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Late 19th Century French Country "Baker
s" Table with Marble Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
supporting the white marble top.
Because of the narrow depth and considerable length of this piece, it
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
is fronted by a long, narrow storage drawer with a conforming pull. The case has a simple refined
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Barley Twist Two-Drawer Console Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
elegant console could also serve as a writing table or desk for narrow spaces with a 24.5" leg opening and
Category
20th Century American Louis XIII Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mira Nakashima, Minguren Desk, in walnut
rosewood, signed
dated 2008
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, Mira Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
wide (narrowing to 63cm at other end), 73cm high.
Wonderful original condition.
Signed and dated to
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
French 1790s Walnut and Cherry Slant Front Desk with Marquetry Geometric Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this secretary features a narrow rectangular top sitting above a slant front desk. Adorned with an
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Elegant Table attributed to Paolo Buffa, ca. 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Greding, DE
(small bruise in one corner). The narrow sides are straight. An exceptional Italian piece of furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Directoire Style Desk by Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
embossed leather writing surface with ormolu banding atop a narrow frieze fitted with two drawers, each
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vanity/Writing Table with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small Queen Anne dressing table/writing table is a delicate one with elegant narrow, bow legs
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Vanities
Materials
Wood
c.1880 Louis XV Style Walnut Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
central cartouche. A narrow scalloped shelf protrudes from the back panel and rests on two spaced small
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Executive Desk Attributed to Adnet Exceptional Sunbeam Veneer Top
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
wider on the external front part ( 93".50 ) coming narrower towards the seating spot (77".50 ) .
Very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English Davenport Desk, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
brass filigree rail graces the top edge. The traditional four side drawers are topped by a narrow drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany Writing Table / Desk with Dual Slopes
Located in Woodbury, CT
partner has a center mechanism that flanks the outside of the opposing drawer, which has a narrower body
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Neoclassical Desk Veneto, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
turned element, carved with leaf motifs and a narrow but long collar. The under the top band follows the
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut and Iron Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique console table behind a sofa. Carved in Spain circa 1920, the narrow
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fit in tight spaces and narrow doors/ hallways! Desk retains it's original pull out drawers and key
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Blue Neoclassical Style Swedish Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue writing table from northern Sweden in neoclassical style. The table is slim and narrow which
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut and Iron Console Table Desk with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
dressed with the original wooden pulls, over a thick top surface. The large narrow writing table is in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid 20th Century Elm and Mahogany Table by Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
pieces of this period. Further metal stringing to the frieze, narrow strip of stringing has been removed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lead
Mid-20th Century Elm and Mahogany Table by Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
pieces of this period. Further metal stringing to the frieze, narrow strip of stringing has been removed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
One of a Kind Custom Wood
Leather Desk with Black Forest Relief Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
smaller drawers in the top. The narrower drawers have decorative carvings with oak leaves and branches
Category
Vintage 1980s American Black Forest Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Rosewood small Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
, finished with brass sabots.
Narrow depth makes this a wonderful fit and style for a small space.
It's in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century elm and mahogany desk by Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
pieces of this period. Further metal stringing to the frieze, narrow strip of stringing has been removed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
legs ending with bronze sabots. The narrow size allows it to be used as a console. Very impressive
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
extendable work surfaces on the narrow sides, which are also covered in leather. The maximum overall length
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Mahogany Library Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
apron. The long and narrow library table is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Custom
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Jasper Morrison for Vitra White NesTable
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Basildon, London
user.
The white tray sits on an extendable steel column and a matching white base which is narrow
Category
2010s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
English 1820s Mahogany Architect
s Table with Tilt Top, Single Drawer and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a rectangular top that lifts up, resting on a back support, to reveal a narrow storage space and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
a writing surface. The bottom drawer is functional for extra storage. The narrow and versatile
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Trestle Painting Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A long, narrow table such as this makes for an ideal workspace for contemplating Chinese scrolls
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Svend Åge Madsen Executive Desk for H.P. Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on both sides feature one narrow drawer which can be secured with the included key on top of three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
with straight straight and narrow legs decorated with vertical flutes. The rim has a ribbed decor on
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Belgian Wooden Drawing Table with Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
draftsman’s table in an architect’s or surveyor’s office. Narrow slits in the long rails on each side of the
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Lady’s Desk from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
the top are rounded – a profiled molding on the edge.
There is a narrow drawer under the top over its
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Modern Laminated Plywood and Steel Adjustable Writing Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(most narrow) 20.25"
D (widest point) 26"
L (longest end) 91"
L (shortest end) 81.25"
L (overall) 93".
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
. Angled narrow round tapered legs in solid teak.
No key. Back shelf is 26 cm high.
An absolutely
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Trestle Console Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
molded edge over the carved apron. Both long and narrow library tables are in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
condition with normal wear. Some minor marks on tabletop. One leg is narrower at the tip due to old repair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
drawer is a deep file drawer. The right side has three graduated drawers, and there is a narrow drawer at
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
panels. The narrow and versatile baroque writing table commode is in excellent condition with a rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
by the narrow legs and floating appearance together with the organic shape.
Good original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Art Deco walnut desk/ dressing table- circa 1925
Located in New York City, NY
depth at the top is 19", the sides are narrower at 16 1/2" and the measurement at the base including the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Knee Hole Desk
Located in London, GB
excellent condition. Most of these kneehole desks with the middle cupboard are always too narrow for
Category
Vintage 1950s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Country French Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
ideal choice for cozy rooms, niches or narrow spaces! Handcrafted from solid old-growth oak, it features
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Lectern, speaking reading desk, book table rack, Biedermeier style, 1870 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
levels, with 2 shelves and at the top there is a sloping shelf for writings and books, there is a narrow
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
"hidden storage" for papers and private items under the desk top and narrow columns which flank the center
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Pine Country Rococo Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
narrow feet. There is a single drawer and the two front corners of the desk top have been rounded. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century, Spanish Baroque Carved Pine and Iron Console Table with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
a long thick top surface. The tall and narrow Spanish Baroque style table is in excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
-Olsen. An early Scandinavian Modern design characterized by the narrow legs and floating appearance
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
English 19th Century Elmwood Kneehole Desk with Leather Top and Nine Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, depicting scrolling foliage and Greek Keys. The façade showcases a narrow drawer in the center above the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Spanish Baroque Marble Top Carved Oak and Iron Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
edge. The tall and narrow Spanish Baroque style table is in excellent condition commensurate with age
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Supremely Elegant Mahogany Extension Dining Table by Widdicomb, circa 1970
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
comparables for this piece. Stunning elegant lines with a sleek narrow apron. Fabulous Klismos knee detail at
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jacques Seeuws Drafting Table and Chair for Swan
By Swan Deinze, Jacques Seeuws
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set has industrial stylings, with a frame of narrow, black-enameled metal. The lower supports of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,500 / set
Swedish Rococo Period Slant Front Desk Painted in Black with Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
secretary features a narrow rectangular top sitting above a slanted front, opening to reveal a perfectly
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Iron
Antique Georgian early 18th Century cross banded walnut bureau desk writing tabl
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
freely. We have keys for the fall front and inner door only.
Great narrow proportions.
Full of age
Category
Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
in section and narrow slightly at the ground level.
Late 1800s.
Good condition, restored. With signs
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George III Style Mahogany Library Table
Located in valatie, NY
drawers on all sides the table could be placed anywhere in a room. With its narrow acanthus leaf-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Joep van Lieshout AVL Skull workstation, 2005
By Joep van Lieshout
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
wooden seat and desk top. On one side you can enter and on the other side there are two narrow windows
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Polyester
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Find a variety of narrow desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct narrow desks — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 258 antique and vintage narrow desks in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of narrow desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Narrow desks made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some narrow desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller narrow desks, measuring 16.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many narrow desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Joel Escalona and Poul Henningsen produced popular narrow desks that are worth a look.
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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.
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