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Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls
Category

1950s American Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Rare 1980s Mid Century Art Deco Executive Table Desk by Pierre Paulin for Baker
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. Desk features
Category

1980s American Art Deco Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Prato, IT
, creating a line of products, armchairs and chairs, furniture, desks and tables. Measurements: Desk cm
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant
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1950s French Napoleon III Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Formanova Italian Rosewood Extra -Large Round Table by G. Moscatelli
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Sacile, PN
, furniture, desks and tables.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Italian Formanova rosewood Table by Gianni Moscatelli, circa 1965
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Sacile, PN
company, creating a line of products, armchairs and chairs, furniture, desks and tables.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Rosewood Italian Coffee or Sofas Table with Wheels by Formanova 70s.
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Sacile, PN
, founded the company, creating a line of products, armchairs and chairs, furniture, desks and tables
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Steel

Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made desk with finished back. In a honey tone wood with an antiqued finish with
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20th Century Country Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Wood

Used Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
H 31.5 in W 68 in D 32 in
Midcentury Desk in Walnut and Steel by Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, 1965
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Roma, IT
, creating a line of products, armchairs and chairs, furniture, desks and tables. Objects with pure and
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Steel

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Category

1980s American Georgian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a
Category

1970s American Regency Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style slant front standing desk or architect's desk By Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

1940s American Regency Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk made in Walnut, recently
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
H 31.5 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Desk by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Desk by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s Features a beautiful
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Baker Furniture Vintage Queen Ann Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful example of this intentionally distressed leather top Queen Ann Desk with cabriolet legs
Category

Mid-20th Century American George I Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s
Category

1950s American Georgian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Hepplewhite Revival Mixing Table Desk Charak Furniture Co.
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Hepplewhite Revival mixing table desk, Charak Furniture Co. Boston, Mass 1930. This fabulous
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1930s American Hepplewhite Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Marble

French Provencial Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
French Provencial writing desk by Sligh Furniture Vintage leather top half moon desk by Sligh
Category

Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk with inlaid leather top By Baker
Category

1950s American Georgian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1900s Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1900s Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat and back rolling desk chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Iron

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
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1980s American Regency Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Century Furniture Modern Chrome and Zebra Wood Metal Base Desk Table 849-761
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Furniture Modern Chrome and Zebra Wood Metal Base Desk Table 849-761. Item features 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Chrome

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
Category

1960s American French Provincial Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
Category

1960s American French Provincial Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

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 Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and
Category

1960s American Georgian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut
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1990s American Louis XV Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Classy Paul Frankl Writing Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant proportions, conical tapering legs and brass X-handles. Reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger. This item should be purchased with the intent to refinish. Structurally sound. Priced ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! This is a Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture Co. it has a
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Wood

Standard Furniture Co. American Dark Wood Veneer & Brass Executive Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century-style dark wood veneer executive desk with an angular desktop supported by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Johnson Furniture Company Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
This a gem is a perfect smaller writing desk that lends itself to so many room layouts. As opposed
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20th Century American Chippendale Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English style writing desk or library table with barley twist legs By Baker
Category

Mid-20th Century American William and Mary Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Founders Furniture Co. Rectangular Walnut and Bronze Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century desk with a rectangular walnut top containing four drawers with bronze
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk in great vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Cherry

1980s Vintage Baker Furniture Louis XV Lacquered Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Brilliantly collaborative effort from Baker Furniture and Baker owned Mastercraft. Extraordinary
Category

1980s American Louis XV Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Jasper Furniture Walnut Desk Chair in Grey Faux Shearling Bouclé
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Wilton, CT
This piece is unique in that the design is influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Nakashima used walnut in most of his work. The Asian influence is apparent in the form. Simplic...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous mahogany, with original brass hardware, leather desk
Category

1960s American Georgian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Parquetry Maple Console Desk
Located in New York, NY
Baker Parquetry Maple Console Desk, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Hespeler Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Inlays and Green Leather Top Desk
By Hespeler Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Hespeler Furniture Company Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany and Tooled Green Leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Chippendale Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk This desk measures: 66 wide x 36
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Paul Frankl designed eight-drawer desk for the Johnson Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

1940s Johnson Furniture Co Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1940s Johnson Furniture Co Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk with 3 drawers with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hekman Furniture Signed Walnut & Brass Roll-Top Writing Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Category

1960s American French Provincial Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Kidney Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Zürich, CH
Paul Frankl Kidney Desk produced by Johnson Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan Overall in very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Oak

Paul Frankl Kidney Desk for Johnson Furniture
Paul Frankl Kidney Desk for Johnson Furniture
H 28.23 in W 48.23 in D 23.23 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur
Category

Late 19th Century American Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Mahogany

70" Mid Century Louis XV Queen Anne Style Desk by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Louis XV Queen Anne Style Desk by Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV style
Category

1960s North American Louis XV Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full
Category

Early 20th Century American Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size
Category

Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
H 40 in W 24 in D 17 in
West Michigan Furniture Company American Mid-Century Burl Laminate Campaign Desk
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular campaign desk with a burl wood laminate top with two drawers
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Furniture Desk

Materials

Wood, Laminate, Burl

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Used Furniture Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used furniture desk for your home. Each used furniture desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the used furniture desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A used furniture desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made used furniture desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Used Furniture Desk?

Prices for a used furniture desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,655,352, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About Used Furniture Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.