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20th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish writing desk exudes the timeless simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian
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20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk circa 1870.
Superb quality Scandinavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Swedish Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Swedish 3 drawer writing table. Nicely decorated with fluted legs and swag carving
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th Century Swedish Gray Pine Partner's Desk Writing Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
A high-class
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 30.32 in W 52.37 in D 31.89 in
Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian writing desk, late 18th century in excellent antique condition.
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Swedish Painted Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted one drawer writing table. 1820.
Clearance is 24.5".
Ref: C
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 30.32 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Jacarandawood Writing Table - Vintage Bronze Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Art Deco Swedish writing table made of hand crafted polished Jacarandawood
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 30 in W 56.75 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Swedish Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good scale 19th Century Swedish writing table in old paint. The top has been replaced, many years
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Writing Table Desk, Genuine Red and Blue Painted Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish folk art writing table from the village of Alfta in Hälsingland in northern Sweden
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 30.32 in
20th Century Swedish Teakwood Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk by David Rosén
By David Rosén
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish writing table, desk made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door 3 drawer desk Swedish Gustavian Desk. the left cabinet has 3 drawers inside
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian table from northern Sweden in untouched original condition. The table is from the years
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 2 drawer Swedsh Gustavian style desk.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden. A writing desk Swedish made during the 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Custom-Made Desk, Sweden, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Custom-made desk from the 1960s, produced in Sweden.
Very high quality. Mint condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Empire Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Empire desk.
With one single drawer and two doors opening to use full storage
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Country Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
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Antique 1880s Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish country 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Antique 1880s Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom-Made Desk, Sweden, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Custom-made desk from the 1960s, produced in Sweden.
Very high quality. Mint condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mid 19th Century desk with galleried top.
With one drawer and repainted in light grey.
Circa 1860.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo desk / console table with one drawer and in Its original colour
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Freestanding Painted Writing Table Created for Queen Alexandrine
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish freestanding painted writing table from the 20th century with single drawer, created for
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20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined 19th-century Swedish desk, circa 1840, is a stunning example of Scandinavian
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine, Paint
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo desk / console table with one drawer and in Its original colour
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Folk Art Desk from Dalarna
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish folk art desk from the area of Dalarna, scraped to original paint. This would make a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk Writing Table
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant writing table, made in Sweden in the Louis XVI style, decorated with marquetry in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch and black trimmed kneehole desk with black
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birch
Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Swedish sycamore drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s.
This
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Swedish Modern Desk by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in New York, NY
A refined Swedish writing table by the firm of designer Ferdinand Lundquist. Featuring three
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Maple
Vintage Swedish Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart, stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish burr walnut leather top desk. It is in the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Bertil Fridhagen
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully designed vintage Swedish walnut desk by Bertil Fridhagen. This was
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Beautifully Crafted Swedish Desk in Teak, 1960s
By Göran Strand
Located in New York, NY
for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960’s. This desk is beautifully made. Shown with Danish chair sold
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden. A stunning desk made during the Baroque
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Swedish rustic teal-painted kneehole desk, from the personal collection of
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Nice Gustavian desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947.
We are pleased to offer this superb
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Marble Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish desk from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Untouched originalpaint
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk circa 1880.
Beautiful desk and rare to be
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rococo 18th century writing table with single drawer with accentuated cabriole legs
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 30.52 in W 50.01 in D 27.01 in
Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
Nice Gustavian Desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Console Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique console table from the 1820s. The table is a genuine Swedish country furniture made
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful desk with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish early 20th century carved birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 20th century carved birch pedestal desk circa 1900.
Elegant Scandinavian pedestal
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech vanity/desk, circa 1950's. Unique shape with triangular storage cubbies and sleek
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
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Swedish Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swedish writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every Swedish writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 436 options for an antique or vintage Swedish writing desk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Swedish writing desk bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth and Göran Strand produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Swedish Writing Desk?
A Swedish writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $56,544.
Questions About Swedish Writing Desk
- 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 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 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 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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