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Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

A Large Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960 s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Large Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960's Manufacturer : Soren Willadsen Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Louis Le Gaigneur Writing-Table
Located in London, GB
A Regency ormolu-mounted rosewood writing-table attributed to Louis Le Gaigneur, circa 1820.
Category

Antique 1820s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
By Harvey Probber, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century
By Andre Laurent
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This sexy slim Ste-Marie and Laurent desk has beautiful rosewood grain and a black faux leather top
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A excellent quality Regency rosewood writing or sofa table in lovely original condition, original
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
desk is beautifully constructed of rosewood and mahogany. With two sliding roll-tops, a hinged panel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
shelf opening to a leather lined writing surface resting on a single fitted drawer, with inlaid brass
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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood Desk Brazilian Midcentury Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jorge Zalszupin, Large Diplomata Desk for L Atelier, 1960, Brazil, Rosewood
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jorge Zalszupin / Rosewood 'Diplomata' Desk Manufactured by L'Atelier / Rosewood, Leather / 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb desk in rosewood Louis XV style from the 19th century Very beautiful double-sided desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen Son of Denmark in Brazilian Rosewood
By E. Pedersen Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a very nice example of the 4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, finished in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Table in the style of John McLean
Located in Kittery Point, ME
elegant table beautifully illustrates the most refined Regency furniture where rosewood is contrasted with
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Severin Hansen, Søren Willadsen
Located in Berlin, DE
The beautiful desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, 1955 in Denmark. The desk is
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century rosewood library table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century rosewood library / writing table, the top cross banded in rosewood and having a
Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Desk with a Georges Frydman pedestal for EFA, 1960s, rosewood veneer and metal
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Executive Desk, Georges Frydman EFA. It appears to be made of rosewood veneer, from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Rosewood Library Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular crossbanded top over two frieze drawers and raised on a trestle supports carved with anthemium, scroll feet. Provenance: Naill Smith Antiques.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Bureau or Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Metal, Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, 19th Century
By Jeanselme Pere Fils
Located in Madrid, ES
Bureau or desk. Rosewood, wood, metal. Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, Paris, France, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport
Located in Folkestone, GB
A small and rare rosewood campaign Davenport desk of compact proportions. The galleried top with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk
By Farso Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Farsø Stolefabrik for Maurice Villency rosewood mid-century desk. Beautiful deep grain throughout
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
By Dyrlund, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular Danish desk in rich rosewood grain. Made by Dyrlund Smith, featuring finished back, and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Rosewood Bureau De Dame
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality French rosewood Bureau De Dame. The top of the bureau has a nice brass
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk Created for the offices of Bloch Editores, Sao PAulo Brazil, 1966 Jacaranda (rosewood) wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Library Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Sherborne, GB
English rosewood library table, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. With elaborate holly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Sheraton Period Rosewood Artist s Boneur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 18th century Sheraton period rosewood artist's Bonheur du Jour boxwood and ebony
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Six Drawer Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk A good quality French Art Deco rosewood desk with six drawers, black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Rosewood Library Table. This Library Table Stands Upon a Platform Base with Boldly Carved
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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV rosewood library table. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a
Category

Antique 1830s Irish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

English Rosewood Early Victorian Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This table completely made from the solid is of exceptional quality. The woods selected for the top are well figured and done not in veneer but from the solid timber. The top is supp...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period rosewood freestanding "Davenport " boxwood strung
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood

Farsø Stolefabrik Desk for Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency, Farso Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rosewood desk made by Farsø Stolefabrik For Maurice Villency. Deep wood grain throughout
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

A Fine Quality Amboyna George IV Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon
By Morel Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
wide crossbanding of rosewood. Under the top is a narrow frieze, and the table is supported on two
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Amboyna

Regency Rosewood and Ormolu-Mounted Library Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with rounded corners over an ormolu egg-and-dart mounted edge and paneled frieze fitted with one drawer; raised on standard end supports on giltwood winged paw fe...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Clara Executive Desk by Sergio Rodrigues
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
'Clara' Executive Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, features beautifully grained Brazilian Caviona
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Desk by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined 1950s desk exemplifies the Brazilian modernist pursuit of equilibrium between material
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

William IV Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Library Table. Circa 19th Century The Top of the Table Featuring Wonderful Rio Rosewood
Category

Antique Early 19th Century William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, A. Andersen and Bohm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gianfranco Frattini desk Mod. 535 for Bernini 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant desk, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, radiates the quiet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XV Style Desk a Rognon
By Muller Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
A very fine kingwood kidney- shaped desk (bureau a rognon) with original tooled leather surface
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A superb example of Zalszupin’s late modernist aesthetic, this desk showcases his ability to
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Defined by crisp lines and material clarity, this roserwoodveneered desk combines floating volumes
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut Steel
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare drop leaf desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Tawi Walnut & Steel. USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful desk designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 3 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
curves and symmetry emphasize its feminine elegance. Ideal for use as a writing desk or as a decorative
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
tables. The entire desk is covered with Rosewood patchwork veneer and has a centre slat wrapped in black
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather Top Architects Desk and Games Table made of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Desk Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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Rosewood Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rosewood writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every rosewood writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 1391 variations of the antique or vintage rosewood writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rosewood writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rosewood writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made rosewood writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rosewood Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a rosewood writing desk at 1stDibs is $5,903, while they’re typically $474 on the low end and $117,413 for the highest priced.

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 Rosewood 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.