Western Writing Desk
20th Century European Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Cherry, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ash
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cedar, Pine
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Brass
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Enamel
People Also Browsed
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Linen, Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Bronze
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood, Teak
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Antique 1770s American Queen Anne Desks
Sycamore, Cherry, Oak, Poplar, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Bookcases
Cherry, Poplar
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1920s German Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s German Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1910s German Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s German Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s German Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s German Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s German Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks
Wood
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Furniture
Bone, Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
Vintage 1920s German Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Faience
Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Elm
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Elm, Maple
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
17th Century Renaissance More Art
Walnut
20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Ebony
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Illustration Board, Oil
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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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