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Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak
Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak

Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak

Located in Leicester, GB

1920's bureaux with a host of three drawers with wooden handles. The desk can be closed with an

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s
Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s

Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

A charming modernist 1920s wooden school desk for young children, featuring a chalkboard and

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s

Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s

Located in Faversham, GB

Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s Item e7286 A nicely carved Black Forest bear

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1920s Danish Art Nouveau High Sculptural Desk Table Lamp of Patinated Bronze
1920s Danish Art Nouveau High Sculptural Desk Table Lamp of Patinated Bronze

1920s Danish Art Nouveau High Sculptural Desk Table Lamp of Patinated Bronze

By Just Andersen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Andersen. It's made in good and strong quality in the 1920s of patinated bronze The lamp base is designed

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Airship by Sam Rush. Desk lamp 1920s style.
Airship by Sam Rush. Desk lamp 1920s style.

Airship by Sam Rush. Desk lamp 1920s style.

By Sam Rush

Located in Bristol, GB

Sam Rush captures the essence of that age, and instantly gives any desk a rare distinction. The

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2010s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel

1920s Brass Office Desk Lamps With Emerald Glass Shade
1920s Brass Office Desk Lamps With Emerald Glass Shade

1920s Brass Office Desk Lamps With Emerald Glass Shade

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s Brass office desk lamp with Emerald Glass Shade Articulates Switch at top Small chip on

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Etched Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s
Art Deco Brass Etched Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s

Art Deco Brass Etched Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with reeded etched frosted glass Diameter glass 21.5 cm Available

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish
Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish

Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish

Located in Köln, NW

Elegant Art Déco secretary desk. High-gloss-black finish. France 1920s. Fine interior. Very high

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s

By Karl Johan

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Karl Johan Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Located in Essex, MA

the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s
French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s

French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with etched frosted glass Available with UK / US plug Priced per

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French 1920s Art Nouveau Brass Glass Table Desk Light
Vintage French 1920s Art Nouveau Brass Glass Table Desk Light

Vintage French 1920s Art Nouveau Brass Glass Table Desk Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French art nouveau brass desk light / table lamp Black cotton wire and plug. Also, available with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s
French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s

French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Table Desk Lamp, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with frosted glass globe Diameter base 14.8 cm Available with UK / US

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1920s Rene Lalique "Vase Poivre" Desk Lamps
Pair of 1920s Rene Lalique "Vase Poivre" Desk Lamps

Pair of 1920s Rene Lalique "Vase Poivre" Desk Lamps

By René Lalique

Located in New York, NY

drilled for wiring. Vases circa 1920. Shades not included. Measures: Base Height: 12" Shade Rest Height

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two rare and elegant Art Deco cast aluminium desk or table lamps from an US cruiser ship

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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table Desk Light, 1920s
French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table Desk Light, 1920s

French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table Desk Light, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French 1930s, Art deco, clear glass, cast desk light / table lamp Cast Iron Base and arm with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s
Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s

Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s

By Conrad Fehn

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

An extremely rare version of the Conrad Fehn Amsterdamse School fringed copper desk lamp. A one off

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique 1920s Emerson Type 29648 Three Speed Brass Blade Desk Fan Works 16"
Antique 1920s Emerson Type 29648 Three Speed Brass Blade Desk Fan Works 16"

Antique 1920s Emerson Type 29648 Three Speed Brass Blade Desk Fan Works 16"

By Emerson Electric

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1920's Emerson 16 inch three speed desk fan with black enameled body and brass fan blades

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Desk Lamp
Brass Desk Lamp

Brass Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English brass desk lamp. Measurements: Total height: 23" Width: 16.25" (widest

Category

Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp
French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp

French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

1920s Empire French brass table desk lamp Nickel Art Deco shell shade with heavy brass base Brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Cat Sculpture Paperweight Silvered Bronze. Signed Rochard, France 1920
Art Deco Cat Sculpture Paperweight Silvered Bronze. Signed Rochard, France 1920

Art Deco Cat Sculpture Paperweight Silvered Bronze. Signed Rochard, France 1920

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Cat Sculpture / Figure Silvered Bronze. Signed Irénée Rochard. Made in France 1920´s

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Boulliote Lamp with Tole Shade
French Boulliote Lamp with Tole Shade

French Boulliote Lamp with Tole Shade

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French bronze desk lamp with painted tole shade and two interior lights

Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp
Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp

Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Mission style (1920s) stained oak table desk lamp with 2 pedestals supporting a

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Early 20th Century American Mission Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style
French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style

French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style

By Muller Frères

Located in Barcelona, ES

Art Deco desk lamp bird design, brass and brass Repoussé. France, 1920s-1930s. Solid brass desk

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus Period Red Gispen Desk Lamp, 1920s
Bauhaus Period Red Gispen Desk Lamp, 1920s

Bauhaus Period Red Gispen Desk Lamp, 1920s

By Gispen

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Late 1920s desk lamp, produced by Gispen, original red paint with nickelled metal elements.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Copper Desk Lamp with Burgundy Enameled Shade, 1920s
Copper Desk Lamp with Burgundy Enameled Shade, 1920s

Copper Desk Lamp with Burgundy Enameled Shade, 1920s

Located in Budapest, HU

Ornate and beautifully made 1920s desk lamp with frame and base of patinated copper and brass. Its

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk

Located in Brno, CZ

This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand
1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand

1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s American Foreman's oak desk/hostess stand with brass hardware.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture
1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture

1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture

Located in Alhambra, CA

Carved wood and hand painted writing desk, c. 1920 by the historic Rockford Furniture company of

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Vintage 1920s North American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Birch Anthroposophical Desk by Fritz Schuy Germany 1920s
Very Rare Birch Anthroposophical Desk by Fritz Schuy Germany 1920s

Very Rare Birch Anthroposophical Desk by Fritz Schuy Germany 1920s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Very rare desk, designed and manufactured by Fritz Schuy, Germany. Probably a handmade one-off

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

1920s Writing Desk with Lion Paws, Germany
1920s Writing Desk with Lion Paws, Germany

1920s Writing Desk with Lion Paws, Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Below its writing surface, the writing desk has a drawer that can be locked. The writing surface

Category

Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small 1920s Vintage Side Table or Desk
Small 1920s Vintage Side Table or Desk

Small 1920s Vintage Side Table or Desk

Located in Freiburg, DE

Polished and oiled non-toxic wood-worm treatment.  

Category

Vintage 1920s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fir

Rosewood Art Deco Style Desk, 1920s Office Furniture
Rosewood Art Deco Style Desk, 1920s Office Furniture

Rosewood Art Deco Style Desk, 1920s Office Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning art deco style desk in rosewood, Classic deco look, really clean and minimal design

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2010s Art Deco Desks

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table
Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

Antique 1920s Art Nouveau Sewing Table

Located in Freiburg, DE

Solid oak / oak veneer slight retouched veneer damage in the plate (see photos).

Category

Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s Oak Desk Top Perpetual Calendar with Rotating Dials for Month, Day, Year
1920s Oak Desk Top Perpetual Calendar with Rotating Dials for Month, Day, Year

1920s Oak Desk Top Perpetual Calendar with Rotating Dials for Month, Day, Year

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

1920s oak desk top perpetual calendar with rotating dials for month, day, year. Desk

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Vintage 1920s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell
1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell

1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell

Located in Seguin, TX

Early 20th century art deco cast nickel ink well and catchall in one. Porcelain insert, no markings. Minor scuffing, tiny chip to edge of porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Antique Children's Oak Roll Top Desk
Antique Children's Oak Roll Top Desk

Antique Children's Oak Roll Top Desk

Located in Alhambra, CA

Lovely 1920s antique writing desk made of solid oak. Petit size suited for a child. Great condition

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Cointreau Wine Carte, France, 1920s
Cointreau Wine Carte, France, 1920s

Cointreau Wine Carte, France, 1920s

By Cointreau

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A charming and rare wine carte exhibiting le pierrot voit "le jour." The Cointreau Pierrot was the TM mascot until revised by the square Cointreau logo during the 1950s. The wine c...

Category

Vintage 1920s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Art Deco French Marble Desk Clock, circa 1920s by Pronost Freres
Art Deco French Marble Desk Clock, circa 1920s by Pronost Freres

Art Deco French Marble Desk Clock, circa 1920s by Pronost Freres

Located in Valencia, Spain

French table clock, Art Deco style, made circa the 1920s in marble with a sculpture of a semi-nude

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Steel

Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s
Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s

Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Lábatlan, HU

construction of Baumann and Thonet Furniture Thonet table, 1920. Beech with stained top. Original, cleaned

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Figurative Inkwell, Bear, Gilded Bronze, 1920s
Figurative Inkwell, Bear, Gilded Bronze, 1920s

Figurative Inkwell, Bear, Gilded Bronze, 1920s

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

Inkwell in the form of a bear's head, made of bronze, gilded inside, placed on a marble base. Inside, an original, glass ink cartridge. A luxurious, cabinet item made with a precise,...

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Original Alfred Dunhill Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Dispenser from 1920s
Rare Original Alfred Dunhill Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Dispenser from 1920s

Rare Original Alfred Dunhill Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Dispenser from 1920s

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

. From the 1920s - Ideal for any gentleman seeking a unique piece of Dunhill craftmanship to add to

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Baize, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s
Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

By Paul Poiret

Located in Hoboken, NJ

painting. Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s. Measures: Tray: 22 in. L 13 3/4 in. D box 7 1/2 in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Gorgeous Swiss Enamel and Sterling Table Clock, circa 1920s
Gorgeous Swiss Enamel and Sterling Table Clock, circa 1920s

Gorgeous Swiss Enamel and Sterling Table Clock, circa 1920s

Located in Redding, CA

to operate. Will look great on your desk or nightstand. Marked for silver and Maker.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Thonet Chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood Model 5501, 1920s
Thonet Chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood Model 5501, 1920s

Thonet Chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood Model 5501, 1920s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Thonet chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood model 5501. Design from 1900-1920. Armchair completely

Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Raffia

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1920s Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a 1920s Desk?

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.