writing desk

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That went to local author and historian Sam Sweet, who visited the store with no intention of buying anything and left with the Viktor, which now sits on his writing desk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Mr. Zipperstein suggests that the real drama was not in the bedroom but at the writing desk, where Roth’s quarrels with himself became art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

And in their home in Santa Monica, California, she has kept his writing desk untouched for over a decade.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

As an official gift, the Bidens gave their guests an antique writing desk.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Mrs. Tallis remained standing, while Briony sat on one side of the writing desk and the inspectors sat on the other.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan