A writing table or a desk includes a frame, a worktop, four hinged axes, a first pivotal panel, a second pivotal panel being wider than the first panel, two limit stops, and a rotatable handle. The worktop is attached via a first axis to the first panel connected via a second axis with the frame. The worktop is attached via a third axis to the second panel connected via a fourth axis with the frame. A first limit stop is secured on a first side of the frame and limits the rotation of the first panel. A second limit stop is secured on a second side, being opposite to the first side, of the frame and limits the rotation of the second panel. The handle is immovably mounted on the first panel to provide moving the worktop by one hand of a user of the writing table or the desk.