Large Writing Desk
Antique 1880s Italian Louis XV Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Leather
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Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Plastic
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood, Pearwood
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
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Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Burl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing T...
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Fiberglass
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, 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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