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Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
original Rhapsody lamp, by her fiancée Patrick Coard Paris, Kifu Paris designs a sculptural writing desk as
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Contemporary Made Goods Faux Shagreen Writing Desk
By Made Goods
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with this Vintage Contemporary Writing Desk by Made Goods, showcasing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Karl Springer Shagreen Wrapped Writing Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Boho Karl Springer writing desk, wrapped in luxurious shagreen, combines sleek lines
Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Shagreen desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Shagreen desk
Shagreen desk
H 29.25 in W 54 in D 27 in
Original Shagreen Gilt Metal Writing Table Desk with Single-Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
gold gilt metal detailing writing table desk  This is a very substantial desk. Shagreen for those of
Category

20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
writing desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular stacked drawers in cream
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
desk in cream shagreen, is a classic and sculptural piece with its beautifully shaped bronze-patina
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
desk is the perfect piece for your room. A more subtle version to her sister the iconic writing desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
desk's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable neutral piece of furniture. The cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Karl Springer style three-drawer faux Shagreen desk on a chrome plated x form base. Sleek
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This futurist desk is made of original shagreen. It has 1 central drawer with a brass knob. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
piece is unique, signed and numbered. Part of the Gallery collection, the EDHA Interior Writing Desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oval Desk in Natural Shagreen and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This desk is made of original shagreen in a natural colour, with brass caps on the legs. It has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Secrétaire Desk in Shagreen and Palmwood by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen Stingray, Palmwood

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Desk is both graphic and minimalist with it’s asymmetry overlay of cream shagreen sitting on top of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek desk covered in eye-catching embossed leather. In excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray

Rare French Art Deco Style Shagreen and Bronze Desk, 20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco style shagreen and patinated bronze three drawer desk, sofa table or console
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Desk and matching Stool are both graphic and minimalist with their asymmetry overlay of cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Secrétaire Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Secrétaire Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sonia Vanity Set in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
designer calls the finish look: "antique natural shagreen." The dimensions of the desk are 100 x 50 x 75
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a discreet thin metal handle. Mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a discreet thin metal handle. Mirror
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a discreet thin metal handle. Mirror
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Special Listing for Kristie
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Special Listing for Kristie
Special Listing for Kristie
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular stacked drawers in cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Ugo desk
By Francesco Caracciolo di Marano, Sam Robin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A classic modern beauty, functional as a desk or vanity. Fully wrapped in shagreen with wood or
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Ugo desk
Ugo desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 26 in
Custom Shagreen Writing Desk with Bone Inlay
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gorgeous custom made writing desk clad in shagreen with bone inlay detail. Two drawers and tapered
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Bone

Shagreen Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
A custom crafted desk of shagreen and brass. Beautifully designed with a simple case wrapped in a
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk
Shagreen Desk
H 30 in W 55.5 in D 22 in
Shagreen Desk
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shagreen desk with bronze details. Curved legs are wrapped in palm wood. The desk has
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Shagreen Desk
Shagreen Desk
H 29.75 in W 49.25 in D 19.75 in
Theo Writing Desk Upholsterstered in Shagreen Designed by Romeo Sozzi
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Italian luxury writing desk with five drawers designed by Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria. This
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Shagreen Desk, France
Located in New York, NY
Decorative cream shagreen desk with three drawers from France.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk, France
Shagreen Desk, France
H 29.5 in W 47.25 in D 21 in
Shagreen & Palm Wood Desk
Located in New York, NY
A master piece! A 1920's inspired desk with shagreen and palm wood. Beautiful details. Finished all
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Palmwood

Shagreen & Palm Wood Desk
Shagreen & Palm Wood Desk
H 29.5 in W 47 in D 24 in
Red Shagreen and Lucite Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red, with black edges shagreen desk. With Lucite legs and brass hardware.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Lucite

Red Shagreen and Lucite Desk
Red Shagreen and Lucite Desk
H 30.5 in W 71.25 in L 30.5 in
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
iconic writing desk, the Sonia has elegant legs inlaid in shagreen and bronze-patina brass. Add a mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Shagreen covered and white lacquered writing table by Karl Springer. Provenance: collection of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Faux Shagreen Contemporary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Faux Shagreen desk on metal frame with three drawers by Mitchell Gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Faux Shagreen Contemporary Desk
Faux Shagreen Contemporary Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in
French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome Directoire style writing desk crafted in France, circa 1820. Well worn hazelnut toned
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
H 28.63 in W 38.88 in D 19.38 in
1970s Maitland-Smith Shagreen Art Deco Style Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
its use of unusual materials such as fossil stone and shagreen. This desk is beautifully covered with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Art Deco Style Shagreen Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith, Andre Groult
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage shagreen desk by Maitland Smith, USA, 1970 Outstanding reminiscent work of the Art Deco
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

CUSTOM LUCITE DESK WITH RED LACQUER AND TAN SHAGREEN TOP
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
CUSTOM LUCITE DESK WITH RED LACQUER AND TAN SHAGREEN TOP
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Shagreen, Lacquer, Wood

Sorin Faux Shagreen Desk or Vanity
By Made Goods
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely made Sorin faux shagreen desk or vanity. Nice proportions. Sold by Made Goods to the trade
Category

Early 2000s American Desks and Writing Tables

Sorin Faux Shagreen Desk or Vanity
Sorin Faux Shagreen Desk or Vanity
H 31 in W 54 in D 20 in
Faux Cream Shagreen Writing Table in the Manner of Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Faux Cream Shagreen Writing Table in the Manner of Jean Michel Frank
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Karl Springer Rare Writing Desk in Brass and Brushed Gunmetal 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare stunning "Square Leg Writing Desk" in gold tinted brass and brushed gunmetal with inset top
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Custom Black Lacquer Console Table with Shagreen Insert
Located in New York, NY
Custom Black Lacquer Console with A Shagreen Insert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Italian Mid-Century Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian mid-century desk or writing table attributed to Paolo Buffa. This sculptural desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Walnut Entry or Library Table Shagreen / Walnut in the style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut topped entry or library or sofa table with shagreen or sharkskin base having turned lower
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Parchment and Cerused Oak Desk in the Style of Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
desk has parchment along the tops, sides, and front, and features drawers in exotic shagreen, also in
Category

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

Materials

Goatskin, Oak, Shagreen

Shagreen Writing Desk, one off, EDHA by Reda Amalou - Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
piece is unique, signed and numbered. Part of the Gallery collection, the EDHA Interior Writing Desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Writing Desk, one off, EDHA by Reda Amalou - Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
piece is unique, signed and numbered. Part of the Gallery collection, the EDHA Interior Writing Desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bright Brass Inlaid Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Shagreen Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Maitland Smith writing desk. Stunning shagreen sides with strips of polished
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Desks

Materials

Chrome

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Shagreen Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shagreen writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shagreen writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, shagreen and metal. If you’re shopping for a shagreen writing desk, we have 25 options in-stock, while there are 37 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shagreen writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shagreen writing desk bearing Art Deco, Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shagreen writing desk over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Karl Springer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shagreen Writing Desk?

Prices for a shagreen writing desk start at $1,950 and top out at $83,520 with the average selling for $9,160.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Shagreen Writing Desk
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.