This second-hand desk combines the warmth of light wood with the refinement of leather and golden trim, in a very elegant country-chic style. Its top and drawers highlight a sober silhouette, enhanced by precious details that give it fine craftsmanship. Placed in a home office or bedroom, it offers a comfortable workspace for writing, setting up a laptop, or organizing papers, while remaining easy to fit along a wall. Discover a curated piece that pairs beautifully with a wooden chair, a fabric-shaded lamp, and a few notebooks placed on the surface. As a second-hand item, it carries the history of its past life: there are small, discreet marks on the top, but it remains in very good overall condition.
Length: 90 cm
Width: 55 cm
Height: 90 cm
A brief history of the desk
It all began with the "bure," a thick, brown wool cloth used to cover the tables of copyist monks to protect their precious manuscripts. By extension, the table itself eventually took the name of the fabric that covered it: the "bureau." Unlike the secretary desk, it is defined by its wide, fixed top and visible legs, offering a workspace without artifice. Also known as a "flat-top desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.
