Unique Writing Desk
Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables
Twig, Cherry
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Leather
Early 2000s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Unknown Other Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel, Nickel
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Granite
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Laminate
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood
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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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