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Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
“Molto” bamboo writing desk (limited edition)
Located in Roma, RM
Limited edition “Molto” bamboo writing desk with glass shelf, made from vintage bamboo by our
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo writing desk by Dal Vera, Italy 1979
By Dal Vera, Franco Albini, Paul Frankl, Tito Agnoli
Located in ECHT, NL
Stylish wicker and bamboo writing desk with brass handles. Made by Italian company Dal Vera in 1979
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk epitomizes American style with its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Ebonized Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk. Features grass cloth on
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Desks
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk – Coastal Boho Mid-Century, 1970s
Located in São Domingos De Rana, PT
This vintage bamboo writing desk blends natural elegance with functional design. Featuring a solid
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 37.41 in W 41.74 in D 22.45 in
Dal Vera bamboo rattan desk with brass hinges, French Riviera style, Italy, 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Stylish compact wicker and bamboo writing desk with brass handles. Made by Italian company Dal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 47.64 in D 27.17 in
1970s Italian Writing Desk in Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian Bamboo Writing Desk by Vivai del Sud
Designed by Vivai del Sud in the 1970s, this
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Stunning vintage faux tortoise bamboo writing desk. Beautiful frame and detail. Features three
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic two-drawer writing desk with a tooled black leather top on a burled walnut case over faux
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Writing Desk Table by Dal Vera, Italy 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Desk, France, circa late 19th Century. Beautiful hand painted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Westminster Bamboo Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant desk showcases English Regency bamboo-inspired detailing, adding a unique touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Glass Top Bamboo Desk/Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Glass top bamboo desk/table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire.
The desk is solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bamboo and polished nickel desk
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and polished nickel two drawer desk with smoked glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
French Mid-Century Vintage Bamboo Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Desk from mid-century France made of bamboo. This piece has a solid pine wood top that sits on two
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative cane & reed three drawer compact entry hall desk writing table or console with glass top.
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830
Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table
sku 1532
W85 x D46 x H75 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style desk crafted with a bamboo frame and grasscloth panels all around
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Large Scale Bamboo Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully restored large size bamboo desk with black leather top and two large drawers. The desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Bamboo, Leather
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage rattan and bamboo desk. An attractive rattan writing table with three drawers and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk Set
By Bloomingdale's, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury British Colonial style 4-drawer writing desk or work table of bamboo wood frame
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
Chair: 18'' x 20'' x 38''
Seat height: 18.5''
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair.
1960s Rattan Desk With
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood
H 29.5 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Desk Console Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo, rattan and wicker with two drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century desk crafted with a faux burnt bamboo frame having grasscloth panels on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous stained bamboo and hardwood campaign desk with five drawers. Finely detailed parquet work
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs with this delightful
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modernist Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped Desk signed Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in New York, NY
sophistication with its meticulous rattan and bamboo wrapping. Made in America around 1970, the desk features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 21 in
Bohemian French Riviera Style Rattan & Bamboo Desk by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Plainview, NY
sturdy bamboo, sit on one side of the desk, their faces adorned with tightly woven cane panels and
Category
20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in
1970s Spanish Desk Made of Bamboo and Wicker with Four Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish desk made of bamboo and wicker with four drawers.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Formica, Wood
English Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo 19th Century Desk with Gilded Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo red lacquer desk from the 19th century with gilt Chinoiserie décor and two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
H 28.5 in W 41.75 in D 20 in
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury glass top, bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This excellent piece was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk, or can also be used as a vanity - dressing table.
Made from bamboo wood and rattan
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Desk in bamboo and wicker with brass details. Produced by Dal Vera, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, RM
Desk in bamboo and wicker with brass details. Produced by Dal Vera, 1970s
Product Details
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Rattan Wicker And Bamboo Desk Attributed To Dal Vera 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century rattan wicker and bamboo desk attributed to Dal Vera 1960s
Complete and in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 22.84 in
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine faux bamboo desk with two drawers and cross stretcher. Introduce a touch of rustic
Category
20th Century English Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Pine
English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Desk with Four Drawers and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the mid 20th century with four drawers and warm patina
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 24.25 in
Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Brass
Small Black Bamboo Desk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black Crystal Top
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small black bamboo Ddesk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black crystal top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
English 1880s Faux-Bamboo Desk with Copper Hued Leather Top and Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo desk from the late 19th century, with copper leather top and five drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
H 30 in W 47 in D 25.25 in
English 1870s Faux Bamboo Walnut Desk with Oval Top, Drawers and Root Style Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the late 19th century, with oval shaped top, two drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
H 30 in W 48 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970.
Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Brass with Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century organic desk with drawers in bamboo, woven rattan wicker and brass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 31.89 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Italian Trestle Desk or Table in Bamboo, Rattan by Vivai Del Sud, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of mid-century organic trestles in a beautiful combination of bamboo, curved rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 25.2 in
Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk
Category
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Faux Bamboo Black Leather Top Mahogany Desk with Curved Bottom Doors Compartment
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo Regency style mahogany desk with black leather top and curved doors compartment
Category
20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 32 in W 50 in D 24 in
Pagodic Desk
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The style of this standing desk is a mix between Japanese pagodas and modern skyscrapers.
It is an
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2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Bamboo, Padouk, Purpleheart, Teak
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30 in W 56 in D 26 in
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Bamboo Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bamboo writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each bamboo writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for a bamboo writing desk, we have 211 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bamboo writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bamboo writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bamboo writing desk over the years, but those crafted by McGuire Furniture Company, Dal Vera and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bamboo Writing Desk?
Prices for a bamboo writing desk start at $1 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $3,125.
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 Bamboo 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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