Discover this vintage wooden writing desk, with a subtle elegance that naturally fits into a living room or hallway. Its lift-up top reveals a thoughtfully designed workspace, featuring eight small compartments and four drawers on each side for organizing mail and accessories. The proportions and warm patina of the wood create an intimate atmosphere conducive to writing or remote work. Some signs of age are present. Length: 54 cm Width: 52 cm Height: 85 cm Drawer height: 8 cm Compartment height: 4 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 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 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.