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Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl Desk Model NV-40 by Niels Vodder in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk NV-40 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian white painted "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Emblematic B40 elm desk by French designer and carpenter Pierre CHAPO. Made in Gordes in the 70s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti laterali in legno impiallacciato noce e con il piano in legno impiallacciato radica. Buone condizioni.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica
Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica
H 29.14 in W 50.6 in D 20.48 in
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
of different wood, metal, upholstery and stone options. Dimension: 120 x 40 x 125 cm H Desk
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
French modernist desk in solid oak ceruse from the 40's style Jacques adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing modernist desk of the 50s in the taste of the work of Jean Michel Frank. Structure in
Category

Vintage 1940s French Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable period 70s design unknown Sweden condition good signs of
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

vintage desk  desk  70's  adjustable
vintage desk  desk  70's  adjustable
H 27.96 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Ceramic clock from the 1940s'
Located in Torino, IT
Orologio in ceramica degli anni 40'. Raffinato orologio centro tavola o da camino realizzato negli
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic clock from the 1940s'
Ceramic clock from the 1940s'
H 10.24 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
An Art Deco light oak nine drawer, bar handled, inverted breakfront twin pedestal desk. Just fitted
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk
H 30.08 in W 47.8 in D 23.9 in
Gervasoni Writing Desk in Black Lacquer with Wooden Feet by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When a house becomes a space for thinking, creating and working, as well as for living, desks take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Sebastian Desk by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid ash Whitewashed finish Dimensions: 40” W x 20” D x 33” H Custom sizing is
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Sebastian Desk by VOLK
Sebastian Desk by VOLK
H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in
Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood desk. This dates from around the 1890-1910 period
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s. This is a rare and very unique postmodern
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
H 39.38 in W 39.77 in D 18.12 in
Farelle Desk by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Farelle desk by LK Edition Dimensions: 180 x 110 x H 40 cm Materials: Oak and patinated Bronze
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Farelle Desk by LK Edition
Farelle Desk by LK Edition
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 70.87 in
Regency Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
note - The current lead time is 40+ weeks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Style Leather Top Desk
Regency Style Leather Top Desk
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 38 in
Art Deco Desk by Maurice Adams
By Maurice Adams
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A fine Art Deco desk by Maurice Adams, in highly polished walnut. Bow fronted, with four drawers to
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk by Maurice Adams
Art Deco Desk by Maurice Adams
H 29.14 in W 46.86 in D 23.86 in
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bog Wood

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Epifania desk & cube by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: Desk: W 70 x D 140 x H 75 cm. Cube: W
Category

2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
throughout. Width – 100 cm , 40 inches Depth – 61 cm , 24 inches Height – 97 cm , 39 inches Desk height – 69
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
H 38.19 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period. It
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
H 30.71 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 in
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely impressive vintage Swedish desk by Karl Erik Ekselius. It was made in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Plume Osis Block Desk by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Plume Osis block desk by Llot Llov Dimensions: H 100 x W 90 x D 40 cm Materials: birch Pattern
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Plume Osis Block Desk by Llot Llov
Plume Osis Block Desk by Llot Llov
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Danish Vintage Model 901 Desk by Bodil Kjaer
By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage model 901 desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Vintage Model 901 Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Danish Vintage Model 901 Desk by Bodil Kjaer
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk chair, Model 3271W Oxford in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen from 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
this desk chair a reliable choice for any workspace. Measurements: H:102cm W:62cm D:45cm SH:40-52cm
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important desk model Stadera designed by Franco Albini for the Poggi manufacture, in 1959
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
H 29.34 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
Humanscale Ergonomic Freedom Task Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New in Box
By Niels Diffrient, Humanscale
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. Dimensions Box: Height 27.5" x Width 27" x Depth 24.5" x Weight approx. 40 lbs. These chairs are brand new
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Muller Van Severen, 3 Pieces Desk, Belgium, 2014
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, ES
60 cm x 40 cm (shelves) 47.24 in x 27.5 in x 29.1 H in (desk) and 23.6 in x 15.7 in (shelves
Category

2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Muller Van Severen, 3 Pieces Desk, Belgium, 2014
Muller Van Severen, 3 Pieces Desk, Belgium, 2014
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf, mid-century
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf, mid-century
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table desk designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
H 28.55 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Dyrlund Desk Model 'Space' With Side Table And Drawer Module
By Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, AT
in steel. Desk D. 95 cm, L. 200 cm, H. 73 cm, side table H. 61 cm, W. 120 cm, D. 40 cm, drawer module
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
. Dimensions: 78 cm or 147 cm high / 30.7 inch or 57.9 inch high, 142 cm wide / 55.9 inch wide, 40 cm (top
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
H 57.88 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four
Category

Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stickley Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
secretary desk is perfectly suited to any decor. Dimensions: Base 36 w x 19 1/2 d x 40 t Top 38 1/4 w x 12
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Stickley Secretary Desk
Stickley Secretary Desk
H 90.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Antique Stickley Brothers Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
copper hardware. Measures: 40"W x 26"D x 30"H. Good original vintage condition. The desk is
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Writing Desk with Leather Top, C1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The desk measures 40 wide x 42 inches tall x 25 deep. The desk dates to the 1910 era and is in good
Category

Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Russian Neoclassic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Russian neoclassic style desk with brass details on the frieze in a classic diamond pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Russian Neoclassic Desk
Russian Neoclassic Desk
H 30 in W 65 in D 30 in
Ant. Oak Jacobean Style Slant Front Desk Bureau, Writing, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Oak Jacobean style slant front desk bureau, writing desk, Scotland 1910, H880 $1250
Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Iconic Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The iconic modern desk with parquetry veneered and lacquered top having brass inlaid details, Icon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks

Materials

Leather

Iconic Modern Desk
Iconic Modern Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 31.5 in
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Ico Parisi, Bernini
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto manufacured by Ditta Bernini Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Laminate, Wood

17th C Style Antique Reproduction Italian Chestnut CAPRETTA Writing Desk Custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
31.5”H. *Capretta table with drawer available in old walnut *Larger size tables & desks available by
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century French Library Writing Desk Table Renaissance Carved Oak Baroque
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French library writing desk table Renaissance Carved Oak Baroque. Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Louis XV / Napoleon III style office desk. A serpentine form made from birdseye maple
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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40 In Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 40 in desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every 40 in desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 40 in desk, we have 350 options in-stock, while there are 256 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 40 in desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 40 in desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made 40 in desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much is a 40 In Desk?

Prices for a 40 in desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $92 and can go as high as $268,137, while the average can fetch as much as $3,916.
Questions About 40 In Desk
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.