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Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bog Wood

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison" This
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Desk With Laminate Top. Item features a wood grain laminate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique piece of furniture with a multiplicity of uses. It could be a desk or a ladies
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Jobe Writing Desk
By Arteriors
Located in Hudson, NY
We love the Jobe writing table desk for its generous surface area and classic style. The top
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jobe Writing Desk
Jobe Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable period 70s design unknown Sweden condition good signs of
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

vintage desk  desk  70's  adjustable
vintage desk  desk  70's  adjustable
H 27.96 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Adjustable Writing Table, or Easel
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French adjustable tilt-top table, or easel, made of solid walnut with a sturdy
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Classical English Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
adjustable in the room. Desk consists of three parts (2 containers + worktop). The desk is an absolute
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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Classical English Writing Desk
20th Century Classical English Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Original Old English Mahogany Desk / Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old English desk. Freely adjustable in space, 3 drawers in front. Beautiful old leather
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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
that required writing slopes to share it sitting at opposite sides like a partner desk but this is of
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
holes below.  Green leather adjustable writing surface with gold tooling. 2 flame mahogany drawers with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 65 x W 130 x H 79/129 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 75 x W 140 x H 79/129 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century, English architect's drawing table / desk of mahogany, the hinged top adjusts to
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Giorgio Armani Casa Ebonized Writing Table Desk or Console
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional writing table desk or console table made by Armani Casa for Giorgio Armani. Features a
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Writing Desk in the Neo-Rococo Forms
Located in Opole, PL
. It is composed of two drawers and an adjustable and lockable desk top. The whole is supported on
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak & Steel Adjustable Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
English petite mahogany and cherry wood writing desk, England, 1890's. Exquisite serpentine desk
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Pierre Chapo B40 Adjustable Solid Elm Desk, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Solid elm adjustable desk by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970 The desks with mobile tops designed
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

English Kidney Shaped Kneehole Writing Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English kidney shaped kneehole writing desk from the Edwardian era, featuring a demi-lune
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk
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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Norr11 JFK Height Adjustable Legs Desk by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Height Adjustable Legs W 130 CM D 65 CM H 79-129 CM HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LEGS - SPECIFICATIONS Plug
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2010s Slovenian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Danish Mid Century Modern Adjustable-Height Teak Desk and Chair circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT DESK AND CHAIR Circa 1960s Item # 112XHP08A A most striking
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of this desk lies in its capacity to enlarge the writing area effortlessly by raising the left-hand
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th C. English Architect's Mahogany Desk w/Leather Writing Pad & Dual Tilt Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous English architect's desk with green leather writing pad and dual tilt top from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mahogany

Studio BBPR Small Adjustable Desk for the Olivetti Store in New York, Italy 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR Small adjustable work desk and typewriter station made for the Olivetti store in New
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very fine 19th century rosewood writing table in the style of Gillows, having a leather lined
Category

Antique 1830s English Desks and Writing Tables

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular writing table fitted with two frieze drawers and with pull-out candle slides to the
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
H 39.25 in W 36.25 in D 24.25 in
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
book table and is adjustable to many heights and angles. The table retains its original finish but has
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
H 27.75 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
Broadleaf Desk
Located in London, GB
Inspired by organic forms, the Broadleaf desk is handcrafted from solid British wood. The desk
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood

Broadleaf Desk
Broadleaf Desk
H 29.53 in W 46.86 in D 78.75 in
Ayrton Desk
Located in London, GB
The Ayrton Desk has an abundance of character and effortless style. Boasting elegant lines, the
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Elm

Ayrton Desk
Ayrton Desk
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 47.84 in
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Classroom Desk
Vintage Classroom Desk
H 29 in W 34 in D 24 in
Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
wooden adjustable chair and a wooden adjustable desk with a writing surface and its compartment.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage French School Desk
Vintage French School Desk
H 29 in W 25 in D 34 in
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 adjustable height double sided reading table, English. Well figured mahogany. Nicely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
piece. It boasts an adjustable height and tilt feature that effortlessly adjusts via a counterbalanced
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Vintage Adjustable c 1930 Cast Iron Drafting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Industrial Vintage Adjustable c 1930 Cast Iron Drafting Table, nice early drafting table with
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Adjustable Table ‘Leonardo’ in Blond Wood
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, adjustable desk ‘Leonardo’, beech, laminated wood, Italy, design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hand Crank Metal Base Adjustable height useful as Lectern, Drafting, Music Stand, Server, Writing Table
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Work Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Work desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm. Materials: Wood. Dimensions can be
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Desk by Goons
Work Desk by Goons
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic
Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

 1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
 1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Colani. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic frame with a hinged writing surface and the original
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late George III mahogany desk with fitted drawers, the top with inset writing surface and strung
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Antique 1790s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late George III Mahogany Desk
Late George III Mahogany Desk
H 29 in W 46 in D 19 in
Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV ormolu-mounted bois satine and fruitwood marquetry writing table. Adjustable writing
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Desk has nine drawers and the topper has many adjustable shelves. Chair: 38h, 18.25w, 18d, 18 seat
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
H 95 in W 64.75 in D 24.25 in
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
Located in Dallas, TX
adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt embossed border, some
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
and hand dyed older red leather in excellent condition. The adjustable writing surface can be flat or
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

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Adjustable Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the adjustable writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An adjustable writing desk — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are 89 variations of the antique or vintage adjustable writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the adjustable writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each adjustable writing desk bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made adjustable writing desk over the years, but those crafted by A. Feret, Achille Castiglioni and Ahrend de Cirkel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Adjustable Writing Desk?

Prices for an adjustable writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,233.
Questions About Adjustable 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.