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Cherry Wood Writing Desk with Kneehole Late 18th Century, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. This over 220 year old writing desk from the so-called "Josephinism" era, a period named after Emperor
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 47.6 in D 24.4 in
Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sliding screen can be closed shut to conceal the functional space, just like on old writing desks from the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sliding screen can be closed shut to conceal the functional space, just like on old writing desks from the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Original Old English Mahogany Desk / Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old English desk. Freely adjustable in space, 3 drawers in front. Beautiful old leather
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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Blue maple writing desk
By Leone Intarsi
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully executed using century-old techniques, Leone Intarsi's master artisans meticulously
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Old Fir Writing Desk or Console with Two Drawers, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
desk or console with two drawers in old Fir.
A simple and essential line strengthened by the absence of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fir
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
for the desk's age and use. Visible older restoration work. Losses to molding and veneer. Surface
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
roots of old walnut look in the snow-white resin. It looks really contrasting. Like a painting forever
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk is a wonderful example of the genre, refined over the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Oak
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table is truly an intriguing design! Crafted from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
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Vintage 1950s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pommele Old Growth Redwood Athol Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Athol desk by Taylor Donsker features a live edge pommele old growth Redwood slab with recessed
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Black Painted Pine Writing Desk, Sweden 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine Swedish writing table or desk on carved cabriolet legs with three drawers that compose
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20th Century Swedish French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk
This desk has functional drawers on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
its back facing the room, ideal as a window table or desk. The Walnut has a lovely warm tone with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Student Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ student desk is a remarkable example of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIV Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV writing table ~ desk is a handsome piece that is perfect for adding a
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk.
Source: Czech
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Walnut
It has
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Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 46.46 in D 28.35 in
Antique Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 19th century circa 1820 mahogany writing desk dressing table
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Antique 1820s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mediterranean Style AMALFI Italian Old Walnut Writing Table Size & Finish Option
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our "Amalfi" 3-drawer Mediterranean-style writing desk; simple sophisticated charm presented in
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30.7 in W 72 in D 30 in
1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing Continental, Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century European Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 47 in W 37.25 in D 22 in
20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French writing desk of the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture in walnut
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 39.38 in
Charming Old English Pine Desk with Great Details
Located in Bronx, NY
Charming old English pine desk with great details the desk has nine drawers, many of which lock
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Vintage 1940s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Edwards and Roberts 19th Century mahogany writing dressing table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, fine-quality 19th Century Edwards and Roberts mahogany writing, dressing, side table desk
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ivory, Satinwood, Rosewood, Leather
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
desk top,
good, great old patina.
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Vintage 1910s Lebanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 47.25 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
writing table.
Any old nicks, scratches, signs of wear are a reflection of generations of use and do not
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30.75 in W 43.75 in D 30.25 in
1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Antique Desk
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 44.5 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
17th C Style Antique Reproduction Italian Chestnut CAPRETTA Writing Desk Custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
31.5”H.
*Capretta table with drawer available in old walnut
*Larger size tables & desks available by
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 30 in W 65 in D 30 in
Elegant 19th Century Boulle French Antique Centre Table or Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle
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Antique 1880s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 35.83 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a bureau plat / writing desk, library table, work table, card games table
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 28.25 in W 51.25 in D 30.25 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
Antique William IV Circa 1830 Rosewood writing table with three drawers
Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.37 in W 43.71 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 24 in
Antique Georgian early 18th Century cross banded walnut bureau desk writing tabl
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian walnut and fruitwood drop well bureau desk writing table early 18th Century.
This
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
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
Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Petite Italian Modern Stained Mahogany Writing Desk by Gio Ponti for Schirolli
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Italian student desk in stained mahogany designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli, ca. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.88 in W 43.13 in D 27.5 in
Italian Smaller-Sized Table or Writing Desk w/Shapely Hourglass Legs, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian small sized table, or writing desk, from the 19th century. This antique table from Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.75 in W 70 in D 33.5 in
True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
color of renewal, the color that looks the richest. I really enjoy the way the slabs and roots of old
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
that may also serve as a writing desk.
All old nicks, scratches, dings, cracks are a reflection of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 31 in W 67.25 in D 31.25 in
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 37.01 in
18th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
. A very nice looking early writing table with excellent color and patina to the very old surface.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Custom Hand-Made Desk by Old Plank in French Directoire Style New Made to Order
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Desk in the French Directoire Style by Old Plank and Made to Order in your specific
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2010s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 30 in W 70 in D 30 in
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with old brown leather top and cross banded edge. Three drawer and false drawers on
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rectangular desk with a 3/4 mahogany gallery on the top. With two frieze drawers with moldings
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
hall table.
As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
writing slide; with ebonized stringing and original hardware; mounted with old dealer label.
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An old writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage old writing desk now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An old writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made old writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maxime Old, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Hamilton & Co., Calcutta are consistently popular.
How Much is an Old Writing Desk?
An old writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,738, while the lowest priced sells for $614 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.
Questions About Old Writing Desk
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
- 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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