For writers
writing desk matters a lot. It needs to
be comfortable, clean and colourful to let the ideas flow and to pen it finely
in no time.
The writing table is often called a "bureau plat" when it is done in a
French style such as Louis XVI, Art Nouveau, etc. When a writing table is
supported by two legs instead of four, it is usually called a trestle desk.
Generally in India a writing desk provides a flat surface to
work at, and some have a drawer or two for storage. They don't offer a lot of
room to spread out usually made of wood or Iron which mostly dates back to the
age of ancestors.
One such is the A secretary, also called an
escritoire, is a specific type of antique writing desk that has some very
practical features. It's one of the most common types of antiques desk you will
encounter in antique stores or auctions. A secretary desk is a piece that has a
writing surface that folds or drops down when in use.
The earliest known evidence of the use of desks dates back to the 14th century. Medieval illustrations show
table-like designs which were constructed for reading and writing. These
structures were composed of a flat tilted surface placed on long wooden legs.
A reading and writing table with an easel or double easel for books that
was adjustable on a ratchet and a drawer fitted for writing implements was
a mid-18th century English
invention that lasted
as long as the habit endured of reading while standing.
The late 18th-century roll-top desk is usually made of oak, mahogany, or walnut. These desks are popular for
their storage which includes drawers, shelves, and pigeon holes. Typically this
storage is hidden behind a rolling door or a shutter, which retracts
vertically.
For your writing table whether old or new add a special attraction with this decor ideas :
Stick to a color scheme for your table. Decorating your table with your favorite colors will make the space more inviting and cozy. If
you like bright colors, you might pick red, green, blue, and yellow accessories
and storage containers, for instance.
To add personality to a small-space desk area, add wallpaper, a soothing
paint color, or a peel-and-stick backsplash (or even real tile, if
budget allows). Then hang floating shelves to function as a desk and bookshelf.
Install an overhead light to free up space on your desk, then pull up a comfy
office chair.
Here are some more ideas to make your writing table smart and stylish. Do check it
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