What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

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.

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Narra Table

Desk Bell

Handmade Walnut Desk

French Burl Wood Dining Table

Touche Touche

Burl Wood Executive Desk

Blue Writing Desk

Narra Wood Furniture

Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks

$39,174 / item

H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in

Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks

Located in København N, DK

True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

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Steel

Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare Writing Desk, France, 1999

$29,500

H 29 in W 63 in D 32.75 in

Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare Writing Desk, France, 1999

By Martin Szekely

Located in Stamford, CT

Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare 'Satragno' Writing Desk, France, 1999 Rare

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1990s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore, Wenge

Lukas Saint-Joigny, Contemporary Desk/Table, Blue, Polyurethane, Paris, 2020

$9,602

H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in

Lukas Saint-Joigny, Contemporary Desk/Table, Blue, Polyurethane, Paris, 2020

By Lukas Saint-Joigy

Located in Barcelona, ES

Lukas Saint-Joigny Desk From the “Ore” series Manufactured by Lukas Saint-Joigny Produced in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay

$2,650

H 30.13 in W 21.75 in D 16.25 in

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay

By Francisque Chaleyssin, Jacques Adnet, Charles Dudouyt, Andre Sornay, Jules Leleu

Located in Houston, TX

distressed leather seat and would look great with a French Art Deco desk or contemporary desk.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Contemporary Brass and Plywood Table, Showroom Table by Rick Owens

$29,767 / item

H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 32.68 in

Contemporary Brass and Plywood Table, Showroom Table by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary brass and plywood table - showroom table by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 183 x W 83

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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Bronze

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Perfume Diffuser.

$564 / item

H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Perfume Diffuser.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Contemporary coloured crystal perfume diffuser. Contemporary perfume diffuser in cut and coloured

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Sets

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Crystal

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Bookend, Model BOO.

$660 / item

H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Bookend, Model BOO.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Contemporary coloured crystal bookend, Model BOO. Modern bookend in cut crystal, coloured in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Sets

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Crystal

Walnut Wood Writing Desk Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Luxury Desk

$25,325 / item

H 29 in W 40 in D 78 in

Walnut Wood Writing Desk Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Luxury Desk

Located in København N, DK

It is said that the darkest night comes before the dawn. And after the darkest night, dawn will surely come. That's how good life is. With these thoughts and it was in such a period ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

$23,765 / item

H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

Located in København N, DK

Yellow Valley It was a very unusual project for me. I was approached by a man from the UK to make a table for his little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

$25,926 / item

H 29 in W 40 in D 80 in

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

Located in København N, DK

Gorgeous old walnut roots. Authentic texture and character of the walnut vein. Hand leveled, cleaned and filled with a black opaque resin that blends perfectly with the nut roots. Ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk

$26,166 / item

H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in

Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk

Located in København N, DK

Do you like contrasts? I think that life is made up of contrasts. Cold and heat, thirst and satiety, poverty and abundance, difficult circumstances and victory over them. This table ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Côme Clérino Contemporary Ceramic Tiled Wall Desk Model "Le Solitaire Blue" 2021

$10,082

H 22.84 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in

Côme Clérino Contemporary Ceramic Tiled Wall Desk Model "Le Solitaire Blue" 2021

By Côme Clérino

Located in Barcelona, ES

Wall desk model "Le Solitaire Blue" Manufactured by Côme Clérino Produced in exclusive for Side

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Ceramic, Resin, Fiberglass, Foam, Plaster, Wood

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Contemporary Desk in Inlaid Leather and French Burr Walnut

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H 68.9 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Contemporary Desk in Inlaid Leather and French Burr Walnut

By Splinter Works

Located in Bath, GB

, French burr walnut, polished stainless steel. The Belgravia Lozenge desk has been tailored in green

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2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. Red Glossy Lacquered Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. Red Glossy Lacquered Top

By Marco Zanuso Jr., Adentro

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

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Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Walnut Veneer Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Walnut Veneer Top

By Marco Zanuso Jr., Adentro

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Orange Glossy Lacquered Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Orange Glossy Lacquered Top

By Adentro, Marco Zanuso Jr.

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

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Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Grey Glossy Lacquered Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Grey Glossy Lacquered Top

By Adentro, Marco Zanuso Jr.

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

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Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with White Mat Lacquered Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with White Mat Lacquered Top

By Marco Zanuso Jr., Adentro

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

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Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Walnut Veneer and Glass Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. with Walnut Veneer and Glass Top

By Marco Zanuso Jr., Adentro

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. White Mat Lacquered and Glass Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. White Mat Lacquered and Glass Top

By Marco Zanuso Jr., Adentro

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

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Metal

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. With Wenge Stained Oak Veneer Top

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 47.25 in

Contemporary Cosimo Desk by Marco Zanuso Jr. With Wenge Stained Oak Veneer Top

By Marco Zanuso Jr., Adentro

Located in Paris, FR

Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand

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2010s French Modern Desks

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Chrome, Metal

Contemporary Bell Inspired by Belle Époque

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H 5.12 in Dm 3.15 in

Contemporary Bell Inspired by Belle Époque

Located in Genova, Liguria

Contemporary desk bell, but inspired by the bells found in Belle Époque hotels. French, perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Contemporary Paperweight Inspired by Art Decò

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H 3.55 in Dm 3.55 in

Contemporary Paperweight Inspired by Art Decò

Located in Genova, Liguria

From Paris, this contemporary paperweight is all in crystal. Inside there are stained glass

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Paperweights

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Crystal

Contemporary console-desk by Benjamin Faure in oak wood and MDF laquered

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H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in

Contemporary console-desk by Benjamin Faure in oak wood and MDF laquered

By Benjamin Faure, Le point D

Located in Valence, FR

video-game console in his desk & pretending he was a serious student. He created CO2 exclusively for Le

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2010s French Modern Secretaires

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Steel

Contemporary French Rectangular Blonde Wood Desk

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H 30 in W 63 in D 34 in

Contemporary French Rectangular Blonde Wood Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary desk with blond wood rectangular top, three inset drawers, and dark wooden square legs

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20th Century French Modern Desks

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Wood

French-Inspired Contemporary Teak and Woven Desk by Mecox Gardens

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H 30 in W 60 in L 30 in

French-Inspired Contemporary Teak and Woven Desk by Mecox Gardens

By Mecox Gardens

Located in Chicago, IL

Contemporary Colby Teak and Woven desk, made by Mecox Gardens in 2019. The teak desktop sits upon a

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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rope, Teak

Contemporary Wooden Desk - TWI by Christophe Delcourt

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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in L 31.5 in

Contemporary Wooden Desk - TWI by Christophe Delcourt

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary Oak Desk - TWI Desk by Christophe Delcourt Design: Christophe Delcourt Material

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Contemporary Handmade Blue and Pink Bureau Desk by Superpoly

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H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

Contemporary Handmade Blue and Pink Bureau Desk by Superpoly

By Superpoly

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Contemporary handmade blue and pink bureau desk by Superpoly Ceramics displayed inside are not

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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Contemporary Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk

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H 29.92 in W 51.18 in D 25.59 in

Contemporary Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Contemporary Louis XVI style French mahogany flat desk This writing table consists of a tray, a

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Early 2000s French Louis XVI Desks

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Mahogany

Christian Liaigre Style Modern Desk

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H 29.75 in W 59 in D 27.5 in

Christian Liaigre Style Modern Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) style modern contemporary desk, with an oak wood veneer

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Christofle Silver Boulle Desk Clock

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H 2.96 in Dm 8.27 in L 2.96 in

Christofle Silver Boulle Desk Clock

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

A contemporary French Christofle silver plated desk or accent clock in its original box, bag and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

Contemporary Table Desk 'Deans Office' by touche-touche

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H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 30.32 in

Contemporary Table Desk 'Deans Office' by touche-touche

Located in Antwerp, BE

Contemporary table; office table, organic sculpture shelve, touche-touche, France, 2020. Deans

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2010s French Organic Modern Tables

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Foam

Narra Wood Console Table/Desk by Alex Cayet, France

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H 27.17 in W 98.43 in D 31.89 in

Narra Wood Console Table/Desk by Alex Cayet, France

Located in London, London

Imposing and Unique Console table or desk in Narra wood by Alex Cayet, France, contemporary

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Contemporary Gilt-Bronze Mounted Oak Desk-

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H 30 in W 60.5 in D 30 in

Contemporary Gilt-Bronze Mounted Oak Desk-

Located in San Francisco, CA

stunning classical form with 5 drawers
in a beautiful combed oak
the tapering legs having gilt bronze H-Stretchers
perfectly simple molded apron

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Contemporary French Atelier Florence Lemoine Black and White Blown Glass Objet

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H 3.5 in Dm 4.25 in

Contemporary French Atelier Florence Lemoine Black and White Blown Glass Objet

Located in Aspen, CO

Contemporary French blown glass objet sculpture by Atelier Florence Lemoine. Each piece is unique.

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2010s French More Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Side table/ Writing desk

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H 31.5 in W 30.25 in D 21.5 in

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic style but new Writing desk/ side table. Beautiful ebony finish to wood, and nice

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French contemporary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and blown glass, every French contemporary desk was constructed with great care. There are 2 variations of the antique or vintage French contemporary desk you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French contemporary desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French contemporary desk, designed in the Modern, Art Deco or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French contemporary desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Côme Clérino, R & Y Augousti and Superpoly are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a French contemporary desk at 1stDibs is $5,062, while they’re typically $210 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

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What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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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.

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