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Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
H 45 in W 31 in D 16.5 in
Ladies roller blind writing desk, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is made of beech
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
. Width – 45 inches, 114 cm Depth – 29 inches, 74 cm Height – 37 inches, 94 cm Desk height – 28 inches
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Antique 1860s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia. Period: 1930-1939
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian desk as well. The desk has beautiful inlay and even bronze hardware. The desk measures 45 wide x
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Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th century Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style ~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Gervasoni Gray 50 Writing Desk in Air Force Blue Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Writing desk with two drawers in walnut or oak, veneer top. Available wood finishes: natural lacquered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing surface. The frieze is fitted with long drawer supported on twin carved uprights. All
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Writing Table
19th Century Walnut Writing Table
H 28.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
the Colonel desk
By Diederik Schneemann
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
complete new meaning. The Colonel desk has 45 layers of High gloss hard uv protectant lacker. The desk is
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

the Colonel desk
the Colonel desk
H 31.5 in W 96.86 in D 37.41 in
Antique Mahogany Writing Table / Server Turned Legs Wheels, c. 1890
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handsome Antique Writing Table or Server featuring turned legs on castors, c. 1890. Two drawers
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Antique 1890s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in Paris, FR
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois (1898 - 1937) Desk made of walnut, with an added level just under the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
H 30.1 in W 56.7 in D 25.6 in
French 18th Century Bleached Desk
Located in Seaford, GB
A stunning 18th Century Desk. Made from solid Cherry having 2 cupboards and a central drawer, key
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

French 18th Century Bleached Desk
French 18th Century Bleached Desk
H 75 in W 144 in D 70 in
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

 Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
 Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.02 in
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

 Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
 Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960 This highly refined desk that
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French leather top bureau plat desk, made in France and dating from around the
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia The
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Located in Geneve, CH
Shika desk by A+A Cooren Materials: Base in chromed or black lacquered metal. Upper top in green
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
H 28.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.88 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
. Dimensions: closed: 80 x 80 x 2 cm + 1 cm wall mount working surface: 70 x 45 cm Materials: Birch plywood
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
. Dimensions: closed: 80 x 80 x 2 cm + 1 cm wall mount working surface: 70 x 45 cm Materials: Birch plywood
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Located in Berlin, BE
. Dimensions: closed: 80 x 80 x 2 cm + 1 cm wall mount working surface: 70 x 45 cm Materials: Birch
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Cammello
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ash

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk
By Cope and Collinson
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted English partners desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1930, H350
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak double pedestal desk, Scotland 1930, H350 Scotland 1930 Solid Oak Original Finish
Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Industrial Metal and Wood Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial metal and wood desk with drawers, 1970s Wooden desk with metal frame, with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Empire Mahogany Desk With Hunter Green Leather Top, Circa 1930
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Empire mahogany desk with tooled hunter green leather top. The desk with bronze banding and trim
Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Polvere Grey
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ash

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Talpa Taupe
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ash

U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Aluminum

Walnut Butch Block Tilt Drafting Desk Standing Height table
Located in Baltimore, MD
the specifications for the table model as pictured: Table Top: Measuring 45" x 42" with a 1.5
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dorking, GB
This superb shaped pedestal partners desk was made in the Victorian period of about 1870. It was
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century George III Style Figured Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century, nice quality, double pedestal writing desk, with gold embossed leather inset
Category

Vintage 1930s American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique renaissance Vanity, desk with mirror and two chairs in carved ebonized walnut. Fabulous
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Swedish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak and Beech Dining Table or Desk
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern desk or dining table by Nils Jonsson for Troeds. Made in Sweden around 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Provincial Carved Distressed Cherry Saber Leg Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Provincial Carved Distressed Cherry Wood Saber Leg Desk Console Table. Item
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Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Late Qing Period Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Partner's Desk and Chair
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
decorative, handpainted details. chair. 40.2 x 20.7 x 17.7 in (102 x 52.5 x 45 cm) desk 32.4 x 61.8 x 30.5
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Ico Parisi, Bernini
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto manufacured by Ditta Bernini Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Laminate, Wood

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

20th Century Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood for Lietti, 50s
By Paolo Buffa, Paolo Lietti & Figli
Located in Turin, Turin
e Figli in 50s. The desk measures: 76 x 112 x 67 cm; the chair measures: 89 x 45 x 45 cm. Good
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 20th Century Desk & Chairs Tuscan Renaissance by Dini & Puccini - Cascina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Wax polished Measures cm: Desk H 80, W 167, D 80 Armchair H 118\50, W 67, D 63 Chair H 110\50, W 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Testa di Moro Dark Brown
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ash

Mid-19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Antique Table Desk Hand Carved Solid Walnut
By Dini & Puccini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscany Renaissance antique table desk in hand carved solid walnut, restored and wax-polished, 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Elm Burl Brass & Coated Fabric Desk Kidney Shape Louis XV Style c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Desk in the kidney style. This shape of tops on the furnitures is typical of the 18th century. It
Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

1960's table and 2 chairs, André Sornay
Located in Brecht, BE
a mid century André Sornay table and two chairs, can be used as a writing desk or dining table for
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1960's table and 2 chairs, André Sornay
1960's table and 2 chairs, André Sornay
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat (Desk - Writing Table - Ladies Desk
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Reading Table, Bedtable, High-Adjustable, England, Victorian c 1870
Located in Greven, DE
cm, width: 91 cm, depth: 45 cm Description: Four-sided recessed plinth standing on round feet. An
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Table & Four Chairs in the Hunting Theme Oak, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
: 17.72 in. (45 cm) Shipping: Chaise: 86 / 65 /96 cm 22 kg Table: 84 / 129 / 75.5 cm 79 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
which measures 45cms x 45 cms and 50 cms high. Stamped Gillow & Co. Lancaster.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
. At almost 89 1/2 inches long and over 45 inches wide, our late 17th century Italian walnut library
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely antique late Victorian Carlton House writing desk or library table. Features a ""D"" form
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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Questions About 45 Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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, 2023
    In 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.