With its white wood and country feel, this second-hand writing desk evokes the study corners of yesteryear with a gentle elegance. Designed for a child, it combines a worktop with a bench, while a niche beneath the top provides a practical space for notebooks and pencils. Its compact size fits easily into a bedroom or reading nook, creating a proper workspace at seating height. The white finish highlights the simplicity of its design and pairs beautifully with vintage linens, a few picture books, or a lamp placed on the top. Positioned near a window, it holds an open notebook, a box of pencils, and a small vase. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its past: a few traces of time.
Length: 90 cm
Width: 28 cm
Height: 58 cm
Seat height: 32 cm
Seat width: 90 cm
Seat depth: 23 cm
A brief history of the desk
It all began with the "bure," a thick brown wool cloth that covered the tables of copying monks to protect their precious manuscripts. By extension, the table itself eventually took the name of the fabric that covered it: the desk. Unlike a secretary desk, it is defined by its wide fixed top and exposed legs, offering an unadorned space for reflection. Also known as a "flat desk," it remains the centerpiece for creating a workspace with character.
