1920s Writing Desk
to
13
93
69
165
45
11
7
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
165
161
1
1
3
101
1
129
36
34
21
20
113
49
30
23
15
165
165
165
2
2
2
2
1
Sort By
Large Writing Desk Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This large writing desk, crafted from light mahogany, hails from the 1920s and stands as a
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormolu Banding, Bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 56 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table.
Design by Jan Brunott.
Striking
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic vintage art deco desk or writing table
Circa 1920 on this on trend piece of furniture
Clean
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful desk that features the design of a Louis XV desk and has the traits of an
Category
Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s.
Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table.
Design by Hendrik Wouda for H
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.52 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Rare Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s.
Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Amsterdam School Design Painted Desk, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Netherlands, Amsterdam Region in the early part of the 20th Century, 1920's. Solid oak constructed desk with 2
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1920's Spanish Secretaire Pine Work Pedestal Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Charming old Spanish pine desk with great details the desk has nine drawers. The finish has been
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Vintage 1910s Lebanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 47.25 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Antique French Desk Writing Table Renaissance w Drawer Oak Barley Twist c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS 19th Century Antique French Oak Louis XIII Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29 in W 43.5 in D 25.5 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
Category
Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very early model single pedestal tanker desk by General Fireproofing, c. 1920s. Its incredible
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneered base with re-upholstered black leather writing section.
The
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Oak
Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 1920s mahogany desk or sofa table finely carved and of fabulous quality with rich
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table or dining room table.
Design by
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings.
The Central Drawer is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s.
The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive.
The top is made entirely of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 61 in D 28 in
Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
one-piece desk features a delightful, well-aged leather writing surface, likely original. Its
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.12 in W 53.94 in D 36.03 in
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.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Grace Mahogany Console / Library Table, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace console table, or desk, made from mahogany. Elaborately sculpted legs and
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Ebonised and gold painted table, 1920s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rectangular Art Nouveau console writing table, or desk with an ebonised table top and a gold and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Walnut Trestle Library Table, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's walnut library table or writing desk from Italy. The top has lovely graining and has
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Desk / Side Table 1920's
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This writing table was designed and made in France from walnut wood around the 1920s. It features
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American Foreman's oak desk/hostess stand with brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
Stylish 1920s Industrial Metal Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish American 1920s industrial metal desk by Norman Bel Geddes.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1920's French Writing Desk/Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Spool leg desk can be used as a writing desk or a side table
Center drawer
Beautiful natural
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Beaufiful Art Deco Desk with two drawers that open to the sides and a burlwood grain. The legs are
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ladies Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Southampton, NY
Ladies writing desk, circa 1920s
Three drawers on each side on a single drawer with lock. Two wood
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco 1920's Birch Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful period art deco birch desk circa 1920.
Stamped by the reknowned department store a.B
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
A Fine Maple & Co 1920's Mahogany Writing Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent Original Condition With Brown Leather Top.
3 Drawers To The Desk And 2 Drawers To The
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 1920s mahogany roll top desk writing table
This desks is large and heavy and would have
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1920s, French Leather Top Writing Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French writing table with 2 drawers. A designer in the past added the leather top and chrome
Category
Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Beautiful Marble topped French 1920's painted wood desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly spectacularly colorful piece of marble tops this wonderfully carved and painted French desk
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Late Edwardian / 1920’s Panelled Pedestal Desk
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Late Edwardian / 1920’s panelled pedestal desk, the top with a leather writing surface and nine
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1920s Modernist Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual desk made from a high density cardboard. Properly the result of a search for new materials
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cardboard
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
Antique Black Painted and Carved Desk, Denmark circa 1920's
Located in Round Top, TX
antique desk from Denmark. Please examine the carved details that encompass the "skirt," making it a free
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Paint
1920's Mahogany Serpentine Bow-Shaped Pedestal Desk
Located in Richmond, Surrey
1920's Mahogany serpentine bow-shaped pedestal desk with a leathered writing surface and nine
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1920s English Printer's Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
This antique desk was sourced from a printers in Nottingham. It would have held the metal blocks
Category
Vintage 1920s British Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 31.89 in
1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
1920-30’s.
It is of amazing quality, with stunning burr walnut grain patterns throughout. The drawers
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Desk, France, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Slightly curved Art Deco writing desk with four drawers, one comparment. The back side is covered
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar
Art Deco Desk, France, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
French Art Deco desk with several compartments and three drawers underneath the writing surface
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Desk, Probably, France, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk standing on eight conical legs, with four drawers and brown imitation leather covered
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Desk, Probably France 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk with five drawers and straight sides with rectangular recess. The top of the desk is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Venetian Hand-Painted Desk, circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Venetian hand-painted desk with drawers for storage. Knee-hole for extra comfort. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1920s Writing Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
1920s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every 1920s writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1920s writing desk, we have 266 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1920s writing desk bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1920s writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hendrik Wouda, Anton Lucas and Damon & Bertaux produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1920s Writing Desk?
Prices for a 1920s writing desk start at $475 and top out at $117,694 with the average selling for $3,783.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About 1920s Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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, 2022In 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023In 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, 2023In 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.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What 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, 2024The 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.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.