Traditional Writing Desk
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Kingwood, Oak
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Cherry, Oak
20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Boxwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Birch
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
2010s Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ash, Walnut
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- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.
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