Vintage Writing Desk
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Vintage Writing Desk
Formica, Walnut, Plywood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood, Beech
20th Century Unknown Vintage Writing Desk
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Vintage Writing Desk
Rosewood
Late 20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk
Leather
1980s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Bamboo, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Formica, Poplar
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Formica, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Aluminum
1940s American Vintage Writing Desk
Grasscloth, Bamboo
20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Stone, Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Laminate, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Writing Desk
Cork
1950s American Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1940s French Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Satinwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Steel
1940s American Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1950s American Vintage Writing Desk
Wood, Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Late 20th Century Colombian Vintage Writing Desk
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Maple, Textile
Mid-20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Federal Vintage Writing Desk
Leather, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Oak
20th Century British Vintage Writing Desk
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Vintage Writing Desk
Wood, Cherry
1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Paint
Late 20th Century American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Rattan, Ebony
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Metal
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Vintage Writing Desk
Pine
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Reed
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Writing Desk
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Rattan
1960s French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Wood, Paint
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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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