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Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5283 Victorian office chair or desk chair, having shaped back rail with carved centre splat and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s Desk/Office Chair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered
- aluminium frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Fabric Office or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable armless black fabric task chair, with a five-caster base.
36 inches in height, 19.5 inches in width, and 19.5 inches in depth; seated height is 21 inches."
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Victorian Mahogany Office Desk Armchair-19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rotating office desk armchair from English in mahogany from the 19th century
Beautiful quality of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5356 Late Victorian desk chair with shaped top rail supported on spindles, generous elm seat and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Elm
Adjustable Desk Office Chair by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock
Located in Brussels , BE
Adjustable height that goes from 50cm to 91cm.
Category
20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Blue Leather Executive Office or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Armchair with Wood Frame and Wheels
Features: Wood frame with wheels, upholstered in blue leather
.
Dimensions: 42.75" H x 26" W x 24" D.
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970's Ultra Modern Adjustable Office Desk Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern Adjustable Office Desk Chair. Very nice quality. Green color.
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1990s Blue Steelcase Rolling Office Executive Desk Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Steelcase Office Chair Vintage
Rolling Office Desk Armchair
Grand Rapids MI
33.5 h x 23.25 w
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nicos Zographos Gray Leather Office/Desk Chairs, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos grey leather office/desk chair, 1980s. Original slate grey color leather.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5364 Stylish Arts and Crafts office chair / desk chair in oak, having shaped top rail with
Category
Early 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Faux Fur Office Desk Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern faux fur office desk chair. Unique white faux fur fabric resting atop polished
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
De Sede "DS-35" Executive Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by De Sede c.1970s. This Swiss made chair features the original black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Executive Office Swivel Desk Chair, Faux Leather, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Executive Office Swivel Desk Chair, Faux Leather, 20th C
Measures- 44.5''H x 30.5''W x 33.25''D
Category
20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J029 Turn of the century desk chair /office chairs in oak, having shaped top rail with tapering
Category
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eames Time Life Office Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Time Life office/desk chair. Executed in black leather and cast aluminum. On tilting
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
The Chair has an attractive high curving
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Clifford Pascoe Desk or Office Chair on Swivel Base
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful swiveling office/desk chair designed by Clifford Pascoe and produced by Modern Masters
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Early Eero Saarinen Office Desk Chair for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Saarinen office desk dhair for Knoll International. The chair is in original leather and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Victorian Oak and Leather Swivel Desk Office Chair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 oak and leather swivel desk office chair. New replacement
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Early Xxth Century Solid Oak Office Chair Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0250 Unusual early 20th century, revolving and height adjustable chair in oak with shaped top rail, slatted back and newly upholstered seat with light colour top cover, standing on ...
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat. Item featured is adjustable in height
Category
Early 2000s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair
The Chair has an attractive deep
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poltrona Frau Brown Leather Luca Scacchetti Sinan Office Desk Chair
By Luca Scacchetti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of (sold separately) Poltrona Frau office/desk chair on rolling casters
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage armchair. Hand crafted circa 1970 in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giorgio Collection Ebony Macassar Wood and Leather Office Desk Chair
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection ebony Macassar wood and leather Art Deco Presidential Office chair. Residential
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Ebony
George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in GB
chair, its been used as a desk chair since new. The leather is luxury aniline which has been hand dyed
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.92 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
William IV Desk Chair Carver Chair Office Chair Elbow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0244 fine quality, solid mahogany William IV occasional chair, having shaped top rail above carved mid rails and drop in seat upholstered in cream fabric flanked by open scroll arms...
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Herman Miller Tilt and Swivel Classic Office Desk Aeron Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A classic and very comfortable tilting and swiveling Aeron office desk chair
By Herman Miller
USA
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pop Art Vintage Office Desk Chair Pink Blue Wood Metal, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage office desk chair from metal and wood in pink and blue 1980s.
An amazing office
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Late 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s.
A wonderful office
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as side or bedroom chair.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
1970s Italian Bordeaux Leather & Wood Open Arm Turning Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern leather and solid wood office desk chair.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and produced by Labofa.
The chair features adjustable seat and back rest height. The angl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new.
Generation by Knoll
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair
This solid chair has an attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Office Desk Chair
designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano-as a symbol of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair
Please note the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding.
This is a very
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Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Fine Antique Victorian Original Stamped Edward & Roberts Green Desk Office Chair
By Edward & Roberts
Located in GB
Edward & Roberts desk chair in Regency Green upholstery
What a chair! This is pure art furniture and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 37.6 in W 20.28 in D 21.86 in
VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair
Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 38.59 in W 26.97 in D 25.6 in
1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful office chair with shell and purple upholstery on wheels. This office chair is adjustable in height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Giroflex Swivel Black Leather Desk Office Chair Karl Dittert Martin Stoll Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Giroflex Black Leather Desk Office Chair By Karl Dittert For Martin Stoll
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office
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Antique 1810s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.52 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Item features an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
By Vitra
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Original Vitra Ergonomic office swivel chairs
This sale
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.77 in W 24.61 in D 28.75 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
detailed decors of the legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as next to a bookshelf or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
CIRENE 03 OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR DESiGNED BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR DE PADOVA
By Vico Magistretti
Located in GB
Cirene 03 bent Ash office desk chair made for De Padova
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 29.93 in W 20.67 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century office desk chairs Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of very comfortable office swivel chairs created in Yugoslavia in the 1980s in the
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Choosing a desk for your home or office is a matter of personal preference, but ideally, the best home office desk would be one designed with ergonomics in mind. In other words, it should be of an optimum height to save you from slouching, it should preferably be equipped with adjustable height settings to help achieve eye level with your laptop, and it should not take up too much space in the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage home office desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An 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.
- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
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- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is a skinny desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
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