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Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird
s-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusually large desk, even suitable for two working spaces at a time. The rounded rectangular
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$21,975 Sale Price
27% Off
H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 38.98 in
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900
Hand-crafted in the
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt
Synchronicity Desk in Maple, Walnut
Leather by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Synchronicity Desk by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural fusion of geometry and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk
Category
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$4,273
H 45.08 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s.
This postmodern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$11,522
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
By Luigi Olivieri
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2136
Luigi Olivieri
Rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple with ground glass top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$22,568
H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 33.47 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase
By Heywood Wakefield
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,595
H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
Fritz Hansen 1950s Small Maple Desk with Laminate Top and Two Drawers
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
spaces. Whether styled as a home office desk, a writing nook, or a chic console, it brings effortless
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Maple
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
"Gran Torino Special" 21st Century Desk in Walnut, Maple
Emerald Leather
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Paradisi’s work.
Constructed from Italian walnut and maple, the desk showcases the natural contrast of the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
$23,756
H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Mid-Century Maple "Planner Group" Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century desk was designed by American furniture maker Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,800
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 18.25 in
PEMBROKE Writing Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Stainless Steel
Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
This Modern Pembroke writing desk/table is handmade to order from a hand selected bookmatched wood
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze, Brass
$9,800 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 72 in
Gran Torino Sculptural Desk in Walnut
Maple, Italian Design by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
classic writing desk, handcrafted in Turin. Inspired by the city’s tradition of car design and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
$26,132
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,595
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,450
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
“Now
Then” Italian Walnut and Maple Desk by Ivan Paradisi, 21st Century
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
architectural elegance. Ideal as a statement writing desk or executive centerpiece, it embodies Italian
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin, Maple, Walnut
$16,629
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase and Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase and desk chair
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
$2,995 / set
H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970
s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$12,500
H 28.125 in W 92 in D 88.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mid-century solid maple pedestal desk featuring 2 tapered legs and 2 pull-out drawers on the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,485 Sale Price
44% Off
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$3,500
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Ladies Desk Art Deco Style Dressing Table in Walnut and Maple
By Andre
Located in Greven, DE
Very elegant lady's desk made of solid walnut and maple. The form consists of simple geometric
Category
2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,632 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$24,500
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 39.25 in
Solid Wood Writer
s Desk Maple with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$8,000 / item
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Italian Desk with Return in Mahogany and Maple with Turquoise Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, desk with a return, mahogany, maple, formica, Italy, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Mahogany, Maple
$13,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$3,000
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,595 / set
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$16,900
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Bookcase by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This exceptional writing desk with integrated bookcase is a fine example of Italian mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$6,800
H 81.6 in W 47.2 in D 20.8 in
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
$35,635
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo
[Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon]
Mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,975
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
original combination of materials, including natural maple, precious marble and brass casting. The parts in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$103,870 / item
H 30.12 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
$3,500
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
aesthetics with the warmth of solid Western Maple.
At its heart, the Ban Desk stands on curved hot rolled
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Stefano Trapani
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A contemporary and refined reworking of the Charles X secretaire rouleaux.
The Charles 10 desk is
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$24,935 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 41.34 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pagoda like a writing desks, side tables or home office desks attributed to Hugo Gorge
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood
$17,223
H 31.11 in W 31.03 in D 20.48 in
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple
Co. London Partner
s Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Mahogany
$10,600
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 48 in
French Charles X Birdseye Maple Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X Birdseye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top & drop
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arc desk made from wood with a bleached maple veneer finish and black stained interior.
Can also
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
$5,300
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arc desk made from wood with a bleached maple veneer finish and black stained interior.
Can also
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
$4,900 / item
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood
$7,008
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Maple and Chrome by Thomas Kühl
Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
time into a standing desk or a note Stand or an easel or a mobile table for the slide presentation or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
$3,013 / item
H 55.12 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Vladimir Kagan Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk.
Quilted maple, brass and Leather.
Beautiful Pistachio color Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
No. 16 Desk
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The No. 16 Desk is a versatile and refined piece, designed to adapt to a solitary workspace or
Category
2010s North American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
By Andre Domin
Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Hanover, MA
French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Secret Desk Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Cabinet Secret with structure and 2 doors in solid walnut
in natural finish outside and with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gran Torino Big Version in Walnut
Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
functionality.
The handcrafted desk features the same exquisite pairing of walnut and maple, meticulously
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table,
Writing table in The English style. Maple
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Leather, Maple
$7,768
H 31.5 in W 71.46 in D 38.19 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple
Category
Antique 1820s Hungarian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 42.5 in D 29.9 in
Arc Desk by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Arc desk by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: l 149.86 x d 76.2 x h 76.2 cm
Materials: Bleached Maple
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Column Rectangular Dining Table Maple Wood Black Table Studio
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
This spacious table is built on two pillars, each one shaped by the soft curves of inverted flutes, mimicking a gateway with an open and inviting for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
$19,000 / item
H 31 in W 42 in D 42 in
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,495
H 78.13 in W 30.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
New Hope Desk - Michael Oates
By Michael Oates
Located in Alpha, NJ
artist using burled silver Maple, and ribbon Sapele. This desk is made to order and can be designed in
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Maple, Walnut, Sapele Wood
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Writing Desk Maple For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the writing desk maple you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each writing desk maple for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and metal. Find 316 options for an antique or vintage writing desk maple now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the writing desk maple you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each writing desk maple bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made writing desk maple has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Maple
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Writing Desk Maple?
The average selling price for a writing desk maple at 1stDibs is $3,817, while they’re typically $394 on the low end and $85,852 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 Writing Desk Maple
- 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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