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19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
parquetry inlay. The upper section includes multiple small drawers and a central cubby, perfect for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Petite Vintage Wood Desk
Located in Fullerton, CA
A small vintage wood desk from France. The desk is made of a light wood that shows signs of wear
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,480
Mid-20th Century Desk, Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy
Located in New York, NY
, tapered legs and small round brass knobs on the drawer fronts. The desk has been restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
replaced veneer top. Perfect as a small desk or console table. Dark stain also available, inquire for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
replaced veneer top. Perfect as a small desk or console table. Light stain also available, inquire for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925
By Bauhaus, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Regensburg, DE
very small series in this environment.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Louis XV Style Bureau de Dame, Walnut
Leather, England, Circa 1840
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
in 1730. This model of small secrétaire was an invention of BVRB, who designed it with smaller
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Argelato, BO
spacious and practical drawers, ideal for documents, notebooks, or small personal treasures. The supporting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
functional pieces were enlivened with thoughtful detailing. Suitable for use as a small writing desk or side
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Child
s Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century English mahogany child's desk with leather inserted top. 1880.
Opening under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
writing table there are a host of small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc. A perfect
Category
Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Hideaway Desk
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
small drawer for all your essentials. Below the pull-out desktop, the cabinet offers two spacious shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
to a study, bedroom, or dressing area. A small plaque on the underside reads “BARBER DEALER IN
Category
Vintage 1910s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,919 Sale Price
30% Off
Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design
By Holznest Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
desktop and a small shelf. The desktop is sloped and has a red strip at the bottom as an edge. The small
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th C. Spanish Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk with Carved Lyre Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
commensurate with age and use. Its substantial proportions make it ideal as a side table, small desk, or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
work surface by 4 ⅝”. A stack of four small drawers over the desktop are accented with a fret-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED WALNUT WRITING TABLE LEATHER iNLAY TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
oak table, masterfully combining function and artistry.
Originally designed as a writing or small
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY
LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
Located in Pulborough, GB
with use, adding to its period charm. The desk features a raised gallery back with a small shelf and
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Glass, Painted wood
Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
By Gallotti
Radice
Located in Varese, Lombardia
. Made of glass, it has no particular defects or breakages. The chest of drawers has 3 small defects as
Category
1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Louis XV Style Blackened and Gilt Bureau Plat
Located in TOURCOING, FR
. Minor scratches, patina, and small chips on the edges, adding authentic character.
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gordon Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
compartments for small objects, with 2 USB pop-out plugs and
1 Schuko pop-out plugs. On the right side the desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$56,995 / item
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Scalloped Top and Single Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
consistent with age, including small marks and surface irregularities, only add to its authenticity and charm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
office space, complemented by a small drawer cabinet and paired with a high-backed chair upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
condition with small remaining traces of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Located in Seattle, WA
practical storage with two smaller drawers above and a deep file drawer below.Each drawer is fitted with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
By Heinrich Daniel Gambs
Located in Forney, TX
intricate marquetry plaque front-panel, opening to reveal fitted interior with various compartments, small
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles
Located in London, GB
fall front reveals an interior with a small central niche flanked by three long shallow drawers either
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
-polished, it is in very good condition for its age. There are some small marks here and there remaining
Category
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century teak desk
Located in Malton, GB
the desk. I love the look as it really is very elegant and has a few small details that stand this
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,264
A Swedish Gustavian painted fall front desk, C. 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with 11 small drawers and 3 cubbies centering on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
practical, easy to clean, and durable, making it suitable for both dining and working spaces. It has a small
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
top with a large drawer flanked by two smaller drawers and correspondingly three sloping writing flaps
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with original brass handles. 1780.
Height to
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,435
19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Inside, you'll find four small drawers embellished with gilded bronze knobs. You can certainly consider
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Desks
Materials
Walnut
18th century Queen Anne and later walnut knee hole desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Queen Anne walnut kneehole desk circa 1710.
Good quality knee hole desk of small
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Provincial Style Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Sears, Roebuck
Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
scratches, small scuffs, edge dings. Fading on finish. Sturdy and solid but lightweight and functional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Paint
Redline Design Natural Stone and Brass Desk
Located in Toronto, CA
, and even the small red inlay is cut from naturally red wood rather than paint or stain. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Stone, Brass
$3,870 / item
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, study, or dressing room, this piece makes a stylish and practical statement with a small footprint and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Grey metal
Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Desk In Wood With Brass Decoration, Late 19th And Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
with a green fabric and a glass top.
Good general condition, some wear from use and small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s
Palermo
Desk by G. Caccamo Mobili
Located in Florence, Tuscany
that includes a set of drawers and small cupboard. In excellent condition with the original G. Caccamo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk
By Cope and Collinson
Located in Long Island City, NY
crown, and two smaller side drawers similarly designed above two pillars, each with four drawers with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
have a practical and elegant support for writing or consulting documents, including four small drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Walnut
$4,093 Sale Price
20% Off
Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
and becomes slender when closed after use. Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for small
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid
Located in North Miami, FL
decorations and patterns. A pair of paneled doors over three small cupboards with beautiful details, over a
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Antique 18th Century German Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
compact writing surface and an organized interior complete with cubbies and small drawers — ideal for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ico Parisi Desk Produced at Capiago Intimiano Italy by Fratelli Rizzi
By Fratelli Rizzi
Located in New York, NY
made, with drawers with inset handles or small metal handles."
Additional information:
Materials
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
$4,820 / item
Jules Wabbes, “Cintree” Desk, ca. 1960
By Velca Legnano, Jules Wabbes
Located in Linkebeek, BE
be restored. He then set up a small workshop where he taught himself furniture restoration. Alongside
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Wired Table 119, minimal dining table, industrial, bauhaus
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
.
The Wired table works in small and larges spaces. In small spaces the placements of the supporting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Writing Desk Model 804 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1963
By Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
. The interior is equipped with an additional ten small drawers and four open compartments on the back
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Davenport stands on bun feet with small brass castors. This stunning piece showcases the elegance and
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
, it has some small signs of wear. Overall in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scrittoio desk in ziricote wood, purpleheart, and fossil oak by Antonio Aricò
By Antonio Aricò
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A small desk with simple shapes that acquires sophistication through the
different types of natural
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Purpleheart, Ziricote
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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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