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.

Lockable Writing Desk

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Bramah London

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Mummenthaler And Meier

Magic Box Mid Century

Teak Desk In A Box

Leather Writing Box

Collinson And Lock

17th Century Spanish Writing Desk with Drawer and Original Iron Lock

$8,277

H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in

17th Century Spanish Writing Desk with Drawer and Original Iron Lock

Located in Marbella, ES

17th Century Spanish writing desk with drawer and original iron lock.

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Materials

Wood

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

$27,303

H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk

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

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key

$2,242Sale Price|35% Off

H 29 in W 53 in D 23 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls

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

Materials

Teak

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour

$43,452

H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 21.26 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour

Located in London, GB

from a selection of high quality materials. This type of writing desk was first introduced in France in

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

Materials

Ormolu

E W Godwin attr for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut writing table

$10,238

H 29.34 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in

E W Godwin attr for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut writing table

By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

Collinson and Lock. Attributed to E W Godwin. An exceptional quality walnut writing table with five

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Walnut

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk

$2,738Sale Price / item|24% Off

H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 33.86 in

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk

Located in Bern, CH

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk

$3,500

H 53.5 in W 31.25 in D 18.5 in

Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk with lock and

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

$3,600

H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss

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Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

$3,187Sale Price|25% Off

H 36 in W 40 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

By Jean Gillon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

$1,875Sale Price|25% Off

H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet

$60,425

H 73 in W 34 in D 25 in

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet

Located in Benington, Herts

section writing desk with in-curved front corners, with pull out writing drawer fitted with ratcheted

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Swedish Grace Cabinet or Sideboard in the Style of Axel Larsson in Stained Birch

$5,063

H 43.31 in W 49.22 in D 13.39 in

Swedish Grace Cabinet or Sideboard in the Style of Axel Larsson in Stained Birch

By Axel Larsson

Located in Kramfors, SE

- see pictures. The lock to the writing desk has most likely been replaced.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Cupboard in Grey and Antique White

$7,200

H 78.35 in W 43.7 in D 18.7 in

Antique Swedish Cupboard in Grey and Antique White

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The desk is 29.92 inches high, but the flap is secured with a second original working lock. Beneath

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik

$4,800

H 80 in W 53 in D 19.5 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik

By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, feature recessed open adjustable shelving and a lockable, drop-down, writing desk or bar serving surface

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

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Abbess Rosewood and Brass Executive Desk Lockable G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 75.99 in D 35.83 in

Abbess Rosewood and Brass Executive Desk Lockable G Plan Eames Era

By Abbess

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

drawers to the left hand pedestal which are again lockable making the desk extremely secure and great in

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"

By George Nelson

Located in Munster, DE

Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Late 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk by Collinson and Lock

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in

Late 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk by Collinson and Lock

Located in Poling, West Sussex

aesthetic appeal. The central drawer bears the makers stamp for Collinson and Lock. The whole desk is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 30 in W 22 in D 21.5 in

Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870

Located in Charlevoix, MI

A handsome and very traditional English Davenport or writing desk, with lockable side storage

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement Two Drawer Writing Table.

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H 28.94 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in

Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement Two Drawer Writing Table.

By Collinson & Lock

Located in London, GB

Collinson & Lock. A superior quality Aesthetic Movement two drawer writing table entirely made from

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Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Writing Desk w/ Lock Drawer

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H 29 in W 36 in D 23 in

Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Writing Desk w/ Lock Drawer

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Writing Desk featuring an early modernist form with sculpted legs and

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Antique Early 1900s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Modern Brown Rosewood Desk, 20th Century, c 1960s, Lockable Drawers

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H 28.75 in W 66.54 in D 32.29 in

Midcentury Modern Brown Rosewood Desk, 20th Century, c 1960s, Lockable Drawers

Located in Basildon, London

Beautifully constructed in rosewood, this large solid desk is a wonderful example of Mid-Century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Small Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer

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H 29 in W 43 in D 25 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Small Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer

By Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Great little midcentury Danish modern desk with 3 drawers with wooden pulls. Danish compact design

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria

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H 28.875 in W 55.25 in D 27.5 in

Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer

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

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern 6 Drawer Writing Desk with Lock & Key

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H 28.5 in W 53 in D 23.25 in

Danish Modern 6 Drawer Writing Desk with Lock & Key

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock

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H 6.13 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in

19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A VERY FINE LEATHER BOUND STATIONARY WRITING BOX Lock inscribed Bramah, London, inkwell inscribed

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius

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H 101.19 in W 125.99 in D 18.12 in

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

-drawer writing desk; a lockable drop down bar cabinet with mirror back and a white satin Mica laminate

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

Tall Ebonized Secretaire with White Marble Top

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H 52 in W 27.25 in D 14.5 in

Tall Ebonized Secretaire with White Marble Top

Located in Troy, MI

writing desk. Locking storage compartment below and a narrow top drawer with brass hardware. This piece

Category

Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Campaign Desk with Lock and Key

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H 23.5 in W 23 in D 23.75 in

Edwardian Mahogany Campaign Desk with Lock and Key

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine period Edwardian folding camp desk is made of mahogany and some selection of nicely

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm

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H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm

Located in Munich, DE

unique very well made. behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Modern Brown Rosewood Desk, 20th Century, c 1960s, lockable drawers

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H 28.75 in W 66.54 in D 32.29 in

Midcentury Modern Brown Rosewood Desk, 20th Century, c 1960s, lockable drawers

Located in Basildon, London

Beautifully constructed in rosewood, this large solid desk is a wonderful example of Mid-Century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Center Cabinet

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H 29 in W 51 in D 27 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Center Cabinet

By Børge Mogensen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Great Danish modern mid century desk with 3 drawers with carved pulls. Danish design. No labels

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Small Desk 2 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer

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H 28 in W 39.5 in D 23 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Small Desk 2 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer

By Ejsing Mobelfabrik

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Great little mid century Danish modern desk with 2 drawers with carved wooden handles. Danish

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Small Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer

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H 29 in W 41 in D 23 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Small Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer

By Børge Mogensen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Great little mid century Danish modern desk with 3 drawers with wooden pulls. Danish compact design

Category

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

Materials

Teak

French Debournais One Drawer Tooled Leather Top Desk Table with Lock and Key

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H 29 in W 28 in D 21.25 in

French Debournais One Drawer Tooled Leather Top Desk Table with Lock and Key

Located in Germantown, MD

Amazing French Debournais er tooled leather top desk / table with lock and key. One Large and very

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"

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H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"

By George Nelson

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Writing Slope, Bramah Lock, Victorian, Mechi London, circa 1840

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H 7.49 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in

Antique Writing Slope, Bramah Lock, Victorian, Mechi London, circa 1840

By John Joseph Mechi

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing slope in mahogany with Bramah lock, an English, Victorian slope by

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Ladder String Shelf with Elements, circa 1960

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H 118.12 in W 37.41 in D 12.21 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Ladder String Shelf with Elements, circa 1960

Located in Vienna, AT

, which are holding a lockable writing desk with lighting, two boards and one book storage. It is worth to

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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H 45 in W 32 in D 22 in

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area

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H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.635 in

English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English rosewood and brass slope desk box from the 19th century, with two locking keys, black

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Secretary Desk

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H 40.56 in W 40.95 in D 16.93 in

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Secretary Desk

Located in Kramfors, SE

only one key. The lock to the writing desk is functional. The paint has some distress and marks of wear

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Antique Writing Desk or Table with Lock and Key

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H 31.5 in W 34 in D 19 in

Antique Writing Desk or Table with Lock and Key

Located in Stamford, CT

. Writing table has beautiful warm honeyed patina, tapered legs and original lock and key, and if selected

Category

20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Executive Desk with Locking Bar

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H 28.25 in W 56.5 in D 29 in

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Executive Desk with Locking Bar

Located in Sacramento, CA

1960s Danish modern teak executive desk with floating top and locking executive bar. The desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

NATIONAL MT. AIRY Thomas Jefferson Mahogany Adaptable Drawing Writing Desk

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H 32.25 in W 33 in D 22 in

NATIONAL MT. AIRY Thomas Jefferson Mahogany Adaptable Drawing Writing Desk

By National Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, faux keyhole escutcheon, brass locking pins to hold writing desk in

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exposed Lock Single Drawer Table

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H 34 in W 46 in D 30.5 in

Exposed Lock Single Drawer Table

Located in New Preston, CT

A lovely single drawer Brazilian table with exposed lock, great patina and wonderful detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Teak Mid Century Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 63 in D 36 in

Rare Teak Mid Century Writing Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Very clean and rare teak mid century writing desk. Two lock and key drawers on one side and a lock

Materials

Teak

Louis Vuitton 'Malle Bureau' or Desk Trunk.

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H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in

Louis Vuitton 'Malle Bureau' or Desk Trunk.

Located in London, GB

with drawers, stationery compartments, central locking system and writing desk which folds open to a

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Italian Newly Lacquered in a Bronze Green & Black 1-Drawer Desk / Writing Table

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H 31.25 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in

Italian Newly Lacquered in a Bronze Green & Black 1-Drawer Desk / Writing Table

Located in Houston, TX

bronze like green body with black legs. The one drawer has a brass lock. This very elegant desk / writing

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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$3,495

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Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk

By (after) Raymond Loewy

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good condition. The work surface is excellent ! It has been re-finished. Knee clearance is ...

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$2,820 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.

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$3,192 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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$1,079

H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in

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Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1910s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

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Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s

$3,450

H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in

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By Kai Kristiansen, Gunni Omann

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s

$4,400

H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in

Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s

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Located in Shippensburg, PA

DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...

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$1,800

H 28.5 in W 50 in D 21 in

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

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H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 22.84 in

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$4,995

H 29.75 in W 60.75 in D 28 in

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

I’m excited to share with you a stunning piece of furniture that embodies classic Scandinavian style—the Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvi...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$22,632

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Monumental Italian Carved Giltwood Console and Mirror

$65,000 / set

H 126 in W 58 in D 29 in

Monumental Italian Carved Giltwood Console and Mirror

Located in Tarzana, CA

A very large and fine 19th century Italian Rococo style carved giltwood figural console table and matching mirror. The "D" shaped console table masterfully carved with foliate, masks...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Marble

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Find many varieties of an authentic lockable writing desk available at 1stDibs. A lockable writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and rosewood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lockable writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lockable writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Collinson & Lock, Gillows of Lancaster & London and John Joseph Mechi each produced at least one beautiful lockable writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lockable Writing Desk?

Prices for a lockable writing desk start at $1,400 and top out at $27,942 with the average selling for $3,375.

Questions About Lockable Writing Desk

What is a writing desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs 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.
What is a writing desk with drawers called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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?
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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.