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American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany one drawer side table with fitted interior desk, walnut diamond
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 20.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English inlaid rosewood writing desk on casters with leather and galleried top, Circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1875-1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany writing desk on casters, exceptional quality and design, Circa 1875-1895.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Oak and leather topped Kneehole Pedestal desk Circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Edwardian Oak and leather topped Kneehole Pedestal desk on casters. Circa 1900 The Original green
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany legs ending in metal casters. The large chair with rolled arms features a tall and arched back and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 43 in W 30 in D 34 in
1979 Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair in Tan Fabric on Casters w/ Tablet
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
1971 Hiebert of California Large Desk Chairs on Casters Attrib. to Ward Bennett
By Hiebert, Hiebert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are large office chairs on casters, attributed to Ward Bennett and manufactured by Hiebert
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 26 in
1970s Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair on Casters w/ Pneumatic Base, Model 187
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on casters, and has pink upholstery with a small pattern.
The chair measures 24.25 inches deep
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.3 in
French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French writing table on casters, pull-out gilt-tooled leather top above a drawer, two storage
Category
20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 31 in W 21.63 in D 12.75 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
has a gorgeous patina.
This partners desk sits on plinth bases, with casters underneath that enable
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Postmodern Round Rolling Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round Postmodern writing desk is on casters for easy mobility and transportation. The half
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 43.3 in W 27.95 in D 27.16 in
Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (2) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
") Two pieces available, priced per chair.
Beautiful set of swiveling high back desk chairs on casters
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 43.3 in W 27.95 in D 27.16 in
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
high back desk or executive chairs on casters and a tripod of polished cast aluminum (not swivable) The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 42.91 in W 27.95 in D 27.16 in
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
International in 1964
Beautiful swiveling high back desk chair on casters and a tripod base of polished cast
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 43.3 in W 27.95 in D 27.16 in
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 43.3 in W 27.95 in D 27.16 in
Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb.
Feel free to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Lee Industries Slipcovered Dining Chair
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
showroom new and have never been used.
This elegant Lee Industries slipcover dining (or desk) chair on
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
English Desk on Casters
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Charming English desk, later painted pale grey on original brass casters with turned legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
English Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English leather top desk on tapered legs with brass casters. Nice banding detail on front and legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s British Desks and Writing Tables
English Regency Desk
Located in Kirkland, WA
original.
The whole desk ends on tapered legs and casters.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Patinated Desk Chair on Casters
Located in New York, NY
A patinated desk chair on castors with an adjustable pivoting back rest and a shaped, ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Early 19th Century Mahogany Gillows Lancaster Writing Desk on Casters
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid mahogany writing desk handmade in England by the esteemed "Gillows of Lancaster" furniture
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Leather Top Four-Drawer Partners Desk on Casters, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany leather top partners desk with a carved molded edge, four interior drawers with
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 60.5 in D 36.25 in
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Desk on Casters
Located in Stamford, CT
the front. This desk is on casters, so easy to move if needed. Classic regency design with clean lines
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 51 in D 25.75 in
English Mahogany Desk on Casters with Brown Leather Top over Two Drawers, 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English mahogany late Regency style desk from the mid-19th century features a rectangular top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Postal Service Desk
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vintage metal postal service desk on casters, removable shelf.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut Captains Desk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut all in one Captains Desk on casters. Original red
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Unique Vintage Industrial Metal / Cast Iron Table Base Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast Iron Machine Base Table/Desk on Casters. (Glass is shown for display purposes only.)
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
M2L Black Swivel Desk Armchair on Casters in STOCK
By M2L BRAND
Located in New York, NY
Padded and upholstered swivel chair with plywood beech inner shell, seat aluminium armrests, gas height adjustment, PC1 die- cast polished aluminium base.
Dimensions:
H 32.6", 36"
...
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique English Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair on Casters, Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany swivel desk chair on casters, Circa 1890-1910. Handsome inlaid chairs with
Category
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Original Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Desk Chair on Casters
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
aluminum frame are all original. This is the top of the line executive desk chair designed by Charles and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany legs ending in gilt metal casters. The large chair with rolled arms features a tall and arched
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 43 in W 26.75 in D 34 in
Acrylic and Leather Swivel Desk Chair on Casters by Hill Manufacturing Co.
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant clear acrylic with polished aluminium base newly reupholstered with a soft grey leather. Made by Hill Manufacturing Co. in the 1970s.
Dimensions: 33.5" high back, 19" h...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Restoration Hardware Swivel Office Chair on Caster
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Restoration Hardware swivel office desk chair raised on silvered metal base mounted on caster, with
Category
20th Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Century Furniture Co. Swivel Executive Office Chair on Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Century Furniture Co. Swivel Executive Office Chair on casters.
Full grain leather..
Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Office Chairs ...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod Office Chair on Casters
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod office chair on casters. Made by Chrome Craft. Great fun
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Teak Revolving Office Armchair on Casters Mad Men
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1960's
Teak revolving office armchair on detachable casters from the mid century. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Eames Bucket or Shell Chair in Gray Molded Fiberglass on Aluminum Base, Casters
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Charles and Ray Eames armless desk chair on aluminum group base with castes. Completely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
DESK CHAIR - FRENCH.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
DESK CHAIR ON CASTERS WITH SUSPENDED SEAT AND NEW LEATHER
Category
Vintage 1960s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
stunning patina, we have just had it gently revived.
This partners desk sits on plinth bases, with casters
Category
Antique 1790s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk
Located in Bellport, NY
A one drawer early 19th century pine wood desk/table. Original iron casters on feet, seats four
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Executive Desk by Mobilier International circa 1965 France
By Mobilier International
Located in Jersey City, NJ
. The desk has additional set drawers on casters that fit underneath on either side.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
John Widdicomb Burled Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
minor wear. The desk rests on casters for easier mobility when needed. An extremely high quality desk in
Category
1990s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
An Ebonized Eglomise Top Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine Ebonzied Verne Eglomise Top Writting Desk. The bronze sabots on casters leading to a
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Paul McCobb Executive Desk Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb black leather executive desk chair on casters
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Herman Miller Blue Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller desk chair on casters. Great condition. Beautiful blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Air-Flow Desk Chair by Cramer
By Cramer Company
Located in NYC, NY
A streamlined desk chair on casters by the Cramer Company of Kansas City, Kansas.
The Air-Flow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Bronze Mounted Ebony Desk in Louis XVI Fashion
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
earmarks of the Maison Jansen flair this fine bronze-mounted desk sits on bronze casters with reeded and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
H 30 in W 50 in D 28 in
Leather Desk Chair By Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charles Eames Soft Pad Series tall back desk chair on casters in black leather and brushed aluminum
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut desk chair on casters with laminated barrel back and upholstered seat and pivoting
Category
Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
right away
The desk is on 4 casters
Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Charles Pollock Hunter Green Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Hunter green leather desk chair on casters by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Seat swivels and tilts and
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
-leathered, hand coloured and gold tooled.
This partners desk sits on plinth bases, with casters
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Wood
GLAMOROUS WHITE LEATHER DESK CHAIR IN THE STYLE OF BILLY HAINES
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous white leather upholstered desk chair on brass casters and finished with brass nail heads
Category
Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Desk for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the front and back of the desk. Sits on four casters for facilitated mobility.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
-leathered, hand coloured and gold tooled.
This partners desk sits on plinth bases, with casters
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Mahogany Architect’s Desk with Leather Top, France ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer, and tapered legs on casters. Desk features an adjustable writing surface and two slides.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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Desk On Casters For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of desk on casters available for sale. The range of distinct desk on casters — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. We have 18 antique and vintage desk on casters in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Desk on casters have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Desk on casters made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced beautiful desk on casters that are worth considering.
How Much are Desk On Casters?
Desk on casters can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,830, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
Questions About Desk On Casters
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to replace Herman Miller casters depends on the chair. In most cases, you will need a pipe wrench and an Allen wrench to remove the current casters, and a mallet and a lubricant to install the new wheels. Follow the replacement instructions provided by Herman Miller to ensure best results. Find a selection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.