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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

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.
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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
Chrome and Glass Desk/Etagere/Bookshelf, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome and Glass Desk/Etagere/Bookshelf, 1970. Original condition Measures Bookshelf 36" long 15.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk With Built-In Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk with Built-in Bookshelf The two-sided Danish
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Vintage 1970s 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...
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A single-drawer oak desk with a lower bookshelf and a single drawer in the manner of Jeanneret or
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Arts & Craft Mission 3 Drawer Oak Wrighting Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Arts & Craft Quarter Sawn Oak Desk with 3 drawers and side bookshelf. The desk features a distinct
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
multitude of uses as a desk, bar or bookshelf. Measurements: 84" high, 36" wide and 19" deep on the base
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Modular Bookshelf with Desk – Exotic Wood, Brass Hardware
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning example of 1950s Italian design is a modular bookshelf with an integrated desk, fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Formica, 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

French Art Deco Wooden Owl Bookends, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Meulebeke, BE
decorative hand made pieces are a charming and unique way to decorate your bookshelf or desk and a perfect
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of drawers! Lovely teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Teak

3-D Wooden Still Life Assemblage, "Pop's Telescope"
Located in San Diego, CA
the window along with a desk, lamp, and complete bookshelf. Hobson is an artist experienced with
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Curtain Closet 05 Desk - Bookshelf Lamp Secretaire by Eliz Evar
By Eliz Evar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Discover the Versatility of Curtain Closet 05: Your New Desk, Bookshelf, and Lamp in One
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2010s Slovenian International Style Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
versatile piece. Perfect in centre stage, in a corner, under the stairs, even in the hallway, this desk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
By Alain Richard
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
functional desk with a bookshelf to the reverse side of the drawers. The desk is designed by Alain Richard.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
in teak. This unit consists of two parts: sideboard and detachable bookshelf. The sideboard has a two
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Secretaire, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
sliding door, four drawers and pullout desk tray (116 x 39 cm). The height to desk-top is 71 cm. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Curtain Closet Curtain Closet 01 Desk - Bookshelf Lamp Secretaire by Eliz Evar
By Eliz Evar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Curtain Closet 01 Desk - Bookshelf Lamp Curtain Closets Collection The Curtain Closet 01 is a
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2010s Slovenian International Style Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Desk and Bookshelf Set
By Russel Wright
Located in Pasadena, CA
Newly refinished desk and small bookshelf made of maple by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Russel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Designer Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
An extraordinary desk from 1960s Italy on iron feet with a red laquered writing surface with an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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

Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish Teak desk having four drawers to the front
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 27.17 in
John Keal Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Denton, TX
drawers in front and bookshelf on the backside. Can be used against the wall or floating in the middle of
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Vintage Doubled Sided Teak Desk with Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Super nice desk from the 1960s. The desk comes from the Netherlands and is made of teak. The top is
Category

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

Materials

Teak

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Teak desk with built in bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
A Danish desk in Teak with built in bookshelf and locking drop down door.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Teak desk with built in bookshelf
Teak desk with built in bookshelf
H 28.5 in W 53.5 in D 32 in
Svend Madesn Danish Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, stunning grain and the the bookshelf front that Svend Madsen desks are known for. There are 4 drawers on
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Svend Madesn Danish Teak Bookshelf Desk
Svend Madesn Danish Teak Bookshelf Desk
H 28.25 in W 58 in D 29.5 in
Danish Modern Desk w/ Rear Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Danish, teak desk that is well designed. Has a bookshelf to the rear and a total of 7
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Desk w/ Rear Bookshelf
Danish Modern Desk w/ Rear Bookshelf
H 29 in W 52.5 in D 26.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Bookshelf Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak desk with drop leaf extension is finished in the back with a display bookshelf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Executive Teak and Iron Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. This striking
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Italian Olive Burl Wood Secretary Desk. Featuring
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Pair of Large Organic Quartz Crystal Geode Bookends
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural desk and bookshelf accessories.
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Large Organic Quartz Crystal Geode Bookends
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural desk and bookshelf accessories.
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Bookshelf Secretary Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tall Teak Bookcase and Secretary Desk by Designer Johannes Sorth. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Sculptural Arched Teak Executive Desk with Rear Bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural arched teak executive desk with rear bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s. Fully restored
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice little Secretaire in from the early 1950s by Cees Braakman drop down Desk with adjustable
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf
H 52.5 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Large Silver Quartz Crystal Geode Bookends
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural desk and bookshelf accessories.
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/style: Danish modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 28.75″ H x 52.5″ W x 26.25″ D. Materials: Teak. Condition: ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Dimensions: 29″H x 73.5″L x 31″W Materials: Rosewood, Birch Condition: Excel...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/style: Danish Modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 29″ H x 54.25″ L x 28.25″ W. Materials: Teak. Condition: Ex...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
H 29 in W 54.25 in D 28.25 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk Floating Top w/ Bookshelf Back
Located in New York, NY
Danish Floating Top Desk with Bookshelf Back. Has six pull out drawers, and original key. Desk is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Executive Walnut Desk with Bookshelf Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/style: Danish modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 27″ H x 59″ W x 31.5″ D. Materials: Walnut. Condition: Exce...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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 Desks

Materials

Walnut

John Keal Writing Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek modern writing desk designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/Style: Danish Modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 28.75″ H x 51″ W x 27″ D. Materials: Teak. Condition: Excel...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Henning Jensen & Torbin Valeur Executive Desk with Bookshelf for Dyrlund
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of our most striking executive desks designed by Henning Jensen & Torbin Valeur in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark by Drylund, circa 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Svend A. Madsen Rosewood Desk with Bookshelf for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend A. Madsen rosewood desk with bookshelf for H.P. Hansen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Svend A. Madsen Executive Teak Desk with Bookshelf for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of our most versatile Danish modern executive desk designed by architect Svend A. Madsen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

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Desk And Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic desk and bookshelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every desk and bookshelf was constructed with great care. Find 808 options for an antique or vintage desk and bookshelf now, or shop our selection of 48 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the desk and bookshelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk and bookshelf made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk and bookshelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Svend Åge Madsen and Peter Løvig Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a desk and bookshelf at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desk And Bookshelf
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.