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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
in a file cabinet or file drawer. Wooton desks in good condition are sometimes sold in auctions for
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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
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in GB
Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Walnut with a certificate of authentication from the British
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
two drop leaf extensions and model no.302-A pedestal file cabinet on wheels. Desk has two drawers, one
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk in oak, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large desk in oak, rectangular in shape. Black tray standing on two boxes with two drawers, opening
Category

20th Century French Desks

Materials

Oak

Desk in oak, 1970s
Desk in oak, 1970s
H 29.93 in W 83.08 in D 37.41 in
Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

JASPER CABINET Americana Oak Leather Top Traditional Executive Desk
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style double pedestal executive desk by Jasper Cabinet Company, their Americana
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Oak Changeable Cabinet, Desk, Sideboard or Bar
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant changeable cabinet, one open door in solid walnut. Beautiful Herringbone pattern in
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Walnut and Oak Changeable Cabinet, Desk, Sideboard or Bar
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant changeable cabinet, one open door in solid walnut. Beautiful Herringbone pattern in
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
By Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautifully designed writing desk in teak. With a very distinct design this desks every wood
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Gründerzeit Writing Desk / Seat Desk in Solid Oak, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Writing desk restored Gründerzeit around 1880 solid oak seat desk Features: With lockable
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Monrovia, CA
Matching Rosewood File Cabinet. This Is A Gorgeous Vintage Rosewood Executive / Presidential Desk by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian
50° Desk in Wood Italian
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Double desk solid mahogany England circa 1880 Partner Desk Features: Body and tabletop solid
Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Wood

Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
desk cabinet with information about customers, products, etc. Very nice condition with super patina
Category

Vintage 1910s French Desks

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Secretary Cabinet Desk with Turned Bronze Legs and Bronze Hinges
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
The bamboo secretary is a contemporary take on a traditional cabinet used for letter writing. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Dorchester, MA
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary, or secretaire. Perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Desk and Chair, Bookcase & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
makes it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant mahogany campaign desk or marine desk from the 19th century from England Indeed this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
Campaign Desk In Mahogany-19 ° Century
H 31.5 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid walnut wood offering a real storage
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid oak wood offering a real storage
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Gallotti&Radice, Desk in Glass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallotti&Radice, attributed to. Desk in glass, in rectangulare shape. Chrome metal assembly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Glass

Gallotti&Radice, Desk in Glass, 1970s
Gallotti&Radice, Desk in Glass, 1970s
H 0.4 in W 68.9 in D 29.93 in
Small School Desk in Oak, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Small school desk in oak 1900 with vintage porcelain inkwell. Dimension height 73 cm for a width of
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Small School Desk in Oak, 1900
Small School Desk in Oak, 1900
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Raw Desk - Modern Desk in Natural Wenge with Wrought Iron Base
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
natural materials with modern Scandinavian shapes to create a breathtaking and unique design. The desk
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Heredon Country French Carved Walnut Lighted China Cabinet Breakfront with Desk
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Country French breakfront or china cabinet with a lighted china top and a droplid desk for the base. The
Category

Early 2000s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pedestal Desk in the Biedermeier manner
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A blond wood burr veneered and ebonized pedestal desk with inset leather top and diamond design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Birch, Wood

Seyssel Writing Desk in Horn & Bronze
By Atelier Viollet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Jean-Paul Viollet.
Category

2010s American Desks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important and rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s. This is a rare and very unique postmodern
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
H 39.38 in W 39.77 in D 18.12 in
Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Desk with Upper Cabinet and Stained Glass, C. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Art Nouveau pedestal desk in walnut with cabinets at either side of knee-hole opening
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Stained Glass, Walnut

Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
elongated legs are supporting the desk. On the bottom each leg has a brass tip. Condition is very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Desk in Teck, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, attributed to. Desk in teak, rectangular in shape and with an
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Desk in Teck, 1960s
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Desk in Teck, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
Desk in Cerused Oak by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful desk in Cerused oak with round drawer pedestal and glass top for Century Furniture
Category

20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Desks

Materials

Oak, Glass

Desk in Cerused Oak by Jay Spectre
Desk in Cerused Oak by Jay Spectre
H 32 in W 55.5 in D 22.5 in
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Desk in Oak and Lacquered Metal, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in oak and black lacquered metal. Tray standing on a rectangular base and two boxes each
Category

20th Century French Desks

Materials

Metal

Desk in Oak and Lacquered Metal, 1970s
Desk in Oak and Lacquered Metal, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 61.03 in D 30.71 in
Gossamer Desk in Ebonized Ash by Objects & Ideas
By Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fluid surface of solid oak flows gently over the side of the Gossamer desk by Canadian design
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Ash

Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Rway black mid century desk with silver hardware. This desk in in decent vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
H 30.5 in W 46 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: P. Olsen Sibast, Stenstrup Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 62" (closed), 84.25" (open) wide x 35" deep x 28.75" tall ...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
H 28.75 in W 62 in D 35 in
Desk in polished metal and smoked glass. 1980s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Polished metal desk, with its smoked glass top, rectangular and geometric in shape. French work
Category

Late 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Metal

Desk in polished metal and smoked glass. 1980s.
Desk in polished metal and smoked glass. 1980s.
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Desk Made In Oak By Rosengran Hansen, 1960
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This oak desk, designed by Rosengran Hansen and manufactured by Brande Møbelindustri around the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Desk Made In Oak By Rosengran Hansen, 1960
Desk Made In Oak By Rosengran Hansen, 1960
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P. Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1970s. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Philadelphia partners desk in mahogany with gadrooned top and apron resting on center
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
Very large mid-century oak desk, from the 1950s, fully restored. This is a superb double-sided desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
H 29.93 in W 63.39 in D 36.23 in
Georges Frydman, Desk in oak and metal, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Georges Frydman, by. Desk. Oak box in the left part of square shape, opening with two drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks

Materials

Metal

Georges Frydman, Desk in oak and metal, 1950s
Georges Frydman, Desk in oak and metal, 1950s
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
ClassiCon Orcus Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Orcus desk in walnut by Konstantin Grcic. Secretary desk in MDF and plywood, veneered, drop-flap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks

Materials

Plywood

French Desk in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
1940s Desk in the style of Andre´ Arbus. Black lacquered, original bronze sabots with three pull
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks

Materials

Bronze

Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PARIS . A very good cabinet maker in this time the desk cylinder has three belt drawers and a large
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Desk or Jam Maker in Walnut
Located in Marseille, FR
Small rustic piece of furniture that can serve as a desk or jam maker from the 18th century in
Category

Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Desk or Jam Maker in Walnut
18th Century Desk or Jam Maker in Walnut
H 34.26 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
Height Adjustable Industrial Desk Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful work station/desk, designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California. The desk has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Highly Decorated Chinese Desk in Red Lacquer, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorated desk in red lacquer with stacked drawers and painted scenes, Chinese, 1950's.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Desk in the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important Regency design carved wood pedestal desk in the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Desk in the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
Desk in the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
H 31.03 in W 61.74 in D 41.5 in
Art Deco Table Desk in Palisander, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco table desk in palisander, circa 1930.  
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Palisander

Art Deco Table Desk in Palisander, circa 1930
Art Deco Table Desk in Palisander, circa 1930
H 31.11 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
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Desk In Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk in cabinet for your home. A desk in cabinet — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a desk in cabinet, we have 898 options in-stock, while there are 81 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk in cabinet 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 in cabinet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made desk in cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, Sibast and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk In Cabinet?

Prices for a desk in cabinet start at $39 and top out at $231,389 with the average selling for $4,627.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Desk In Cabinet
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
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    A barrister cabinet is a cabinet featuring glass panes along the front that allow you to see the contents at a glance, while protecting the items inside from collecting dust. Browse an array of barrister cabinets from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

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