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Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superbly proportioned Danish teak desk with rear bookshelf and floating pedestals from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in
Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Architectural desk with bookshelf, Italy 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
H 127.17 in W 51.19 in D 28.75 in
Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Slant Front Desk with Bookshelf
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Architectural Slant front Desk constructed from oak with shelves on one side over top of 4 slant
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf This Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

60s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood Arne Vodder Exec. Desk w/ Bookshelf drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice original 1960's Arne Vodder Executive teak rosewood desk with a built in bookshelf on the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
This is the most charming table, from the lower shelf for books, to the veneered wood and the serpentine details. This is an example of American furniture in its unusual forms that a...
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Art Deco walnut desk in fabulous condition. A beautiful piece perfect for a smaller study area
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Desk
Art Deco Walnut Desk
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
of this literary desk, originally conceived as a bookshelf but transformed into a sophisticated
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2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur & Henning Jensen
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk or bookshelf Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá Edition Side Gallery Barcelona, 2018
Category

2010s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in Fulton, CA
Scandinavian Modern boomerang desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1960s Teak Wood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Media, PA
A beautiful teakwood executive desk by Arne Vodder, complete with a bookshelf and locking bar
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk. Five pull out drawers with an open bookshelf to side. Original
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It was made of teak wood with contoured handles. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
detailed decors of the legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as next to a bookshelf or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original French Macassar Art Deco Partners Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Original French Art Deco desk in spectacular book-matched Macassar wood. These high-quality
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It was made of teak wood with contoured handles. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Freestanding teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk designed by Valdemar Mortensen, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern teak desk by Svend Madsen for Falster. Desk has six drawers with tow locking
Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis Van Teeffelen Writing Desk for Wébé, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Writing desk designed by Louis van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the Netherlands around 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
in rosewood and has a center bookshelf. This desk is very clean inside and out ready for use. Great
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
cupboards (with lights), desk, two lovely floating bookshelf and 1 large shelf above the desk. Height can be
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
with lights), desk cupboard with dropdown door, two drawers and has one lovely floating bookshelf above
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

English Amythyst Cut to Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
By Webb and Corbett
Located in New York, NY
', shown in last image. Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also have a place on side table
Category

Late 20th Century English Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
pieces or any sings of damages. Really nice decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf and great
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

Baccarat French Crystal Blue and Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf, or in an
Category

Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Leather Bound Hinged Book for Storage and Document Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scorecard and playing cards (included). The piece is a compliment to the bookshelf or side table, desk, or
Category

20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
filled with clear controlled bubbles. Paper weight for the sophisticated desk, vanity or coffee table
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wearing. Collectible Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory. Vintage crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sophisticated desk red and white sea waves sphere. A volcano eruption of red and white swirl of colors expertly
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory. Beautiful Murano Art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Thin Book Ends in Contemporary Bronze and Steel in various Patinas
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
offer an elegant addition to any tabletop or bookshelf collection.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
Located in Denton, TX
A great industrial accent for a tabletop or bookshelf the combination of brass and steel gears and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Restored Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf with Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
customizable storage options to suit your needs. A unique element of this bookshelf is the slant front desk on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with some white veining
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
square plinth with a stepped base. A nice decorative addition to a desk or a bookshelf.
Category

Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Located in New York, NY
set for a desk, bookshelf, coffee/cocktail table, etc. Dimensions: 2.44" Square 2" Square For
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Vintage 1970s Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
H 2.44 in W 2.44 in D 2.44 in
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions: 3.25" Depth x
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
these are often lost Really nice decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf and great addition to any
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
insert (rare these are often lost). Really nice decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf and great
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf, office decor
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
bookshelf or display case. Please note that we have three sets of eight available for purchase. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Paper

LOUIS VUITTON Cube Paperweight LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Crystal Paper Weight
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
that can also be used as a paperweight on your Desk, coffee table or vanity. Louis Vuitton decorative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Egyptian Revival Desktop Brass Obelisks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
standing on black marble stepped bases. Perfect decoration for the desk or bookshelf. Small losses to
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Mounted Spheres on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sphere is made of cement and is from the mid 20th century. They are great accent pieces for a bookshelf
Category

20th Century Italian Other Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Cement, Iron

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era. Hand-Made in Italy circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
By Daum, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf, or in an office
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
. Signed with Artist's signature chop on the inside oval. I can see these on a bookshelf as easily as a
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

19th Century Brass Hand Paper Weight Bookend on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
paper weight or bookend and would make a stylish addition to a coffee table, bookshelf, or as a
Category

Antique 19th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
paperweight or decorative object, the perfect addition to your desk or bookshelf. This decorative modernist
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

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Bookshelf And Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookshelf and desk you’re looking for. Each bookshelf and desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 63 variations of the antique or vintage bookshelf and desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bookshelf and desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bookshelf and desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bookshelf and desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Svend Åge Madsen, Dyrlund and Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bookshelf And Desk?

A bookshelf and desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,898, while the lowest priced sells for $1,080 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.
Questions About Bookshelf And Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Typically, a desk with a bookcase in it is called a pedestal desk. Many pedestal desks have two bookcases that serve as legs. However, some pedestal desks have open shelves rather than bookcase bases. Shop a collection of pedestal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular bookshelf is a type of storage furniture made up of boxy pieces that you purchase separately or in groups. The design allows you to arrange the pieces any way you wish to create a custom bookcase. You'll find a range of modular bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Instead of a bookshelf, you can use wall shelves, a cart, a mantel, a desk, a hutch or a TV stand. There are no rules regarding what you can transform into a book storage area, so feel free to get creative. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bookshelf with doors is usually called a bookcase. It may be fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from dust or moisture. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookshelves on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can put a lamp on a bookshelf. In fact, adding lighting to a shelf is a great way to draw one's eye to the space.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, bookshelves cost between $195 and $870,091.

  • 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.