European Writing Desk
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Beech, Plywood
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Chestnut, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Bone, Leather, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Other Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Bamboo, Leather
20th Century Swedish French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique 1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Steel
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s European Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Steel
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1920s Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Birdseye Maple
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
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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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