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How does a typewriter desk work?

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How does a typewriter desk work?
A typewriter desk works due to its unique design. Although pieces vary, most have a special storage area that sits at a comfortable level for typing. On many desks, a sliding door covers this compartment to keep the typewriter hidden from sight and free of dust. Shop a range of typewriter desks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk. Classic Modernist design, Aluminum 'L' hand
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Royal Aristocrat Typewriter c.1939
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Royal Aristocrat typewriter with black, crinkle finish and original case. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Royal Standard Typewriter with Ribbon Covers c.1938
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Royal Standard typewriter with nickel and black keys with gold letters. The space
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

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