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How does a typewriter desk work?
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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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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 LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter with a 14 inch carriage. The serial number is
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Underwood Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Underwood standard typewriter was made in USA. This typewriter features black keys. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Underwood Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Underwood standard typewriter was made in USA. The carriage advances very smoothly and the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
