Blue Writing Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
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Wood, Maple
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Wood
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Wood
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Brass
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Resin
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Oak
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Metal
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Steel
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Brass
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Brass
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Steel
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Wood
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Bronze
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Fiberglass
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Metal
2010s Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Glass
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Glass
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Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
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Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
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Bone, Shagreen, Wood
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Leather
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
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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.