Unusual Writing Desks
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century European George III Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Other
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather
Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Leather
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Palisander
2010s Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Zebra Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Amboyna
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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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