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Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s
A smaller scale modernist writing desk in
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
numerous small drawers, shelves, and a central compartment. The body is supported by slender, black columns
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Mahogany Davenport Desk or Bureau With Faux Red Leather Sloped Writing area.
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
, 4 either side with 8 small drawers inside. Ornate carved legs on turned feet. Writing area has been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
rustic elegance. When opened, the hinged writing flap reveals a fitted interior of small drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Large Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the left side, ideal for storing documents, office supplies, and other small accessories. On the right
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Writing Table, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
small losses. Overall, it is in fair condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jan de Jong writing table Town Hall Budel Netherlands 1967
By Jan de Jong
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
small number of pieces, including this table, were rescued by local residents.
Jan de Jong stands as
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
Located in Seattle, WA
, accessories, or small essentials.Below, three full-width drawers offers generous storage and are constructed
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
light beautifully, highlighting the craftsmanship and the smooth, mirror-like finish.
Two small drawers
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Axel Wannberg unique dining table/desk, Sweden
By Axel Wannberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
, he creates unique pieces and small-scale productions that explore the interplay between organic
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in PARIS, FR
refined model features five drawers on each façade – four small drawers and one central drawer on the
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll
By Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
floating storage cabinet with a large file drawer and a smaller utility drawer for organization and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
compartments and small drawers for organized storage. The rich walnut grain adds warmth and character, making
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reveal a horizontal open compartment above three small drawers, a nearly "secret" sliding door flat
Category
20th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut
Inlaid Davenport Desk c.1860 19t Century
Located in London, GB
Devonport desk) is a small desk with an inclined lifting desktop attached with hinges to the back of the
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Art Deco Desk with Asymmetrical Design and Drawers, France, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
horizontal layering of the structure subtly enhances its architectural appeal.
Small chrome sphere knobs
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Dainty Art Deco desk France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
can be moved freely and is suitable both as a small dressing table in the bedroom and as a small desk
Category
Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Antique Regency period mahogany writing table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th Century Regency period mahogany Writing Table of attractive small proportions, ebony
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
Republic.
The set consists of three elements:
- smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm
- larger cabinet: 120x42x60cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. There are various small marks
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
two useful drawers beneath the top, and a smaller drawer in the top section, with an open divider on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900
Located in Greven, DE
can be set upright may have been used to hold smaller sketches.
The original manufacturer's label
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Scroll-Base Table with Brazilian Quartz Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
desk or center table. A small bone label on the base reads, “J. Klein Meubles, 31 Rue de Miromesnil”, a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Quartz
Antique Irish Desk in White Oak Unrestored. Structurally Solid Original Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
when combined with the natural oils from your hands. All these small nuances add up to make for an
Category
Antique 1790s Irish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Marquetry Inlaid 19th Century Writing Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
terminate in small brass casters.
Condition: Minor veneer chips and scuffs, light edge wear. Discolorations
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Hand painted. 1 dovetailed drawer. Flip up top containing felt top and 3 small drawers. Brass foot
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass
Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
framed by a flamed mahogany border edged by brass trim. Left of the writing tableau is a small tambour
Category
Antique 19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ercol Model 439 Writing Desk in Elm and Beech
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Seaford, GB
—perfect for stationery or small accessories. Below, a spacious single drawer features exposed dovetail
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
surface/ working space opens to the viewer´s eye which holds another five small, practical drawers for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Fracé wood carved The Sharper Mind desk by Benoit Viaene
Located in 1204, CH
house-building, condominium, small transformations and interior. Today, Benoit works with a dedicated
Category
2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
French Art Deco Rosewood
Sycamore Secrétaire Desk, c.1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
front are open shelves and small drawers. The two lower drawers offer ample storage, and the whole piece
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Sycamore
Mid-Century Modern wall mounted desk unit by Beaver and Tapley
By Robert Heritage, Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
small central drawer.
Beaver & Tapley units are very straightforward to install. The original custom
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
traces its roots in France to early craftsmen who had small manufacturing operations in such places as
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table
By Maple
Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
with small centre drawer with working key,
Small drawers each side, Brass swan neck handles.
Mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
for the drawers and a smooth-gliding roll top that conceals a compact workspace with small cubbies and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. There are some small marks and
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
its relatively small footprint (60" L).
Features two drawers on the left side (a multi-tiered bottom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century English painted oak bureau with brass swan neck handles. 1820.
Code: 9064
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Carved Museum Walnut Table In The Style of Adam Weisweiler
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Weisweiler Louis XVI With A Vitruvian Frieze
Table is centred on a panelled oblong tablet with small
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$5,332 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
a small desk top. On the top part are two drawers and a large open compartment. French cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Leather Topped Regency Rectangular Mahogany Pedestal Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
moulded bun feet. English circa 1820s. The green leather top is in good antique condition with a few small
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Center Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ratchet higher or lower.
The trestle-form base is joined by turned stretchers and raised on small casters
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
surface with gold tooling. The small scale of this table would be interesting as a console or occasional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Kingwood, Bronze and Leather Top Ladies Desk By Leon Dromard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
gracefully curved silhouette supported by slender cabriole legs. The upper section presents multiple small
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
desk has three drawers, one large central desk drawer and a small cupboard. It also has open display
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th C. French Louis XV Carved Oak “Secrétaire à Abattant” with Tavern Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
leather writing surface and an interior fitted with three small drawers, six pigeonholes, and a central
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Cheshire, GB
stationery boxes with small drawers and brass gallery surrounds. Beneath the writing surface are two full
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
working key that reveals a compartment with a small drawer. Flanked by two "secret" compartments with
Category
Antique 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
decoration above four oak lined drawers, one drawer with further adjustable writing surface, a smaller drawer
Category
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. All raised on block feet.
1 very small area of restoration to top surface. Very slight undulations
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
English Late Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
more in length and this one being just under 5' make it a highly desirable and rare size. A smaller
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
carved fluted pilasters, the frieze houses a large drawer flanked by two smaller ones above an open knee
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
McGuire Bamboo and Lucite Desk
Chair, 1980
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
McGuire Bamboo and Lucite Desk & Chair, 1980’s. Original. There is a small chip on the underside
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lucite
$4,200 / set
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen
Søn, 1960s.
By Clausen
Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
, especially small scratches. Drawers runs easily. Cleaned and polished, ready for use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th-century French writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
superstructure fitted with four small drawers and letter racks, framed with pierced brass galleries. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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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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