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Writing Desk with Red Leather Writing Board, a Drawer, and Shelving
Located in New York, NY
A writing desk with a drawer and shelving. On the surface is a red leather writing board. The foot
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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Rustic Pink Painted Desk with Brown Tabletop
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique rustic side table or desk with a drawer, may be used as a small kitchen table. Beautiful
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20th Century Dutch Rustic Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rustic Pink Painted Desk with Brown Tabletop
Rustic Pink Painted Desk with Brown Tabletop
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 24.81 in
Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
on a heavily Carved 3 footed leg, set on this there is a leather top desk with a drawer, the desk
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Antique 1860s Adam Style Desks

Materials

Leather

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Card Table Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, writing table or desk with a drawer, but has the added benefit of converting into a baize covered card
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
type writer desk with a drawer container for documents. height-adjustable metal legs and feets, tops
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

A French Art Deco Mahogany 5-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
secondary wood; the side panels centering carved floral clusters; the finished paneled back allows the desk
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hidden Drawer Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Hidden Drawer Desk, a luxury piece of fine furniture with a hidden surprise
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2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Hidden Drawer Desk
Hidden Drawer Desk
H 53.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Burgundy Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
which it is made. It also has a smooth and hard wearing finish. This compact desk has one drawer with a
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cream Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
is made. It also has a smooth and hard wearing finish. This compact desk has one drawer with a
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Pine Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique pine table or desk with planked top, having a single drawer with iron hardware and resting
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

A Blue Rococo 18th Century Writing Table With Drawer, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
drawer and a beautiful vintage patina with the original blue colour. The condition is consistent with age
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Antique 18th Century Finnish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details. A similar
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Military campaign desk with large top map drawer A very well made piece in fine mahogany with all the
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Structured Roda writing table made of wood and iron anchors with a drawer
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
top is supported by iron anchors that feed into a rectangular wooden base and it has a drawer in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

American Mid-Century 3-drawer Walnut Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a large top drawer next ot a smaller drawer over a bottom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique Drawer Set in a Contemporary Iron Base with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table, originally a typeface tray in late 19th-century France, has been ingeniously repurposed into a functional piece of furniture. Mounted on sleek rectangular iron legs and t...
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fantastic 1950s wrought iron hairpin desk with a floating ash drawer with white laminate top and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mission Oak Arts & Crafts 3 drawer desk with a horizontal slat back desk chair with a rush
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Italian Desk, 1950s, Fully Restored with Shellac Finish
Located in Rome, IT
a seamless, polished surface. The desk is equipped with a single drawer, accented by a brass handle
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawer is a study upon Mid Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Mid century Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Red Lacquer Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal 5 drawer desk with a Red Stained finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

English Bench Made Burr Elm Chipp. Style Pedestal Partner's Desk with tan leathe
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
adapted this desk with a lower right hand file drawer, drop-down center drawer for keyboard and rear faux
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Leather

Hollywood Regency Faux Marble Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A faux marble Hollywood Regency desk with a single drawer and horned legs. Playing off Hellenic
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Faux Marble Desk
Hollywood Regency Faux Marble Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oak tripod writing desk by French modernist architect Jacques Adnet c. 1950's. This desk features a
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Coromandel coast, Visakhapatnam, circa 1875 The writing desk with a large drawer under a sloping lid
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Antique 18th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Sandalwood, Bone

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian burr walnut writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 31.25 in
Austrian Biedermeier Ash and Fruitwood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier ash and fruitwood banded inlaid table desk with a single drawer with a
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Skeleton Kidney Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Edwardian mahogany skeleton kidney desk.With a single drawer in the frieze and
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Vintage 1910s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawer pulls out from the center of the desk with a large black leather handle. Drawer is deep and is
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
self-closing drawer track. - The desks are also available in a mirror-inverted version. Please
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
self-closing drawer track. - The desks are also available in a mirror-inverted version. Please
Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jacques Adnet Attributed French Midcentury Cerused Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century cerused oak kneehole desk with a central drawer flanked on either side by a
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
By Ennio Fazioli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
small half-circle cutout where you sit. On the left, there's an extra desk part with a drawer and you
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 62.21 in
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
heavily carved on top. Desk form with a large single drawer. Signed “L. Majorelle” in marquetry. France
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
veneer. Current product changes: - We have equipped the desk's drawers with a self-closing drawer
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
veneer. Current product changes: - We have equipped the desk's drawers with a self-closing drawer
Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
presence. On the front side, the desk offers ample storage, with a three-drawer pedestal on the left and a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, center drawer with two sets of drawers on each side of the desk all encased in stacked Rattan Base. The
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis. The desk is complete with a five
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant modernist ash and oak desk, one drawer with a bronze knob. Faceted cut-off feet. This
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk Model '310' in Solid Teak
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegant wood structure holding the teak frame together. Both sides of the desk are equipped with a drawer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Hitier for MBO. Blond oak desk opening with a drawer on the front. Black laminate top
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Single Bank Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Bank Desk, while paneling forms the sides of the desk. With a file drawer as well as three standard
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2010s Chippendale Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Single Bank Desk
Mahogany Single Bank Desk
H 31 in W 46 in D 24 in
Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). The single drawer desk with a green felt top with a gilt trim, surmounted with finely chased gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
main working side of the desk with a long drawer to the center of the desk. All of the drawers are
Category

Antique 1890s English George III Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
H 32 in W 72 in D 42 in
19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
drawer on both the right and left hand lower part of the desk. There is a beautifully hand carved molding
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Antique 1840s English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Desk
19th Century English Walnut Desk
H 32 in W 69.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek vintage writing desk with a two drawer case featuring an unusual mahogany oyster veneer
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome late 18th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk with leather insert on top. Desk
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 51 in D 27.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Ponti Style Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century walnut desk with a center drawer flanked by 2 shaped front drawers on the right
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Antique English Kidney Form Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
time). The desk with a center drawer flanked by 4 drawers each side on front. Finished on both sides
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
George II oak desk or dressing table with a single drawer above three short drawers flanking an
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Antique 18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Oak

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
H 28.75 in W 28.5 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Italian Provincial Carve Knee Hole Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved walnut or fruitwood Italian desk. The desk with a center drawer with three side
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Maison Regain Pine Desks, France 1970's
By Maison Regain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pine desks with a single drawer. Ideal as nightstands or end tables next to a substantial
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Desks

Materials

Pine

Oval Writing Desk Studio Crafted Walnut Spider Leg , 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual spider legged oval top writing desk with a single inset drawer. Handcrafted and laminated
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk with a drawer you’re looking for. Each desk with a drawer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 12066 variations of the antique or vintage desk with a drawer you’re looking for, while we also have 455 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk with a drawer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk with a drawer, those designed in mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with a drawer over the years, but those crafted by Arne Vodder, George Nelson and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About Desk With A Drawer
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser and a drawer is that one is a piece of furniture, and the other is a storage feature found in many types of furniture. A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of a surrounding frame, giving you access to whatever you place inside. Dresser is the term for a long, low piece of bedroom furniture that usually features two or more columns of drawers. Drawers are also found in built-in cabinetry, bathroom vanities, desks and other types of casegood furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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