Old Writing Desk
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Wood, Laminate
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Wood, Laminate
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Wood
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Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer
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Wood, Maple
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Fir
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Bronze
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Ormolu
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Steel
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Brass
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Mahogany
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Brass
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Pine, Paint
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Metal
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Bronze
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Burl, Walnut
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Walnut
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Oak
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Oak
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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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Wood
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Bronze
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Iron
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Bronze
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Oak
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
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Pine
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Wood, Burl
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Pine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Ivory, Satinwood, Rosewood, Leather
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Chrome
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Cedar
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Wood, Paint
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Chestnut
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Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
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Oak
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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Gold, Brass
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Mahogany
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Oak
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Mahogany
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
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- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
- 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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