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British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Navy Blue Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in navy blue leather. This executive desk chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

ANTIQUE HUGE DISTRESSED PARTNERS DESK WITH NAVY BLUE LEATHER TOP j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Huge Partners Desk With Navy Blue Desk. An antique huge
Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
By Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Navy Clock in Polished Aluminium Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Clock Navy in polished aluminium, iron, brass and stainless steel.     
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron, Aluminum

Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
of the 20th century in England for the English navy. Very nice desk composed of two pedestals and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
H 31.5 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair for Herman Miller in rarely seen original navy blue burlap
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and very unusual bronze desk set in the form of British sailors ( or Jack Tars
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century rosewood davenport desk, with low gallery above a lifting slant front
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Davenport Desk
Rosewood Davenport Desk
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful original condition. The chrome base and slimline casters are also in excellent condit...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970 Adler German J5 Navy Blue Gray Mechanical Portable Typewriter & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1970 Adler J5 mechanical, portable typewriter in gray and navy blue. Serial number 4476775
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
By Morris & Co.
Located in GB
Navy map desks, this piece is pure quality We have cleaned waxed and polished the piece from top to
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
exceptionally rare, fully stamped to the left drawer "Army & Navy C.S.L Makers" the secrataire desk lock is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Amsterdam in 2007 for his own desk. Unique opportunity to order the original Herman Miller version of this
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Black Leather Executive Desk Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
, which were manufactured in large quantities for the US Navy. In 1946, they exhibited their experimental
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gucci Letter Opener and Pen Holder in Leather, 1960s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and chic vintage Gucci pen holder and letter opener desk set in black and navy leather with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using a stunning Italian Velvet in the color Navy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
able to offer for sale, in excellent condition, this Victorian Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies Writing Desk
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th-Century French Empire Bronze Napoleon Commemorative Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
with a crown finial top and resting on a tiered base with a navy velvet lined, three-compartment
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Valme 1920 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Located in Miami, FL
/.999 and mount on a rectangular case. The four sided panels are embellished with applications of navy
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Vitra Aluminum Chair EA 119 cuts an excellent figure behind the desk, which is why it is appreciated not
Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
navy blue accentuated with gold tooling Deep purple leather to the reverse adds a touch of colour
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pointer and canister with a spare graphite tip Presented against a dark navy blue velvet lined tray
Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Navy. This was accordingly done, and Prince Victor, as he was then called, was appointed to the
Category

Antique 1880s English Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver

Germany Pforzheim 1918 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Geometric Clock .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco miniature boudoir desk clock. Extremely beautiful miniature desk clock, made in
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock. Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
clock would look wonderful in any interior, and works well on a table, mantelpiece or desk. This clock
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jeager Lecoultre Rare Skeleton Clock Plexiglas and Brass. 8-Day Movement. Marked
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
-based watchmaker for the French Navy, challenged Swiss manufacturers to develop and produce the ultra
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Blue Lucite and Brass Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
prestige and precision as well as innovation. In 1903, Paris-based watchmaker to the French Navy, Edmond
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated brass finish, hand-dyed and waxed leather wrapped wood, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material f...
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed and waxed leather wrapped wood, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material f...
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Navy Blue Desk Lamp Heron by Isao Hosoe for Luxo
By Luxo, Isao Hosoe
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The Heron adjustable desk lamp was designed by Isao Hosoe for the Norwegian manufacturer Luxo in
Category

1990s Norwegian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Matt Lacquered Brick Red
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into practical desk and reveals the interior, finished in eucalyptus wood and perfectly arranged with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Matt Lacquered Dark Green
By Giacomo Moor, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into practical desk and reveals the interior, finished in eucalyptus wood and perfectly arranged with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Glossy Lacquered Dark Green
By Giacomo Moor, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into practical desk and reveals the interior, finished in eucalyptus wood and perfectly arranged with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Glossy Lacquered Brick Red
By Giacomo Moor, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into practical desk and reveals the interior, finished in eucalyptus wood and perfectly arranged with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bevan Funnell Reprodux Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
By Bevan Funnell Ltd., Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV. A very good looking and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
F-86 Jet fighter aircraft table lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. An unusual table desk lighter
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Dugdills
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Dugdills desk lamp A scarce early Dugdills lamp reclaimed from a military
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1800. This kind of small scale toys were made to be used in the navy of some European country, to
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Antique Original Cog Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Dugdills
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp A scarce early Dugdills lamp reclaimed from a military installation
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Teledyne Ryan Firebee II Drone Contractor's Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely rare Teledyne Ryan Firebee II contractor's desk model, circa 1970s. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel

1 Restored Vintage Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Classic Industrial Metal Polish Desk Lamp with Enamel Blue Shade, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk lamp was produced in Poland during the 1950s. The lamp has a solid base made of
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Jaeger LeCoultre France 1928 Art Deco Luxhora Cylindrical Desk Clock and Lamp
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Desk Lamp and Clock designed by Jacques-David LeCoultre. An extremely rare and one of a kind
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter "ATF" Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) contractor desk model, circa late
Category

20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stool, and of 4 - wheeled office desk version. Upholstered Cushion, Offered in: Bubble- Light Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mariolina chair is also available in a stool, sled, and of 4 - wheeled office desk version. Upholstered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Horse Bust Table Lamp, Signed Gucci, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gucci. The tip of the right ear had been previously repaired. The shade 13" high, has a navy blue
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Schcenner - Germany engraved to the compass arm Presented neatly within a deep navy blue, lined velvet
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
fiberglass chairs, desks and storage units set on wire frames—challenging old ideas about what furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wooden Danish Table Lamps, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
artful and graceful way. The shades are ivory with navy banding and are new. The lamps are classic and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Viso Porcelain Sun, Moon & Stars Zodiac Tray 0101
Located in New York, NY
The perfect accessory for your desk, bed side table or even for snacks, this long rectangular tray
Category

2010s Spanish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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Desk In Navy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk in navy for your home. Each desk in navy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are 88 variations of the antique or vintage desk in navy you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk in navy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk in navy made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made desk in navy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Acerbis and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk In Navy?

A desk in navy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $775,000.
Questions About Desk In Navy
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What Rolex Navy Seals wear varies. Modern-day Seals actually don't receive Rolex watches as standard-issue gear and instead are free to wear whatever diver's watches they wish. However, there is a long history of Navy Seals donning Rolex Submariner watches in the field due to their accuracy, durability and high level of water resistance. Find a wide variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    White, brown and gray go best with a navy blue suit. Generally, navy is considered a neutral, so most neutral tones tend to work well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Navy is considered a neutral and could go with just about any shoe color. It looks best with metallic, cream, or black shoes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, Navy SEALs no longer get Rolex watches as standard gear. The U.S. Navy stopped issuing them in 1983. However, many active-duty Navy SEALs still wear Rolex Submariner watches in the field due to their accuracy and exceptional waterproofing. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 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.