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Alexander Hamilton at His Desk
By Herbert Paus
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

L V Guirand de Scevola (1871-1950) A Man writing at his desk , Signed pastel
By Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola
Located in Paris, FR
Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scevola (1871-1950) A Man writing at his desk, 18th century interior scene
Category

1920s Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip England, early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Desk “AT 305” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk “AT 305” designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. 1955. Oak. Stamped by
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Style His Modular Desk Night System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
*50*H36 cm Mate ebony makassar compound wood veneer (SCF-18) Desk - 120*50*H5 cm Mate ebony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp A beautiful and seldom seen heavy quality fully adjustable
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
H 15 in W 11 in D 10 in
Launchpad desk & table
By espina corona, Marcelo Orlievsky
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
- desk brings a warm solution to new insulation needs at a home working space through the use of wood in
Category

2010s Argentine Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Launchpad desk & table
Launchpad desk & table
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful, sumptuos Boulle style partners desk. The piece is very distinctive and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin desk
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies. This
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin desk
Pierre Cardin desk
H 29.34 in W 84.65 in D 38.59 in
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent desk by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 147 x W 63.5 x H 76 cm Materials: bronze, walnut wood
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bent Desk by Gentner Design
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
H 29.93 in W 25.01 in D 57.88 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
Located in Geneve, CH
EM207 desk by Eero Moss One of a kind Dimensions; W 215 x D 76 x H 75 cm Materials: Walnut, ash
Category

2010s Romanian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 29.93 in
Duna Desk in Solid Poplar Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Duna Desk in Solid Poplar Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Poplar

Duna Desk in Solid Walnut Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Duna Desk in Solid Walnut Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
In 1960, Jorge Zalszupin designed and manufactured this large desk as part of the Componivel Series
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legged Senufo coffee table by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 51 x W 180 x H 73 cm. Materials: Wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer wh...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 20.08 in
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 Beautifully shaped desk in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.04 in
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Paint

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
H 28.94 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
H 29.34 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
H 27.17 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
H 28.75 in W 57.49 in D 18.12 in
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
Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 230 x W 110 x H 75 cm Materials: stainless
Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 90.56 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
SOW Desk by Adrien de Melo
By Adrien de Melo
Located in New York, NY
highly structured environments in search of something more organic. for this desk, de Melo placed birch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

SOW Desk by Adrien de Melo
SOW Desk by Adrien de Melo
H 28 in W 50 in D 34 in
Desk, Elm Wood, Osvaldo Borsani, 1953
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Minimal and elegant desk with drawer. Solid wood construction, take top made of solid elm wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Desk, Elm Wood, Osvaldo Borsani, 1953
Desk, Elm Wood, Osvaldo Borsani, 1953
H 27.37 in W 46.86 in D 25.6 in
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Desk designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by one collection Finn Juhl, (Denmark) When Finn Juhl
Category

2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
H 28.55 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
H 27.75 in W 70.75 in D 30.5 in
Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and exceptional Danish midcentury double sided executive desk designed by Arne Vodder, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek Materials: Emperador marble, brass, steel
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A Handsome Partner's Desk After the Chippendale Design Made from fine mahogany, with finely
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES black marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek Materials: Nero Marquina marble, brass, steel
Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Leon Jallot Sculpted Walnut Desk and Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French transitional (from Art Nouveau to early Art Deco) desk and en suite chair by Leon Jallot in
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s This executive desk shows the fine
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 55.12 in
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
fantastic desk retains its original finish, colour and patina, all in home ready condition. c1890 H43.5"-max
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary, sculptural walnut desk by Melchiorre Bega, originally designed in 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
H 29.93 in W 60.63 in D 29.93 in
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
H 28.94 in W 98.04 in D 33.47 in
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Original Ocean Travertine Desk by Clement Brazille
By Clément Brazille
Located in Geneve, CH
Original Ocean travertine desk by Clement Brazille Material : Ocean travertine stone Dimensions
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Rosewood Executive Desk
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Madrid, ES
Large executive desk designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen. Denmark, 1960s. This Desk features a
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved walnut desk and chair circa 1880. Superb quality desk with original chair made
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s This design by Ernest Igl
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Polyester

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
H 31.89 in W 51.58 in D 23.23 in
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
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole Desk, France/India 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city. The PJ-BU-02-A desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo
Category

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

Materials

Granite

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Questions About At His Desk
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a desk costs between $374 and $190,530.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.