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Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,392 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.34 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Rivadossi For Officina Walnut Desk, Italy, 1980's
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Austin, TX
present on one side of desk. Created for Officina Rivadossi. Italy, 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
$1,162 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
$1,162 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Vintage 1980s Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Leather Top Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful vintage 1980s neoclassical style writing desk by Lineage Home Furnishings (a line
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,980
H 31 in W 57 in D 31 in
1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.
Category
Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' Desk by Perry King and Santiago Miranda
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' desk by Perry King & Santiago Miranda. Named after a Spanish
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 34.25 in
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,391 Sale Price / set
53% Off
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood!
Three storage drawers on the right
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
$6,146 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 22.84 in
Kroma' Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s ‘Kroma’ desk designed by Antonia Astori for Driade. This modern desk embodies a minimalist
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
$1,267 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
1980s Style Black and White Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Driade, Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
"Kroma" desk by Antonia Astori For Driade, Italy, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini desk Sesamo for Bernini 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in bari, IT
Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Beech
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Desk mod. Comacina with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,121
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Italy in the 1980s.
This desk is unique for the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and has two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
$2,581
H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
$4,220
H 31 in W 79 in D 32.5 in
Mirto Zocca glass desk by Tisettanta Halifax - 1980s
By Mirto Zocca
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mirto Zocca glass desk by Tisettanta Halifax - 1980s
Minimalist - Modern
Mirto desk with top in
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,559 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 50 in D 70 in
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$8,500
H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Steel Chromed and glass desk by Mirto Zocca for Tisettanta Halifax , 1980s
By Mirto Zocca, Tisettanta
Located in Padova, IT
Conditions: wear consistent with age and use.
You are what you do. When it comes to Mirto Zocca (Zurich, 1959), the saying is perfect. He was not “born” a designer, but after finis...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,800
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry
By Pino Rustico
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted 1980s extendible mirror and gilded brass over a wooden frame office desk signed "Pino
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$11,345
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in
A " Washington " Desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An important desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1985s
Editor : Academy
Radical and Industrial
Category
Vintage 1980s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s.
This postmodern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$11,645
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
Architect, designer, and entrepreneur, Antonia Astori began her own design activity within the Driade company, founded with her brother Enrico and Adelaide Acerbi, to whom she offers...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1980s Spanish four drawer wood and wicker office desk with glass top.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$3,481
H 28.35 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in
1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
underside.
The desk is very robust and is therefore in super period condition. Both writing surfaces have
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$11,144
H 36.62 in W 82.29 in D 33.86 in
Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Italian top quality manufactured desk or dining table in beautiful golden Burlwood
Most like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$5,000
H 29.73 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Sophia, a Writing Desk by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano 1980s Italian Postmodern
By Memphis Group, Aldo Cibic
Located in London, GB
Sophia, a postmodern writing desk of reconstituted veneer, briar and lacquered wood designed by
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
$7,801
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s
Located in Brussels , BE
Wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries. Holds a drawer on each side, simple and timeless.
Category
Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Unique sculptural postmodern vanity desk in cherry wood with chair included.
Beautifull
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern White Blue Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern White Blue Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s.
This striking desk
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,841
H 30.32 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Swedish Desk/Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The "Moment table" for dining or working was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$1,128
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Table by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer for USM Haller, 1980s
By Usm Haller
Located in Lugano, TI
Beautiful design classic, square table by USM Haller of Switzerland. Chromed steel legs, black lacquered oak top. High quality workmanship from Switzerland. Original label
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dutch TM-03 Architect Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Hennie de Jong, 1980s
By Hennie de Jong
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Boonzaaijer. Manufactured in the Netherlands by Hennie de Jong in the 1980s. The piece features a black steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,670
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 78.75 in
1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Henkel Harris
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style writing desk with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains
Category
20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan writing desk.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Writing Desk by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1980s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage writing desk is an original design work realized in the 1980s for Vivai del Sud.
Made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
French Vintage Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo B19 writing desk in elm.
As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Modern Writing Table Desk, 1980s
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
"J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style modern writing table desk
Additional information:
Materials
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony
Desk by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller American 1980's
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller with a glass top, two drawers, various functional
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
‘Bullet Train’ Modern Writing Table Desk by Robert Sorrell, circa 1980s
By Robert Sorrell
Located in Shippensburg, PA
function and form, both as a very enjoyable writing desk and as a riveting design element.
Measurements
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,975
H 30.88 in W 59.88 in D 26.88 in
Writing desk and two nightstands with drawers in bamboo, ash and rattan, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
S in bamboo and wicker with mid-century ash top with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Ash
$2,881 / set
H 30.32 in W 46.86 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Profilsystem Collection Desk by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980's
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Lisboa, PT
, during the 1980's. The principle behind the Profilsystem it is simple. The modules can be easily combined
Category
Vintage 1980s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
$3,001
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Half-circle desk, 1980s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Half-circle desk in exotic wood and glass. France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Turned wood imitating rope desk, 1980s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Turned wood green desk imitating rope and opening by 3 drawers. France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1980s Modern Faux Goat Skin Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
1980s modern faux goat skin two-drawer desk.
dimensions: 54"w x 24"d x 30.5"t
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
French Postmodern White Metal Desk, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French rectangular desk from the 1980s, crafted from white lacquered metal. Its clean lines and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Concrete Desk, Italy, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
Generously scaled desk of concrete composite with geometric pedestal and cylindrical legs. Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete
1980s Postmodern Birdseye Maple Artisan Made Desk
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Birdseye maple desk with turned and reverse-tapered ebonized legs and a single
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
1980s/1990s Wooden Desk
By Dale Holub
Located in Nashville, TN
Cantilevered wood desk with drawers in excellent vintage condition. A very versatile piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Miami, FL
All black lacquered postmodern writing desk with a storage cabinet and drawer with organizer by
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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Find many varieties of an authentic 1980s writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every 1980s writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1980s writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1980s writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1980s writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith and Bruce Burdick are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1980s Writing Desk?
Prices for a 1980s writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $212 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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 1980s 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 ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
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