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1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
By Giovanni Bassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful a-symmetrical writing desk-table designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi and made in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Italian walnut wood
Details: fin in Italian walnut wood
The desk can be customized in materials and
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2010s Italian International Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.12 in
Arbalete Front Chinoiserie Writing Desk, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Slant/drop front secrétaire commode, with arbalete front. Louis XIV style, decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie scenes.
A very rare and exquisite piece.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Italian Antique Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare and beautifully shaped antique walnut writing desk having carved curlicue stretchers and
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Writing Table, Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century writing table - desk from Tuscany. Beautifully constructed from
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Writing Desk Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf writing desk with drawers in the lower part; mahogany veneered wood with inlaid thread
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Postmodern Round Rolling Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round Postmodern writing desk is on casters for easy mobility and transportation. The half
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers made of beech wood with Formica-covered top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk.
Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian desk convertible into sewing machine from the 1950s. The desk through its shapes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Domino Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Curved version writing desk with four drawers in Canaletto Origine wood and leather top.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of 1950s Italian design, where elegance and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Wood Writing Desk
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Writing desk with glossy lacquered legs, top in leather and metal details brushed steel.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ebony Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Ebony writing desk with brass details and Calacatta marble top.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Secretary Writing Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning classic-inspired writing desk is a timeless piece of functional decor that will
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wave Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural desk is a sublime multi-functional piece that combines straight lines and
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk made in Italy, circa 1960s. The desk has been partially restored and has a tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk made completely of solid walnut. The drawers are assembled with dovetail joints
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut, Formica and Brass Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian walnut, Formica and brass writing desk, 1960s. Beautiful writing desk, with top in white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Georgian Style Trestle Writing Desk 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
style trestle oak writing desk from the 1960s, beautifully hand-carved standing on four imposing lions
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Early 20th Century Italian Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Small writing desk of wood and metal, Formica table top. Front of the two drawers painted in black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
writing desk is an icon of contemporary design. Showcasing natural grains through the polished and mirror
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
wooden shape, this writing desk boasts a handmade inlay work painted by hand in a delicate palette
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk with finished brass sabots and seven drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian desk in leather and walnut wood, classic and very linear design for a desk from the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Domino Wall Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional parquetry inlaid writing table with Neoclassical designs, inlay with satinwood
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi writing desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2444
Ico Parisi (1916-1996)
One or a pair of bedroom writing desk in oak with compartment for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by a classic silhouette, this exclusive writing desk is a unique piece of timeless elegance
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with column of drawers and open compartment under the top; solid beech wood stained
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Blue maple writing desk
By Leone Intarsi
Located in Milan, IT
create the stunning floral motif of this desk in light blue-stained birdseye maple wood with a high-gloss
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1960s
This is a rare presidential
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Charming desk from the characteristic Italian style of Ico Parisi. The table has a very clean line
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Effortlessly enriching any modern interior - from a conference room, office, home study - this sculptural piece will create a timeless and elegant focal point. Entirely crafted of wo...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing Table or Desk in Teak Veneer Wood, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Writing desk, teak and veneer with many drawers, Italy, circa 1970
Dimensions are: 41.3" x 23.62 x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
Center unit finished on all four sides. Made of oak, it is completely veneered in mahogany feather and decorated with carved mahogany moldings and pilasters. Consisting of two doors ...
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Antique 1840s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Midcentury Walnut and Maple Italian Desks Writing Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful desk in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Lous XVI-Style Writing Desk
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
An exclusive Louis XVI-style design of extraordinary refinement, this writing desk will imbue a
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Clean and modern sophistication define this marvelous writing desk, best arranged near or under a
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and compact rollup writing desk designed and manufactured by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Writing Desk, Oak Brass and Italian Leather Inlay
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An oak, brass and leather writing desk
B.B. - Strong contrasting materials combine – I love how
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Writing Desk in Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
Mid-century modern writing desk by the Italian designer, Vivai Del Sud in circa 1970s.
Material
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing desk Italy you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every writing desk Italy was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a writing desk Italy, we have 2723 options in-stock, while there are 291 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the writing desk Italy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing desk Italy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made writing desk Italy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani and Gianfranco Frattini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Writing Desk Italy?
Prices for a writing desk Italy start at $133 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $5,376.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Writing Desk Italy
- 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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