What is the best stand up desk?

The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .

Are standing desks actually good for you?

Yes, standing desks are good for you. Studies have found that sitting for work all day leads to many health issues. Standing desks help you improve your health by burning calories, reducing back pain, and also relieving mental stress. It also increases productivity compared to the sedentary lifestyle. However, standing for too long might also lead to some diseases so it is necessary to have a proper balance.

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.

French Standing Desk

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Antique French Baroque Ormolu Furniture

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Art Deco Mirrored Clock

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak

$8,700

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, leather, France, 1960s. Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This executive desk shows the fi...

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

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Leather, Oak

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

$6,800

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Dallas, TX

a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium) of fruitwood and kingwood, with an embossed gilt green leather slant-front writin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI style writing free standing writing desk , ebonised

$4,724

Louis XVI style writing free standing writing desk , ebonised

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Very decorative mid 20th century ebonised writing desk in the Louis XVI style French circa 1960's 5 drawers , all with working locks and keys , a pull out slide to either side Th...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Sapele Wood

A Standing Figure French Restauration Era Fire-Gilt Clock

$3,184Sale Price|20% Off

A Standing Figure French Restauration Era Fire-Gilt Clock

Located in 263-0031, JP

A French fire-gilt clock depicting a standing figure, Restauration Era, 1815-1830. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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19th Century Standing Pendulum Clock in Gilted and Patinated Bronze

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H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

19th Century Standing Pendulum Clock in Gilted and Patinated Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Clock composed of a structure with various orders, alternating between black marble and gilded bronze, on the top of which stands the patinated bronze sculpture of a man immersed in ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French walnut standing desk

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H 44 in W 41 in D 32 in

French walnut standing desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite standing desk is a genuine piece of French history, crafted in 1880.

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Antique 1880s French Country Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Large French Kontor Standing Desk

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H 62.6 in W 91.34 in D 27.96 in

Early 20th Century Large French Kontor Standing Desk

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large French Kontor desk from the early 20th century. Solidly made of pitch pine. 6 drawers and 2 doors. The old varnish has been sanded off as far as possible, revealing the b...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century French Walnut Adjustable Feret Architect's Desk, Standing Desk

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H 35.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.75 in

Late 19th Century French Walnut Adjustable Feret Architect's Desk, Standing Desk

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A versatile piece, this desk could serve as either a standing desk, or even a counter.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French, Louis Philippe, Walnut Standing Desk or Lectern, ca. 1835-1840

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H 51 in W 40.5 in D 27.25 in

French, Louis Philippe, Walnut Standing Desk or Lectern, ca. 1835-1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

This special desk is finished around so that it could float in a room, perhaps a lectern, a point of sale, or even an auction podium it has a raised upper shelf, a slanted and hinged...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Standing Desk by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France, 1950's

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H 52.96 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in

Standing Desk by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France, 1950's

By Oscar, Didier Rozaffy

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare standing desk designed in 1950's by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

French Provencial Style Desk, C. 1930’s

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H 30.5 in W 54 in D 26 in

French Provencial Style Desk, C. 1930’s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Provencal style desk standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet.

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

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H 88 in W 35 in D 22 in

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an incredible malachite and ormolu clock Large clock stands on the malachite stand with cabriole legs Such a high end maximalist look Ormolu fixtures are original and...

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite

Small Antique French Gründerzeit Desk, Kids Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer

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H 30.32 in W 40.95 in D 26.38 in

Small Antique French Gründerzeit Desk, Kids Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original antique small "Gründerzeit" desk from France, standing on 4 turned feet. Solid oak made with walnut veneer.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

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H 88 in W 35 in D 22 in

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an incredible malachite and ormolu clock Large clock stands on the malachite stand with cabriole legs Such a high end maximalist look Ormolu fixtures are original and...

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Vintage 1980s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Free Standing 1930s Art Deco Mirror Clock

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H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

French Free Standing 1930s Art Deco Mirror Clock

By Bayard

Located in Devon, England

If you love glam as i do then this is the piece for you. This a 1930s Art Deco French mirror clock made by Bayard the French clock makers. The front is complete peach colored mirror ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mirror

Napoleon Kingwood Marble Free-Standing Writing Table Attributed to Sormani

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H 36 in W 52 in D 30 in

Napoleon Kingwood Marble Free-Standing Writing Table Attributed to Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Napoleon kingwood marble free-standing writing table attributed to Sormani, the shaped rectangular top inset with Breche d’Alep marble within wide ormolu edging, all above three fr...

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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850

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H 43 in W 46 in D 25 in

French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive French Mulberry cylinder desk. Standing Upon Square Tapered Legs.

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Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop

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H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in

1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Napoleon III bronze inkwell Encrier. Three winged cupids holding up a bowl with masked faces with an eagle standing atop. Dimensions: H 16cm W 11cm D 8cm Origin: French Date: ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Mirror Glass Free Standing Clock by Bayard, c1930

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H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Mirror Glass Free Standing Clock by Bayard, c1930

By Bayard

Located in Devon, England

If you love glam as we do then this is the piece for you. For your consideration 1930's Art Deco French mirror clock made by Bayard the French clock makers. The front is complete pea...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

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H 14.38 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice decorative mantle clock of a very regal looking Lion A very lovely ornate clock, the movement is a modern digital piece There's a...

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20th Century French Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Directoire Bureau Plat, France, circa 1800

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H 29.93 in W 57.68 in

Directoire Bureau Plat, France, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Mahogany veneered French Directoire desk standing on square pointed feet, with four drawers and leather covered writing surface.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label

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H 47.5 in W 35 in D 21.5 in

19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label

By E. Chouanard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

The versatility of this piece makes it ideal as an easel, occasional table, or standing desk. c. 1880. Tray 35" X 21.5" Base 23.5" X 16.6" Height 30.5" to 47.5"

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Antique Late 19th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder

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H 8.25 in W 3 in D 3 in

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder France, Circa 1920s Realistically cast and modeled gilt bronze figure of a standing tall wading bird, Possibly...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Fine Free-Standing Rosewood Desk by Jules Leleu

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H 29.5 in W 63.75 in D 31.5 in

Fine Free-Standing Rosewood Desk by Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Free-Standing Rosewood Desk with gilt-bronze ornaments By Jules Leleu (1883-1961), Signed on ivory plaque.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Green Leather Topped Rosewood Standing Desk

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H 50 in W 33 in D 22 in

French Green Leather Topped Rosewood Standing Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Dark mahogany inlaid with boxwood ribbons, this standing desk features a tooled leather top with several compartments and extensions on either side with brass, rolling feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany, Leather

19th Century French Walnut and Gilt Leather Standing Desk

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H 42.25 in W 23 in D 14 in

19th Century French Walnut and Gilt Leather Standing Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An Louis-Philippe style figured walnut pedestal desk with gilt, tooled leather writing top and drawer fronts. There are five drawers, contained by two, locked side compartments, abov...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Provincial Desk

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H 29.5 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in

French Provincial Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

French Provincial walnut Desk. Fredd standing very nice hand carved details.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Walnut

#1076 Art Deco Free-Standing Flame Mahogany Double-Pedestal Desk

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H 29.75 in W 55 in D 31.5 in

#1076 Art Deco Free-Standing Flame Mahogany Double-Pedestal Desk

Located in New York, NY

Flame Mahogany Double-Pedestal Desk with Geometric Freize & Inset Leather Writing Surface. Stylized, Shaped Pedestal Supports Rest on Fluted, Tapered Block Feet. Left Pedestal Open...

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Vintage 1930s French Desks

French Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk, 18th or 19th Century

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H 29 in W 57.5 in D 33 in

French Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk, 18th or 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very nice French fruitwood writing table / desk standing on graceful curved legs with hoof feet and an elegant shaped apron.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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French Standing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French standing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French standing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French standing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French standing desk bearing Art Deco, Louis XV or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Bayard each produced at least one beautiful French standing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Standing Desk?

The average selling price for a French standing desk at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $477 on the low end and $15,200 for the highest priced.

Questions About French Standing Desk

What is the best stand up desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .
Are standing desks actually good for you?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, standing desks are good for you. Studies have found that sitting for work all day leads to many health issues. Standing desks help you improve your health by burning calories, reducing back pain, and also relieving mental stress. It also increases productivity compared to the sedentary lifestyle. However, standing for too long might also lead to some diseases so it is necessary to have a proper balance.
What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
1 Answer
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.