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French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940s MidCcentury French dining table with 1 leaf. Splayed leg base. Marked "XXXXVIII
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) bear carved walnut table desk with leaf and floral carving and
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English XIX Georgian Pembroke Drop-Leaf Writing Table / Desk with 1 Deep Drawer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Georgian 19th century Pembroke drop-leaf writing table or dining table with one deep end
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 36 in
English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table with Lion Paw Brass Casters
Located in Southampton, NJ
English Georgian style Mahogany drop-leaf console, desk or work table with two fitted dovetail
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English pine drop-leaf table from the 19th century with oval top, turned swivel legs, two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Pine
Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
Federal Tobacco leaf carved leg table. Late Federal / American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Macassar Ebony Desk With Gold Leaf And Brass Hardware
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
were individually crafted and polished to a mirror finish. Gold leaf was added to the legs of the desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Measurements
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Baroque drop-leaf table or wall table from Sweden. The table unusual with the leaf and curved legs
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak drop leaf dining table 1950s
Beautiful and very elegant Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Forney, TX
veneered Biedermeier drop-leaf table from the mid-late 19th century.
Continental European origin
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Steel
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, dining table or desk, teak, steel, Denmark, 1953.
Drop leaf teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Steel
Baroque Walnut Writing Desk with Gold Leaf Details by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your office with a high-end Italian baroque writing desk from the bespoke producer
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
H 31.11 in W 47.64 in D 24.41 in
1960s Danish Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Brass
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Hvidt drop-leaf desk or dining table in teak and brass
Denmark, 1960s Versatile drop-leaf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Louis XIV Period Walnut Drop Leaf 1-Drawer Table, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
worn on one side indicating its previous use as a desk or work table
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 36.5 in
Domed Baroque Office Desk with Silver Leaf Details and Leather Top by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Admire this domed presidential office desk finely finished in natural walnut and silver leaf
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 37.41 in
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
Baroque Figuerd Office Desk with Gold Leaf Details and Veneer by Modenese Luxury
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Furnish your presidential office with a top quality Italian desk from Modenese Gastone Luxury
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 36.62 in
19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rounded Luxury Classical Office Desk, Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Admire this figured presidential office desk finely finished in ebanon and gold leaf decorated
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
H 32.29 in W 85.04 in D 41.74 in
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Art Deco Black Lacquer Desk with White-Gold Leaf Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek black lacquer desk features a demilune design. Two pedestal bases one rectangular and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Danish Modern Desk Loose Leaf with 2022 Calendar in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern desk loose leaf with 2022 calendar insert in teak, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak, Paper
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon desk form to come across. Original ivory white lacquer over wood with leather insets
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
H 31.88 in W 50 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a drop leaf frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Maitland Smith style Tobacco Leaf Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Raleigh, NC
A unique tobacco leaf wrapped desk with pencil drawer. Circa 1980s and possibly made by Maison
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Hardwood
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
Danish modern drop leaf desk in teak by arne vodder
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 47.75 (closed) 63.5 (leaf up)″ wide x 28″ deep x 29.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
H 29.25 in W 36 in D 27 in
Domed Baroque Extension Table with Silver Leaf Details and Leather Top, Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your office with this domed extension desk finely finished in natural walnut and silver
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 49.61 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Desk with Black Lacquered Mirror and Leather Top Gold Leaf Details
Located in Paris, FR
Desk queen with black lacquered mirror and leather top.
Black lacquered high gloss varnished base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks
Materials
Gold
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH GOLD LEAF EMBOSSED TOP
Located in GB
Oxblood split panel leather top twin pedestal partner desk with gold leaf embossed surface
Please note
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.34 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Drop Leaf Desk
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Drop Leaf Desk
This drop leaf desk measures: 50 wide x 31.5 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Cabinets and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Decorate your CEO office with a high-end Italian baroque open desk from the artisanal producer
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending
Category
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
H 29.53 in W 54.34 in D 26.78 in
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid 19th Century Antique English Mahogany Pembroke Writing Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
regency sofa table that could easily perform double duty as a desk.
Dimensions
28" H x 60 " W (with both
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French faux bamboo escritoire or writing table desk, c.1870-1910, featuring a fitted (and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 47.5 in W 40.13 in D 22.75 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Important William iv circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
it would have most certainly been cut down over the years
Desk dimensions
Height:- 72cm
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Veneer Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) kingwood veneer desk with 5 drawers and gold tooled leather
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
French Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Chicago, IL
top with a hand applied gold leaf trim. This desk has two extendable leaves, which pull-out from the
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 21.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Curved Legs by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your CEO office with a high-end Italian desk from the artisanal producer Modenese Luxury
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 30.32 in W 55.52 in D 35.04 in
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Classic Modern Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Custom classic modern mirrored desk with silver trim legs. Customization is available in different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Elegant desk table, with arched legs and finished baccellate silver leaf patinated, the body is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.75 in W 70 in D 33.5 in
Baroque Green Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut and Gold Leaf Finishes, Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
. Chair structure in top-level wood with baroque carvings decorated in silver leaf and upholstery with
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 51.58 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Baroque Red Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut & Gold Leaf Finishes by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
golden leaf and upholstery with premium printed Italian red leather.
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 52.37 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant French bureau writing desk (or table) of ebonized mahogany, in the Louis XVI style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary, or secretaire.
Perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 56 in D 18 in
Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight.
Each of these brass leaves are
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
original keys. The desk is surrounded in elegant brass and a circular leaf wreath accent. This desk is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk with leaf you’re looking for. Each desk with leaf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and gold. If you’re shopping for a desk with leaf, we have 39 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a desk with leaf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk with leaf bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Maison Jansen, Archimede Seguso and Augusto Savini each produced at least one beautiful desk with leaf that is worth considering.
How Much is a Desk With Leaf?
A desk with leaf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,180, while the lowest priced sells for $41 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.
Questions About Desk With Leaf
- What is a butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A butterfly leaf is a leaf in the center of a table that has a central seam and so can be folded and stored under the table top when not in use. It is called “butterfly” because when the leaf is opened to be put in place, it resembles a pair of wings.
- What is a draw leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
- What is a table butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is tobacco leaf china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tobacco leaf is a china pattern that was developed in 1780 featuring the leaves of a flowering nicotiana plant and a small phoenix. This china pattern is highly-desirable because it is so colorful and joyful. Shop a collection of authentic china patterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023When a table has a leaf, it means that you can adjust the size. A leaf is a removable section that enables you to expand the length of a table to accommodate more guests. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- Is Gold Leaf real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, gold leaf contains real gold. Gold leaf is approximately 91.7% pure gold.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
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