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What is a desk with shelves called?
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What a desk with shelves is called depends on its design. A desk that features integrated shelving is usually referred to as a credenza. A separate detachable shelving unit that accompanies a desk is a hutch. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s
Designed by the French Breton sculptor and cabinetmaker Jacques Philippe (1896-1958), this desk from the late 1920s is a testam...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Ernst Kühn for Normina A/S, executive desk, mahogany, leather, brass, Denmark, 1930s
Attributed to the Danish designer, architect, and cabinetmaker Ernst Johan Charles...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Conoid' cross-legged desk, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1986
This Conoid desk by George Nakashima, made custom in 1...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Hickory, Walnut
Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s
By Cova, Italy 1
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant and rare Italian Bauhaus-style folding desk in chromed metal and walnut wood. This charming desk was produced by Cova Milano in Italy during the 1940s.
The table features a ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century.
Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, walnut, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
