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Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk. Likely Italian, but sourced in France. Solid oak with a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Munich, DE
unique very well made. behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a storage from the other side. in used condition.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Custom Built Art Deco desk attributed to Johann Tapp of Chicago . Built for Chicago Tribune
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

1930's Art Deco Secretaire Desk with hidden locking mechanism
Located in Ulm, DE
/unlocked by a hidden locking mechanism. Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 85 cm height
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk Burr Walnut and Leather Desk with a Hidden Drawer
Located in London, GB
The Fleming desk is a revised version of our famous Fleming console table. The desk feature an
Category

2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Hidden Drawer Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Hidden Drawer Desk, a luxury piece of fine furniture with a hidden surprise
Category

2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Hidden Drawer Desk
Hidden Drawer Desk
H 53.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "Hidden Desk", Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Design Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "hidden desk", Circa 1890-1910. Fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
desk that's nothing short of a masterpiece, a testament to the era's refined taste and attention to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
H 30.71 in W 66.54 in D 31.11 in
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
highly figured mahogany, an intricate secretary desk with hidden compartment, beautifully carved swans
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 65 x W 130 x H 76 cm. Materials: Ash
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
hidden space for a power bank, making it easy to power a laptop, table lamp or smartphone. The desk is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a power bank
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 75 x W 140 x H 79/129 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
A sophisticated antique Danish (?) cylinder bureau desk with drawers. A great piece! Rare
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, Italy, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb Italian walnut and rosewood desk with matching rosewood and leather side chair, made to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk With Drawers In Zebrano And Metal Legs, Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Zebrano veneer wapping around the top with folded details on the sides. 3 hidden drawers at the
Category

2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Sanne Desk
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
practice. Drawing inspiration from the hidden contours that shape contemporary life, his work is an
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Sanne Desk
Sanne Desk
H 29 in W 22 in D 54 in
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Direttorio Writing Desk
Direttorio Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
Linea Leather Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Linea Leather all handcrafted in solid walnut wood, in dark wenge stained finish in matt
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wenge, Leather, Walnut

Linea Leather Desk
Linea Leather Desk
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 43.7 in W 36.7 in D 25 in
American Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Chippendale style drop front dresser with hidden desk. Cherry wood dresser with brass
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20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Secretary Desk
American Chippendale Secretary Desk
H 39.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Gorgeous French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table or Desk with Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
accent table, side table or focal point that can also be used as a dining table or desk. Beautifully
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Linea all handcrafted in solid Walnut wood, with 1 drawer and with 2 compartments with totally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm. Materials: Oak veneer in open grain
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Nathalie Desk by Erika Gambella
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
The Nathalie Desk is the ultimate workstation, featuring two trestle legs and a spacious tabletop
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Nathalie Desk by Erika Gambella
Nathalie Desk by Erika Gambella
H 32.29 in W 48.43 in D 21.66 in
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
gets a dynamic look. The desk features a drawer hidden under the rectangular tabletop with rounded
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
H 31.3 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
space. The desk has two tapered tray drawers that hide clutter and help organize, with hidden playful
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

French 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classically designed Empire style mahogany desk from France. This desk has a new inset green
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Desk
French 19th Century Empire Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 29.5 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
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Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm Materials: Multilayer and MDF
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late George III mahogany desk with fitted drawers, the top with inset writing surface and strung
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Antique 1790s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late George III Mahogany Desk
Late George III Mahogany Desk
H 29 in W 46 in D 19 in
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Art deco macassar executive desk. France, circa 1940’s. This iconic, stunning art deco creation is
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
H 39.5 in W 84 in D 35.25 in
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked desk by Nazara Lazaro Dimensions: H 75 cm x W 170 cm x D 96 cm Materials: Massive oak
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
leather is not to your liking. This desk table is fixed to the wall via unseen screw holes hidden away
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
Category

2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
Category

2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
save din the desk drawer and can easily be hidden with a cushion.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
By Hans Von Klier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive chrome and walnut desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper. Made in Italy. Massive
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
H 29.88 in W 78.63 in D 39.25 in
Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian fall front desk with burl wood inlay. With six drawers and two hidden storage areas. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
from Omann Jun's Moebelfabrik A/S. Desk model 77 made of Rosewood. CITES permit available. There are 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from France. The top is banded and has beveled and hand carved decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
H 29.13 in W 47.13 in D 25.5 in
Pommele Old Growth Redwood Athol Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
table allows for electronics to remain hidden between the desk top and the floor. Finely finished in an
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a powerbank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Located in Milano, IT
exploration, hinting at the secrets held within. Hidden beneath the desk's top, a drawer awaits, a treasure
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century vintage desk from skilled craftsmen of Grand Rapids' John Widdicomb Fine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
cast brass hardware, the desk supported on rolling casters hidden under the thumbnail moulded plinth
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
career as a designer began when Yoko Ono asked him to build a desk with hidden compartments for husband
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk with hidden you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each desk with hidden for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk with hidden — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right desk with hidden, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one desk with hidden that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Desk With Hidden
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different types of hidden desks in furniture design, but the most common one is called a murphy desk. A murphy desk uses hinges to fold up the desk into a hideaway position, giving a smaller space more functionality. Shop a collection of desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A hidden halo gives a ring more visual appeal when it is viewed from various angles. It is a series of accent stones positioned below the center gemstone. Depending on the stones used in the halo, it may increase the overall sparkle or color of the ring. On 1stDibs, shop a range of gemstone rings.
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.