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Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great Looking desk in mahogany, designed and made by Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s.
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s
Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s
H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 28.35 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

Ole Wanscher Desk in Mahogany for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher desk in mahogany with two drawers. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Desk in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher '1903 - 1985'
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany by Ole Wanscher (1903 - 1985) with original hardware. Made at A.J
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Desk in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher '1903 - 1985'
Desk in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher '1903 - 1985'
H 29.93 in W 58.67 in D 30.71 in
Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
By Peder Pedersen, Johan Rohde
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Johan Rohde desk in mahogany with brass fittings. Right side have three drawers and left has three
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
H 29.93 in W 61.42 in D 32.29 in
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers by Vilhelm Wohlert
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers and feet. Designed in 1958 by Vilhelm Wohlert for
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1950 Compact Home Office Desk in Mahogany and Blond Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 compact home office desk in mahogany and blond wood. Original lamp. Interesting desk
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Sycamore

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 and Elegant Desk in Mahogany, Formica and Faux Leather, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large and elegant desk in mahogany, formica and faux leather, circa 1960. French or Italian work
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Formica, Mahogany

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top
Category

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
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
Desk in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 810 - Freestanding desk with mahogany cassette top. Front with two drawers, frame and handle in
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Desk in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner
Desk in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner
H 27.96 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Unique Corner Writing Desk in Mahogany by Wrighton
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Wrighton Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Mahogany
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Cubist Art Deco Desk in Mahogany - Barcelona, 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Cubist Art Deco desk with flame mahogany veneer. Six drawers and a door opening on the front, a
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Small Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Small writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1950s. Sculptural Italian desk with beautiful curved
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Small Writing Desk in Mahogany
Italian Small Writing Desk in Mahogany
H 27.37 in W 44.89 in D 18.9 in
Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
By Johannes Andersen, Arne Vodder
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

Large Pedestal Desk In Mahogany From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century Very beautiful pedestal desk which has
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Pedestal Desk In Mahogany From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from France Very beautiful pedestal
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Desk in Mahogany and Marquetry--Georgian Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant writing desk with two drawers in mahogany and lemon tree inlays -English -Georgian period
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Mahogany

George 11nd small Kneehole Desk in Mahogany, English Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher
Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Group, USA, 1940s. This organic desk consists of two separate parts - desk top in rich mahogany and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Pedestal Desk in Mahogany with Gilt Bronze Mounts, France ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French Empire mahogany pedestal desk with gilt bronze mounts, black leather top, two
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjaer Mahogany Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer desk in mahogany.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jacob Kjaer Mahogany Desk
Jacob Kjaer Mahogany Desk
H 29.34 in W 62.01 in D 32.49 in
Showcase with Flap and Desk in Mahogany Stained Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
England, early 1900s with stained glass Solid mahogany Good conditions Dimensions: approx. L 90
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Stained Glass, Mahogany

Antique French Art Deco Dining Table or Writing Desk in Mahogany Wood, 1930s
Located in Detroit, MI
This French Art Deco carved mahogany dining table or large writing desk from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with additional small
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s
By Jacques Hitier, Multiplex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in mahogany veneer, “Multitable” model. Box with three drawers in front, two niches in the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Mahogany Architect’s Desk with Leather Top, France ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th century French Louis XVI period architect's desk in mahogany with green leather top, 1
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin
Located in Cesena, FC
Large double-sided desk in mahogany in the center of the room important desk in mahogany from the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany
By Eugenio Escudero, Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico 1950s Refined Floating Desk in Mahogany Wood Quality build in Mahogany with Plywood on
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Plywood

Dutch Desk of the Early 800 in Mahogany Finely Inlaid
Located in Cesena, FC
Desk in mahogany finely inlaid. All the structure is in good condition. Age: first years of 1800
Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and
Category

Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Partners Desk by Gerard Guermonprez Made in France, circa 1950
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Asymmetrical partners desk in mahogany wood with one shelf and one drawer on each side, all
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Kidney Bean Desk Writing Table, 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic kidney bean desk in mahogany with Satinwood banding This piece of furniture is period
Category

Vintage 1910s Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Penzance, GB
piece desk in mahogany. It has a back with mock drawers, a repeat of the front. It also has turned
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
the traditional character of a desk. Desk in mahogany plywood, trompe l'œil Grand Antique marble
Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

ORIGIN 00008 Desk
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylindre by A.Chevrie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable cylinder desk in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style executed by A.Chevrie, famous
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "bureau de ministre" or ministers flat desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
desk in mahogany is in the style of Paul Sormani, a renowned cabinet-maker, who operated in Paris
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Regency Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
By Cope and Collinson
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St037 Fine quality Regency dressing table / writing desk in mahogany, having shaped upstand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
H 31.496 in W 48.031 in D 24.016 in
Bonheur du jour / ladies desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Bonheur du jour or ladies' desk in mahogany with floral mahogany and satinwood. Beautiful warm
Category

Antique 1830s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Bonheur du jour / ladies desk
Bonheur du jour / ladies desk
H 61.82 in W 33.86 in D 19.3 in
Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Cylinder Desk, Empire Style, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Large cylinder desk in mahogany and flamed mahogany veneer in the Empire style. This secretary with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.102 in W 54.331 in D 30.709 in
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th
Category

Antique 1890s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk
H 30 in W 58.25 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The
Category

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

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Lawrence with structure in solid mahogany wood, top in black genuine leather. Details and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
French Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
French mahogany partners desk. Antique mahogany partners desk with six drawers beneath the black
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Mahogany Partners Desk
French Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30.5 in W 57 in D 38 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
An unusual and possibly unique example of a Chippendale design for a carved mahogany bureau
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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Desk In Mahogany For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk in mahogany you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every desk in mahogany was constructed with great care. There are 352 variations of the antique or vintage desk in mahogany you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk in mahogany — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A desk in mahogany, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Harvey Probber each produced at least one beautiful desk in mahogany that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk In Mahogany?

The average selling price for a desk in mahogany at 1stDibs is $4,799, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $218,380 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desk In Mahogany
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mahogany Canterbury is an open-topped stand with slatted partitions featuring a drawer underneath. Canterburys were typically made out of mahogany in the 1800s, then later in rosewood and walnut. Shop a collection of Canterburys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flame mahogany wood comes from the fork of a mahogany tree. Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Spain provide most of the mahogany wood for the rest of the world. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage flame mahogany furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cuban mahogany trees are currently endangered. Because of this, the trees cannot be harvested for lumber, making Cuban mahogany furniture rare, as only vintage pieces are available. Browse a range of vintage Cuban mahogany furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many companies make mahogany furniture. Some well-known manufacturers include Baker, Beacon Hill, Biggs, Charak, Danersk, Doten-Dunton, Georgetown Galleries, Herman Miller, Irwin, John Stuart, Kindel, Kittinger, Landstrom, Old Colony, Paine, Pothast and Williams-Kimp. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of mahogany furniture.
  • 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.