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What is a reading desk called?
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Reading desks are sometimes called lecterns because they are tall enough for a person to use while standing and they have a slanted top.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Red Tooled Leather Gold Gilt 3 Pc Desk Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
book, desk writing mat, and desk tray. Circa Mid 20th Century Measurements: Mat: .5" H x 26" W x 19" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Its lines and volumes remind ones of a book. The solid wood structure is enriched by different kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$11,049 / item
Snakeskin and Silver Desk Book
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An usual accessory.
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Backside Book Shelving, 1960, Denmark
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
lock and one fitting key.
At the back of the desk open book shelving spaces.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Book Carrier Desk Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare 18th Century Mahogany George III Period Book Carrier, Or Desk Stand Tidy, Having
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desk Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk or bookshelf
Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá
Edition Side Gallery
Barcelona, 2018
Category
2010s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum


