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Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual and small-scale French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany drop front desk, with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Modernist Desk, France, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Small tubular steel desk from France from the main epoch of tubular steel furniture, produced
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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This small French writing table or desk features bamboo inspired legs and an interesting shaped
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

20th Century Louis XVI Oak Small Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Lugi XVI writing desk in oak wood from the first half of the 20th century. It has a smaller shape
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command
Located in charmes, FR
pretty little flat desk from the Louis XV period, with two large drawers on the front (for
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Wood

Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period
Located in HÉRIC, FR
desk is not only a functional piece of furniture, but also a collector's item that reflects the art and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Leather, Wood

Small End of 19th C. Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Small end of 19th century Louis XV style desk in wood marquetry veneer; chiseled and gilt bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Small Cylinder Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
These can be sold separately. The price shown is for the pair. Mahogany with brass mounts, even between the slats of the cylinder. Round tapered legs with brass in the fluting. Bra...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Brass

Small lady s roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
A small French roll-top desk from the second half of the 19th century, in the Louis XV style, made
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Rosewood

Small Liseuse Side Table Louis XVI French Mahogany and Fruitwood, 1780s
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Rare small furniture in very good condition. Grey Marble top plate with old brass gallery locks and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

Small Black Early Art Deco Desk with Two Drawers and Channeled Table-Legs
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
This early French Art Deco, circa 1925 could be used as a console in the entrance, too. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks

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Wood

Art Deco Small Walnut Writing Table, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco small walnut writing table, circa 1930 This Art Deco writing desk was produced in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Nice French Louis XVI Small Wooden Lion Pendule, circa 1770
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice French Louis XVI small wooden lion Pendule, circa 1770. Above the movement some goats of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Small and Amusing French Bronze and Gilt Lighthouse Timepiece, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A small and amusing French bronze and gilt lighthouse timepiece with visible balance, circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Leather Small Bureau Plat RESTORED
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Elegant small Louis XVI writing desk with wheels, leather top with two side drawers and one central
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Small Stitched Leather Faux Bamboo Chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Small stitched leather chair with faux bamboo style legs designed by Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Small English Brass Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A small English brass inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase, (inlaid revolving bookcase), circa 1880.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Small Polychrome Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Small gilt bronze and polychrome porcelain clock figuring Chinese characters. Porcelain flowers
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Ancient and elegant small French writing desk from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, made of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Very Attractive Small Charming Tortoiseshell clock, Signed "Leroy a Paris"
By LeRoy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very attractive small striking charming tortoiseshell four-pillar clock signed Leroy a Paris
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock
By François Verneaux
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Small table "wedding" clock in ormolu and Vernis Martin, Louis XV-period, circa 1760; three-train
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small Globe
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Small study globe Polar mounting on a blackened wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

Late 19th-Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Small study globe Polar mounting on a blackened wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
Located in Firenze, IT
. Signed J. FOREST in Paris. France, late 19th century Diam. 8 cm. H. 17 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice and small, animated lion clock with wiggling tail and the tongue. These nice clocks were
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

A 19thc. Louis XV style ebonized small writing desk.
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XV style 19thc. ebonized small writing desk with gilted bronze sabots and a red leather
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Bronze

Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Beautiful solid Cuban mahogany sloping desk with two drawers on each side, each secured by an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
timepiece with a barometer
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20th Century French Modern Clocks

Materials

Nickel

Small Charming Desk or Mantel Clock in Neo-Gothic Style, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small charming desk or mantel clock in neo-Gothic style, the 8 day-time-piece movement with lever
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Small Maple and Steel Desk with Drawers, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
This small desk with a frame made of black lacquered tubular steel and a drawer body made of
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Industrial and Work Tables

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Steel

Desk
Located in New York, NY
a small french desk
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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Walnut

Desk
$9,800
Small french walnut desk 1900
Located in LYON, FR
An absolutely irresistible small desk, early 20th century, made of solid walnut. It features
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Small French Art Deco Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s French desk in polished wood with sleek, curved lines, slender center drawer, three
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Rustic Oak French Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small rustic oak French table / desk with large front drawer. Sturdy.
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French 1960 s small bamboo desk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1960's small bamboo desk
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wood

Small french vintage desk with turned legs
Located in LYON, FR
. Perfectly stable on its 4 legs, this small desk which does not lack charm will be very practical on a daily
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Oak

French Small Size Three-Drawer Wooden Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French early 20th century wooden desk or table of small size made of fruitwood (very likely maple
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

20th Century Small French Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Stylish French desk of the middle of the 20th century. Small table with flaps (maximum width 116 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Small Desk, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 1970s desk. Small desk in light wood with chrome-plated metal legs. h: 76cm, w: 60cm, d
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Small Antique French Gründerzeit Desk, Kids Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original antique small "Gründerzeit" desk from France, standing on 4 turned feet. Solid oak made
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Small Stained Pine Three-Drawer Desk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small stained pine three-drawer desk.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

French 18th Century Painted Louis XV Table / Small Desk
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small Louis XV table /desk with stunning patina. Great feature is the hidden drawer on
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early French Art Deco Small Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French Art Deco small desk with great patch work veneer work on the top and splayed
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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Desk By Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Small desk by Mathieu Mategot circa 1960. France Original condition Provenence : Hunting lodge
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

small desk
Located in New York, NY
drop front desk
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Small Writing Desk With Leather Top Pullout
Located in West Hartford, CT
This French Louis XV petite desk embodies the elegance of 18th-century French craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Small Art Deco Desk, Black and Chrome, France, circa 1925
Located in Regensburg, DE
TTiny and very rare Art Deco desk from France, circa 1925 The desk is made of walnut wood, that
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Small Yellow Formica Desk and Drawer, France 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Munster, NRW
wonderful desk in bright & warm yellow formica by Pierre Paulin.. black metalframe, wooden shelf
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica

Small Antique Ladies Writing Desk, French, Oak, Bureau, Mirror, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies writing desk. A French, oak bureau with mirror, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Bleached Oak Small Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
secretary desk gives it a more contemporary and fresh look. With 2 large drawers and additional interior
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Table or Small Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French petite writing table, or ladies desk, in the style of Louis XV with one drawer
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Antique 1830s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Ladies Dressing Table or Small Writing Desk Old Paint Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French ladies dressing table or small desk in old putty grey paint with its original marble
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Small Louis XV Trelliswork Ladies Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century French small Louis XV Style Napoleon III Trelliswork marquetry ladies' desk or bureau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th century French Carved Oak Side Table Small Writing Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak side table writing desk renaissance gothic ~Direct from France~ An
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Small Art Deco Desk, Walnut Burl and Rosewood Veneer, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful small original period Art Deco desk from France around 1930. Walnut burl / roots and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Small French Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small French desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small French desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. If you’re shopping for a small French desk, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small French desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A small French desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one small French desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Pauchard, Tolix and Charlotte Perriand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small French Desk?

Prices for a small French desk start at $613 and top out at $21,942 with the average selling for $2,500.
Questions About Small French Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.