This children's desk and chair in wood, chrome, and brown leather features a contemporary look, with a play of materials that is both understated and refined. The dark wood veneer desk engages with the chrome structure, while the brown leather seat and backrest add a warm touch to the piece. Designed to accompany moments of drawing, writing, or play, it folds and stores away easily in a bedroom or office nook. Its proportions allow the child to sit comfortably, while maintaining an elegant presence in the space. Topped with pencils, notebooks, or a picture book, it creates a refined workspace. A second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: a few signs of wear.
Desk dimensions:
Length: 58.5 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 70 cm
Chair dimensions:
Width: 44 cm
Depth: 20.5 cm
Height: 70 cm
Seat height: 47 cm
Seat width: 44 cm
Seat depth: 20.5 cm
A brief history of the desk
It all began with the "bure," a coarse, brown woolen cloth that covered 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 exposed legs, offering a workspace without artifice. Also known as a "flat-top desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.
