The best dinky desks for home-working in 2024

The best dinky desks for home-working in 2024

Catch up on correspondence the classic way, at a writing desk - we round up some of the best dinky desks for smaller spaces

Published: June 11, 2024 at 9:20 am

Small Georgian revival satin birch and mahogany writing table desk c1920, £1,596, Prior & Willis Antiques

Dinky desk Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique fine quality small Georgian revival satin birch and mahogany writing table desk c1920 - -


A delightful antique desk with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of character and charm, with lined mahogany drawers that slide freely, and a fold-out leather writing skiver.

Betta secretary desk in Grey/Green, £599, La Redoute

Dinky desk La Redoute
Betta Secretary Desk, grey green £359.40 La Redoute - -

This secretary desk is in solid pine with a folding top and features metal handles, two centre drawers, three side compartments under the hinged desk top, two large drawers and two doors with adjustable interior shelves. Available in four colourways.

Ardingly desk, available in a selection of paint colours, from £995, Neptune

Dink desk Neptune
Ardingly desk, £995, Neptune - -

Designed for flexible home working, Ardingly’s slender profile is ideally suited to smaller spaces. Simply lift the lid and pull out the solid oak writing surface to transform it from elegant console table to functional desk. Among this desk’s many clever features are discreet cable management funnels and dedicated storage for laptops and notebooks.

Timber desk with drawers, £825, Six the Residence

Dink desk Six the Residence
Timber Desk with Drawers, £825, Six the Residence - -

Transform your workspace with the Walnut Desk with Drawers. Sleek, sustainable and architectural, the desk features floating drawers suspended by brass effect cylinders. The drawers can be attached on either the left or right-hand side of the desk to suit your room layout. Designed to look like four sleek drawers, the floating drawers are in fact two deep drawers, ideal for modern storage needs.

Ashwicke desk with storage, £400, Garden Trading

Dinky desk Garden Trading
Ashwick desk with storage, £400, Garden Trading - -

The Ashwicke is timeless. A desk that works in the corner of a living room, in a designated study or an outdoor studio. Slotted storage inspired by old school writing desks can be filled with envelopes, stationery and accessories to create the ultimate workspace.

Harlene 5-drawer desk, £380, Habitat

Harlene 5 drawer desk, £380, Habitat
Harlene 5 drawer desk, £380, Habitat - -

Power through it all with this beautiful office desk. We love the natural charm of the grain oak effect finish. And complete with crossed legs, it'll add a dash of modern country to your home office.

Yishu desk in Rubbed Black, £650, Oka

Dinky desk Oka
Yishu desk in rubbed black, £650, Oka - -

Quietly confident, the Chinese-influenced Yishu desk hides a vibrant red interior within its compact, black-painted form. Lift up its weighty hinged lid to reveal four hidden cubby holes and an effective workspace that can be pulled out for even more surface area on which to work. The perfect desk for both saving and creating space, it can be folded away at the end of the working day to keep small spaces clutter-free.

Elkstone mellow oak bureau, £699, The Cotswold Company

Dinky desk The Cotswolds Company
Elkstone Mellow Oak Bureau, £699, The Cotswolds Company - -

This handsome bureau pairs a beautiful solid oak frame with timeless style. The pine drawer boxes sit on traditional wooden runners for easy access and a classic feel. It's hand-applied with a stain and clear lacquer finish to bring out the characterful natural grain, plus smart black handles.

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