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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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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset ...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk Circa 1900 178x124cm
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1900 in date.
It is made from beautiful burr walnut. The shaped rectangular top i...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B
This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
English Regency Style Tolled Leather And Walnut Writing Desk Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century English regency style writing desk or table. It is walnut and has three faux drawers giving the illusion of a partners desk. The leather is a sage green....
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
19th Century Pine Table With Gallery Back and Two Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pine table with a three-sided gallery top, two drawers, and tapered legs.
The drawers feature visible dovetail joinery and simple turned wooden pulls.
Surfaces show wear and tool mar...
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass


