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Large Rosewood Desk and Sideboard by Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen
Søn, 1959
By E. Pedersen
Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large freestanding desk and sideboard by Bodil Kjaer, model 901, expertly crafted with fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
AB019
Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Anker Bak
Located in Glendale, CA
Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared back to the essentials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
AB019
Wall Desk in Lacquered Oak by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Anker Bak
Located in Glendale, CA
Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared back to the essentials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk model Copenhague CPH90 in oak designed by Ronan
Erwan Bouroullec, 1990s
By HAY
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk model Copenhague CPH90 in oak designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec manufactured by Hay.
H: 75
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen
AJ52
Desk with Lamp in Oiled Oak
Leather for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
and materials to create the slender writing desk, which features a fine-structured leather top that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Office Desk in Walnut Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer 1959 for Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Office Desk from 1959 has been dubbed 'the most
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
. Iversen in 1959. Exhibited at the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild exhibition the same year. The desk is made
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$17,088 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Danish Modern Table Teak Top with Cream-Coloured Metal Trestle Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk/dining table, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s.
Teak top with lacquered wood base.
Measures: H 72
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjærholm
PK52A
Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen
Son
By Poul Kjærholm, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel
XL Poul Kjaerholm PK55 Scandinavian Dining Table by Kold Christensen EKC Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well preserved example of iconic work / dining table model PK55 designed by Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
AB019
Wall Desk in Lacquered Oak
Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Anker Bak
Located in Glendale, CA
with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared back to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
AB019
Wall Desk in Black Laminate
Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Anker Bak
Located in Glendale, CA
with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared back to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Desk With Flaps Model AT-305 In Teak
Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk with flaps, model AT-305, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Desk by Brandt Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage campaign desk manufactured by Brandt Furniture, crafted in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Three Drawer Teak Desk with Leather Insert in Top Designed by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking Danish Teak desk designed by Severin Hansen, with great proportions and characteristic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Leather, Birch
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage executive walnut desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century walnut desk, an exceptional piece attributed to Monteverdi Young
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Johannes Torpe "Maria" Laptop Table for Haworth
By Haworth Design Studio, Haworth
Located in TORQUAY, AU
functional "Maria" personal table, designed by celebrated Danish designer Johannes Torpe as part of his "The
Category
2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine
Located in Lejre, DK
This table is a beautiful example of Danish craftsmanship from the 1940s, created by a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Desk by Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bent Madsen for Willy Beck from Poul Cadovious Home
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This very rare desk was used by designer Poul Cadovious at his home for many years, and is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
famous Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953 for a family member. The desk has an amazing patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set
By Farstrup
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set .
Table is in MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century modern walnut desk, expertly designed by Stanley Young for Glenn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Desk by Oscar Dell
Arredamento
By Miniforms
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this exquisite vintage desk, a stunning creation by Oscar Dell'Arredamento for Miniforms
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century modern executive desk, expertly crafted by Stow Davis in the 1960s in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfabrik
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Swedish modern teak desk designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfrabrik in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Card Table of Cherry Wood, Made by Fritz Hansen A/S, Denmark 1968
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Round table/card table model 2081 by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Diplomat Table by Fin Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
dining room—or, with its generous proportions, an equally impressive writing desk.
This spacious table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table
By Peder Pedersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, rare dining table, oak, obeche, lacquered iron, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
1960s Bureau, AEJM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic bureau from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with hinged writing surface, two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrivania scandinava di Børge Mogensen con piano “flip-top”
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania anni ’50/’60 in teak con piano ribaltabile e ruotabile, blocco a tre cassetti sospesi, maniglie scolpite e gambe tornite affusolate.
Elegante scrivania disegnata da Børge ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish freestanding desk from the 50s/60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak desk with double drawers and open back. Refined and functional Danish design.
Danish 1950s/60s teak desk with double drawers and solid teak carved handles. The back, de...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mobile danese in teak con cassetti e scrittoio estraibile – 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Questo elegante mobile danese in teak impiallacciato degli anni Sessanta è un perfetto esempio di come il design scandinavo riesca a combinare estetica minimale e funzionalità intell...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrittoio danese anni ’60 in teak – Svend Åge Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Torino, IT
Scrittoio danese anni ’60 di Svend Åge Madsen per H.P. Hansen, in teak impiallacciato. Pensato per essere collocato al centro stanza, unisce eleganza e funzionalità. Un classico del ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque oak library table with two drawers has heavily turned legs, scalloped skirt and lower "X" stretcher.
The original brick red painted finish of the base is worn ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Paint
Original Midcentury Schreibtisch Falster Svend Å. Madsen Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teak Schreibtisch vom dänischen Hersteller Falster zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch wurde von Svend A Madsen entworfen und besticht unter anderem durch seine ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bureau Modèle 3605 en Palissandre par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Bureau Modèle 3605 en Palissandre par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark, 1960
Plateau en palissandre avec une belle patine, le piètement chaussé de pied en palissandre massi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$3,038 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat
By Lysberg, Hansen
Therp
Located in Altrincham, GB
and later Lysberg, Hansen & Therp A/S, was an important Danish furniture maker and upholstery company
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wicker, Oak
Writing Desk in Brown, Denmark, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Writing Desk in Brown, Denmark, 1960
The writing desk will be delivered perfectly restored and
Category
20th Century Danish Desks
Materials
Teak
$1,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
elongated legs are supporting the desk. On the bottom each leg has a brass tip.
Condition is very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Mid-century writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A writing desk in oak that exemplifies studio level woodworking. A design by Hans J. Wegner known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique Danish "Hans Christian Andersen" Desk or Writing Table in Figured Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome "Hans Christian Andersen" writing desk in beautiful figured walnut with one drawer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960
s Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen.
Circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
$2,738 Sale Price / item
24% Off
1960s Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik Teak Writing Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Classic Teak Writing Desk, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Danish modern floating writing desk manufactured by Arne Vodder, and original from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Domino Møbler
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark.
Very nice overall condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen
Model 130
Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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Danish Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish writing desk you’re looking for. A Danish writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 1668 options for an antique or vintage Danish writing desk now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish writing desk, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Arne Vodder, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Writing Desk?
A Danish writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,606, while the lowest priced sells for $369 and the highest can go for as much as $116,682.
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 Danish 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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