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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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Exceptional Antique French Louis XV Large Kingwood Ormolu Partners Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb large antique French Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu mounted partners bureau plat desk dating to circa 1850, beautifully proportioned and of exceptional quality.
The subs...
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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Kingwood
Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s
- Articulated cast iron base
- Height adjustable and pivotable
- Pine board
- Made by Hermann Schäufele, Stuttgart
- German ~ 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
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Cast Iron
Antique American Empire Style Quartersawn Oak Library Table Console Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Empire style library table or writing desk from the Golden Oak era, circa 1890. Masterfully constructed from solid quarter-sawn...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Oak
1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, walnut burl, Italy, 1930s
Italian Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk pairs a refined geometric composition with a striking use of ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut, Burl
Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Partners flame mahogany writing table, circa 1860.
The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold-tooled green leather writing sur...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Antique Early 19th C. Regency Flame Mahogany Lyre Base Drop Leaf Sofa Table Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional antique English Regency drop-leaf sofa table, writing desk or library table showcases premium early 19th-century cabinetmaking craftsmanship and elegant neoclassical...
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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
