What is a writing desk?

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.

What is a writing desk with drawers called?

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.

What is a small writing desk called?

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.

What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?

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.

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.

English Writing Desk

Mahogany Table With Leather Top

Regency Mahogany Desks

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

English Leather Top Wood Table

English Walnut Furniture

Wood Desk With Brass Legs

Turn Of The Century Desk

Embossed Metal Furniture

19th Century English Writing Desk, Partner Style, Leather Top, Wood Grain Veneer

$7,830

H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 29.93 in

19th Century English Writing Desk, Partner Style, Leather Top, Wood Grain Veneer

Located in Madrid, ES

This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian English Writing Desk Writing Table c1870s

$2,684

H 30 in W 42 in D 20 in

Antique Victorian English Writing Desk Writing Table c1870s

Located in High Peak, GB

P0305 Fine quality, English solid mahogany Victorian side table / writing table / dressing table

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920

$1,687

H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in

Large 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 Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920

$2,276

H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in

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

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Hand

$19,275

H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Hand

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Handles

Category

Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era

$3,995

H 35 in W 36 in D 20 in

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset leather

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

$172,070

H 52.5 in W 55 in D 27 in

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

by concealed spring operated buttons: the writing surface edged with a gilt bronze guard cast with

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Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone

$3,450

H 4 in W 10 in D 14 in

English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone

Located in Dallas, TX

An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl. The lock is signed by maker

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Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk

$7,150

H 28.5 in W 42 in D 21.5 in

Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English writing desk handcrafted in mixed exotic hardwoods, featuring a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

$7,500

H 30 in W 36 in D 26.5 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English writing desk from the 19th century is a well-proportioned and finely crafted example

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Writing Desk or Side Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Casters

$1,995

H 30.38 in W 36.25 in D 19 in

English Writing Desk or Side Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Casters

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk or side table of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Ebony

English Lady's Writing Desk

$3,000

H 39 in W 33.5 in D 23 in

English Lady's Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English lady's writing desk table, table desk, or telephone table. Has quatrefoil backsplash. In

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Antique 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19thC English Pine Writing Desk

$6,875

H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 28.75 in

19thC English Pine Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC English pine writing desk Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut

$27,421Sale Price|20% Off

H 295.28 in W 472.45 in D 236.23 in

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut

By Stout Duck Ltd

Located in Skipton, GB

This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

$6,125

H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1900 English decorative chinoiserie bureau writing desk - Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour and

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

$5,437

H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk - Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour and

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India

$4,500

H 27.38 in W 39 in D 23.75 in

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Indo-English writing desk features a flip-top document holder, is intricately carved with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Wood

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

$3,647

H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 70.87 in

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially

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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Edwardian Solid Oak Desk / Writing Table

$1,651

H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 26.78 in

English Edwardian Solid Oak Desk / Writing Table

Located in Leicester, GB

English Edwardian oak desk, handsomely made by ‘Mills & Mills Ltd' Coventry. Classic English solid

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Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s English Mahogany Writing Desk with Drawers

$3,011

H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in

1950s English Mahogany Writing Desk with Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

English 1950s mahogany writing table with drawers and legs with bronze lions claws. Dimensions

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Mid-20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century

$1,567

H 31.11 in W 55.91 in D 30.32 in

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Extraordinary English regency desk with hinged sides and red leather top. 5 drawers in the front

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Writing Table

$5,950

H 32.5 in W 55 in D 35.5 in

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Writing Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on

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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk

$5,162

H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 26.38 in

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk

By Charles Bevan

Located in London, GB

The design attributable to Charles Bevan (1815-1891) Manufactured by Lamb of Manchester, English

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

$1,800

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

By OTHR

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

$12,500

H 28.75 in W 43 in D 22.75 in

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and

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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk

$5,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.75 in W 68 in D 32 in

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Located in North York, ON

Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic

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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk. Circa 1780

$26,000

H 41 in W 47.75 in D 28 in

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English five drawer Hepplewhite tambour writing desk with fitted interior, satinwood string inlay

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Desks and Writing T...

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

$1,150

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine larger Antique Travel Desk with fine wood and Mother-of-Pearl inlay. The dark mahogany

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Handsome English Vintage Fruitwood Writing Desk with Leather Blotter

$4,800

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 31.5 in

Handsome English Vintage Fruitwood Writing Desk with Leather Blotter

Located in Hopewell, NJ

English style beautiful fruitwood writing desk having black leather blotter on top. Distressed

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Vintage 1980s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895

$7,300

H 41 in W 47 in D 30 in

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top

$6,252

H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 59.45 in

Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this large, unique, and antique Victorian English oak writing desk / library table

Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

$44,050

H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

By Donald Ross, Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height

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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

$6,800

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9 in

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed

Category

Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

$4,323

H 45.08 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

$3,895

H 29 in W 41 in D 18.25 in

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

$2,187Sale Price / set|48% Off

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

$6,717

H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the

Category

Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

English Regency Style Tolled Leather And Walnut Writing Desk Table

$3,495

H 30.5 in W 53.5 in D 30.5 in

English Regency Style Tolled Leather And Walnut Writing Desk Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 20th century English regency style writing desk or table. It is walnut and has three

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Correspondence Table, English, Lowboy, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780

$4,593

H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in

Antique Correspondence Table, English, Lowboy, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique correspondence table. An English, mahogany lowboy or writing desk, dating to the

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900

$1,170

H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk with Pierced Sides and Casters

$5,500

H 29 in W 40.25 in D 22.5 in

English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk with Pierced Sides and Casters

Located in Atlanta, GA

This early 19th-century English Regency writing desk exemplifies the refined elegance of the period

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers

$4,577

H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.

Category

Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900

$9,668

H 42.13 in W 39.97 in D 22.25 in

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

$3,250

H 34.25 in W 33 in D 20 in

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

$2,800

H 29 in W 43.75 in D 28.5 in

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

$3,106

H 29.34 in W 37.8 in D 19.1 in

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk

$7,004

H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 33.08 in

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 29 in W 36 in D 18.75 in

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

By Thomas Turner

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk

$2,295

H 29 in W 47.75 in D 23.5 in

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

British desk with faux painted original surface and hand painted marbleized green banding. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Table, English, Kneehole Desk, Home Office, Study, Regency, 1820

$6,255

H 35.24 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in

Antique Writing Table, English, Kneehole Desk, Home Office, Study, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing table. An English, mahogany scribe’s desk, dating to the Regency period

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk

$4,500

H 28.25 in W 35.88 in D 19.63 in

Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1825-35 English Writing Table Desk, Regency-William IV period. Raised on an exceptional

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Yew, Oak, Wood, Baize

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

$4,895

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 21.25 in

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, from the late 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English writing table

$2,523

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in

Antique English writing table

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful walnut writing table with two drawers on each side, making it suitable for two people

Category

Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

$2,995

H 28.25 in W 57.5 in D 26.63 in

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa

Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Bespoke Kneehole Desk, English, Oak, Writing Table, Mid Century

$10,209

H 29.73 in W 54.14 in D 36.03 in

Large Vintage Bespoke Kneehole Desk, English, Oak, Writing Table, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage kneehole desk. An English, oak panelled writing table, dating to the late

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

$5,409

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 35.44 in

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century

$1,349

H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in

Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful and unique antique English freestanding piece of furniture dates back to the 19th

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

English writing desk

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 24 in D 17 in

English writing desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Small English writing desk of burled walnut and leather top. Locking drawer with key.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English Writing Desk

Unavailable

English Writing Desk

Located in Nashville, TN

Exquisite English Writing Desk with lovely brass detail on the exterior. Interior is a deep fuchsia

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 33 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A 19th century Japanese style English writing desk made from walnut. The slant front opening to a

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.3 in W 48 in D 25 in

English Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Walnut wood with glass top, excellent condition.

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 22.45 in

19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Fine English desk, Regency, early 19th century, walnut root. Simple but elegant desk with two

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Writing Table or Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 59.25 in D 36 in

English Writing Table or Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

This impressive English writing table has three drawers with brass drawer pulls. The piece is made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 37 in D 21 in

English Regency Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

Regency mahogany knee hole ladies writing desk with very faded greenish gold gilt-tooled leather

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 24 in

Fine English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1780

Located in Woodbury, CT

A mahogany two drawer writing table with ratchet drawing tablet. The rectangular case with

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 76 in D 30 in

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

An English Tudor style writing desk by Heritage Furniture. Walnut with banded bevelled edge top

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 40.95 in W 28.47 in D 20.36 in

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive rare form 19th century bow front glazed desk cabinet. The bow front form desk with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

English Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 74 in D 36 in

English Writing Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Regency style writing table with a chevron pattern veneer and a black leather top

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th Century English Ebonized Writing Desk with Leather Top, 1890s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in

19th Century English Ebonized Writing Desk with Leather Top, 1890s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century English ebonized writing desk with leather top from 1890s.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Corner Desk Writing Table Bevan Funnell Mahogany Antique Vintage

Unavailable

H 31.03 in W 59.41 in D 34.57 in

English Corner Desk Writing Table Bevan Funnell Mahogany Antique Vintage

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A fine quality mahogany corner writing desk by Bevan Funnell. The triangular shaped chamfered

Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Antique Oak Desk Writing Table Carved, 19th Century, Victorian

Unavailable

H 29.69 in W 31.74 in D 38.63 in

English Antique Oak Desk Writing Table Carved, 19th Century, Victorian

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century carved oak writing desk. Constructed from thick cuts of solid oak

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Regency Writing Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 42 in D 23.5 in

English Regency Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

A fine and unusual English Regency bog oak, amboyna and coromandel writing table.

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

English Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

English Mahogany Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

English Mahogany Writing Table With ‘Chinese Chippendale’ Style pierced fretwork sides and

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1790, Fine 18th Century Period Piece

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 24 in

English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1790, Fine 18th Century Period Piece

Located in Woodbury, CT

A mahogany two drawer writing table with a ratchet supported writing tablet. The rectangular case

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 34.85 in

Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Located in GB

. The desk is enhanced by a superb hand tooled leather writing surface which has a detailed design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Writing Table Light Oak 19th Century Card Console Table

Unavailable

H 27.68 in W 38.94 in D 18.98 in

English Desk Writing Table Light Oak 19th Century Card Console Table

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century light oak writing table. The worn crossbanded top with chamfered edges

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Desk 18th Century Writing Table Lowboy Mahogany George III

Unavailable

H 29.69 in W 29.77 in D 17.29 in

English Georgian Desk 18th Century Writing Table Lowboy Mahogany George III

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive George III mahogany lowboy. The rectangular top with shaped edges above three drawers and carved apron, raised on square section legs united by stretchers. The mahoga...

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Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 66.5 in D 41 in

Antique English Writing Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Leather Top Carved Legs

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 28.74 in W 35.827 in D 19.291 in

English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5596 Elegant antique writing desk / writing table of bow fronted design, having green tooled

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 28.12 in W 58.23 in D 27.05 in

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive and rare drop-leaf walnut veneered writing desk. The rectangular rosewood

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Childs Art Deco Oak Desk English circa 1930s Vintage Childrens Writing Table

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in

Childs Art Deco Oak Desk English circa 1930s Vintage Childrens Writing Table

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A charming and unusual vintage English art deco childs oak desk dating from circa 1930s. With a

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Writing Table, Desk, Side Table, Bed Table, English Early Victorian 19th Century

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 43.71 in D 20.48 in

Writing Table, Desk, Side Table, Bed Table, English Early Victorian 19th Century

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Lovely small black early Victorian bureau writing table with mahogany top. The drawers have

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Antique Early 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Burr Walnut Writing Table

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in

English Burr Walnut Writing Table

Located in Salisbury, GB

A fine English burr walnut writing table. Crossbanded in tulip wood with box wood inlays, gilt

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

English Kidney-Shaped Writing table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 35 in D 26.5 in

English Kidney-Shaped Writing table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Regency mahogany kidney-shaped writing table with a single frieze drawer, opposing dummy drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique English 19th C Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 34.85 in

Antique English 19th C Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Located in GB

. The desk is enhanced by a superb hand tooled leather writing surface which has a detailed design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 29.5 in D 16.25 in

English Painted Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English painted desk with tapered legs, porcelain handles, later paint, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 55 in D 34 in

English Partners Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

This handsome English partners desk has traditional construction with drawers on one side and doors

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 46.25 in D 29.5 in

English Partners Desk

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A gorgeous English Partners Desk. Wood, brass trimmed, and detailed leather top. 6 drawers, with

Category

Antique 19th Century Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Unavailable

H 27.63 in W 34.38 in D 27.63 in

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Located in Fulton, CA

A period English Regency drop-leaf writing table, desk or sofa table, circa 1790-1820. Some older

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 19 in

Antique English Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Regency mahogany writing table.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 35.5 in D 22 in

Small English Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Mahogany desk with one drawer. New green leather top, original brass casters and handles.

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

A very good English Writing Table

Unavailable

W 72 in

A very good English Writing Table

Located in Miami, FL

A very good English Writing Table from the William IV Period, fitted with 6 working drawers. on

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Art Deco Writing Desk, England, 1920-1930

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 67.33 in D 38.19 in

Art Deco Writing Desk, England, 1920-1930

Located in Fulda, DE

Exceptional English Art Deco writing desk with geometrical marquetry in mahogany on oak, original

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Oak Wood

Unavailable

H 49.61 in W 41.34 in D 25.99 in

English Desk Oak Wood

Located in Nice, Paca

English desk oak wood Fully renovated in perfect conditions renovated even on the back side.

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Desk with Decoupage

Unavailable

H 43 in W 34 in D 18 in

English Desk with Decoupage

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

1900s English desk with later applied decoupage.

Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Desks and Writing Tables

Finely Carved English Desk

Unavailable

H 39 in W 42 in D 24 in

Finely Carved English Desk

Located in Toronto, ON

Carved mahogany desk with leather writing surface with upper cabinet of small drawers and doors

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk on Casters

Unavailable

H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in

English Desk on Casters

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Charming English desk, later painted pale grey on original brass casters with turned legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Leather Top Desk

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 42.5 in D 24.5 in

English Leather Top Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A small English Desk with tan leather insert and 2 drawers with brass hardware

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

English Leather Top Desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 36 in D 20.5 in

English Leather Top Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English leather top desk on tapered legs with brass casters. Nice banding detail on front and legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Desks and Writing Tables

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

Unavailable

H 42 in W 32 in D 20 in

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful vintage 19th century writing desk adjustable top with leather insert.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 38 in D 21.5 in

English Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Aesthetic period Bamboo and lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole desk. One drawer apron with

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Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

An English late 19th century writing table.

Unavailable

H 30 in W 81 in D 45 in

An English late 19th century writing table.

Located in Miami, FL

An English late 19th century mahogany writing table with original hand tooled leather writing

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 39 in D 18.75 in

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century writing desk or end table, with long, thin, top drawer and two large side cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Fine quality English antique writing table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 57 in D 28 in

A Fine quality English antique writing table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Miami, FL

A Fine quality English antique writing table by Gillows of Lancaster, fitted with a hand tooled and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany

An English George IV ladies writing table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 38 in D 21 in

An English George IV ladies writing table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Miami, FL

An English George IV ladies writing table in Pollard Oak. The piece is fitted with 2 working

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

English Antique Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 30 in W 49 in D 39 in

English Antique Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1840

Located in Sheffield, MA

Early Victorian mahogany two-drawer writing table with black blind-tooled leather writing surface

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Hotel Reception Desk

Unavailable

H 42 in W 60 in D 30 in

English Hotel Reception Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Bird's-eye maple commercial counter with drawers and copper panel.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

English Regency Mahogany Partners' Desk

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 67 in D 38.25 in

English Regency Mahogany Partners' Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Regency mahogany partners' desk with multiple drawers and cabinets below an embossed

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Desk, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 28 in W 34 in D 15.5 in

English Painted Desk, circa 1900

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English painted desk with one small drawer, old paint, natural pine top.

Category

Early 20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

An English Regency Mahogany Writing Table. 19th Century

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

An English Regency Mahogany Writing Table. 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

An English Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Brass Caps and Castors. 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

An English 19th century 6 drawer writing table.

Unavailable

W 72 in

An English 19th century 6 drawer writing table.

Located in Miami, FL

An English 19th century 6 drawer writing table in mahogany.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English George III Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 37.7 in D 18.8 in

English George III Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1780

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really rather charming late 18th century English George III mahogany writing table with

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th c. English Table Desk.

Unavailable

H 31 in W 60 in D 26.5 in

19th c. English Table Desk.

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English table desk with one front drawer, a drawer on each end, oval carved applique

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Writing Stand in the Neoclassical Taste

Unavailable

H 29 in W 21.5 in D 13 in

English Mahogany Writing Stand in the Neoclassical Taste

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A fetching and petite writing stand of mahogany having a lift and hinged top revealing slotted

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing...

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Mahogany

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English Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English writing desk you’re looking for. Each English writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. There are 805 variations of the antique or vintage English writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the English 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. An English writing desk made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Heal's are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English Writing Desk?

An English writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,115, while the lowest priced sells for $304 and the highest can go for as much as $177,376.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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