English Writing Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Farm Tables
Abalone, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Bamboo, Leather
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Desks and Writing T...
Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Crystal, Brass
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 2000s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Paint
Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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 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 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 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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