What is the difference between a wastebasket and a trash can?

The main differences between a wastebasket and a trash can are function and size. Generally, a waste basket is a small container used indoors to collect waste. A trash can is a larger waste container. Both indoor and outdoor versions are available. Many waste baskets have decorative designs, while trash cans are usually simple metal or plastic containers. Shop a selection of wastebaskets on 1stDibs.

What is a Murphy desk?

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.

What is a captain’s desk?

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.

How high should a desk be?

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

What is a kidney desk?

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.

How do you date a desk?

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.

What is a console desk?

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.

What is a kneehole desk?

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.

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.

What is a peninsula desk?

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.

What is a hutch on a desk?

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.

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.

What is a captain's desk?

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.

What is a tanker desk?

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.

What is a writing desk?

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?

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.

What is an executive desk?

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.

What is a modular desk?

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.

How much does a desk cost?

On 1stdibs, a desk costs between $374 and $190,530.

What is a good size for a desk?

A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.

Desk Trash Can

Trash Can, Czechoslovakia, circa 1980

Located in Praha, CZ

Original never used condition with original box.

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Trash Can, Czechoslovakia, circa 1980

H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

Located in Hyattsville, MD

American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can, small to medium in size. The cleanest

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

H 14.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, We offer this mid century Mahogany Plywood trash can. Recently restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can

H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in

Plastic Trash can by Makio Hasuike for Gedy

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This item is a fantastic icon from the chic 1970s plastic fashion. It has been done in Italy, by Makio Hasuike for Gedy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Plastic Trash can by Makio Hasuike for Gedy

H 12.6 in Dm 9.06 in

French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner

Located in Hudson, NY

This very rare survivor or the early years of the 20th century was purchased in France at the Paris Flea market and remains in very good condition for being approximate 100 years old...

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner

H 14 in Dm 14 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can

By Beni Møbler 1

Located in St. Louis, MO

Danish modern teak bent plywood waste basket or trash can with and what looks like Rosewood

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can

H 13.25 in W 15.13 in D 9.5 in

Danese Milano Bincan Trash Wastepaper Basket in Black by Naoto Fukasawa

By Naoto Fukasawa, Danese Milano

Located in Hicksville, NY

Bincan cestino is part of the Bincan collection which was designed for the work place and can be adapted to any environment whether internal or external, public or private. This piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Danese Milano Bincan Trash Wastepaper Basket in Black by Naoto Fukasawa

H 15.16 in Dm 11.82 in

Danese Milano Bincan Trash Wastepaper Basket in White by Naoto Fukasawa

By Naoto Fukasawa, Danese Milano

Located in Hicksville, NY

Bincan cestino is part of the Bincan collection which was designed for the work place and can be adapted to any environment whether internal or external, public or private. This piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Danese Milano Bincan Trash Wastepaper Basket in White by Naoto Fukasawa

H 15.16 in Dm 11.82 in

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails

By Eugenio Quarti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails

H 40.95 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. With a desk and two rollable leather cabinets with an original

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy

H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in

Vintage Faux Oak Paper Waste Basket from Ira, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare oval trash can for paper/desk litter. Its made from Tin-plate covered by a faux oak foil

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Faux Oak Paper Waste Basket from Ira, Denmark, 1960s

H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in

Italian Brass Magazine Holder after Willy Rizzo

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

table, desk, bed, etc., holding important papers, magazines, etc., in a very chic way. Alternatively

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Magazine Holder after Willy Rizzo

H 14.5 in W 12.75 in D 3.75 in

Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can Intricately crafted with

Category

Late 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Silver Leaf

Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can

H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 11 in

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Gio Ponti, rare pair of Wingback Armchairs for ISA, Italy, 1950s (customizable)

By Gio Ponti

Located in Argelato, BO

Gio Ponti, Rare pair of Bergere Armchairs for Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s A very rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs, retaining their original green velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Th...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Gio Ponti, rare pair of Wingback Armchairs for ISA, Italy, 1950s (customizable)

H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in

1930s Gio Ponti Style Tripod Coffee Table, Gilt and Lacquered Brass, Cristal Top

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian very rare 1930s Gio Ponti style tripod coffee table, gilt and lacquered brass, crystal top Measures cm: height 53, diameter 43.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930s Gio Ponti Style Tripod Coffee Table, Gilt and Lacquered Brass, Cristal Top

H 20.87 in Dm 16.93 in

Gio Ponti Travertine Coffee Table

By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti

Located in Highland, IN

Sublime mid-century Italian design at its best, this coffee table by Gio Ponti by Singer & Son features a stunning piece of travertine marble supported by an Italian walnut base with...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Gio Ponti Travertine Coffee Table

H 15.5 in W 60 in D 17.25 in

1980s White Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass

By Rexite

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Memphis style wastebasket, light use. A bit more uncommon of a color, Made in Italy.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal

1980s White Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass

H 11.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Vintage 1960s Tomado Red Metal Coatrack and Hat Rack

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage 1960s Tomado red metal coatrack and hat rack Measurements each- H17cm, D29cm, W60cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Tomado Red Metal Coatrack and Hat Rack

H 11.42 in W 23.63 in D 6.7 in

Postmodern Pencil Coat Rack by Pierre Sala

By Pierre Sala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A great postmodern coat rack from Pierre Sala's pencil-themed furniture line from the 1980s for Pierre Sala Furniture. Its strikingly primary colored design is composed of a cross b...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Pencil Coat Rack by Pierre Sala

H 49 in W 15 in D 15 in

Japanese 1980s City Pop Mild Seven vintage steel trash can

Located in Chiba, JP

MILD SEVEN – Vintage steel trash can with 80s City Pop design of ‘Mild Seven’ (a Japanese cigarette brand) of old school version. Showa period, mid-late 1980s, Japan. H 43 x D 20.5cm...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Vases

Materials

Steel

Japanese 1980s City Pop Mild Seven vintage steel trash can

H 16.92 in Dm 8.07 in

Orange Spage Age Wall Coat Rack, 1960s

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

This is a very nice separate wall coat rack with white hooks. The back is made of white metal with beautiful plastic orange round scales with a hook for your coat in the middle. T...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

Orange Spage Age Wall Coat Rack, 1960s

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H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Mirror Etched Glass Rack Towel Key Coat 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack from mirror glass with etched flowers 1950s Italy. An amazing board or rack from mirror with etched flower design and three metal hooks for towel...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Mirror Etched Glass Rack Towel Key Coat 1950s Italy

H 6.5 in W 17.33 in D 1.78 in

Coat Hanger, Wall Pannel, 1960s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Vintage wall coat hanger Manufacturer: Slovenia/Yugoslavia Period of production: 1960s Style: vintage, classic design, midcentury modern Materials: metal, plywood, wood ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Coat Hanger, Wall Pannel, 1960s

H 70.87 in W 31.89 in D 7.88 in

1950 Post Office Wastebasket Iron Seymour Robins Sondra Kay Trash Can

By Seymour Robins

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Brown burlap bag with black atomic frame, cabin modern rustic vibe.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

1950 Post Office Wastebasket Iron Seymour Robins Sondra Kay Trash Can

H 18.25 in Dm 12.5 in

Metal Chinoiserie Waste Can with Gold Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely metal waste or trash can. The can has a chinoiserie story that works itself around the piece. A black field with gold imagery. A wonderful piece and nice compliment to m...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Metal Chinoiserie Waste Can with Gold Feet

H 12 in W 8.63 in D 8.63 in

Industrial Brushed Gunmetal Steel Bullet Trash Can

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, midcentury, trash can features a gunmetal steel finish, bullet shaped exterior with push top that fits over a galvanized steel trash receptacle.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Industrial Brushed Gunmetal Steel Bullet Trash Can

H 30 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Vintage Coat Hangers or Hooks in style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous pair of vintage coat hangers or hooks in style of Willy Rizzo. Each features two hooks for hanging your clothes, as well as a dark reflective...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Coat Hangers or Hooks in style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in

Brass "Shopping Bag" Magazine Holder / Trash Can, circa 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brass "Shopping Bag" Magazine Holder or Trash Can with brass rope handles and creased sides Italy, circa 1960 Gio Ponte style variation in the patina, some shinier areas (from clea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Brass "Shopping Bag" Magazine Holder / Trash Can, circa 1960

H 15 in W 12.75 in D 4 in

Custom Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Side Tables, Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical partially gilt wrought iron tables in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. The tables have silver-grey travertine tops supported by ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Custom Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Side Tables, Poillerat

H 29 in Dm 24 in

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Dansk Staved Teak Wastepaper Basket, Small Side Table or Trash Can

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Raleigh, NC

Staved teak waste paper basket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Made in Denmark, circa 1958. In a period newspaper article, it was noted that this 'teak stool can double up as ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Dansk Staved Teak Wastepaper Basket, Small Side Table or Trash Can

H 12.25 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in

Vintage Red Kartell Standing Ashtray and Waste Basket

By Gino Colombini, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage red acrylic trash can or umbrella stand with a simple cylindrical form designed by Gino

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Red Kartell Standing Ashtray and Waste Basket

H 24 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Martin Åberg Large Trash Can in Teak Produced by Servex in Sweden

By Martin Åberg

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Large trash can designed by Martin Åberg. Produced by Servex in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Martin Åberg Large Trash Can in Teak Produced by Servex in Sweden

H 18.51 in Dm 14.18 in

French Desk Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic desk set in green suede. Large trash can along with a mail holder, paper tray, ink

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Suede

French Desk Set

H 4 in W 30 in D 36 in

Jacques Adnet Desk Set

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, desk lamp, trash can, cigarette box, and glass accessory tray. Lamp has been newly rewired.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Desk Set

H 19 in W 7 in D 14 in

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Office Desk System

By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

A 7 foot extruded aluminum arm stands on a pair of three pronged aluminum legs and supports a desk

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Office Desk System

H 32 in W 94 in D 36 in

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960

H 29.14 in W 80.32 in D 72.05 in

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Wood

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960

H 29.14 in W 80.32 in L 29.14 in

Exceptional Ebony Executive Desk Designed by Fabio Lenci for Bernini in 1974

By Bernini, Fabio Lenci

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Executive and exceptionally rare ebony executive desk designed by Fabio Lenci for Bernini in 1974

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

Exceptional Ebony Executive Desk Designed by Fabio Lenci for Bernini in 1974

H 29.93 in W 95.28 in D 78.75 in

George Nelson Desk with Return

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Walnut desk with brushed steel legs, ample storage including one file drawer and eight others. Also

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Laminate

George Nelson Desk with Return

H 30 in W 84 in D 36 in

George Nelson Desk with Return

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautifully refinished George Nelson walnut desk with floating top, aluminum legs and caned modesty

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Desk with Return

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 32.25 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller, Executive Desk with Return Credenza

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Midcentury George Nelson for Herman Miller walnut desk, To be refinished, has label and electric

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson for Herman Miller, Executive Desk with Return Credenza

H 29.5 in W 84 in D 91 in

Mid Century Walnut Nucraft Executive Waste Basket Garbage Can Trash Bin

Located in Dayton, OH

Large mid century modern executive desk walnut waste basket or wood trash can with square tapered

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Nucraft Executive Waste Basket Garbage Can Trash Bin

H 14 in W 13 in D 13 in

Bruce Burdick For Herman Miller Component Office System

Located in Pasadena, TX

surfaces, including one of black marble and one white marble. One suspended file cabinet, one trash can

Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Bruce Burdick For Herman Miller Component Office System

H 28.5 in W 84 in D 84 in

Early 20th Century Complete Partners Suite by Heaton Tabb & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

: Large Partner’s Desk, Large Side Table, Filing Cabinet and Trash Bin. All pieces are made of gorgeous

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Complete Partners Suite by Heaton Tabb & Co.

H 31 in W 74 in L 31 in

Jacques Adnet Trash Can

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great Jacques Adnet leather and tartan plaid trash can with brass detail.

Category

Vintage 1940s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Trash Can

H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

Located in Hyattsville, MD

American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can. Clearly ink stamped dated 1931

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

H 14.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, We offer this mid century Mahogany Plywood trash can. Recently restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can

H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in

Pop Art Campbell's Soup Trash Can after Warhol

By (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pop art styled metal trash can in the form of the iconic Campbell's tomato soup can, after Andy

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Pop Art Campbell's Soup Trash Can after Warhol

H 13 in W 10.13 in D 7 in

Vintage Industrial ERIE ART METAL Co Trash Can.

Located in Norwalk, CT

A really neat piece from the 1920s this industrial style metal trash bin presents like no other

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial ERIE ART METAL Co Trash Can.

H 14.5 in Dm 13 in

Green Malachite Style Wastebasket or Trash Can

Located in New York, NY

A striking green malachite style resin wastebasket or trash can. Piece is rectangular in shape and

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Resin

Green Malachite Style Wastebasket or Trash Can

H 11 in W 10.88 in D 7.13 in

Yellow Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful an uncommon Italian wastebasket, in the manner of Ettore Sottsass.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Yellow Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass

H 11.75 in Dm 10.5 in

1920s Perforated Metal Industrial Factory Office Wastebasket Trash Can Green

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Probably an accessory from the Globe-Wernicke 1920s Catalog, in Dark Army Green.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

1920s Perforated Metal Industrial Factory Office Wastebasket Trash Can Green

H 10.75 in Dm 10.75 in

Grey Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass OSX

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Made in Italy. Memphis style in the manner of Ettore Sottsass. The Iconic 'Apple Desktop Trash Can

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Grey Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass OSX

H 11.75 in Dm 10.5 in

1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Stan Hawk Expanded Metals

By Richard Galef, George Nelson, Stan Hawk

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting design, designer/maker remains unknown. A great use of expanded metal wire mesh technique, that modernist pioneered its use in interior design. In the style of Stan Hawk,...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Stan Hawk Expanded Metals

H 12 in Dm 10 in

Modern Mirrored Acrylic Wastebasket or Trash Can, ca. 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A 1970s modern octagonal rectangle mirrored acrylic wastebasket (waste basket) or trash can, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Modern Mirrored Acrylic Wastebasket or Trash Can, ca. 1970s

H 12.38 in W 6.25 in D 9.25 in

Black and White Marble Style Wastebasket or Trash Can Set

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful black and white marbleized wastebasket [waste basket] or trash can set. Wastebasket set

Category

2010s Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic, Wood

Black and White Marble Style Wastebasket or Trash Can Set

H 10.75 in W 9 in D 9 in

Piero Fornasetti "Libri" Cat and Mouse Trash Can, Italy 1955

By Fornasetti

Located in Den Haag, NL

Piero Fornasetti "Libri" cat and mouse trash can, Italy 1955 About Piero Fornasetti (Artist

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti "Libri" Cat and Mouse Trash Can, Italy 1955

H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in

Mid Century Walnut Nucraft Executive Waste Basket Garbage Can Trash Bin

Located in Dayton, OH

Large Mid-Century Modern executive desk walnut waste basket or wood trash can with square tapered

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Nucraft Executive Waste Basket Garbage Can Trash Bin

H 14 in W 12.75 in D 12.875 in

Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury Danish modern teak trash can, 1960s.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket

H 16 in Dm 11.25 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket 1960s

By Martin Åberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Teak trash can with a beautiful teak grain. 1960s, Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket 1960s

H 16 in Dm 11 in

Danish Modern Waste Basket by Beni Moblers

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury Danish modern teak trash can by Beni Moblers. Marked Made in Denmark, 1960s.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Waste Basket by Beni Moblers

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 9.5 in

Waste Bin of Leather Bound Books

Located in Los Angeles, CA

substantial for next to a desk in your den, library of office. A trash can never looked better or more

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Waste Bin of Leather Bound Books

H 14.5 in W 13.5 in D 15 in

Architectural Waste Basket, 1950s

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Handcrafted wood trash can from the mid century. Minimalist architectural design reminiscent of

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Architectural Waste Basket, 1950s

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Teak Waste Basket by Beni Moblers

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury Danish modern teak trash can by Beni Moblers. Bookmatched veneer over plywood. Marked

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Teak Waste Basket by Beni Moblers

H 17 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in

1960s Leather Planter or Waste Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s handcrafted leather planter pot cover or trash can. Thick leather with great stitching over a

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20th Century American Bohemian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

1960s Leather Planter or Waste Basket

H 11.5 in Dm 13 in

1960s Leather Waste Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s handcrafted leather trash can. Thick leather with a metal piece under the top roll

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20th Century American Bohemian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

1960s Leather Waste Basket

H 11 in W 13 in D 10 in

Parchment Waste Basket

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Trash can cover with goatskin. Parchment is in varying shades of dark charcoal. (High gloss

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Acce...

Materials

Goatskin, Resin, Parchment Paper

Parchment Waste Basket

H 12.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Iconic Piece Designed by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois in the 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice waste basket or office trash can in smoked plexiglass and chromed metal. Iconic piece

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Iconic Piece Designed by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois in the 1970s

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H 12.21 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Midcentury Richard Galef Perforated Metal Waste Paper Basket

By Richard Galef

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid Century Richard Galef for Ravenware perforated metal trash can. Modernist three leg design

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Richard Galef Perforated Metal Waste Paper Basket

H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in

Arts & Crafts Brass Clasped Cerused Oak Hexagonal Wastepaper Basket

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Arts & Crafts Mission Cerused Oak slat, Brass clasp hexagonal Trash Can, 1920's. Featuring a

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Brass Clasped Cerused Oak Hexagonal Wastepaper Basket

H 15 in Dm 12 in

Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Norway Teak with Rosewood Wastebasket, 1960s

By P.S. Heggen, Einar Barnes

Located in St. Louis, MO

Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Danish modern waste bin, wastebasket or trash can in two-tone

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Norway Teak with Rosewood Wastebasket, 1960s

H 17.38 in W 15.5 in D 8.75 in

Mid Century Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick Group I-BEAM Table or Desk

By Bruce Burdick

Located in Las Vegas, NV

7 foot+ 1980's Herman Miller Burdick group work station desk table. Award winning designer for

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick Group I-BEAM Table or Desk

H 29 in W 85.25 in D 36 in

Midcentury Iron and Expanded Metal Waste Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

1950s iron and expanded metal waste basket. Would make a great office trash can. This same can was

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Iron

Midcentury Iron and Expanded Metal Waste Basket

H 15 in W 11 in D 15 in

Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

, shelves, lights, storage and even a hidden trash can, everything you need to keep your office in order

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

H 44.25 in W 81.75 in D 18.5 in

Ceramic Metallic Trash Can

Located in New York, NY

, succulents, or even as a unique desk organizer. If desired, C3 can turn the trash can into a trash candle

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2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Metallic Trash Can

H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Steelcase Trash Cans

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage Steel-case trash cans, perfect for home or office! Rectangle, with black rubber trim

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20th Century American Folk Art Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steelcase Trash Cans

Vintage Pink Kartell Trash Can

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage pink acrylic trash can with a simple cylindrical form by Italian plastics manufacturer

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Pink Kartell Trash Can

H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in

Machine Age Steel Trash Can Refinished in Midnight Blue

Located in Alhambra, CA

Excellent 1940s steel trash can refinished with a gloss midnight blue powder coat. Uncommon slender

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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Machine Age Steel Trash Can Refinished in Midnight Blue

H 15 in W 8.5 in D 16.5 in

Jens Risom Office Work Station Set Trash Can and Accessories

By Jens Risom

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Jens Risom office work station set trash can and accessories in great vintage condition.

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Vintage 1960s Desk Sets

Jens Risom Office Work Station Set Trash Can and Accessories

H 14 in Dm 12 in

Machine Age Steel Trash Can with Aluminium Trim, Refinished in Pink

Located in Alhambra, CA

Excellent 1940s steel trash can with polished aluminium trim. Refinished in a gloss pink powder

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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Machine Age Steel Trash Can with Aluminium Trim, Refinished in Pink

H 15 in W 13 in D 13 in

1940s Lit-Ning Products Steel Trash Can Refinished in Gloss Yellow

By Erie Art Metal Co.

Located in Alhambra, CA

Excellent 1940s steel trash can refinished with a gloss sunshine yellow powder coat. Stamped: LIT

Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

1940s Lit-Ning Products Steel Trash Can Refinished in Gloss Yellow

H 14.5 in W 14 in D 14 in

1940s Erie Art Metal Steel Trash Can Refinished in Gloss White

By Erie Art Metal Co.

Located in Alhambra, CA

Excellent 1940s steel trash can refinished with a gloss white powder coat. Stamped: ERIE ART METAL

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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

1940s Erie Art Metal Steel Trash Can Refinished in Gloss White

H 15 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in

Rare Louis Vuitton Desk Set

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare louis Vuitton desk set. It includes a desk blotter ,paper tray and trash can.

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

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Canvas, Leather

Rare Louis Vuitton Desk Set

Dutch Embossed and Painted Leather Trash Can

Located in Antwerp, BE

front and flat back to conveniently sit flat against a wall or under a desk.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Home Accents

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Leather

Dutch Embossed and Painted Leather Trash Can

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 7.58 in

George Nelson "Home Office" Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Desk is Model 4658. Desk features a trash can, flip-top with storage, separators, and drawers; and

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Home Office" Desk

H 40.75 in W 54 in D 28 in

Vintage Yellow Kartell Trash Can

By Kartell, Gino Colombini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage yellow acrylic trash can with a simple cylindrical form designed by Gino Colombini for

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Yellow Kartell Trash Can

H 14.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Large Vintage Pink Kartell Trash Can or Planter

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large vintage pink acrylic trash can with a simple cylindrical form by Italian plastics

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Large Vintage Pink Kartell Trash Can or Planter

H 13 in W 12 in D 12 in

Machine Age Steel Trash Can with Aluminium Trim, Refinished in Blue

Located in Alhambra, CA

Excellent 1940s steel trash can with polished aluminium trim. Refinished in a gloss blue (BL05

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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Machine Age Steel Trash Can with Aluminium Trim, Refinished in Blue

H 15 in W 13 in D 13 in

Piero Fornasetti Wastepaper Basket, Italian Top Hat Trash Can Designed, 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Raleigh, NC

Wastepaper basket in the form of a top hat by Italian designer Piero Fornasetti, made of hand-painted and lithographically-printed aluminum. Designed in the 1960s, this piece likely ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Fornasetti Wastepaper Basket, Italian Top Hat Trash Can Designed, 1950s

H 9.75 in W 13 in D 10.75 in

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Desk Trash Can For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk trash can you’re looking for. A desk trash can — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage desk trash can now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the desk trash can you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk trash can bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk trash can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Danese Milano, Naoto Fukasawa and Beni Møbler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Desk Trash Can?

Prices for a desk trash can start at $85 and top out at $210,000 with the average selling for $498.

Questions About Desk Trash Can

What is the difference between a wastebasket and a trash can?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
The main differences between a wastebasket and a trash can are function and size. Generally, a waste basket is a small container used indoors to collect waste. A trash can is a larger waste container. Both indoor and outdoor versions are available. Many waste baskets have decorative designs, while trash cans are usually simple metal or plastic containers. Shop a selection of wastebaskets on 1stDibs.
What is a Murphy desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a captain’s desk?
1 Answer
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.
How high should a desk be?
1 Answer
1stDibs 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 Answer
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.
How do you date a desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a console desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a kneehole desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a bed desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a peninsula desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a hutch on a desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a desk tray?
1 Answer
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.
What is a captain's desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tanker desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a writing desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a waterfall desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is an executive desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a modular desk?
1 Answer
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.
How much does a desk cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a desk costs between $374 and $190,530.
What is a good size for a desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.

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