What is a writing desk?

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.

What is a writing desk with drawers called?

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.

What is a small writing desk called?

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.

What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?

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.

What's the difference between a desk and a writing table?

Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

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.

What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?

Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.

Writing Desk Mirrored

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Wood Mirror 1930s

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

$12,000 / item

Classic Modern Mirrored Desk

Located in New York, NY

Custom classic modern mirrored desk with silver trim legs. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes, finishes and hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver, Silver Leaf

NV 40 - Writing desk in rosewood by Finn Juhl

$20,218

Louis XVI Coiffeuse Dressing Table, Walnut, Fitted Mirror, France, 1780s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Louis XVI Coiffeuse Dressing Table, Walnut, Fitted Mirror, France, 1780s. This coiffeuse is built in solid walnut with pegged joinery and a framed, cross-banded top. The hinged lid ...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Mirror, Walnut

Silvio Cavatorta large consolle -dressing table, with a large mirror, 1950

$6,625

Silvio Cavatorta large consolle -dressing table, with a large mirror, 1950

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Rome, IT

elegant consolle- dressing table from Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957), crafted in the 1950s. The table features an adjustable round mirror on the left side and four drawers with styli...

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

Materials

Brass

Boulevard Desk by Boca do Lobo, Hand-Crafted Mahogany & Leather on Wood

$10,590 / item

$3,995

Baker Furniture Style Regency Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Regency or Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Stunning book-...

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Recent Sales

Blackened Writing Desk 1950s

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 23.63 in

Meridiem Desk of Antiqued Mirror and Patinated Steel, Made in Italy

By Emél & Browne

Located in London, GB

The Meridiem desk is designed by Emél & Browne in the Minimalist and contemporary style and custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. The Meridiem desk reflects the transition fro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Green Desk, desk and mirror in glossy lacquered green MDF, Kiki Van Eijk

Unavailable

H 68.9 in W 55.91 in D 20.48 in

Green Desk, desk and mirror in glossy lacquered green MDF, Kiki Van Eijk

By Kiki van Eijk

Located in Varedo, IT

Green desk is “A refined, high-quality Italian craft design, characterized by strong lines and sculptural shapes. This piece is at the same time a personal object and a functional on...

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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 63 in D 18.5 in

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed for the Dalichi Hotel in the Tsukaba Center, Japan, 1983. Fully documented in the Kuramata archives.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Desk

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 30.5 in D 24 in

Antique French Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique French two-part desk with leather writing surface.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mirror

Boulevard Desk in Black Lacquered with Leather Top

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 44 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsigs

By Gunnar Falsig

Located in San Marcos, CA

This exquisite piece, recently imported from Copenhagen to California, features a vibrant wood grain with many storage options: On its top, the secretary offers a cubby with three sm...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Paul Stotts circa 1928 Signed Original Coastal Trees Oil Painting Woman & Child

Unavailable

H 28 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

Paul Stotts circa 1928 Signed Original Coastal Trees Oil Painting Woman & Child

Located in Portland, OR

This was illustrated in a wide variety of items, ranging from intricately carved and rigged models of Fine old sailing vessels to his custom furniture. He designed writing desks, roc...

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Vintage 1920s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Paul Stotts circa 1928 Framed Signed Oil Painting Still Life of Flowers in Vase

Unavailable

H 28 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

Paul Stotts circa 1928 Framed Signed Oil Painting Still Life of Flowers in Vase

Located in Portland, OR

This was illustrated in a wide variety of items, ranging from intricately carved and rigged models of fine old sailing vessels to his custom furniture. He designed writing desks, roc...

Demilune Louis XVI Style Mirrored-Top Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 44 in D 21 in

Demilune Louis XVI Style Mirrored-Top Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

Demilune Louis XVI style mirrored-top writing desk with brass gallery on tapered fluted legs.

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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Reverse Painted and Mirrored Vanity / Writing Desk by Jansen

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H 29.75 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Reverse Painted and Mirrored Vanity / Writing Desk by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite French Mid-Century Mirrored Console / Writing Table / Vanity with Dramatic Tapering Legs Finishing with Bronze Sabots. Table is painted 'en verre eglomisse' reverse painted...

Materials

Oak

Materials

Mirror

Exquisite Mirrored Bureau/Desk

Sold

H 31 in W 67 in

Exquisite Mirrored Bureau/Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite Mirrored Bureau/Desk - Beautiful hand craftsmanship with silver and gold decorated inset top. - Contains 3 drawers

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Mirrored French Desk

Sold

H 30.5 in W 34.25 in D 16.25 in

Mirrored French Desk

Located in Seattle, WA

mirrored french desk/dressing table. very lovely, simple and delicate with good patina.

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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Handsome Mirrored French Desk 1970s France

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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in

Handsome Mirrored French Desk 1970s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Supremely elegant desk in an exclusive 1970s design. The mirrored glass is completely scratch free, reflecting a wonderful light in the space. The polished mirror contrasts beautiful...

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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror

R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Writing Desk

Sold

H 54 in W 31.5 in D 23 in

R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Writing Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo writing desk having an upper shelf with a central mirror and a tilted black leather writing surface whi...

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood, Maple

1970s Mirrored Desk by Michel Pigneres

Sold

Sold

Sold

H 30 in W 44 in D 17.5 in

L. Marchand Eglomise Art Deco Mirrored Desk/Table/Vanity

By André Marchand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Eglomise mirror, silvered metal, Lucite An extraordinary example in original condition Can be used as a vanity, desk or table.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Antique Mirror Desk/Table

Sold

H 30.5 in W 46 in D 24 in

Vintage Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Antique Mirror Desk/Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking antiqued mirror desk by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Has these convex looking (an optical illusion as they are flat) circle detail on three sides of the desk. Could also ...

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Stunning Mirrored Desk by Nancy Corzine

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H 29.5 in W 65.75 in D 26.25 in

Stunning Mirrored Desk by Nancy Corzine

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A custom-made mirrored desk designed and produced by Nancy Corzine. It bears a Corzine label. In beautiful condition with minor scratches and handling marks. There are no breaks to t...

Maitland-Smith stone vanity/desk w/ mirror

Sold

H 32 in W 50 in D 24 in

Maitland-Smith stone vanity/desk w/ mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

Tessellated stone vanity/desk with mirror. Beautiful contrast of cream and coral stone with brass inlay. Made in Philippines along side the similar designs of Karl Springer.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

$3,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 88.25 in W 45.75 in D 23.25 in

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk Unsigned C1880 Measures - 88 1/4" x 45 3/4" x 23 1/4" A striking example of Renaissance Revival design, this walnut and burl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mastercraft mid century brass detailed desk three drawers console Hollywood

$13,750

$2,250

H 29.5 in W 42 in D 21.75 in

Baker Milling Road Darryl Carter Ebonized Directoire Style Brass Mounted Console

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 29 1/2 IN W: 42 IN D: 21 3/4 IN Refined and effortlessly sophisticated, this Baker Furniture console table from the celebrated Darryl Carter Collection embodies the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Console Tables

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Metal, Brass

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Art Deco Style Shagreen & Ebony Cocktail or Round Coffee Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Art Deco Style Shagreen & Ebony Cocktail or Round Coffee Table

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1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$8,288

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

$6,800

H 84 in W 120 in D 1 in

Large Chinese Eight-Panel Black Lacquer Folding Screen , Early 20th Century

Located in Wichita, KS

This large Chinese eight-panel black lacquer folding screen dates to the Republic Period, circa 1925–1940. The front features a beautifully executed hand-decorated scholar landscape ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

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Writing Desk Mirrored For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the writing desk mirrored you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each writing desk mirrored for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and wood. Find 106 options for an antique or vintage writing desk mirrored now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a writing desk mirrored — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing desk mirrored is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one writing desk mirrored that is appealing in its simplicity, but Merve Kahraman, Aliprandi Valentino Design and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Writing Desk Mirrored?

The average selling price for a writing desk mirrored at 1stDibs is $4,850, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $42,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.

Questions About Writing Desk Mirrored

What is a writing desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a writing desk with drawers called?
1 Answer
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.
What is a small writing desk called?
1 Answer
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.
What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between a desk and a writing table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.
What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.

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