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Walnut 2 pc. Pull Down Desk w/ Bookcase Chest made in Belgium
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece dark walnut pull down desk with upper bookcase having two adjustable shelves and four
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Walnut

Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
with pull down desk area and multiple drawers that vary in size. The brass hardware elevate this
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
, cabinets and a pull down desk which can be arranged in anyway desired. Iconic midcentury Danish modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

19th Century English Fold Down Desk Or Commode
Located in New York, NY
19th century English fold down desk / commode. Ebonized oak finish. Three drawers with brass pulls
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
right includes an adjustable shelf and 2 drawers. Pull down desk is covered with black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome, impressive carved mahogany desk with gem-cut decorations and fitted bird's-eye maple
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
H 48.63 in W 58.25 in D 27.13 in
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
pulls and decorative escutcheons. The top drawer/desk front keyhole is encircled with a matching
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
include marks to top left pull down desk front, and veneer chips along front left edge. Top veneer had
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional desk with secretaire dating from 1865, during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Rosewood

J. Svenstrup Executive Desk
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler Denmark in teak, featuring six drawers to
Category

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

Materials

Teak

J. Svenstrup Executive Desk
J. Svenstrup Executive Desk
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.96 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 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
Category

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
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
H 11.75 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
H 44.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 in
Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A diminutive size in figured wood with thin banding on top and banded drawers, The frieze with pull
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
H 30 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 in
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
brass pulls. The top of the desk has a textured writing surface and a decorative gadrooned edge. The
Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage space for all of your dining and kitchen essentials, as well as a pull down desk for added
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful mid-19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk hand-crafted in France circa 1850
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
, elegant shields / pulls with two drawers and drop-down desk revealing interior compartments and drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hos Wulff, free standing writing desk, leather, teak, Denmark, 1940 This free standing writing
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern boomerang desk in teak designed by Goran Strand and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful English Chippendale crotched mahogany architect’s desk or design table with adjustable
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Inlaid. 2 piece. Top piece has 2 doors containing two shelves. Bottom piece has a pull down
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian Model 76 desk by Omann Jun, circa 1970's. A clean linear design that will
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with beautiful finely detailed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Baroque Farm Refectory Desk Table with Two Drawers & Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant, antique fruitwood desk was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. The rustic writing table has
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and provides further utility as a reception room desk, and three pull out drawers with a pen / pencil
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small Italian Mid-Century desk, console table or side table. The object is extremely light-footed
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Inspired by an antique desk and bookcase this Large Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture
Category

2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 25 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
, one large pull out drawer which functions as a support for the fold down desk and a sliding tray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Brass

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in
Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American. It has an
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
H 44 in W 51 in D 27 in
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire. This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope
Category

Antique 1860s Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ormolu drawer-pulls, ormolu floral encadrements and acanthus corners co-raised on elegant cabriolet legs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English knee hole desk made from oak with a beveled edge around the top following down
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
H 30.75 in W 32 in D 19.88 in
Vintage Modern Rosewood Dresser with Desk Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dresser with sculpted trim and wood drawer pulls. This piece features a fold
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Wood

Tracks writing desk, by Naghi Habib for Bernini, 1999
By Naghi Habib
Located in Misinto, IT
The Tracks writing desk, designed by Naghi Habib in 1999, is part of a product family created for
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
space in the four deep and spacious drawers and above there is a hidden pull out desk plus additional
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
edges, and carefully crafted handles or pulls. Despite its compact size, the Secretary Desk offers
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Monrovia, CA
Scandinavian Design. This Gorgeous Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk Has A Pull Out Or Extendable Teak Writing
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Late 19th C. Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk with felt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
similar detailing, another nice feature is a side pull-out drawer, see image. Condition
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
uprights included) There one desk unit with pull down counter and interior compartments and one storage
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Ribbon Wall Mounted Vanity or Desk, Black Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
, serving as the pull for a drawer or door. Ash wood with a black stain and satin bronze ribbon handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Desks

Materials

Bronze

Ribbon Wall Mounted Vanity or Desk, Gray Ash Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
, serving as the pull for a drawer/door. Ash wood with a gray stain and satin bronze ribbon handles. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a brass ball which holds glass table top in place. One drawer in the middle of the desk which
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
H 26.75 in W 35 in D 20 in
19th Century Bureau De Dame
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
inlay to the fall that pulls down to reveal three small drawers and fitted leather writing surface. The
Category

Antique 1890s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Bureau De Dame
19th Century Bureau De Dame
H 36.03 in W 28.75 in D 17.72 in
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Pull Down Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pull down desk available at 1stDibs. Each pull down desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 124 options for an antique or vintage pull down desk now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pull down desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pull down desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one pull down desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Debra Folz, Herman Miller and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pull Down Desk?

Prices for a pull down desk start at $500 and top out at $91,690 with the average selling for $4,707.
Questions About Pull Down Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
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    Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    There are many names for wagons pulled by horses, including but not limited to stagecoaches, rig, gig and trap. Prior to the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn vehicles were more common and used for carrying people and goods via road, railway and even waterway. Shop a selection of horse-drawn wagon memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
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    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.

  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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 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 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.

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