With its dark wood cherry and Louis XVI style, this second-hand desk charms with classic elegance, highlighted by its late 19th-century craftsmanship. Its measured presence allows it to fit into a workspace, a bedroom, or an entryway while offering a console function when desired. The large drawer easily accommodates everyday essentials, papers, notebooks, or writing accessories, in a useful and discreet volume. Its country-style look matches well with wooden seating, an antique rug, or a few ceramic objects, without breaking the room's balance. On its surface, a desk lamp and a stack of books are enough to create a studious and refined corner. Length: 90 cm Width: 55 cm Height: 74.5 cm Drawer height: 6 cm A brief history of the desk It all begins with the "bure," a thick brown wool fabric that covered the tables of copyist monks to protect their precious manuscripts. By extension, the table itself eventually came to be named after the fabric that covered it: the desk. Unlike the secretary, it is defined by its large fixed surface and visible legs, offering a space for reflection without artifice. Also known as a "flat desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.