Made of cherry wood and featuring four turned legs, this second-hand desk evokes the understated elegance of a country home. Its top provides a pleasant surface for writing, creating a work area, or placing a lamp, while the drawer with a carved wooden handle keeps notebooks and accessories close at hand. The height beneath the top leaves enough room to sit comfortably and tuck a chair under the piece. Its solid wood presence pairs naturally with an antique chair, a stack of books, or a few carefully chosen desk accessories. In a living room or bedroom, it holds a letter basket and a bouquet of dried flowers on its top.
Length: 52 cm
Width: 79 cm
Height: 72 cm
Height beneath top: 59 cm
Drawer height: 6.5 cm
Drawer width: 55 cm
Drawer depth: 36 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 anchoring a workspace with character.
