Veneered Writing Desk
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ebony, Coconut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Beech, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Kingwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Poplar, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Oak
Antique 1840s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 1820s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Olive, Pearwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Travertine
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Steel
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
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- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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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