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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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Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero, writing desk, walnut, Italy, late 1930s/early 1940s
This writing desk, designed by Paolo Buffa and meticulously crafted by Galdino Maspero in the la...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
1950s Coen de Vries Style Desk, Birch, Beige Enameled Tubular Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact desk attributed to the style of Coen de Vries combines birch construction with a beige enameled tubular metal frame. Three drawers with turned wooden knobs occupy an asymmetr...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Oak
Italian Designer, Desk, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass desk designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dark stains and surface scratches on tabletop. Wear consistent with age and use.
Includes two keys.
Overall Dimensi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
