Made of cherry wood and featuring four turned legs, this second-hand desk evokes the measured elegance of a country interior. Its tabletop provides a pleasant surface for writing, creating a work nook, or placing a lamp, while the drawer, equipped with a handle molded in wood, keeps notebooks and accessories within easy reach. The height underneath the tabletop allows enough space to sit comfortably and slide a chair under the furniture. Its presence in solid wood naturally complements an antique chair, a stack of books, or a few carefully chosen office items. In a living room or bedroom, it holds a mail basket and a bouquet of dried flowers on its surface. Length: 52 cm Width: 79 cm Height: 72 cm Height under tabletop: 59 cm Drawer height: 6.5 cm Drawer width: 55 cm Drawer depth: 36 cm A brief history of the desk It all begins with the "bure," a thick, brown woolen cloth that covered the tables of manuscript-copying monks to protect their precious manuscripts. By extension, the table itself eventually took on the name of the fabric that covered it: the desk. Unlike the writing desk, it is defined by its wide fixed top and exposed legs, offering a space for reflection without artifice. Also known as a "flat desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.