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Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Mahogany
English Trompe I'oeil Painted Lap Desk on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Trompe L'0eil painted lap desk on stand. Top features a letter & quill pen. The legs of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather. England, circa 1800-1830
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlays Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Mahogany and brass and brass inlays traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 22.5"W x 12
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Slant Top Desk On Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
The leather writing surfaces on this desk have been newly restored with blind and gold tooling. The
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Antique 1760s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top With Fitted Interior.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 25.6 in
1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1911 Mahogany , brass inlays and leather inset traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 20.5" in
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Interior compartment, possibly for holding letters
Sliding drawer on the side (stuck)
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian Writing desk on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning satin wood 19th c. Anglo Indian writing desk. Multiple compartments make this a perfect
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
/ bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand.
Spain, Salamanca circa 1600-1630.
This
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Architect's Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
English George III mahogany architect's/drafting desk or writing table, 18th century, having an
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Petite Queen Anne Style 1880s Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Cabriole Legs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A late 19th century Queen Anne style small walnut mini slant front desk on stand resting on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Brass, Metal
Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
George I period walnut bureau or desk on stand, of compact proportions, ca 1720.
This small early
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand.
Zebrawood with brass handles and toed leather
Category
Antique 1890s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
-stand (desk) workplace is a Firenze (Italy) photo studio tripod from the 1960s, which later became known
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
High Quality Acrylic Desk Stands on 2 Columns / Pillars with Massive Curved Top
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality acrylic desk stands on2 acrylic columns / Pillars with beautiful shape and gold
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic
H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 33.08 in
Mahogany Stand Up Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful Mahogany Stand Up Desk from Niagara Furniture is made of the finest solid mahogany
Category
2010s Chippendale Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Large Silver Plated Desk Inkwell On Stand Made in Denmark
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Art Deco Silver Plated Desk Inkwell Made in Denmark
Ideal For A Central Focal Point For A
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Austin, TX
Inkwell Desk Stand is a splendid testament to the Victorian era's affinity for detail and grandeur. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Amethyst Paperweight on Crystal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small paperweight on a square crystal stand with a divot to hold the sphere. A compliment to any
Category
20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'Ore and cut crystal inkwell desk set on stand, Circa 1900.
Includes
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Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 7.25 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
By Empire Furniture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French ormolu mounted Empire style marble desk stand dating from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
stand. There is carved detail throughout, in a mainly floral style with some reeded ornate shaped
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Magnifying glasses are already recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. Troughout history they were reserved for scientists, nobility and monks. During the Renaissance and culmina...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock crystal ball on stand - a lovely rock crystal specimen on an acrylic base, which also looks to
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Rock Crystal
French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
brass, housed in their wooden stand. Weights such as these were used with different scales - balances
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
By William Brownfield
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Pottery
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H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 8.47 in
Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and
Category
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
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H 2.76 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
highlight of any desk!
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends
Located in East Hampton, NY
This pair of antique Industrial elements made in brass on thick Lucite base. The brass details are beautifully intricate.
Category
Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather, with visible traces of use. The inner drawers have bone handles. The upper part i...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Large Art Deco ABEC Chrome 8 Day Working Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Fold-Out Stand
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 1.7 in
Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique French Empire style ink stand, desk inkwell, France 1880, H527
France 1880
Floral mounts
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Ornate Letter Rack, Italian, Gilt Stationery Stand, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews
By H. Matthews
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, this fabric is somewhat worn. The scale is etched on a copper plate with the markings. It's a desk
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 7.49 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Crystal Golf Ball on Crystal Stand in Two Parts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two part handsome crystal golf ball on crystal stand having great clarity. Perfect gift for a
Category
Vintage 1980s Sporting Art Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 60.79 in W 44.1 in D 21.07 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand.
This antique and rather sizeable bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 6.5 in W 10.7 in D 6.5 in
Italian Midcentury Murano Floral Glass Sphere on Glass Stand
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass sphere with floral motif atop a glass Stand. The item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece.
This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 4.75 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in GB
century French bronze ink well stand
A good looking well made and decorative desk top ink well pair on
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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style Paperweight on Stand
By Millefori
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style paperweight on stand. Circa Mid to late 20th
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Glass
White Polished Tigers Eye Paperweight on Silver Stand with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely, small White Quartz Tigers eye Ball on top of a Silver Stand with paw feet.
The
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century Brass Hand Paper Weight Bookend on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous 19th Century brass hand door knocker mounted on a lucite base. This could be used as a paper weight or bookend and would make a stylish addition to a coffee table, bookshe...
Category
Antique 19th Century Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass horse hames design sleigh bells on stand, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French gilt bronze inkwell on rouge marble stand. It is of superb quality and features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Paperweight Bronze Dog Sculpture on Grey Marble Stand
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Dallas, TX
shape, movement and texture of the dog figure. The desk accessory is in excellent condition with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Carved Walnut Desk on Legs with Slant Top and Inside Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1790, the fruitwood piece stands on four straight legs embellished with a bottom stretcher
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau on Stand, circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau On stand circa 1920s
Figured Walnut Top with herringbone inlay
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
This Empire desk dates back to around 1820-30 and was made in Northern Germany. The spacious desk
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Antique 1830s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Stylish Cerused Wood Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
placed in a home office, a corporate environment, or as part of a chic study, this desk stands out for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Edwardian Silver Desk Inkstand Standing on Splayed Feet, London 1907, 8
Located in Central England, GB
desk inkstand stands on splayed legs with tapered reeded decoration. The oval tray has a raised and
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20th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
H 2.56 in W 8.47 in D 1.23 in
Antique English Derby Porcelain Ink Stand Dish on Tray, England 1870, H563
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique English Derby porcelain ink stand dish on tray, England 1870, H563
Scotland 1870
Tray with
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Antique 1870s Scottish Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.75 in W 11 in D 3.75 in
Modern Dark Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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- What is the best stand up desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, standing desks are good for you. Studies have found that sitting for work all day leads to many health issues. Standing desks help you improve your health by burning calories, reducing back pain, and also relieving mental stress. It also increases productivity compared to the sedentary lifestyle. However, standing for too long might also lead to some diseases so it is necessary to have a proper balance.
- What is a kimono stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A kimono stand is the setting for displaying your ornate Japanese textile. The robe's exquisite needlework is highlighted by the stand, which also protects it from the stress that could cause the seams to separate. Traditional ikou, or kimono stands, are huge, expensive, and often hard to come by.
- What is a hostess stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hostess stand is a type of furniture that is mainly used in restaurants. It houses menus and reservation lists while creating a greeting point for a hostess to welcome patrons. Shop a collection of authentic hostess stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does Off-White stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024As a brand, Off-White stands for the symbolic meaning that late founder Virgil Abloh assigned to the color off-white. Specifically, Abloh explained that, to him, off-white is the gray area between black and white, light and dark and good and evil. These dichotomies mirror Off-White's approach to design, which combines elements of haute couture and casual streetwear. On 1stDibs, find a range of Off-White apparel and accessories.
- What does Balenciaga stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Balenciaga doesn't stand for anything. Rather than an acronym, the word Balenciaga is actually the surname of the fashion designer who founded the French luxury fashion house, Cristóbal Balenciaga. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house in the trendy resort town of San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family. When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. Shop a collection of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- What does DKNY stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024DKNY stands for Donna Karan New York. The name is a reference to the brand's founder, Donna Karan, and the city where she launched it, New York City. Karan established the brand in 1989. Explore a selection of Donna Karan and DKNY apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- What is a pedestal stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pedestal stand is a base — a structure on which you would position a statue or a decorative vase in your home. Pedestal stands come in a range of shapes and sizes, and you are likely to find exactly the stand you’re looking for given the variety that has been made over the years. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage pedestal stands.
- What is a reading stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
- What is a smokers stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A smoking stand is basically designed to mount your ashtray. This stand is usually made of wood or metal and is placed next to a couch or an armchair. It provides convenience and ease. Find a collection of antique and vintage smoking stands on 1stDibs today.
- What is a smoking stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A smoking stand is a metal or wood stand for holding an ashtray. Traditionally, it was the go-to spot for the smoker of the house, with all necessary accessories like a humidor, cigar cutters, and a removable ashtray. Visit 1stDibs for a range of vintage smoking stands and other tobacco accessories.
- What does MCM stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MCM stands for mid-century modern. The term refers to architecture, furniture and designs produced during the middle of the 20th century. Generally, the period starts after World War II and continues through the 1960s or 70s. You'll find a variety of mid-century modern furniture, art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What does SAMO stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024SAMO stands for "same old shit." When working as a street artist early in his career, Jean-Michel Basquiat and his fellow artist Al Diaz frequently used the SAMO tag to identify their work. Basquiat also incorporated the SAMO acronym as a symbol in his paintings. Explore a selection of Jean-Michel Basquiat art on 1stDibs.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
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