With its light oak veneer and black base, this contemporary second-hand desk features a simple and refined line. Its drawer and compartment provide discreet storage for papers, notebooks, or writing essentials, while the height under the tabletop allows for comfortable legroom. The contrast between the oak and black gives it a measured presence, easy to integrate into a workspace or a bedroom. Its size allows it to accommodate a laptop, a lamp, and a few accessories without overwhelming the room. In a reading corner, it holds a mail tray, a pen, and a small stack of books. Length: 100 cm Width: 50 cm Height: 73 cm Height under tabletop: 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 begins with the "bure," the thick brown wool cloth 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 secretary, it is characterized by its wide fixed top and visible legs, offering a space for reflection without artifice. Also called "flat desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.