escritoire
Small writing table
An escritoire is a writing desk, typically a small, elegant piece of furniture with drawers and compartments for papers and writing materials.
The word is somewhat old-fashioned, having given way to simply "desk" in most contexts: She kept her correspondence in the escritoire by the window.
Furniture for writing
- bureauOffice or furniture chest
- secretaryAdministrative office aide
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- drawerSliding furniture compartment
workspace · veneer · carving · table · bookcase · credenza · hardwood · oak
Feather used for writing
- inkwellContainer for dipping pens
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- penmanshipSkill of forming letters
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
calligraphy · seal · envelope · wax · blotter · letter · missive · epistolary
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
- patinaSurface film from aging
restoration · Chippendale · Rococo · Baroque · collectible · curio · relic · ornate
Elegance of manner
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
taste · luxury · opulence · grandeur · ornamentation · exquisiteness · charm · gilt
desk
Furniture for writing
drawer · workspace · veneer · carving · table · bookcase · credenza · hardwood · oak · walnut
quill
Feather used for writing
- inkwellContainer for dipping pens
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- penmanshipSkill of forming letters
stationery · calligraphy · seal · envelope · wax · blotter · letter · missive · epistolary · cursive
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
patina · restoration · Chippendale · Rococo · Baroque · collectible · curio · relic · ornate · provenance
refinement
Elegance of manner
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
aesthetics · taste · luxury · opulence · grandeur · ornamentation · exquisiteness · charm · gilt · boudoir
- antique furnitureantique furniture, chairs, tables, highboys, cabinets
- parlorsettee, loveseat, sofa, armchair, fireplace
- Victorian antiquesbustle, corset, bonnet, cravat, waistcoat
- French Furniturearmoire, armoires, bergere, buffet, chaise
- office suppliespens, pencils, paper clip, staplers, paperclip
- Regency eraseason, patronesses, patroness, Prince Regent, Jane Austen
escritoirebed
Furniture for slumber
dining table · armchair · sofa · wardrobe · bookshelf
escritoireexecutive desk
Large formal office furniture
office desk · conference table · drafting table · workbench · bureau
describe, script, scribble, manuscript, scribe, inscribe, scripture, writing desk