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What is the difference between a table and a desk?
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The difference between a table and a desk is its function. The purpose of a table is to provide a surface for eating, in the case of dining tables, or resting objects, in the case of coffee, console and side and end tables. On the other hand, most people use desks as a surface for writing, reading or working. Some console tables and smaller dining tables can also function well as desks. Explore a large collection of desks and tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, 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 from ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s.
This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Materials
Brass
1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century writing desk in solid oak, designed in the style of Swedish architect and designer Axel Einar Hjorth. The wide rectangular top features softly rounded edges/ On the left,...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
By Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique French Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Directoire Bureau Plat or Library Table, Circa 1920. Features a rectangular form made from kingwood with a black tooled lea...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
