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Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
Category

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 GB
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
The double stacked writing desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The Galaxy writing desk in cream shagreen, is a classic and sculptural piece with its beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
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

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting writing desk's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable neutral piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
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

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Custom Blue Shagreen and Bone Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order blue shagreen desk with bone trim. Customization of dimensions and colors is
Category

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

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Custom Blue Shagreen and Bone Desk
Custom Blue Shagreen and Bone Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
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 Stamford, CT
Modern Karl Springer style three-drawer faux Shagreen desk on a chrome plated x form base. Sleek
Category

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
Genuine Shagreen Desk with Polished Chrome X-Band Base
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Genuine shagreen desk with polished chrome X-band base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Secrétaire Desk in Shagreen and Palmwood by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The secrétaire desk is the perfect functional working unit. The flap top opens up into a desk with
Category

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

Materials

Shagreen Stingray, Palmwood

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

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

Materials

Brass

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 Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Victoria Desk inlaid in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that is minimal
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The Laurens Writing Desk and matching Stool are both graphic and minimalist with their asymmetry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The secrétaire desk is the perfect functional working unit. The flap top opens up into a desk with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The secrétaire desk is the perfect functional working unit. The flap top opens up into a desk with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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
The Sonia vanity set in cream shagreen and bronze-patina brass by R&Y Augousti, is the perfect
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
creates the "melting" effect against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
creates the "melting" effect against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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
creates the "melting" effect against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Desk
Modern Industrial Desk
H 30 in W 64 in D 24 in
Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Desk with Brass Supports
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Modern Desk with Brass Supports
Modern Desk with Brass Supports
H 30 in W 63 in D 27.25 in
Modern Desk with Polished Nickel Supports
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a light grey. With gilded highlight trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a dark antiqued grey. With gilded
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in
Art Deco Leather Desk In Watercress Green
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a bright green. With gilded highlight
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk In Pewter Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a rich pewter grey. With gilded highlight
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk In Marlin Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a rich cobalt marlin blue. With gilded
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Desk in Black and white marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
writing desk or as a vanity table in a bedroom. The dimensions of the table are W43.3" x 21.65" x H 29.5
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk
By Isabel O'Neil Studio
Located in New York, NY
Isabel O'Neil (1908-1981) hand painted kneehole desk. The desk is a Louis XIV style and was hand
Category

20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Special Listing for Kristie
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
One Soho desk in cream shagreen, six melting chairs in black and one cream shagreen dandy stool
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
creates the "melting" effect against the parchment inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Custom Mahogany and Parchment Desk Featuring Three Central Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Custom parchment and mahogany writing desk. This desk is custom made. It can be crafted in your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

"Galaxy" Console Table in Quartz, Coal Black Shagreen & Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
legs. This console table comes in different finishes and also comes in a writing desk version, see
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Console and Mirror with Brass Details by Kifu Paris / R&Y Augousti
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in a writing desk version, see image at end of slide. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

"Galaxy" Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in a writing desk version, see image at end of slide. The legs of this console were inspired by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The stacked writing desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular stacked
Category

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

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Ugo desk
By Sam Robin, Francesco Caracciolo di Marano
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A classic modern beauty, functional as a desk or vanity. Fully wrapped in shagreen with wood or
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Ugo desk
Ugo desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 26 in
Art Deco Desk in Shagreen and Polished Nickel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shagreen is a leather from rays, and typically used on small decorative items such as compacts or
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Steel

Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional quality early 20th century five-piece gilt metal writing set in the Empire style and
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1970s Shagreen Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful shagreen writing desk. Features one drawer and bone inlay. Top quality design and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Bone

1970s Shagreen Writing Desk
1970s Shagreen Writing Desk
H 29 in W 45 in D 20 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

Black Lacquered Writing Desk with Shagreen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Lacquer and Shagreen writing table
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Shagreen

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

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Shagreen

Shagreen Desk, France
Located in New York, NY
Decorative cream shagreen desk with three drawers from France.
Category

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
Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Black Lacquer with Shagreen Drawers
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Shagreen

Writing Desk
Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 21 in
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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 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 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 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.