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Louis Cane, Bronze and Walnut Desk, Bureau Plat
By Louis Cane
Located in East Hampton, NY
Louis Cane, patinated bronze and oak bureau plat, c. 2001, France. The walnut parquet top over
Category

Early 2000s French Expressionist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk with Drawers. Walnut and Cane.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, one of a kind, Vladimir Kagan Desk. Walnut case with cane modesty panel. Super cool and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Cane back details
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Writing Desk with Drawers and Chair, in Bamboo Cane & Wicker
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
A Splendid Italian Writing Desk made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s The top and drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Glass

Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative cane & reed three drawer compact entry hall desk writing table or console with glass top.
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass

19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
acanthus leaves. Both comfortable seat and back is upholstered with traditional cane, over a bombe
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Ichtli Desk, Oval Black Oak Desk with Ixtle Doors
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern, oval black solid oak desk with 2 doors covered with Ixtle and a center drawer.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cane, Oak

William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms With Brass Castors & Fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
By Morris of California
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century hand carved set of walnut writing desk resting on lion's paws with three front drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved lion head sculptures, and a wide and deep handwoven cane seat. The barrel shaped chair is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Executive Desk by Hooker w/ Finished Back
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American desk made by Hooker Furniture with floating top. Finished back with wicker panel
Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

Executive Desk by Hooker w/ Finished Back
Executive Desk by Hooker w/ Finished Back
H 29.5 in W 54.25 in D 24 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Paul Ysart Glass Paperweight with Py Cane Early Period, Scotland Circa 1930s
By Paul Ysart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade concentric Millefiori, PY cane, Dark Glass Paperweight made by Paul
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
designed in Italy during the 1970s. This outstanding desk features a structure in curved bamboo cane and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern side chair with stylized high back design and cane inset. Ebonized walnut wood
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Silk

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large teak writing desk with storage and finished back. Five drawers, caned back, wood trimmed
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Danish Mid-Century Desk
H 29 in W 62 in D 28 in
Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Executive Mid-century Desk
Executive Mid-century Desk
H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in
Unique Ovoid Walnut Desk with 3 Drawers
Located in Kensington, MD
-shaped desk top provides visual interest and plenty of space to work on while a panel of caning below in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Birch

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Writing Desk Table by Dal Vera, Italy 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and solid brass bamboo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, below itis cane good condition, it was made specialy for this desk, also same quality as the desk
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boston, MA
woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. Single angled leg
Category

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

Materials

Laminate

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Allegory Desk in Beech Wood
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Allegory desk, a perfect handy stand for home office spaces and for the most intimate contract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Brass and Cane Letter Opener by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
sleek and sophisticated in polished brash with a cane-wrapped handle.
Category

2010s Austrian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Writing Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Rattan and Plywood, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
bamboo and canes inserts. Equipped with a column of 5 drawers on the right side, like the pedestal desks
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood

British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements
Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan

Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful hand-painted vintage, two-piece secretary desk with matching chair. The pieces are
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Cane, Wood

A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set composed of a small rectangular desk with 2 drawers and a chair, Art-Deco
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
created ranged from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Louis XV Style Desk Chair in Beech, circa 1900s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style caned desk armchair in beech standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls and
Category

20th Century European Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hollywood Regency Whitecraft Desk, Vanity & Armchair Green Finish American, 1970
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency bamboo & reed desk, writing table or vanity with glass top and matching armchair
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Bamboo, Cane, Reed

MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in 성동구, KR
The MMG desk, which was produced for a short period of only 5 years, was designed with 22 parts in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s
MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s
H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 24.02 in
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
teak, the designs range from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1950's Brazilian Modern Three Legged Desk in Hardwood by Moveis Fratte
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century Brazilian modern desk, designed by Moveis Fratte in the fifties
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch, 1966, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Modern Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Randall Grubb Flat Flower Bouquet Glass Paperweight with a Millefiori Garland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
millefiori ring or garland. With a G signature cane at the base of the flowers. Signed with an etched
Category

1990s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Punjab Agricultural University
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, circa 1955-56, Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, circa 1955-1956, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Single Cane Back Desk Chair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single desk chair with round brown leather seat and cane back with brass handle on top.
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Baker Far East Collection Vintage Chair Ebonized Wood in Style of Michael Taylor
By Baker Far East Collection
Located in Lomita, CA
. The chair was designed as part of a two-piece set with a desk. It has all of the graceful design style
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jeanneret Easy Chair
Jeanneret Easy Chair
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Large Poul Kjaerholm PK55 Table by Ejvindt Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
will list more pieces of this collection soon. This piece is in fine vintage condition with a few cane
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
oak with inserts in Viennese cane, with versions in stained or natural wood with elements in white or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
oak with inserts in Viennese cane, with versions in stained or natural wood with elements in white or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
oak with inserts in Viennese cane, with versions in stained or natural wood with elements in white or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Charlotte Perriand Rio Table for Cassina: a Timeless Design Masterpiece
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
oak with inserts in Viennese cane, with versions in stained or natural wood with elements in white or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
such as woven cane for the design of some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
emerged from a traditional Italian craftsmanship practice. Using artisanal materials such as woven cane
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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Desk With Cane For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk with cane for your home. Frequently made of wood, cane and natural fiber, every desk with cane was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a desk with cane, we have 30 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk with cane you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk with cane is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Brown Saltman, John Deacons and John Keal each produced at least one beautiful desk with cane that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk With Cane?

The average selling price for a desk with cane at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desk With Cane
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French cane is a type of tall grass that is known for being flexible and durable. French cane is often braided to create a woven texture that adds an eye-catching detail to furniture. Shop a collection of French cane furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A caned bed is one that is made by using rattan bark, and weaving it into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In bedroom furniture, this would most likely be the headboard and footboard of the bed. Shop a collection of caned furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The three main cane classifications are called standard canes, offset canes and multiple-legged canes. A standard cane might be referred to as a single-point cane and is meant to improve balance but not support weight. An offset cane can take some weight-bearing but only occasionally. A multiple-legged cane is the best option for weight-bearing support. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary canes from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not sword canes are practical is largely a matter of personal opinion. During the days when men carried swords with them, a sword cane made it possible to discreetly bring one along. To some, this makes them more practical than other historic swords. Shop a selection of swords on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cane swords, or swordsticks, are indeed real. The cane containing a hidden blade became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can find an assortment of cane swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not cane headboards are sturdy depends on how they are made. Finely crafted headboards are generally durable. However, antique and vintage examples that have become warped or damaged over time may not be sturdy even if initially well-made. Shop a selection of cane headboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best walking cane is the one that is properly sized for the individual who will be using it. Walking canes are designed to take pressure off when walking hence it is important that the person can stand as upright as possible, with their elbow slightly bent. Find a collection of antique and vintage walking canes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many types of wood used for walking canes. When choosing wood for a walking cane it is important to consider its weight, durability, availability and appearance. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden walking canes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best type of walking cane is a matter of choice. Look for basic features — it should have an easy grip and a contoured handle for ease of holding. Find a variety of vintage and antique walking canes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best walking cane for balance is the one that is properly sized for the individual who will be using it. Walking canes are designed to take pressure off when walking, hence it is important that the person can stand as upright as possible, with their elbow slightly bent. Find a collection of antique and vintage walking canes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The difference between rattan and cane furniture lies in the materials used. Although rattan and cane come from the same type of vine plant, cane undergoes a stripping process that rattan doesn't. As a result, cane is thinner than rattan. Shop a collection of rattan and cane furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.