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Wittmann Paraside Bird Desk Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
The asymmetrical desk of the PARADISE BIRD collection by Luca Nichetto invites for interaction with
Category

2010s Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

English Bird's-Eye Maple Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English bird's-eye maple desk, circa 1835. This pedestal desk retains its original Moroccan
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather

English Bird's-Eye Maple Desk
English Bird's-Eye Maple Desk
H 30.32 in W 54.34 in D 33.08 in
Art Deco Belgium Black Marble Desk Set Decorated with Bronze Bird
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Belgium black marble desk set This 3-piece desk consists of an inkwell (with the original
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in GB
writing table with birds and flowers A very good looking and decorative piece, made in the Chinese
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk with Carved Birds
Located in Milford, NH
A fine proportion mahogany rectangular partners desk with brown leather top with a crossbanded
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Carved Mahogany Pedestal Desk Flowers Birds and Leafy Scrolls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese carved mahogany pedestal desk with flowers birds and leafy scrolls. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Ceramic

Writing Desk Poseidon Blue Oak Bird-Eye Maple Veneer Hand-Crafted, in stock
By Katerina Bulgakova
Located in Zürich, CH
Writing Desk Poseidon by Katerina Bulgakova Zurich is crafted from light blue "Bird-eye" maple wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Art Deco Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bird's-eye maple and walnut Art Deco desk with nine drawers.      
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Art Deco Desk
Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Art Deco Desk
H 28.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
STUNNiNG ART NOUVEAU WRITING DESK ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO ZEN 1902 BIRDS EYE MAPLE
By Harrods, Carlo Zen
Located in GB
writing desk which is attributed to / after the original by Carlo Zen 1902 Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
Love Birds and Poppies This is an original and beautiful hand-painted and hand incised fall front
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wood

Boucheron Amethyst & Rock Crystal Bird Desk Object
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Large Boucheron Amethyst & Rock Crystal Bird Desk Object A large rough amethyst crystal adorned
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattia Biagi, "A Little Bird Told Me", Desk
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural desk from Mattia Biagi's Metropolitan Sets series expresses the personal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Wood

Three White Leather Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Dronten, NL
version and one chair the high back version, Model FK 6727, leather 'Bird' Chair, also commonly referred
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the
Category

Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Bird Ashtray
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning handmade petite copper and brass bird ashtray with blue stone eyes and intentional brush
Category

20th Century Mexican Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bird Ashtray
Bird Ashtray
H 3.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Sevrés Porcelain Polychrome & Gilt Decorated Inkwell with Bird C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
floral decoration and reserve with a bird, gilt highlights throughout, maker mark en verso as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
5x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Handmade Bird with Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade brass bird has inlaid coral and turquoise with small flakes of amethyst and shell
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

One of a Kind Custom Wood & Leather Desk with Black Forest Relief Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Extraordinary custom desk made of aged honey oak having two large drawers on each side with 3
Category

Vintage 1980s American Black Forest Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Marble Table Clock with Bird Sculpture, Germany, 1950
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pink and green marble table clock comes from Poland, from circa 1950s. Brown bird sculpture on the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Birds Eye Maple Italian Art Deco Style Low Profile Desk w/ Leather Chair Mint!
By Pace Furniture Company, Masterly
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Birds eye maple Italian Art Deco style low profile desk with matching leather chair mint! Chair
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Early 20th Century Oak Store Paneled Counter or Desk w/ Birds Eye Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an oak store paneled counter or six drawer kneehole desk, each dovetailed drawer
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Oak

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
the shape of three picket fences with love birds on the last fence on a flat brass base. To hold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the Antique Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye maple wood on massive beech wood, partially carved and framed. The pedestal is arched on
Category

20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine Victorian Bird’S-Eye Maple Centre Library/ Writing Table
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Dereham, GB
fine Victorian bird’s-eye Maple Centre Library / Writing Table, Stamped on top of drawer Edwards
Category

Antique 1870s English Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

René Lalique Art Deco Opalescent Glass Clock with Love Birds
By René Lalique
Located in Oakland, CA
René Lalique Art Deco opalescent glass clock with love birds or cockatoo. Lalique design, signed in
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FK 6725 Bird or Tulip Chair was the first winner of the Germany’s Gute Form prize in 1969 which
Category

Vintage 1960s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
H 42.5 in W 29.5 in D 23.5 in
Southeast Asian Red Lacquered Decorated Desk
Located in New York, NY
Southeast Asian style (19th Century) red lacquer decorated desk with figural bird legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Desks and Writing Tables

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and
Category

Antique 1860s Belgian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Located in Geneve, CH
Shika desk by A+A Cooren Materials: Base in chromed or black lacquered metal. Upper top in green
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers
Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusually large desk, even suitable for two working spaces at a time. The rounded rectangular
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Minerva Yellow Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Yellow Desk-Companion
Minerva Yellow Desk-Companion
H 8.86 in Dm 4.14 in
Minerva Red Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Red Desk-Companion
Minerva Red Desk-Companion
H 8.86 in Dm 4.14 in
Minerva Celadon Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Celadon Desk-Companion
Minerva Celadon Desk-Companion
H 8.86 in Dm 4.14 in
Minerva Blue Desk-Companion
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Blue Desk-Companion
Minerva Blue Desk-Companion
H 8.86 in Dm 4.14 in
Antique Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Marble Top Dressing Table with Bird & Leaf Tiles
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Mirrored Dressing Table with Bird & Leaf Tiles, c1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Dutch Marquetry 18th Century Large Freestanding Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Large, freestanding five-drawer mahogany desk with elaborate marquetry inlay and ball in claw feet
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Other Desks and Writing Tables

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods
Located in Alba, IT
Important rectangular desk table, finely inlaid in various woods. The table top is made up of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s. This postmodern
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony
Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Desk or Library Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century marquetry inlaid bird’s-eye maple desk or library centre table, finely
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Late Qing Period Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Partner's Desk and Chair
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
A Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Partner's Desk and Chair, Late Qing/Republican Period 民国 黑漆金木桌椅一套
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) partner's desk with working drawers on both sides, (1) heavily carved arm chair with flowers, birds, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
-girlfriend) RoseLee Goldberg.[13] Other works from this period include the T-Bird Desk, Self-Winding
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, With Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dutch marquetry cylinder desk, 19th century. The top with conch shell and floral inlay, exposed
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
H 44.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An aneroid desk barometer by C W Dixey, the 4inch silvered dial with blued indicator and gilt
Category

Antique 1850s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

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Desk With Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of desk with birds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique desk with birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Desk with birds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Desk with birds are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many desk with birds are appealing in their simplicity, but Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, C. V. Bergen & Co. and Vienna Bronze produced popular desk with birds that are worth a look.

How Much are Desk With Birds?

Prices for desk with birds start at $235 and top out at $21,000 with the average selling for $1,174.
Questions About Desk With Birds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rothschild Bird refers to a china pattern created by Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 1850 for the Rothschld family of Europe. The birds are meant to represent birds from the Rothschild’s Vienna residence where they were once seen playing with a pearl necklace. Find a collection of expertly vetted Herent Porcelain from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Birds are taxidermied through a multi-step process. First, the taxidermist removes the skin and flesh. Then, they wire the bird and mount it. Finally, they groom the bird, arranging the feathers to make the finished piece visually appealing. Shop a collection of taxidermied birds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What birds are illegal to taxidermy depends on where you live. In the U.S., federal law bans the practice for certain species, and most states have additional restrictions. Consult your local regulations for specific information. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of taxidermy.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Metal bird sculptures have been made by many different artisans and companies over the years. They remain popular, timeless pieces sought after by enthusiasts across the world. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of antique and contemporary metal bird sculptures and figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can buy stuffed birds. However, laws prohibit the sale of certain species of taxidermied birds. To purchase one, you can work with a local taxidermist or shop various reputable online platforms. Find a variety of taxidermy 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.