Bookcase Writing Desk
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Wood
Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Late 17th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Cork
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Olive, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Laminate, Burl
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
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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.