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Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian writing desk, late 18th century in excellent antique condition. Key
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italinao, Roller Desk from the 1700s in Walnut and Maple
Located in Barletta, IT
Roller desk in walnut and maple. Inside the roller, a pull-out drawer desk top, a central open
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Nutwood

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Vanity, Desk with Two Chairs, Dressing Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique renaissance Vanity, desk with mirror and two chairs in carved ebonized walnut. Fabulous
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top With Fitted Interior.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
& Pigeonhole Sections Fitted out With Original Brass Batwing Handles & Finishes 1700's The top section raised
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and ormolu desk circa. 1750. The Bureau à Cylindre desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Original Louis XVI Desk, Inlaid Walnut Wood, Writing Surface in Slate, 18th C
Located in Torino, IT
Original Louis XVI writing desk, in veneered and inlaid wood, with writing surface in slate, three
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
extraordinary Kentucky-made women's writing desk should peak your interest. It is said that this writing desk
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
H 35.88 in W 32.38 in D 18 in
Late 17th Century Catalan Oak Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
base (early 1700's restoration to top). Original single drawer suspended under right side of its top
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important and rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
. Having been used by an enterprising architect of the mid-1700s makes it much more than just a desk. It is
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Ebony And Ormolu Bureau Plat Partner's Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Plat partner's desk. The six draw desk is raised cabriole legs with fine pierced foliate fitted ormolu
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous smaller true gem of a desk from the middle part of the 1700s from Italy. The
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Antique 1760s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
Writing desk in ebony embellished with tortoiseshell inserts and silver finishes. Drawers along
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver

17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Century, 1700's-1800's! This antique library table/desk is a stunning example of Italian walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . The unique period of early 1700’s
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Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Galucharme Desk Accessories Set #5 by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
Europe began importing shagreen-covered objects during 17th and 18th centuries in the mid-1700s, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
the early 1700’s. The pedestal desk is made in 3 parts, this makes it easy to transport in and around
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Vintage 1910s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Located in Cesena, FC
Original lacquered cathedra desk, of rare beauty. Period: mid 1700s Originally from the marche
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
H 32.29 in W 49.22 in D 31.11 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu Bureau Plat desk. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole leg with exquisite pierced fitted ormolu
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Barocchetto da Viaggio walnut writing desk, northern Italy 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut travel desk with scarab concealing twelve drawers, the six smaller side ones. Small desk pulls on front, large drawer below. Removable movable legs with external locking screw...
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful hand -carved captain's table adorned with bare-breasted winged caryatids, lion cartouche.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Walnut Trestle Table
Early Walnut Trestle Table
H 31 in W 80 in D 32 in
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Late 18th Century Original Neoclassical Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
condition. Original and distressed paint from the late 1700s with marks of wear, see pictures. The desk is
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Original Neoclassical Table
Late 18th Century Original Neoclassical Table
H 29.53 in W 42.13 in D 27.56 in
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
Rare solid wood desk dating from the early 1700s, fine French manufacture. The bureau is very
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
H 41.34 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
Late 1700's English George III Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase w/ Pull Out Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1700's English George III Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase w/ Pull Out Desk with an overhanging
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Italian antique wooden fratino table with decorated legs, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
rounded lines that recall the natural world. Can also be used as a dining table or desk. 1700s. Vintage
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Tables

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic Parisian Pendulum Clock in Bronze and Ebonized Wood
Located in Firenze, FI
is also refined. Typical French manufacture from the end of the 1700s.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Dublin, IE
were renamed George Blake & Co. sometime in the 1840's, see C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Gothic Table Clock w. Stunning Antique Pocket Watch Made of Gilt Bronze or Gold
Located in Lisse, NL
pocket watch) inside however, is either late 1700s or early 1800s. In our view the quality of the hand
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Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian antique wooden table with two drawers brass handle and wavy legs, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
four wavy legs and round section feet. Can also be used as a desk. 1700s. Vintage condition, with clear
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Queen Anne flap supported by shelf feet, on the front it has three drawers surmounted by a pair of small drawers, flanked by pull-out drawers to support the flap opening door, concea...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-18th Century Genovese St. Hand Painted Cabinet / Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative Italian mid 18th century Genovese st. hand painted cabinet/desk
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th C. Antique Gilded Bronze Mirror Glass Desk Console Wall Mount Handcrafted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Antique Gilded Bronze Mirror Glass Desk Console Wall Mount Handcrafted A superb
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Writing Desk / Center / Side Table Rustic Farm
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique French Hand Carved wood writing desk / center / side Table rustic Farm . 18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th C. Danish Baroque Pine Table or Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
example of early Danish furniture, this antique writing desk or dining table is sturdily crafted from
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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table / Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table/desk. The two drawer rectangular table with a pull out is raised by slender circular tapered
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
large 18th century serpentine front and sides molded table console Desk 1700 -1799 With original Hand
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

18th Century, Spanish Catalan Walnut Side Table or Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 18th century Spanish side table or desk handcrafted in the late 1700s of solid walnut in
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730
Located in Portland, OR
very elegant Dutch Colonial desk from the first quarter of the 1700's is ready to grace your home or
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Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Original Louis XV Carved Sideboard with Writing Desk with Dark Patina Finish
Located in Cesena, FC
Original Louis XV carved sideboard with writing desk with dark patina finish. Louis XV sideboard
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Flap in Walnut, Desk with Chest, Used for Travel, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique brown walnut flap, used as a desk with travel chest of the time, precious hand carved
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th C. French Louis XVI Secretaire with Marquetry
Located in BALCATTA, WA
merchants have mentioned this piece may in fact date to around the early 1700's, and this very well could be
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Antique 18th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of bronze candlesticks has a lovely patination, giving
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century French Silvered Bronze Candlesticks, Grape Cluster Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of silvered bronze candlesticks has been delicately
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Antique 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
This is an elegant dining chair from the 1700s Italy. It still has some of it's silver leaf intact
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Coat of Arm Wall Mount Art Overdoor Crest Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
your desk, a conversation piece, a special house warming gift, or as a base for your lamp or to elevate
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Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Century Giltwood Italian Baroque Centerpiece . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotec Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady. Enclosing fitted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread

Pair of 18th Century Carved Chestnut Solomonic Columns from Portugal
Located in Dallas, TX
still be used in that manner, or they could be mounted on a plinth and wired as a unique pair of desk
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

18th Century Spanish Walnut Table With Iron Stretcher
Located in Houston, TX
This is an early walnut Spanish table that could be a great small desk or side table. It has a warm
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Console Table, Signed J. Caumont JME
By Jean Caumont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
- 1800) was a Parisian Ébéniste best know for his high quality pieces such as desks, secretaries, chests
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th C. Portrait of a Lawyer Circle of Jacques Aved French School Oil on Canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
dresser a semainier a secretaire or in the background of your desk , this outstanding painting with the
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Antique 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Canvas

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Capitals Mounted as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of desk or table lamps. Wonderfully hand-carved during late 1700s, the wooden capitals feature
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th c. Oak Trestle Table, Bunny Williams Collection
Located in New York, NY
oversized desk, hall or library table. 18th century. Dimensions: 78.5”W x 33”D x 30”H We are thrilled to
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Antique 18th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)
By Jacques Dubois
Located in NICE, FR
for access. The desk's surface and the pull tab are elegantly sheathed in leather. Upon opening
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Spanish Guard Room Dining Table w/ Trestle & Forged Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
1700s. A great table under a large contemporary painting, in a wine cellar, or as a small dining table
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1700s desk you’re looking for. A 1700s desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1700s desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1700s desk, designed in the louis xv, neoclassical or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1700s desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edmund Prideaux, Ferdinand Berthoud and New Hall produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1700s Desk?

Prices for a 1700s desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,100.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.