Little Writing Desk
Antique 1890s Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Formica, Birch, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Formica, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables
Birch, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1880s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables
Kingwood
20th Century European French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Teak
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Iron
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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 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 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 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.
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