How to use and enjoy small antique tables and desks

Our guide to the history of popular pieces of furniture that have stood the test of time and how they can enhance your home

A gate-leg table in action in a humble 19th-century home. Look for signs of work clamps from sewing. Henry Peach Robinson's 'When the Day's Work is Done', 1877.

LET'S add to our knowledge well with a little walk through some popular desk and small table buys at auction and antique fairs that you might spot in 2021.

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