With its light oak veneer and black legs, this contemporary second-hand desk creates a clean, refined look. Its drawer and compartment provide discreet storage for papers, notebooks, or writing essentials, while the clearance beneath the top leaves ample room for your legs. The contrast between the oak and black gives it a subtle presence, making it easy to incorporate into a workspace or bedroom. Its size can accommodate a laptop, a lamp, and a few accessories without cluttering the room. In a reading nook, it holds a letter tray, a pen, and a small stack of books.
Length: 100 cm
Width: 50 cm
Height: 73 cm
Clearance beneath top: 60 cm
Drawer height: 8 cm
Drawer width: 29.5 cm
Drawer depth: 43.5 cm
Compartment width: 56 cm
Compartment depth: 45 cm
Compartment height: 9 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.
