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Restored Typewriter/ Underwood, USA, 1920s
Restored Typewriter/ Underwood, USA, 1920s

Restored Typewriter/ Underwood, USA, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

The entire machine is expertly disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, all repaired and fully functional The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Henri Delcourt, Liane, Art Deco French Ceramic Inkwell of Woman in Turban 1920s
Henri Delcourt, Liane, Art Deco French Ceramic Inkwell of Woman in Turban 1920s

Henri Delcourt, Liane, Art Deco French Ceramic Inkwell of Woman in Turban 1920s

By Henri Delcourt Boulogne

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Henri Delcourt was one of the greatest names of Art Deco design in France, circa 1920s Signed Liane on

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

French Louis XV-Style Executive Desk
French Louis XV-Style Executive Desk

French Louis XV-Style Executive Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Artist / designer: Unknown Origin: France Period: 1920s–1950s Material: Walnut, leather Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Letter Holder, circa 1920s
Art Deco Letter Holder, circa 1920s

Art Deco Letter Holder, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco letter holder, circa 1920s Original condition.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Silver Notpad, circa 1920s
Art Deco Silver Notpad, circa 1920s

Art Deco Silver Notpad, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco silver notpad, circa 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

1920s Oak and Leather Office Chair
1920s Oak and Leather Office Chair

1920s Oak and Leather Office Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Solid oak adjustable office chair, circa 1920s Leather seat and backrest. Adjustable height

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Sunflower Bronze Letter Opener Bosse, Vienna Austria, 1920s
Art Nouveau Sunflower Bronze Letter Opener Bosse, Vienna Austria, 1920s

Art Nouveau Sunflower Bronze Letter Opener Bosse, Vienna Austria, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1920s Austrian letter opener, made of Bronze. Nice addition to your room, on your

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau on Stand, circa 1920s
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau on Stand, circa 1920s

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau on Stand, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau On stand circa 1920s Figured Walnut Top with herringbone inlay

Category

Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Anna Petrus
1920s Pewter Inkwell by Anna Petrus

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Anna Petrus

By Anna Petrus, Herman Bergman

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

in Stockholm in 1916 with sculptures with her characteristic expression. In 1920 a fire in her studio

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Bird Holding a Clock
Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Bird Holding a Clock

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Bird Holding a Clock

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron bird on a stand holding a clock. The clock is fully working.    

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920s Cine-Kodak Eight Model 60
1920s Cine-Kodak Eight Model 60

1920s Cine-Kodak Eight Model 60

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Vintage 1920 Kodak 8mm camera. Poor condition, well-used. Interesting decorative piece.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s
Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s

Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1920s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Queen Anne revival Walnut Bureau with drop well, c 1920s
Queen Anne revival Walnut Bureau with drop well, c 1920s

Queen Anne revival Walnut Bureau with drop well, c 1920s

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Revival Walnut Bureau circa 1920s, figured walnut veneers shaped interior with drop

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Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Pen Holder Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Pen Holder Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Pen Holder Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco pen holder vienna around 1920s Rare model The pen is not included ( it is only for the

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Haagse School Desk in Black and White
Haagse School Desk in Black and White

Haagse School Desk in Black and White

By Hendrik Wouda

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Desk in lacquered wood, coromandel and faux-leather, the Netherlands, 1920s. Small executive

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Art Deco Inlaid Amboyna Veneered Table Clock, 1920s, Sue & Mare
French Art Deco Inlaid Amboyna Veneered Table Clock, 1920s, Sue & Mare

French Art Deco Inlaid Amboyna Veneered Table Clock, 1920s, Sue & Mare

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table clock in the style of Sue & Mare, France, 1920s. Inlaid amboyna veneered

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Table Set by WMF Around 1920s
Art Deco Table Set by WMF Around 1920s

Art Deco Table Set by WMF Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table set by WMF around 1920s Inkwell: Measures: Hight: 10cm Wide: 26cm Deep: 13cm.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Extendable Table, Made in the 1920s Out of Makasar
French Art Deco Extendable Table, Made in the 1920s Out of Makasar

French Art Deco Extendable Table, Made in the 1920s Out of Makasar

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Material: Makassar. Completely restored, surface was polished by piano lacquers to high gloss. The extended table has a width of 305 cm.  

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Macassar, Lacquer

Circa 1920 French Walnut Desk Chair
Circa 1920 French Walnut Desk Chair

Circa 1920 French Walnut Desk Chair

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Circa 1920's French walnut desk chair with a newer dark blue/green leather seat.

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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

High Gloss Black Lacquer One Fifth Paris Office Writing Desk by Ralph Lauren
High Gloss Black Lacquer One Fifth Paris Office Writing Desk by Ralph Lauren

High Gloss Black Lacquer One Fifth Paris Office Writing Desk by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in North York, ON

This 1920s inspired French desk features high gloss polished black lacquer and a gorgeous leather

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Mahogany and Tufted Leather Swivel Desk Chair
French Mahogany and Tufted Leather Swivel Desk Chair

French Mahogany and Tufted Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920s French desk chair has mahogany frame with four cabriole legs on brass casters, a tufted

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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Brass and Wood Round Box by Erhard & Sohne Vienna, circa 1920s
Arts & Crafts Brass and Wood Round Box by Erhard & Sohne Vienna, circa 1920s

Arts & Crafts Brass and Wood Round Box by Erhard & Sohne Vienna, circa 1920s

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Arts & Crafts brass and wood round box by Erhard & Sohne Vienna circa 1920s Original

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1920s Art Deco French Cast Brass Bullterrier Dog on Green Marble Paperweight
1920s Art Deco French Cast Brass Bullterrier Dog on Green Marble Paperweight

1920s Art Deco French Cast Brass Bullterrier Dog on Green Marble Paperweight

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very cute heavy little French Art Deco brass bullterrier dog on green marble. Nice expression in his face, and the way he lifts his paw made me want to have this little fellow.   

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Black Marble Clock and Pen Desk Set
French Art Deco Black Marble Clock and Pen Desk Set

French Art Deco Black Marble Clock and Pen Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial French Art Deco black marble clock and pen desk set, circa 1920s -1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Machine Age Alarm Clock, circa 1920s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Machine Age Alarm Clock, circa 1920s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Machine Age Alarm Clock, circa 1920s

Located in Devon, England

bronze clock is made by C. Terras and dates to the late 1920s. Fully serviced in March 2019, signed to

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Flambe' Glaze 1920s Table Desk Lamp
French Flambe' Glaze 1920s Table Desk Lamp

French Flambe' Glaze 1920s Table Desk Lamp

Located in Montclair, NY

A lovely 1920s French blue and cafe' au last flambe' glaze small table lamp with gilt mounts

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Desk Lamp By Erpe Circa 1920s
Art Deco Desk Lamp By Erpe Circa 1920s

Art Deco Desk Lamp By Erpe Circa 1920s

By Erpé

Located in Gloucester, GB

Art Deco Desk Lamp By Erpe Circa 1920s - Black bakelite shade - On/Off switch on the base - Takes

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Embossed Leather French Louis XVI Writing Table Bureau Plat with Trays
Embossed Leather French Louis XVI Writing Table Bureau Plat with Trays

Embossed Leather French Louis XVI Writing Table Bureau Plat with Trays

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fine quality 1920s era mahogany French desk that has a superb gold tooled leather top and

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Mark Cross London Shagreen Desk Box Organizer
1920s Mark Cross London Shagreen Desk Box Organizer

1920s Mark Cross London Shagreen Desk Box Organizer

By Mark Cross

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Luxurious shagreen revolving door desk top organizer made by Mark Cross London. Extravagance and

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Cartier Art Deco Style Alarm Clock 24K Gold Plated. Made in Swiss
1980s Cartier Art Deco Style Alarm Clock 24K Gold Plated. Made in Swiss

1980s Cartier Art Deco Style Alarm Clock 24K Gold Plated. Made in Swiss

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

. Designed in the 1920s, this Cartier alarm clock desk was made in the 1980s. It's marked Cartier Paris

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A 1920s Just Andersen desk lamp accomplished with shade in striped textile. A small piece of

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s Art Deco Streamline Desk Lamp
1920s Art Deco Streamline Desk Lamp

1920s Art Deco Streamline Desk Lamp

Located in Surrey, BC

A designer style Art Deco desk lamp with a desirable cantilevered arm and two-tiered enameled metal

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1920s Antique Sterling Silver Desk Calendar
1920s Antique Sterling Silver Desk Calendar

1920s Antique Sterling Silver Desk Calendar

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver desk calendar in the

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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Turtle Sculpture / Paperweight, 1920´s
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Turtle Sculpture / Paperweight, 1920´s

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Turtle Sculpture / Paperweight, 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Gilt Bronze turtle sculpture / desk paperweight. 1920´s. Turtle has been mounted over a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

This beautiful little lamp can be used as a desk lamp by just adjusting the lower knuckle to the

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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s Laboratory Light / Desk Lamp by O.C. White (signed)
1920s Laboratory Light / Desk Lamp by O.C. White (signed)

1920s Laboratory Light / Desk Lamp by O.C. White (signed)

By O.C. White

Located in Brooklyn, NY

All original laboratory lamp by OC White circa 1930, signed. Classic industrial aesthetic rendered a bit less austere by its bright orange enamel which shows its age but is still lar...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany
Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany

Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage table lamp or desk lamp from bakelite in red color 1920s Germany. Wonderful dark

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Art Nouveau Sculptural Small Framed Mirror for Desk Table Display, 1920s
Art Nouveau Sculptural Small Framed Mirror for Desk Table Display, 1920s

Art Nouveau Sculptural Small Framed Mirror for Desk Table Display, 1920s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mirror Small Framed vintage desk mirror with lovely art Nouveau ornamentation 1920s Simple and

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Charles Schneider / Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table / Desk Lamp, 1920s
Charles Schneider / Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table / Desk Lamp, 1920s

Charles Schneider / Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table / Desk Lamp, 1920s

By Charles Ranc, Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table/desk lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris) and Charles Ranc

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s
Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s

Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare Art Deco period Desk Thermometer in Bakelite, made by British Rototherm, London and

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Daum Large French Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, 1920s
Daum Large French Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, 1920s

Daum Large French Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, 1920s

By Daum

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table or desk lamp by Daum (Croismare, Nancy), France, late 1920s. Blown double

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought 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 e7287 A nicely carved Black Forest bear

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1920s Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Desk Lamp
1920s Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Desk Lamp

1920s Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Desk Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in San Francisco, CA

An Arts & Crafts brass harp desk/table lamp. Finely crafted by Bradley & Hubbard in the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Early Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Early Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

Early Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

designer and manufacturer from Copenhagen. Andersen began working with metal in the early 1920s, having

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Set of 1920s Just Andersen desk lamps. A historic duo with marks from a 100 years life-time. * A

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A set of Just Andersen table lamps made in the 1920s and accomplished with new shades made of

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

for a side table or night desk. The set is in very good vintage condition, with only a few marks

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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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  • 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.