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Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Architectural desk with bookshelf, Italy 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
H 127.17 in W 51.19 in D 28.75 in
Italian Slant Front Desk with Bookshelf
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Architectural Slant front Desk constructed from oak with shelves on one side over top of 4 slant
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superbly proportioned Danish teak desk with rear bookshelf and floating pedestals from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in
William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A single-drawer oak desk with a lower bookshelf and a single drawer in the manner of Jeanneret or
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Arts & Craft Mission 3 Drawer Oak Wrighting Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Arts & Craft Quarter Sawn Oak Desk with 3 drawers and side bookshelf. The desk features a distinct
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Italian Modular Bookshelf with Desk – Exotic Wood, Brass Hardware
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning example of 1950s Italian design is a modular bookshelf with an integrated desk, fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with some white veining
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Crystal and Brass Bookend - Artistic Multifaceted Decor for Bookshelves
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Elevate your bookshelf or desk with this stunning Crystal and Brass Bookend. Crafted from premium
Category

2010s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Boho Tiffany Studios Letter Opener
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your desk or bookshelf with this exquisite vintage letter opener, attributed to the iconic
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of drawers! Lovely teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Teak

Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
By Alain Richard
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
functional desk with a bookshelf to the reverse side of the drawers. The desk is designed by Alain Richard.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
in teak. This unit consists of two parts: sideboard and detachable bookshelf. The sideboard has a two
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Secretaire, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
sliding door, four drawers and pullout desk tray (116 x 39 cm). The height to desk-top is 71 cm. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Curtain Closet 05 Desk - Bookshelf Lamp Secretaire by Eliz Evar
By Eliz Evar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Discover the Versatility of Curtain Closet 05: Your New Desk, Bookshelf, and Lamp in One
Category

2010s Slovenian International Style Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Egg Seed Pod Rattle Ceramic Sculpture WhiteGold Glaze
By Demetria Chappo
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbulit ceramic sculpture by Demetria Chappo. This 6in sculpture sits nicely on a desk, tabletop
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Egg Seed Pod Rattle Ceramic Sculpture Coastal Glaze
By Demetria Chappo
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbulit ceramic sculpture by Demetria Chappo. This 6in sculpture sits nicely on a desk, tabletop
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Svend A. Madsen Rosewood Desk with Bookshelf for H.P. Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend A. Madsen rosewood desk with bookshelf for H.P. Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Designer Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
An extraordinary desk from 1960s Italy on iron feet with a red laquered writing surface with an
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish Teak desk having four drawers to the front
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 27.17 in
Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/style: Danish modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 28.75″ H x 52.5″ W x 26.25″ D. Materials: Teak. Condition: ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Dimensions: 29″H x 73.5″L x 31″W Materials: Rosewood, Birch Condition: Excel...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/style: Danish Modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 29″ H x 54.25″ L x 28.25″ W. Materials: Teak. Condition: Ex...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
H 29 in W 54.25 in D 28.25 in
John Keal Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Denton, TX
drawers in front and bookshelf on the backside. Can be used against the wall or floating in the middle of
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Vintage Doubled Sided Teak Desk with Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Super nice desk from the 1960s. The desk comes from the Netherlands and is made of teak. The top is
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Executive Walnut Desk with Bookshelf Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/style: Danish modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 27″ H x 59″ W x 31.5″ D. Materials: Walnut. Condition: Exce...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Executive Teak and Iron Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. This striking
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

John Keal Writing Desk with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek modern writing desk designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk with Bookshelf Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/Style: Danish Modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 28.75″ H x 51″ W x 27″ D. Materials: Teak. Condition: Excel...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Henning Jensen & Torbin Valeur Executive Desk with Bookshelf for Dyrlund
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of our most striking executive desks designed by Henning Jensen & Torbin Valeur in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern executive desk designed and manufactured in Denmark by Drylund, circa 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Italian Olive Burl Wood Secretary Desk. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Svend A. Madsen Executive Teak Desk with Bookshelf for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of our most versatile Danish modern executive desk designed by architect Svend A. Madsen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Svend A. Madsen Executive Teak Desk with Bookshelf for H.P. Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking executive desk designed by architect Svend A. Madsen for H.P. Hansen Møbelindustri in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk Floating Top w/ Bookshelf Back
Located in New York, NY
Danish Floating Top Desk with Bookshelf Back. Has six pull out drawers, and original key. Desk is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Writing Desk With Shelf Topper
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your workspace with this mid-century desk featuring a bookshelf topper, a stylish and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Writing Desk With Shelf Topper
Mid-Century Writing Desk With Shelf Topper
H 74.5 in W 42.25 in D 18.25 in
Teak desk with built in bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
A Danish desk in Teak with built in bookshelf and locking drop down door.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Teak desk with built in bookshelf
Teak desk with built in bookshelf
H 28.5 in W 53.5 in D 32 in
William Pahlmann Four Drawer Walnut Desk With Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Bookshelf Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak desk with drop leaf extension is finished in the back with a display bookshelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Arched Teak Executive Desk with Rear Bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural arched teak executive desk with rear bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s. Fully restored
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

William Pahlmann Four Drawer Walnut Desk With Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Walnut Double Sided Desk with Low Bookshelf by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile double sided desk by Hooker, circa 1950s. The desk has a black laminated top with three
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Enamel

Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen Brazilian Hardword
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1960s Danish desk with bookshelf back after the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

60s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood Arne Vodder Exec. Desk w/ Bookshelf drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice original 1960's Arne Vodder Executive teak rosewood desk with a built in bookshelf on the
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Danish Teak Desk with 6 Drawers. Bookshelf on the Front,
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Desk
Danish Teak Desk
H 28.75 in W 57.25 in D 29.75 in
Writing Desk, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mid-Century writing desk with a high bookshelf rear wall and drawers on the sides. The fronts of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Writing Desk, Mid-20th Century
Writing Desk, Mid-20th Century
H 74.61 in W 64.57 in D 25.6 in
Danish mcm teak Peter Lovig floating Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating Teak Desk with open back bookshelf. Gorgeous danish piece in
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard writing desk in teak 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Laxå, SE
for additional storage on both sides of the desk. At the back, the desk is equipped with a bookshelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Craftsman-Style Bookshelf with Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Craftsman-style, walnut bookshelf with desk features an elegant geometric construction
Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Shelves

Materials

Brass

Craftsman-Style Bookshelf with Desk
Craftsman-Style Bookshelf with Desk
H 74 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Louis Van Teeffelen Boomerang Writing Desk Webe the Netherlands 1960
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
cabinet. Can be used as a freestanding desk with a nice bookshelf on the frontside. Webe was one of the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Campaign Style Dresser, Desk and Bookshelves Unit 3-Piece Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Campaign style 3-peice set includes a six-drawer dresser, a desk with faux bamboo and a bookshelf
Category

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

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Stunning Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Built in Bookcase Shelf Brown Leather Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this stunning Burr Walnut Kidney shaped desk with built in bookshelf
Category

20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Amorphic Teak Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Free form topped teak desk from Denmark with three drawers, bookshelf, pencil guard and drop door
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Danish  Amorphic Teak Desk
Danish  Amorphic Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 32 in
Walnut desk designed by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut floating desk with built-in bookshelf. Designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Walnut desk designed by Milo Baughman
Walnut desk designed by Milo Baughman
H 30 in W 57.75 in D 28 in
Poul Cadovius Style Standing Bookshelf with Hidden Desk Top
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Cadovius style standing bookshelf with hidden desk top. In original condition with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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Desk With Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk with bookshelf you’re looking for. A desk with bookshelf — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk with bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each desk with bookshelf bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Svend Åge Madsen, Dyrlund and Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik each produced at least one beautiful desk with bookshelf that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk With Bookshelf?

The average selling price for a desk with bookshelf at 1stDibs is $3,695, while they’re typically $1,080 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desk With Bookshelf
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Typically, a desk with a bookcase in it is called a pedestal desk. Many pedestal desks have two bookcases that serve as legs. However, some pedestal desks have open shelves rather than bookcase bases. Shop a collection of pedestal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular bookshelf is a type of storage furniture made up of boxy pieces that you purchase separately or in groups. The design allows you to arrange the pieces any way you wish to create a custom bookcase. You'll find a range of modular bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, bookshelves cost between $195 and $870,091.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can put a lamp on a bookshelf. In fact, adding lighting to a shelf is a great way to draw one's eye to the space.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Instead of a bookshelf, you can use wall shelves, a cart, a mantel, a desk, a hutch or a TV stand. There are no rules regarding what you can transform into a book storage area, so feel free to get creative. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bookshelf with doors is usually called a bookcase. It may be fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from dust or moisture. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookshelves on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.