With its 1960s accents and dark wood, this second-hand desk brings a vintage yet contemporary touch. Its clearance under the desktop allows for comfortable working space, while its three drawers and niche easily accommodate papers, notebooks, and everyday accessories. The veneer on the side to the right emphasizes the wood material and the craftsmanship of the piece. Placed in a home office or a bedroom, it pairs nicely with a metal desk lamp, a notebook, and a few files on the top. Being a second-hand piece, it shows signs of its history: the veneer on the right side is slightly detached. Width: 105 cm Depth: 59 cm Height: 74 cm Drawer height: 7/12/12 cm Drawer width: 34 cm Niche: width 62 cm, height 9 cm Clearance under the desktop: 61 cm A brief history of the desk It all begins with the "bure," a thick brown wool 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 desk. Unlike a secretary, 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 grounding a workspace with character.