irregularities and hand finishing, with a rich aged
Category
Early 20th Century European Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Secretaire With Hidden Compartements And Rare Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
can be folded down to the front, creating a writing and work desk that can be used standing up. Inside
Category
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
era better than these rare authentic small table cabinets with their refined decorations
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
writing slope - work table, ample storage options for writing instruments, inkwells, important documents
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
"Asas" Wall Mounted Mirror Designed 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 Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Nickel
"Tecnica" High Walnut Chest of Nine Drawers 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Nickel
"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Nickel
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase 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 Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Nickel
"Asas" Self-Standing Castored Floor Mirror by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...
Materials
Metal, Nickel
"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Nickel
"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel, Steel
18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel
By Pierre Roussel
Located in Miami, FL
‑marquetry writing desk stamped “P. Roussel” (inventory OA 6745)
Small kidney table - Petit Palais - Paris
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
circa 1845 C Hindley
Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley
Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
one illustrated in Gilbert (1996), fig. 498, and a walnut writing table with a raised set of drawers
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Victorian 19th century small inlaid satin birch sideboard desk writing table. Would
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satin, Birch
Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian 19th century inlaid walnut davenport desk writing table.
This is a lovely
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian circa 1850 Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian circa 1850 inlaid mahogany writing desk or dressing table. Slim, elegant design
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Writing Table
Located in Seattle, WA
women. Small mahogany writing table, or ladies writing desk. Flat-topped rectangular table with a single
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
door cupboard that in turn opens to reveal a sliding compartment fitted with small drawers, twelve of
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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Desk
Located in DeSoto, KS
This small antique desk from Tuscany has a wonderfully worn finish. The drawer has a simply
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,500
Antique Small English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top and Brass Gallery
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual bedroom-size mahogany desk with center drawer and to unusual
side cabinets made to look
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
Located in Senden, NRW
Stunning late Biedermeier era writing table or desk made of amazing walnut wood with a stunning
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century William IV Writing Table
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A high quality 19th century William IV writing table with an antique green leather, rounded corners
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A high quality 19th century William IV Mahogany writing table with an antique green leather, two
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Antique Figured Mahogany Antique Desk
Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
George III antique figured mahogany antique desk
This George III antique figured mahogany antique
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Antique 1780s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Ladies Desk from Vienna, 1820s
Located in Senden, NRW
Elegant ladies desk or small writing table From Vienna. Offers a distinctive red brown wooden color
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
Located in Livingston, NJ
Antique American pine flip top desk. Beautiful natural patina with many signs of use. Very sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
18th Century George I Figured Walnut Antique Kneehole Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
A rare early 18th century George I figured walnut antique kneehole desk of good colour and small
Category
Antique 1720s European George I Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unusual Desk In Mahogany ( REF AF-3571 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This antique 19th-century mahogany desk boasts a very rare and unusual design, making it a truly
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George I Walnut Antique Bureau of Small Proportions, Circa 1720
Located in Antrim, GB
An early George I Walnut Antique
Bureau of small proportions.
Circa 1720.
Fitted Interior with
Category
Antique 1720s European George I Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pine One-drawer Table
Located in Alexandria, VA
Fantastic pine table that could be used as a desk, in a foyer or for a small dining space. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique 18th Century Bureau of Small Proportions In Mahogany ( REF AF-3506 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exquisite 18th-century antique bureau in rich mahogany is a perfect blend of elegance and
Category
Antique 18th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Farm Desk
Located in DeSoto, KS
Small Italian antique desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,750
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
holes, small inlaid drawers and slide out, green leather writing surface, all above 2 mahogany lined
Category
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
toes.
The Antique desk has the original leather writing surface.
Imagine the original home and the
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Bespoke Desk, Reclaimed Teak Bleached, Sand-Cast Aluminum by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
buy our wood in very small quantities, often just enough for one table: truly reclaimed and truly
Category
2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Bespoke Bleached Reclaimed Hardwood Dining - Desk on Brass Base, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
very small quantities, often just enough for one table:
truly reclaimed and truly unique furniture
Category
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Bureau In Cuban Mahogany ( REF AF-3093 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Beautiful Georgian Bureau In Cuban Mahogany
Consisting of four drawers in total ( two small over
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Bureau In Oak ( REF AF-3520 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exceptional 18th-century antique oak bureau is a remarkable piece of furniture, featuring
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Antique 18th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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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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