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Thick Glass Top Glass Base Writing Table Compact Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick Mid-Century Modern all thick 3/4" glass design writing table or small desk.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Desktop is elevated 3-4 inches above the frame sitting on 4 small posts. Tapered legs with metal feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Located in Geneve, CH
tabletop is smaller than the outline of the entire desk and is a characteristic detail that draws the eye
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,910 / item
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
have to open and unlock the fold down nutwood veneered writing surface. Four small drawers in the back
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Patinated Oak, 1930s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
. The table could be used as a small dining table or simply as a writing desk.
Acquired in Denmark from
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Oak Writing Desk Late 19th Century
Located in Toledo, OH
and two tiers of five small drawers, separate base with a molded top over a single skirt drawer on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modern world. The accessory flute is a seamless way to charge and display your smaller items such as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
$3,895 / item
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
, in very small numbers, by our skilled craftspeople in England.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$6,681 / item
Early 20th Century Walnut
Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
small drawers on the sides.
Four crossed X-shaped legs provide support.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Custom Made Minimal Desk or Console Table in Poplar Burl Veneer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
small workshop in northern Germany. Each leaf of poplar burl veneer is carefully selected and applied to
Category
2010s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
.
Ideal as a small desk or vanity.
The Knee hole width measures 39cm.
In excellent condition commensurate
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oak details. Its small size and linear design make this elegant desk perfect to be used in different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
18th C. Italian Walnut Trestle Leg
Iron Stretcher Table
or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, perhaps as an occasional table, small dining table, or a handsome desk. Measures: 4 ft long.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Iron
Jumbo Table with Structure in Black Ash, by Paolo Cappello
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a small drawer to please treasure hoarders. Here you are shown Jumbo Table with a Black Ash
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
would be happy to make you Custom cushions in C.O.M. (Customer's Own Material) are available for a small
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$2,137 Sale Price
25% Off
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
interior is outfitted with four small drawers flanking a large center pigeon hole above a longer drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
found numerous mentions of small and big desks (the largest of 6 feet), such as the desk we’re offering
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and chords.
Walnut hardwood handcrafted tabletop, bovine
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,837 / item
21st Century Modern Wooden Table with White Laminated Top Ermete Made in Italy
By Leonardo Rossano
Located in Sant
Elena, IT
small tables to large meeting tables. The solid wood legs and the plywood top conceal the technology in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Single drawer to the frieze and with fitted gilt-tooled leather writing surface. Smaller upper drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cushions in C.O.M. (Customer's Own Material) are available for a small fee. Simply supply the fabric and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Industrial 7900 series
Economy
desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960
s
By Ontwerpbureau N.V. Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
condition with signs of age and use. This desk is a smaller or lower desk, see the measurements for the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compartments and drawers
Central door conceals a pair of small slide drawers and replete with inset working
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker
Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cushions in C.O.M. (Customer's Own Material) are available for a small fee. Simply supply the fabric and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,062 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Arthur S Carpanese Home Italia Desk with Leather Base
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Small desk in Walnut Canaletto and leather base and inserts. The beautiful mix between natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$21,539 / item
Pine
Brass Rødby Rådhus Desk by Ebbe
Karen Clemmensen, 1953
By Karen
Ebbe Clemmensen
Located in London, GB
serial desks to be attached resulting in a gentle crescent curve for a meeting room.
A small circular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Stephane Lebrun, 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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$14,271 / item
Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies
Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
figures, ribbons and foliage.
Beautiful early 19th century French Empire small desk or vanity fitting
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman
s Desk
Located in Forney, TX
cylinder desk features a tambour roll top, opening to reveal an interior gallery fitted with small drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Postmodern Desk by Tidis Belgium, 1980
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
cannot find any information about this unfortunately. Probably he or she only made a very small number of
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal
Reseda green
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
lines and small radii in the utmost precision characterise the furniture. It remains torsion-free
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Metal
$4,820 / item
"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
"Brown" Pc/Laptop Unit Cabinet or Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
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
Desk from NYC Reclaimed Water Tower Wood, Drawers with Hand Turned Ebony Pulls
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
supporting the drawers on the right. A small cubby above the drawers allows for quick storage and access.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Walnut, Ebony
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
the 18th century, updated with Dasson's characteristic flair and stylistic touches.
Of small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
finish upper right back and smaller finish loss to the upper center as well as some time-softened Nick to
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Driftwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
exposed saw marks. Three small oak-lined drawers to front with mortice and tenon joints to X-frame support
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,151 / item
Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Echt, NL
drawers on the right side, the top drawer has a removable tray for small items. On the left side you can
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Desk from Avalon, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
has six larger drawers and two smaller ones in the central part. The piece was finished in teak and
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,717 Sale Price
42% Off
Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
condition with small signs of usage.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
revealing exposed saw marks. Three small oak-lined drawers to front with mortice and tenon joints to X-frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,151 / item
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
flat when space is scarce. Has no defects but can show slight traces of wear, like a few small
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
top sitting above 10 graduating drawers surrounding a scalloped opening concealing a small shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
also free stand in a room since it is finished on all sides. The table has small brass caps to the legs
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods 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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel, Metal, Stainless Steel
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
A small and lined with a fabric lap desk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl
$759 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
. Very exuberant. Centrally on the wooden top there is a small, clearly visible drawer for storing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles.
Shown in dawn finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Wood
$2,187 / item
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
further small drawers inside. Flame mouldings decorate the top.
In the course of the restoration, a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant architectural French oak center or game table. Very sturdy. Great as a small desk or
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Materials
Oak
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
with green leather writing surface detailed in gilt. Small wooden ink receptacles add whimsy.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
includes smaller drawers for stationery or accessories, while the central drawers provide ample storage for
Category
1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
corners, create a small island waiting to be explored that accentuates the fine Cassina woodworking skills
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
. Perfect size for small or large den, office or library. Measures 48" in width, 28" in depth and 31" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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Small Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of small desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique small desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 4611 antique and vintage small desks in-stock, while there are 288 modern editions to choose from as well. Small desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Small desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made small desks over the years, but those made by George Nelson, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Small Desks?
Prices for small desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, small desks begin at $83 and can go as high as $495,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,571.
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 Desks
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
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