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Famed Brass & Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Famed Desk was designed with the aim of allowing you to work with more elegance and more
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Famed Brass &  Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
Famed Brass &  Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
H 34.2 in W 47.2 in D 27.5 in
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

Pixel Desk by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel and marble
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
console. The desk is constructed of steel tubing, and a honed marble top. Customization options are
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
desk set in polished black marble; the massive inkwell with an elongated octagonal shape, has a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 418-2 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Grand Antique Marble, black
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 438 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Arabescato Marble, white
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Organic Modern Castelo Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
touch to the entryway. Castelo desk material codes ST064 Green Primavera marble; polished ME026 Dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Cuboid Desk, White Marble, 400x75x75cm Leather Drawer, Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Design Award CM L400 B75 H75 IN L157,48 B29,53 H29,53 Arabescato Marble, white Extensible Desk Pad
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
marble or even onyx can be used, to best adapt to the environment where it will be inserted. The table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 438 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Arabescato Marble, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in GB
Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green marble top A good looking and well-made piece
Category

Antique 1880s European High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
with twin drawers and solid marble top A good looking and well made piece, the timber frame is late
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Famed Brass & Wood Desk with Marble Drawers **LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS** The Famed Desk was designed with the aim of allowing you to work with more
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk & Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful five-drawer desk with hand carvings (see thumbnail photos) and paint decorated in the
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Located in Oxford, GB
Art Deco Perpetual calendar made of black Belgian marble and made by the well known german company
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Set of Five Jury, Bank of England Style Office, Desk or Dining Chairs
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of five oak office, or desk chairs, constricted of solid oak, all are in structurally
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Arts & acCrafts Marble & Brass Desk Inkstand with Four Porcelain Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
condition and superb colors marble base simply made our day. The large and wonderfully designed brass ink
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
well veined Sienna Marble platform base. The Ormolu dome top finial covers complete with their internal
Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece. This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed
Located in Milano, IT
experience.Gaze upon the sturdy green marble slab that forms its base, adding a touch of sophistication to the
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Vintage 1920s Italian Gothic Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Partners Desk Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Partners Desk with
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Partners Desk Louis XV
French Partners Desk Louis XV
H 32 in W 69 in D 35 in
S3 Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
S3 desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 213 x W 64 x H 77 cm Materials: Taj Mahal marble, brass, oak
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

S3 Desk by Atra Design
S3 Desk by Atra Design
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 83.86 in
Spectacular 19th Century French Marble Table
Located in Newmanstown, PA
painted ceramic and a marble top. It displays very sharp craftsmanship all throughout the table.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turquin marble desk. The three drawer desk is raised by slender cabriole legs with fine foliate ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 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
German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
dispenser. All on a rouge marble base that has an area for a pen or pencil. A brass plate is at the bottom
Category

Antique 1890s German Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse
By Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Eileen writing desk shown in walnut with palissandro stone inset (COM). All of our pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
marble top inset. Crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste, the frieze is decorated on each side with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Recinto Stone Surf Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Surf Desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 94 x W 210 x H 75.5 cm. Materials: Recinto stone and steel
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

Recinto Stone Surf Desk by Atra Design
Recinto Stone Surf Desk by Atra Design
H 29.73 in W 82.68 in D 37.01 in
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Table designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA . Rare large 18th
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562 Scotland 1900 Green Marble Pair of two crystal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Small Inlaid Petite Demilune Writing Desk Made in France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style small inlaid petite Demilune writing desk, made in France. Item
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
Category

Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

RJ Horner & Co French Marble Top One-Drawer Writing Table with Ormolu
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful French mahogany one-drawer rectangular writing table with green variegated marble top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Console in Brozed Brass Top in Black Aziz Marble or Calacatta Gold Marble
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Huge and massive marble
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Orla Contemporary and Customizable Desk and Art Table by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk and art table in white lacquer gloss with Carrara marble top. Bespoke / customizable
Category

2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Georg Adam Scheid 1910 Austria Desk Seal With Bear 900 Sterling Silver & Marble
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian desk seal in marble and silver designed by Georg Adam Scheid. Beautiful desk seal
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese Green Marble "Verde Viana"
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
S.Voxel - 21st century modern Portuguese "Verde Viana" marble paperweight S.voxelexplores the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning, large, antique French marble and gilt bronze double inkwell. The inkwells’ lids
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Derbyshire Ashford pietra dura obelisk, inlaid with lillies, circa 1880 in date. The obelisk is beautifully inlaid with a Pietra Dura of white flowers and mala...
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Malachite

Napoleon Kingwood Marble Free-Standing Writing Table Attributed to Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon kingwood marble free-standing writing table attributed to Sormani, the shaped
Category

Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese White Marble "Pele de Tigre"
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
S.Voxel - 21st century modern Portuguese "Pele de Tigre" marble paperweight S.voxelexplores the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sizes like the indoor model, has a solid teak structure and top in Carrara marble with oil-water finish
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sizes like the indoor model, has a solid teak structure and top in Carrara marble with oil-water finish
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sizes like the indoor model, has a solid teak structure and top in Carrara marble with oil-water finish
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stylish French Marble Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
style seek and so sure not to disappoint. Perfect size for desks, tables etc. Features a solid marble
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Stylish French Marble Clock, c1930
Art Deco Stylish French Marble Clock, c1930
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
original combination of materials, including natural maple, precious marble and brass casting. The parts in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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All Marble Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic all marble desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, every all marble desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an all marble desk, we have 149 options in-stock, while there are 117 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect all marble desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An all marble desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one all marble desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but La Chance, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About All Marble Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Marble fruit is fruit that’s sculpted from marble to create a very realistic looking piece of fruit. Italian marble fruit is quite desirable and at times, it’s hard to tell if it's real or not. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Handmade antique marbles are the most valuable. To be able to distinguish them, look for the pontil mark, or scar, which reveals where they were cut from the glass rod during production.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Carrara is one of the most commonly used types of marble in residences.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Marble can be used for a handful of different projects. For example, marble is used to create buildings, sculptures, countertops, and can also be found in soil, supplements, and can even be used as a neutralizing acid.
  • 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 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 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 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.