Long Writing Desk
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1910s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chestnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1870s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Italian International Style Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s European Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
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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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