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French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Desk
French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Desk

French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

Early 20th century painted desk Louis XVI style with a center drawer including working lock & key

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel and Wood Desk by Rudolf Vichr, 1920s
Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel and Wood Desk by Rudolf Vichr, 1920s

Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel and Wood Desk by Rudolf Vichr, 1920s

By Rudolf Vichr

Located in Prague, New Town

Bauhaus chrome-plated tubular steel and wood desk designed by Rudolf Vichr in Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk
1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk

1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1920s pine knee hole desk with faux bamboo decoration. Originally would have been fitted with a

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Olympia Peter Behrens Desk Chair By AEG Belin Circa 1920s
Olympia Peter Behrens Desk Chair By AEG Belin Circa 1920s

Olympia Peter Behrens Desk Chair By AEG Belin Circa 1920s

By AEG

Located in Gloucester, GB

Olympia Peter Behrens Desk Chair By AEG Belin Circa 1920s - Ply seat and backrest - Height

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1920s Black Lacquered French Desk with Ormolu Detailing
1920s Black Lacquered French Desk with Ormolu Detailing

1920s Black Lacquered French Desk with Ormolu Detailing

Located in Dallas, TX

1920s black lacquered French desk with black leather inset writing surface. Beautifully detailed

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Lacquer

1920s Birch and Rosewood Small Writing Table Desk
1920s Birch and Rosewood Small Writing Table Desk

1920s Birch and Rosewood Small Writing Table Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small Art Deco inspired birch writing table, circa 1920. Ideal for a room with limited space or

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Vanity Desk
French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Vanity Desk

French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Vanity Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, French 1920s painted vanity desk in the Louis XVI style. The desk features

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table

Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

one desk photographed. These desks are large and heavy and would have been commissioned by a hotel

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Revival Partners Pedestal Desk, 1920s
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Revival Partners Pedestal Desk, 1920s

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Revival Partners Pedestal Desk, 1920s

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique mahogany Chippendale design pedestal partners desk, circa 1920 in date

Category

Vintage 1920s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

High Quality French Art Deco Desk, circa 1920s
High Quality French Art Deco Desk, circa 1920s

High Quality French Art Deco Desk, circa 1920s

Located in Greding, DE

High quality french Art Deco Desk, circa 1920´s, with with decorative brass handles.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Jacaranda

1920s French Directoire Style Desk
1920s French Directoire Style Desk

1920s French Directoire Style Desk

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This black ebonized directoire style desk includes brass detailing, red leather and original keys

Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Hand-carved riverstone trough from Central Mexico, circa 1920´s. Slightly larger than an ashtray

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Vintage 1920s Mexican Rustic Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Desk in the style of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933), France, 1920s
Art Deco Desk in the style of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933), France, 1920s

Art Deco Desk in the style of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933), France, 1920s

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco desk on curved tapered legs. The desk has a corresponding design on the front and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s

By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Oak

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair
1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Super quality oriental desk and chair circa 1920. Desk with matching desk in chinoiserie

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture
Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture

Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Art Deco Walnut Desk. This Wonderful 9 Drawer Desk Stands upon a Typical Art Deco Ebonised Plinth

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture
Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture

Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Art Deco Walnut Desk. This Wonderful 9 Drawer Desk Stands upon a Typical Art Deco Ebonised Plinth

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s
20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s

20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French oak desk letters holder from the 1920s. Sliding door to the top

Category

Vintage 1920s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Five-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Five-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Five-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Art & Crafts period hand hammered copper desk set. The five-piece set includes

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Copper

Just Andersen, Denmark Fantail Fish 1920s Art Deco Pewter Desk Paperweight #833B
Just Andersen, Denmark Fantail Fish 1920s Art Deco Pewter Desk Paperweight #833B

Just Andersen, Denmark Fantail Fish 1920s Art Deco Pewter Desk Paperweight #833B

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Art Deco stylised Fantail Fish pewter paperweight by Just Andersen of Denmark. Circa 1920 Height

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels

Located in Marbella, ES

1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.

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Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Pedestal Desk by Anton Lucas, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Pedestal Desk by Anton Lucas, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Pedestal Desk by Anton Lucas, 1920s

By Anton Lucas

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Haagse School pedestal desk. Design by Anton Lucas Leiden. Striking

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak

Austrian Bronze Inkwell of an Automobile and Driver ca. 1920's
Austrian Bronze Inkwell of an Automobile and Driver ca. 1920's

Austrian Bronze Inkwell of an Automobile and Driver ca. 1920's

By Peter Tereszczuk

Located in Petaluma, CA

Oh how rare this subject matter in sculpture appears. We would like to point out that this no small trinket. It is impressive and good sized. The driver is a kick and the car is cert...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Beaux Arts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s
Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s

Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: Antique decorative oak drafting table adjustable artist drawing desk

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk
1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk

1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1920s pine knee hole desk with faux bamboo decoration. Originally would have been fitted with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany
Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany

Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

This early 20th-century oak desk chair features a spindle back and a shaped seat for added comfort

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s

Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Nouveau freestanding desk with 5 drawers. Very good condition according to age. Only minimal

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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Representative Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Large Representative Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s

Large Representative Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

Large freestanding desk with eleven drawers with brass handles and two pull-out plates. Very good

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Desk or Writing Table in Walnut and Black Leather Top, 1920s
Italian Art Deco Desk or Writing Table in Walnut and Black Leather Top, 1920s

Italian Art Deco Desk or Writing Table in Walnut and Black Leather Top, 1920s

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful eclectic Italian Art Deco desk or writing table was made in the 1920s. It is make

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Pine

1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)
1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)

1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)

Located in Leeds, GB

A 1920's period oak framed and leather upholstered desk armchair. This handsome chair with solid

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s

Located in Oxford, GB

pitting to chrome doesn't detract adds character its a fabulous anchor piece for a substantial desk.

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Partners Desk by K.P.C. de Bazel, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Partners Desk by K.P.C. de Bazel, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Partners Desk by K.P.C. de Bazel, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and extremely rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School partners desk. Design by K.P.C. de Bazel

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Oak

1920s Beech Bentwood Desk Chair by Jacub and Josef Kohn, Austria
1920s Beech Bentwood Desk Chair by Jacub and Josef Kohn, Austria

1920s Beech Bentwood Desk Chair by Jacub and Josef Kohn, Austria

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

- Item has been carefully refurbished

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Metal Can Opener/ Sobota Patent Prague, 1920's
Mid-Century Metal Can Opener/ Sobota Patent Prague, 1920's

Mid-Century Metal Can Opener/ Sobota Patent Prague, 1920's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished . fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1920s French Chinoiserie Bamboo Table with Orignal Rattan Woven Top
1920s French Chinoiserie Bamboo Table with Orignal Rattan Woven Top

1920s French Chinoiserie Bamboo Table with Orignal Rattan Woven Top

Located in London, GB

A decorative 1920s French chinoiserie bamboo table with orignal rattan woven top mounted on

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Vintage 1920s French Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Swedish Art Deco Ebonized and Elm Writing Table, circa 1920s
Swedish Art Deco Ebonized and Elm Writing Table, circa 1920s

Swedish Art Deco Ebonized and Elm Writing Table, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Art Deco writing table, circa 1920s, the book matched figured elm top with an ebonized

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Just Andersen
1920s Pewter Inkwell by Just Andersen

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Just Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1920s, Denmark. Crafted by Just Andersen, this pewter inkhorn showcases the refined lines of the

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Walnut Desk
Walnut Desk

Walnut Desk

Sold|$1,450

Walnut Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920's Burl Walnut Desk with Cabrio Legs from England with original hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Brass

Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s

Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s

Located in North Miami, FL

An oak, iron and brass frame (added later) library table from the Banc de France, circa 1920. The

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk by Jansen
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk by Jansen

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Handsome French Louis XVI style mahogany desk, circa 1920s, the bronze banded top with brown

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Bookends, Bronze, circa 1920s
Pair of Bookends, Bronze, circa 1920s

Pair of Bookends, Bronze, circa 1920s

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of bookends. Bronze, circa 1920s. Pair of bronze bookends that have an inscription on the

Category

20th Century North American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1920s French Walnut Bureau Plat
1920s French Walnut Bureau Plat

1920s French Walnut Bureau Plat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An early 20th century French walnut and inlaid bureau plat in Louis XV style.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1920s Belgian Oak Drawing Table
1920s Belgian Oak Drawing Table

1920s Belgian Oak Drawing Table

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable drawing table from Belgium, circa 1920. This intriguing device is a standard period

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

1920s Iron Stretcher Spanish Table
1920s Iron Stretcher Spanish Table

1920s Iron Stretcher Spanish Table

Located in Pomona, CA

A beautiful Spanish writing table with rectangular top. Yok-form legs joined by iron stretcher.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Rud. Rasmussen: A solid oak coffee table. Made by Rud Rasmussen 1920s
Rud. Rasmussen: A solid oak coffee table. Made by Rud Rasmussen 1920s

Rud. Rasmussen: A solid oak coffee table. Made by Rud Rasmussen 1920s

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in Lejre, DK

Table in oak and patinated leather. Designed and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers.  

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Antique Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

1920s Cassard et Cie Limed Wood and Ammonite Marble Writing Table
1920s Cassard et Cie Limed Wood and Ammonite Marble Writing Table

1920s Cassard et Cie Limed Wood and Ammonite Marble Writing Table

By Cassard Romano Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant French desk in carved and white glazed fruitwood, with single center drawer and scalloped

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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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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.
Questions About 1920s Desk
  • 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.