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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
Category
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
Category
20th Century Dutch Rustic Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Category
Antique 1860s Adam Style Desks
Materials
Leather
H 23 in W 24 in D 18 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
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
Category
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
Category
2010s Renaissance Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 50.2 in D 23.63 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 67 in D 31.5 in
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 16.25 in D 34 in
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
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
Category
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
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Leather
H 31.75 in W 61.25 in D 37.25 in
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
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets
Materials
Sandalwood, Bone
H 9.53 in W 17.33 in D 10.01 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 23.63 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
2010s Chippendale Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Bronze
H 30 in W 62 in D 33.25 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29 in W 41.5 in D 23.75 in
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 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
Category
Antique 1840s English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Oak
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2021A 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.
- What is a bank of drawers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a file drawer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022A 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, 2021A 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, 2024The 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.
- 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 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.