Vintage Writing Desk
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
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1970s Louis XVI Vintage Writing Desk
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Desk
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1940s American Vintage Writing Desk
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20th Century Vintage Writing Desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1940s American Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk
Raffia, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Writing Desk
Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Vintage Writing Desk
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century North American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Stone
1990s Philippine Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk
Rattan
Late 20th Century Mission Vintage Writing Desk
Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1950s Belgian Vintage Writing Desk
1970s American Vintage Writing Desk
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk
Cane, Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Writing Desk
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Teak
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk
Walnut
1990s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk
Brass
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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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