Cylinder Writing Desk
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Secretaires
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Granite, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Satinwood
Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Sycamore, Satinwood, Yew, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Cork, Oak
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Birch
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Satinwood, Sycamore
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass
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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 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 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 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.