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1920s French Louis XV Style Ladies Desk
1920s French Louis XV Style Ladies Desk

1920s French Louis XV Style Ladies Desk

Located in Santa Ana, CA

This French ladies desk is made of a richly-finished walnut. The desk is embellished with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1920s Magnificent Large Partners Desk
1920s Magnificent Large Partners Desk

1920s Magnificent Large Partners Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's partners desk with drawers on both side. Finely carved. 84" L x 36" D x 29.75" H

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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

1920s Carved Spanish Revival Desk
1920s Carved Spanish Revival Desk

1920s Carved Spanish Revival Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wonderfully carved wood desk with turned legs, circa 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Desks

Black Lacquered Desk Attrib. to Michel Dufet, French 1920s
Black Lacquered Desk Attrib. to Michel Dufet, French 1920s

Black Lacquered Desk Attrib. to Michel Dufet, French 1920s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Black lacquered two-drawer desk with gold leaf decoration at base of legs. Attributed to Michel

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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

1920S WICKER DESK
1920S WICKER DESK

1920S WICKER DESK

Located in Geneva, IL

1920S WICKER ONE DRAWER DESK

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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1920s English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top
1920s English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top

1920s English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top

Located in San Marino, CA

1920s English mahogany faux partners desk with embossed leather top on X-shaped fluted legs

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Vintage 1920s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Attributed to Paul Follot, Large Art Deco Desk, 1920s
Attributed to Paul Follot, Large Art Deco Desk, 1920s

Attributed to Paul Follot, Large Art Deco Desk, 1920s

By Paul Follot

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Attributed to Paul Follot, large Art Déco desk, 1920s. Made of walnut and oak. Round, caneled

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1920s Oval French Double Pedestal Desk
1920s Oval French Double Pedestal Desk

1920s Oval French Double Pedestal Desk

Located in Saarbrücken, DE

1920s oval French double pedestal desk with four doors and two drawers.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s
Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s

Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s

Located in Roubaix, FR

horizontal with metal pole by foot, circa 1920. Top part is 149 x 106 cm base 112 x 70 cm, height when

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

1920s English Oak and Iron School Desk with Mounted Chair
1920s English Oak and Iron School Desk with Mounted Chair

1920s English Oak and Iron School Desk with Mounted Chair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous, 1920s English oak school desk with a mounted chair and iron base. Inkwell

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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

American Wicker Natural Desk circa 1920s
American Wicker Natural Desk circa 1920s

American Wicker Natural Desk circa 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a fantastic piece of Americana. This is a wonderful writing desk or even side table. It

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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Reed, Wood

Bronze and Marble - 1920s French Inkwell - Desk Set
Bronze and Marble - 1920s French Inkwell - Desk Set

Bronze and Marble - 1920s French Inkwell - Desk Set

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Bronze and marble ornamental desk set. Original 1920s French. Both inkwells retain the original

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Early 20th Century Albanian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 1920s Oak Desk with Leather Top by Meubles Arbey
French 1920s Oak Desk with Leather Top by Meubles Arbey

French 1920s Oak Desk with Leather Top by Meubles Arbey

By Meubles Arbey

Located in Austin, TX

Simple and clean lines, beautiful proportions, this desk was manufactured by "Meubles Arbey", a

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Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Extraordinary 1920s Vargueno Writing Desk Cabinet
Extraordinary 1920s Vargueno Writing Desk Cabinet

Extraordinary 1920s Vargueno Writing Desk Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Very attractive vargueno with leather top and folding desk surface. Original polychrome finish

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Desks

1920s French Parquet Top Desk with Drawer and Brass Details
1920s French Parquet Top Desk with Drawer and Brass Details

1920s French Parquet Top Desk with Drawer and Brass Details

Located in Houston, TX

This antique French desk features a beautifully handcrafted parquet top, turned and tapered legs

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Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Circa 1920s/30s French Metal Desk with Brass Detail
Wonderful Circa 1920s/30s French Metal Desk with Brass Detail

Wonderful Circa 1920s/30s French Metal Desk with Brass Detail

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A great quality, and of great proportions, circa 1920s/30s French, Parisian Industrial Desk

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Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

1920s Large Carved Library Table/Desk
1920s Large Carved Library Table/Desk

1920s Large Carved Library Table/Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hard to find large work table with turned legs and hand carving. Beautiful craftsmanship. Dark walnut

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Early 20th Century Desks

1920's Banjo Winding Clock
1920's Banjo Winding Clock

1920's Banjo Winding Clock

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A super charming banjo clock in a cast metal body. The clock is a wind up watch style, and works great. The clock is made by the Lux Clock Mfg. Co. of Waterbury Conn., and the body i...

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Vintage 1920s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

By Art Metal Co.

Located in Alhambra, CA

1920s single pedestal specialty tanker desk constructed to store a typewriter. This is a great

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks

Petite 1920s Postcard Desk with Iron Stretcher
Petite 1920s Postcard Desk with Iron Stretcher

Petite 1920s Postcard Desk with Iron Stretcher

Located in Pasadena, CA

Small Spanish Revival desk with nicely turned legs, wrought iron stretchers, and a beautiful burl

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Desks

Swedish Art Deco Desk Set in Brass from 1920s
Swedish Art Deco Desk Set in Brass from 1920s

Swedish Art Deco Desk Set in Brass from 1920s

Located in Singapore, SG

Stunning desk set of five pieces (one candle holder is missing on the photos).

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Desk Sets

French 1920s Glossy Walnut and Nickeled Metal Desk
French 1920s Glossy Walnut and Nickeled Metal Desk

French 1920s Glossy Walnut and Nickeled Metal Desk

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Large 1920s executive desk with cupboards on each side and one central drawer and skai work surface

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s

Located in Brussels , BE

A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and

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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920s Early California Desk from the "Barcelona" Line
1920s Early California Desk from the "Barcelona" Line

1920s Early California Desk from the "Barcelona" Line

Located in Pasadena, CA

Seven drawer desk with iron detailing and painted detailing, circa 1920s. Retains its original

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Vintage 1920s American Rancho Monterey Desks

1920s Angeles Furniture Company Writing Desk or Cabinet
1920s Angeles Furniture Company Writing Desk or Cabinet

1920s Angeles Furniture Company Writing Desk or Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Writing desk with drop down front and lots of storage. Attributed to the Angeles Furniture Company

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

American Industrial Design Office Chair c.1920's
American Industrial Design Office Chair c.1920's

American Industrial Design Office Chair c.1920's

Located in Easton, PA

Metal and plywood adjustable height industrial design office chair c.1920's. WEEKLY DELIVERIES

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Early 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

French antler bureau plat, circa 1920's
French antler bureau plat, circa 1920's

French antler bureau plat, circa 1920's

Located in Dallas, TX

French antler bureau plat from the Palace des Vosges apartment of the Aprel Family, circa 1920's

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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Antler, Wood

1920s French Ebonized Desk in the Louis XVI Taste
1920s French Ebonized Desk in the Louis XVI Taste

1920s French Ebonized Desk in the Louis XVI Taste

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good quality and of elegant proportions, circa 1920s French ebonized desk in the Louis XVI taste

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Post Office Iron Poste Desk by Bauche, 1920s
French Post Office Iron Poste Desk by Bauche, 1920s

French Post Office Iron Poste Desk by Bauche, 1920s

Located in Roubaix, FR

Rare Industrial iron poste desk by Bauche (French iron cabinet and safe manufacturer), original

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Desks

Materials

Iron

Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.
Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.

Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Lebanese desk, beautifully decorated with Oriental Motifs, bone inlay and new leather

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Vintage 1910s Lebanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar

1920s Miniature Iron Canon
1920s Miniature Iron Canon

1920s Miniature Iron Canon

Located in Summerland, CA

Miniature iron and wood cannon. Decorative for desk or book shelves.

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

1920's Carved Walnut Vargueno
1920's Carved Walnut Vargueno

1920's Carved Walnut Vargueno

Located in Pasadena, CA

Magnificent vargueno with carved details. Made in the United States in the 1930's for the Spanish

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Vintage 1930s American Desks

1920's Period British Colonial Style Leather Office Chair
1920's Period British Colonial Style Leather Office Chair

1920's Period British Colonial Style Leather Office Chair

Located in Southfield, MI

, dating to the late 1920's. These are extremely rare to find in their original finish, leather

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Burr Walnut 1920s Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
Walnut and Burr Walnut 1920s Kidney Shaped Writing Desk

Walnut and Burr Walnut 1920s Kidney Shaped Writing Desk

Located in Darwen, GB

A walnut & burr walnut 1920s kidney shaped desk. The kidney shaped solid walnut top with a small

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Vintage 1920s European Other Desks

Early 20th Century Burmese Davenport Desk
Early 20th Century Burmese Davenport Desk

Early 20th Century Burmese Davenport Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

1920s hardwood Burmese Davenport desk decorated with intricate floral carvings.  

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920s Double-Tier Letter Tray, Olive Green
1920s Double-Tier Letter Tray, Olive Green

1920s Double-Tier Letter Tray, Olive Green

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage steel desk top letter tray. Salvaged from Cherry Point Marine Air station. Refinished in

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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Desk Sets

1920s Four Drawer Painted Bureau
1920s Four Drawer Painted Bureau

1920s Four Drawer Painted Bureau

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

1920s painted bureau having four drawers below a fall front opening to reveal a pigeon hole

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Alpina Art Deco Table Clock, 1920s
Alpina Art Deco Table Clock, 1920s

Alpina Art Deco Table Clock, 1920s

Located in Senden, NRW

Very beautiful table / buffet / mantelpiece clock from the 1920s manufactured by Alpina. This is a

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Spanish Revival Vargueno Desk
Spanish Revival Vargueno Desk

Spanish Revival Vargueno Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's vargueno desk with original finish. 48 1/8 H H x 33.25" W x 17.25" D

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Desks

Clark & Gibby, Inc. of New York Office Chair c.1920s
Clark & Gibby, Inc. of New York Office Chair c.1920s

Clark & Gibby, Inc. of New York Office Chair c.1920s

Located in Easton, PA

American industrial design adjustable height and swiveling office/desk chair on casters c.1920s mfg

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Early 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oak Desk Chair.
Oak Desk Chair.

Oak Desk Chair.

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Oak Desk Chair, 1920s, Sturdy Construction.

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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

American industrial metal stationary desk by Simmons

American industrial metal stationary desk by Simmons

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Late 1920's American industrial metal stationary desk by Simmons.

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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Silver and Crystal Inkwell from 1920s Denmark Copenhagen, Master Stamp C.H.F
Silver and Crystal Inkwell from 1920s Denmark Copenhagen, Master Stamp C.H.F

Silver and Crystal Inkwell from 1920s Denmark Copenhagen, Master Stamp C.H.F

By Cort Hannibal V. Franck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

, Art Deco style, 1920s Denmark/Copenhagen Master stamp C.H.F./Cort Hannibal V.Franck. Base/Tray is

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Spanish Revival Large Scale Walnut Desk
Antique Spanish Revival Large Scale Walnut Desk

Antique Spanish Revival Large Scale Walnut Desk

By Kittinger

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hard To Find Large Scale Spanish Revival Desk. Circa 1920's Spanish Revival walnut desk made by

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Desks

Art Deco Walnut Desk, France, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Desk, France, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Desk, France, circa 1930

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

chromed foot bar produced in France in the 1920s this desk has been fully polished and is in excellent

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1920s Art Deco Seth Thomas Large Bronze Female Clock
1920s Art Deco Seth Thomas Large Bronze Female Clock

1920s Art Deco Seth Thomas Large Bronze Female Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an absolute stunning, 1920s Art Deco, substantial Seth Thomas bronze female figure clock

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20th Century Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1920's Bronze Banker's Desk
1920's Bronze Banker's Desk

1920's Bronze Banker's Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Incredible bronze and iron banker's desk circa 1920's, with amazingly detailed Oscar Bach style

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Early 20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Hard to Find Large Scale Spanish Revival Desk
Hard to Find Large Scale Spanish Revival Desk

Hard to Find Large Scale Spanish Revival Desk

By Kittinger

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's Spanish Revival walnut desk made by the prestigious Kittinger Cie. 54" W x 34" D x 30

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Desks

1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
1920's Industrial Desk Lamp

1920's Industrial Desk Lamp

By Dugdills

Located in Downham Market, GB

lighting for quite some time. Wired in twisted black flex. 1920's Wear commensurate with age, very good

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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Sage Green
1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Sage Green

1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Sage Green

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage steel desk top letter tray. Salvaged from Cherry Point Marine air station. Refinished in

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

1920's Spanish Revival Desk/Vanity
1920's Spanish Revival Desk/Vanity

1920's Spanish Revival Desk/Vanity

Located in Pasadena, CA

hardware c. 1920's

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Early 20th Century American Vanities

French Rene Lalique Art Deco 'Smoke' Glass Daim Paperweight 1920s
French Rene Lalique Art Deco 'Smoke' Glass Daim Paperweight 1920s

French Rene Lalique Art Deco 'Smoke' Glass Daim Paperweight 1920s

By René Lalique

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 'smoke' clear and frosted, signed, Rene Lalique Daim figure (Ref: Marcilhac 1168 -where they note that it was only made in clear/colorless and 'Fume'- ie smoke) designed ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Spanish Revival Cabinet with Desk Shelf
Spanish Revival Cabinet with Desk Shelf

Spanish Revival Cabinet with Desk Shelf

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's small vargueno type desk cabinet. Original finish and iron work. Measures: 32.5"W x 17

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Vintage 1920s Desks

1920's Adjustable Nickel Piano / Desk Lamp
1920's Adjustable Nickel Piano / Desk Lamp

1920's Adjustable Nickel Piano / Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

French 1920's adjustable nickel on bronze desk or piano lamp.

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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s desk you’re looking for. A 1920s desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1920s desk, we have 2825 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1920s desk, designed in the Art Deco, Industrial or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. René Lalique, Marcel Breuer and Tiffany Studios each produced at least one beautiful 1920s desk that is worth considering.

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Prices for a 1920s desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $39 and can go as high as $96,484, while the average can fetch as much as $2,184.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.