Big Writing Desk
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
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Glass, Oak
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Chrome
2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Opaline Glass, Wood
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Chrome
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Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Brass
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Parchment Paper, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
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Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Amboyna
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Ebony, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Pewter
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Stone, Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Stone, Onyx, Bronze
Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
Vintage 1920s English Desks
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Regency Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
Oak
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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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