This vintage second-hand desk in sun-yellow formica, accented with black edges, adds a sharp graphic touch to a contemporary interior. Its side drawer on the right, complemented by a shelf above and a niche at the back, offers discreet storage for papers, while the space under the tabletop provides the necessary comfort for settling in. The footrest and the structure combining metal and light wood enhance its appearance as a sober and functional workpiece. In a workspace, it readily accommodates a laptop, a notebook, and a metal desk lamp. Length: 120 cm Width: 60 cm Height: 74 cm Drawer height: 16 cm Height under the tabletop: 30 cm A brief history of the desk It all starts with the "bure," a thick brown wool cloth that covered the tables of copying monks to protect their precious manuscripts. By extension, the table itself eventually took the name of the fabric that covered it: the desk. Unlike the secretary desk, it is defined by its wide fixed top and visible legs, providing a space for reflection without artifice. Also called a "flat desk," it remains the centerpiece for anchoring a workspace with character.