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Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
$1,531 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Captains Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign
Category

Antique 18th Century George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary
Category

Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm
Category

Antique 1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair Chair
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing &
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft
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Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Antique Edwardian circa 1910 hand dyed brown leather office chair with hand car...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

The 'Captain' chair by TallBoy Interiors
Located in Malton, GB
This is our traditionally made solid oak 'Captains' chair made right here in Yorkshire by our
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21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage captain's dividers display ornament. An English, brass cartography navigation
Category

Late 20th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

LOVELY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Wingback Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the delivery fee listed
Category

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

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back rest and original
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD LEATHER CAPTAINS DIRECTORS OFFICE CHAiR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad Captains or Directors chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown leather and finished
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

Vintage 1920s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England vintage Chesterfield Directors "Godfather" captains armchair with heritage brown leather
Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of the Captain Field's Improved type, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A treat for
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left It is massively height adj...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
handmade in England circa 1880 Oxblood leather Chesterfield captains chair with period oak base that
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINs CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair Dimensions : 32.5" Tall
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Vintage 1980s British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD UNiQUE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames in unique Green Leather, Soft Pad Captains or Directors chair which is model number
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and attractiveness, which would add glamour to your
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED ART DECO BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Art Deco Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather captain's or directors armchair Please note the delivery fee listed
Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Mounts From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Captains Military
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Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Antique Victorian Irish Chesterfield captains chair with bobbin turned frame purchased from The
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFiELD COURT CAPTAINS CHAIRS PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortable pair of captains court chairs, they have Chesterfield tufting to the back rests and upholstered
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20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's
Located in Savannah, GA
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's. Chair made by Milwaukee
Category

Antique Early 1900s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with cast iron heavily
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 17 original William Hans Orion brown leather office chairs RR £1299 These are part of a luxury boardroom suite, the chairs are super and I ...
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this restored circa Edwardian circa 1900 director’s armchair with heritage brown leather seat. This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak f...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair. Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

VITRA EAMES EA 217 / 219 SOFT PAD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAiR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad captains chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP £4,045
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique ins...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in terms of luxury office furniture The piece is fully upholstered with the original heritage
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
work of art, its pure art furniture from every angle, we have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Yew

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

FINE 1950'S BURGUNDY CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL DESK CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Leather Captain's Swivel Desk Chair. Exuding mid-century sophistication and timeless comfort
Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Captains Desk Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of captains desk furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of captains desk furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of captains desk furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of captains desk furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Harrods are consistently popular.

How Much is a Captains Desk Furniture?

Prices for a piece of captains desk furniture start at $637 and top out at $16,280 with the average selling for $2,132.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Captains Desk Furniture
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    The piece of furniture behind a desk is usually called a credenza. It typically features cabinets and drawers for storing and organizing paperwork and office supplies. The word credenza originates from Italian and means trust or belief. During the 16th century, Italian rulers and high-ranking clergy often had tasters perform a credenza, sampling food or drink to ensure that it wasn't poisoned. Historians believe that the room where this testing took place became called "the credenza," and that eventually the term got applied to cabinets where tasting supplies were kept within the room, leading to its association with the modern office cabinet. Explore a diverse assortment of credenzas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.