What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

In 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.

French Midcentury Desk

Black Lacquer Writing Desk

Jean Michel Frank Desk

Neoclassic Desk

Antique French Writing Table

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

Hermes Table

Pierre Chapo B40

2 Sided Desk

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

French Mid-Century Medimorphic Table

H 26 in W 18 in D 24 in

Custom French Mid-Century Style Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

Sober, elegant and practical French mid-century desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

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Oak

Custom French Mid-Century Style Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 26 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French midcentury desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical taste by Maison Jansen

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen

H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in

Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel

By Pierre Vandel

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel

H 29.75 in W 46.75 in D 24.25 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table / Desk Lamps

By Paul Evans

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table / Desk Lamps A pair of sculptural cast

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table / Desk Lamps

H 20 in W 6 in D 6 in

French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

French mid-century (1940s) ebonized and mirrored desk with five drawers and an off-white leather

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Leather, Wood

French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen

H 31.5 in W 33 in D 68.5 in

1960's French Mid-Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s French mid-century Mullca School Desk – console table 1960’s French mid-century Mullca

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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

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Laminate

1960's French Mid-Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

H 29.93 in W 49.61 in D 17.72 in

1960's French Mid Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s French mid century Mullca school desk – console table 1960’s French mid century Mullca

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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

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Laminate

1960's French Mid Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

H 29.93 in W 49.61 in D 17.72 in

French Mid-Century Style Parchment Covered Vanity/ Desk, Jean-Michel Frank Style

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Sober French Mid-Century Modern Style parchment covered vanity / desk / console with a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

French Mid-Century Style Parchment Covered Vanity/ Desk, Jean-Michel Frank Style

H 31.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.75 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Pineapple Table Lamp Maison Charles

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in New York, NY

Iconic solid brass or bronze French Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk lamp in the form of

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Pineapple Table Lamp Maison Charles

H 31 in W 5 in D 5 in

2 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side /Desk Chairs Attr. to André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Two Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical side, desk or vanity chairs attributed to André

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

2 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side /Desk Chairs Attr. to André Arbus

H 37 in W 19 in D 20 in

French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Bamboo Rattan Console or Desk

Located in New York, NY

A rare and elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk / writing table or console. The

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Bamboo Rattan Console or Desk

H 31 in W 41 in D 23 in

French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Stitched Leather Desk Lamp Attributed to Hermes

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern hand-stitched black leather table lamp in the modern neoclassical

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Stitched Leather Desk Lamp Attributed to Hermes

H 18 in Dm 13.75 in

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant, hand made, Unique French Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk lamp in hand forged and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat

H 16.5 in Dm 7 in

Important French Mid-Century Modern 'Baghdad' Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

Rare French Mid-century table lamp or desk lamp in black enameled perforated metal by Mathieu

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Important French Mid-Century Modern 'Baghdad' Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot

H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in

Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Raphael (Raphael Raffel, 1912-2000) Rare Beka lacquer pedestal desk with three drawers, a black

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael

H 29.73 in W 77.56 in D 36.23 in

French Mid-Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French, Louis XV style, black lacquered chestnut writing desk, circa 1940's features a brass

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Mid-Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk

H 30 in W 41 in D 23 in

French Mid-Century Hand Made Marine Industrial Brass Table Lamp with Brass Shade

Located in New York, NY

A rare, French Mid-Century Marine, Industrial table lamp or desk lamp in solid brass with a

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Mid-Century Hand Made Marine Industrial Brass Table Lamp with Brass Shade

H 33.75 in Dm 12.625 in

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by NF Ameublement

By N.F. Ameublement

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous designer French Mid-Century Modern dining table by NF Ameublement. handcrafted in

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple, Sycamore

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by NF Ameublement

H 29.5 in W 63.25 in D 35.5 in

French Mid-Century Stone Coasters (Set of 8)

Located in London, GB

A set of natural stone circular drink place mats or coasters. Likely Agates. France, c1970s. A

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Stone

French Mid-Century Stone Coasters (Set of 8)

H 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in

Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 32.5 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Campaign Desk by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

This rare and exquisite French Modern neoclassical Campaign desk or writing table by Maison Jansen

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Campaign Desk by Maison Jansen

H 30 in W 41.5 in D 21.75 in

A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare French organic and sculptural solid wood desk and chair.

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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair

H 50.79 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

1960's French Mid-Century Desk Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

A fantastic mid-century vintage articulating desk light designed with a quality steel circular base

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960's French Mid-Century Desk Lamp

H 16.15 in Dm 7.88 in

French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1940s MidCcentury French dining table with 1 leaf. Splayed leg base. Marked "XXXXVIII

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf

H 31.5 in W 37 in D 78.5 in

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Salzburg, AT

Straight-lined desk in a clear design by French designer Jean Claude Mahey. The object is made

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey

H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in

A French 1950's Sycamore Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French mid-century Sycamore Desk with 2 doors and 1 drawer and ebonised Inlay.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

A French 1950's Sycamore Desk

H 29.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.75 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Leather Desk or Table Lamp by Hermès

Located in New York, NY

French midcentury table lamp or desk lamp by Hermès with a hand-stitched maroon leather base and

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Leather Desk or Table Lamp by Hermès

H 15 in Dm 6 in

Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

Located in New York City, NY

Set of four original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

French Mid Century Black Desk Table Lamp by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi, 1959

By Isamu Noguchi, Serge Mouille

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare mid century "Tuyaux" desk lamp in black lacquered aluminum by Serge Mouille & Isamu

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Mid Century Black Desk Table Lamp by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi, 1959

H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in

French Mid Century Desk Table Lamp by Audoux Minet Produced in France, 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and great table / desk lamp in style of Audoux Minet with matching lamp shade. In great

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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

French Mid Century Desk Table Lamp by Audoux Minet Produced in France, 1960s

H 27.17 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

French Blue Cerused Oak Moderne Desk

Located in New York, NY

French midcentury desk featuring a custom cerused oak finish in French Blue, accented with white to

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

French Blue Cerused Oak Moderne Desk

H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery

Located in New York City, NY

used as side chairs, office chairs, desk chairs, pull up chairs in a rustic Brooklyn loft, French

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery

H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

Located in New York City, NY

chairs, office chairs, desk chairs, pull up chairs in a rustic Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)

H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Modern Clock , France, circa 1950

By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century 8 day table clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, France, ca.1950. The wrought iron frame

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Modern Clock , France, circa 1950

H 8.86 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in

Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of resin/lucite sculptures designed by Pierre Giraudon, model "Neon", France Mid-Century

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury

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H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in

French Hammered Iron Desk/ Sofa Table Base, Giacometti & Jean-Michel Frank, 1930

By Diego Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

Sober, elegant French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical handwrought iron writing table bases or

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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Hammered Iron Desk/ Sofa Table Base, Giacometti & Jean-Michel Frank, 1930

H 29 in W 60 in D 27.38 in

Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre

Located in Paris, IDF

with beautiful brass handles, resting on a strong brass structure. Following the glamorous French Mid

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) - A fine French mid-century leather-covered curved desk with patinated

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet

H 28.88 in W 59 in D 29.25 in

Cascade Wall Desk

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wall-mounted desk by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is inspired by the French mid-century design

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Cascade Wall Desk

H 62 in W 28 in D 24 in

French Modern Neoclassical Leather & Parchment Table or Desk Lamp, Hermès, 1940

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and timeless French mid-century leather table lamp or desk lamp attributed to Hermes in the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper

French Modern Neoclassical Leather & Parchment Table or Desk Lamp, Hermès, 1940

H 21 in Dm 17 in

Original Mid Century Serge Mouille "Agrafée" Clip Lamp by Steph Simon, 1950s

By Steph Simon, Serge Mouille

Located in Stockholm, SE

cm / 11.8" A true icon within French mid century design. Very decorative and collectible.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Mid Century Serge Mouille "Agrafée" Clip Lamp by Steph Simon, 1950s

H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in

Expandable Dining Table by Pierre Guariche & A.R.P

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

mid-century modern. Ideally used as a desk, conference table, or dining table.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Expandable Dining Table by Pierre Guariche & A.R.P

H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 33.47 in

French Midcentury Iron Dining Table with Cantilevered Glass Top by Saint Gobain

By Saint Gobain

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-Century (1930) Modern Industrial iron table that works as dining table, center table

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

French Midcentury Iron Dining Table with Cantilevered Glass Top by Saint Gobain

H 30.5 in W 80 in D 36.5 in

French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A distinguished French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical table in the Style of Louis XVI by Maison

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen

H 31 in W 34 in D 16.75 in

Mid-Century French Desk

Located in London, GB

A mid to late 20th century desk. Architectural form with a large open table top and staggered

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century French Desk

H 37.01 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century French Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk

H 29 in W 55 in D 25.5 in

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century

H 29.14 in W 46.46 in D 27.56 in

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-19th century The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk

H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 31.25 in

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut

H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in

French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk

By Maison Regain

Located in London, GB

A stylish petite desk. France, c1970s. In the manner of Maison Regian. Likely to be elm or

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk

H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 23.43 in

Pair French Midcentury Art Deco Brass & Leather Desk/ Table Lamps, Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern late / Art Deco table or desk lamps in

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French Midcentury Art Deco Brass & Leather Desk/ Table Lamps, Jacques Adnet

H 17.25 in Dm 12 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak FD-951 Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern executive Diplomat FD-951 desk. Design by Finn Juhl for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Teak FD-951 Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn

H 28.15 in W 74.81 in D 25.2 in

Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully detailed item is made of oak with inlay mahogany. Item dates back to the 1850s and contains many drawers inside of fall-front.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk

H 42.25 in W 57.5 in D 23.5 in

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style Executive Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style executive desk Mahogany with excessive bronze mounts

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style Executive Desk

H 31 in W 71.75 in D 34.25 in

Mid Century Country French Provincial Mirrored Vanity Desk Console Credenza 72"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century French Provincial vanity desk or credenza featuring serpentine form with antiqued

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Mid Century Country French Provincial Mirrored Vanity Desk Console Credenza 72"

H 30 in W 72 in D 20.5 in

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Petit Desk or Side Table

By Camard

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fine Mid-18th Century French Louis XV period petit ladies desk or side table handcrafted in solid

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Petit Desk or Side Table

H 28.5 in W 39 in D 25.75 in

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What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
In 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.