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Modular Set of Table, Nightstand and Chest of Drawers by M. Pozar, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Modular set of three items designed by Arch. Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody in 1960s. nightstand, chest
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Full Size Metal Bed by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
have two of these beds available, offered and priced individually. Please view the companion desks
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Model 17 Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Saint Paul, MN
, nightstands, and various configurations of desks. Marked with the early 601 Madison Ave label, this is one
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Florence Knoll Model 17 Desk
Florence Knoll Model 17 Desk
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Located in Miami, FL
, Childs desk, nightstand or coffee or sofa table, it is very stable .
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated A Sweet One Drawer
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Pair End Tables Side Tables Nightstands Dragons Oak Gothic 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Nightstands~ Dragons~~c. 1880s FANTASTIC PAIR of tables or 2-tier nightstands~~HIGHLY CARVED bearded
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom farm house style writing desk with pencil drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. As
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut, Oak

17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA . Beautiful 17th
Category

Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique Danish "Hans Christian Andersen" Desk or Writing Table in Figured Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome "Hans Christian Andersen" writing desk in beautiful figured walnut with one drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Walnut

Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
Located in New York, NY
. Convenient for a table, office, desk, shelf, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: .75" Height x 2.25" x 4.75
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
H 0.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
this clock for over 20 years where it was beside me on my nightstand. Time to let go of some of my
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Pen Holder and Letter Opener
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical style pen holder and letter opener. Add style, class and organization to your desk or
Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Crvd Tray by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
on your centre table, nightstand, or work desk, the Crvd tray is hand-crafted from reclaimed teak
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Crvd Tray by Studio Indigene
Crvd Tray by Studio Indigene
H 1.25 in W 7.01 in D 11.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Black and White Table Desk or Nightstand Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
Very cute never seen before Mid-Century Modern black and white metal and wood desk table or
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Set of One Vanity Desk, One Chair, Two Nightstands and One Wardrobe
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of one vanity desk, one chair, two nightstands and one wardrobe in gilt bronze, marble
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vanities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Drawer and Low shelve
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands with one drawer and low shelve. The table has beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Bavero Trinity White Nightstand
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Nighstand version of the eponymous writing desk, this sophisticated design combines fluid lines
Category

2010s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Bavero Trinity White Nightstand
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Carved Drawer and beautiful stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
nightstands or side tables, end tables or table lamp, desk or console.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Georgian Table Desk Nightstand PETITE Lowboy Highly Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English HIGHLY CARVED Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Lowboys

Materials

Oak

Pair of Custom White Lacquer and Lucite Nightstands by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The price is per set of 2 nightstands. Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Pair of White Lacquer, Lucite and Glass Nightstands by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak and Lucite with a milk glass tops. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Milk Glass, Lucite, Oak

Bavero Breccia Imperiale Marble-Effect Nightstand
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally combined with its desk counterpart for an exclusive cohesive look, this nightstand seduces
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2010s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Lowboys

Materials

Oak

20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands with one drawer and iron hardware. The table has beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Drawer
20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Drawer
H 19.3 in W 19.89 in D 13.19 in
Pair of Nightstands by Cain Modern Made in Solid Oak and Bronzed Lucite
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak with bronzed lucite legs and tops. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Minimalist Modern Nightstand in Solid Mexican Hardwood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Ox nightstand’s simple and practical design emphasizes the beauty of the wood’s grain and
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Lane Tuxedo nightstand or lounge side table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in South Charleston, WV
also have a desk, headboard and dresser from the same year available.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Carved Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands with one drawer . The table has beautiful carved drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

20th Pair of Spanish Nightstands with Carved Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
nightstands or side tables, end tables or table lamp, desk or console.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Rattan and Cane Side Table Nightstand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful rattan and cane nightstand or side chest of drawers with brass pull. Coastal chic with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Glass

Pair Paul McCobb Maple Nightstands Planner Group Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair mid century modern maple nightstands by Paul McCobb Planner Collection for Winchendon
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Martelé

Nightstands with French Marquetry Inlaid, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or secretary desk with French marquetry on the top, each one slightly oval in
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original limed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
. Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables or table lamp, desk or
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
nightstands or side tables, end tables or table lamp, desk or console.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Set of George III Three Drawer Nightstands W Priest Blackfriars 1790-1850
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Fine and Rare Set of Late George III Three Drawer Mahogany Nightstands Stamped "W. Priest, 1 & 2
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Marc Held, Prisunic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection of fiberglass furniture including beds, tables, desks and chairs. This listing is priced for both
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of floating consoles/ nightstands. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Catalaga Side Table or Nightstand in Washed Oak Veneer and Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Side table or nightstand catalaga with a washed oak veneer top and with brushed brass base. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Minimalist Desk or Vanity Tray Organizer Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
three compartment and can work well on a desk or on a vanity, nightstand table, walk-in-closet, etc
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Teak, Wood

Italian Murano and Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
/working order. Lamp's size makes it suitable for a desk, closet, vanity, nightstand, small table or other
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

Superb Etched Mirror Brass Inlaid Marble Top Boulle Style Dresser Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning and extremely elaborate dresser with a built-in secretary desk and a beautiful
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Italian Brown and Blue Alabaster Marble Jewelry or Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
for a desk, vanity, nightstand, walk-in closet area, etc. Dimensions: 3.63" D x 5.25" W.  
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Italian Desk Lamp, Italy
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Shade can be turned or directed as desired, a great desk or nightstand lamp. In very good original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Hispana Drexel Heritage low chest, nightstand or side table, circa 1960s. Made of walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rosewood Nightstand Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
domestic places. This piece is part of a series of desks that belonged to ESAF - School of Treasury
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Metal and Leather Cigarette Box
By Hermès
Located in Victoria, BC
elevate any nightstand, desk or side table. Wear consistent with age and use as shown. Measures approx
Category

Vintage 1950s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Clear Cut Crystal Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
a small space, a desk, closet, vanity, nightstand table, etc. Lampshades for photo-op only
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Neoclassical Desk or Dressing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage neoclassical painted dressing table, vanity, desk or night table has gilt detailing
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Wood

Italian Canary Yellow Glass and Brass Ashtray, circa 1950s, Italy
Located in New York, NY
also hold small items as shown (earrings) on desk, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: 3.63" x 5" x
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Murano Gold and Blue Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
as a standalone piece or to hold small items such as jewelry on a desk, vanity, nightstand, dresser
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Ashtray by Fontana Arte Crystal Glass and Leather Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
original purpose and becomes a stunning addition to your coffee table, nightstand, or desk. Its beauty
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Black Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, '80s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp
Category

Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swiss Hotel Blue and Gold Porcelain Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
jewelry, any small trinket, desk accessory for a vanity, nightstand table, desk, etc. Measures: 4
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
, please can be used to hold small items on a vanity, nightstand table, desk, etc. As demonstrated holding
Category

Early 20th Century English Empire Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jewelry Dish White and Gold Porcelain by Spode
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
great piece to hold jewelry (as demonstrated) or other small items on a desk, nightstand, vanity
Category

20th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

French Leather and Hide Vanity Jewelry Tray by Gilles Caffier
By Gilles Caffier
Located in New York, NY
for any vanity, nightstand table, dresser, desk, walk-in-closet, etc. With maker's mark on underside
Category

2010s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Hide, Leather

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Desk And Nightstand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk and nightstand for your home. Each desk and nightstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 522 variations of the antique or vintage desk and nightstand you’re looking for, while we also have 79 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk and nightstand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk and nightstand, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Hermès and Gordon & Jane Martz each produced at least one beautiful desk and nightstand that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk And Nightstand?

Prices for a desk and nightstand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $44,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,594.
Questions About Desk And Nightstand
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Nightstands are typically used to hold or support items that are used during the night or items you want by your side in the morning or whenever you are laying in bed such as a lamp, a book or a clock.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    The origin of the word nightstand is the result of its function. Nightstands are placed near the bed to hold things and typically used at night.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM is an acronym for “Mid-Century Modern”. So a MCM nightstand would refer to a side table crafted in the mid-century modern style. MCM style is influenced by designers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A floating nightstand is a type of table intended to go beside a bed to provide storage space and hold a lamp, clock and other items. It gets its name from the fact that the furnishing mounts on the wall, making it seem as if it is floating. Find a range of floating nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nightstand can also be called a bedside table or a daystand. It is a small table used for storing personal items beside the bed, and is characterized by either shelves or drawers or both. Shop a collection of nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A nightstand should be at least level with the top of the mattress or between 2-6 inches higher than the top of the mattress, though there is no standard nightstand height. There are many nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In England, a nightstand is called a bedside table. Other names for nightstands include night table, bedroom table, bed stand and bedstand. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The right size lamp for your nightstand should probably be between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for this particular purpose depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand. Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.