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Danish rosewood desk with extension and floating box, model 0S 51 by Arne Vodder
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian office. An extension held by brass hooks allows you to adjust the desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great Edward Wormley Dunbar desk with extension, bentwood handles and rear storage compartment.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk
H 29.5 in W 61.5 in D 32 in
21st Century Modern Desk In Copper And Wood With Rotating Glass Extension
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
An original desk with a wooden top and a glass extension that can rotate around a central pivoting
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

19th Century Flat Desk with Two Pull-Out Extensions in Louis XVI Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
extensions of 50 cm each for extra workspace. The desk is supported by four fluted legs, each decorated with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Domed Baroque Extension Table with Silver Leaf Details and Leather Top, Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your office with this domed extension desk finely finished in natural walnut and silver
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago
Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Moema desk
By Studio Volanti
Located in São Paulo, SP
desk has a dedicated place to hide rulers and extensions on the back. If you a furniture that will last
Category

2010s Brazilian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Moema desk
Moema desk
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 21.66 in
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing
Category

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

Materials

Teak

19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised Desk with Brass Mounts and New Leather Top
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Louis XVI style desk dates from the 1880s. We had this mahogany desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak desk by Maurice Villency. Features movable drawers and a 19" extension leaf
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
H 29.75 in W 45.75 in D 23.5 in
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
an extension of the user, integrating custom work tools and storage. A simple desk tough specially
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 74.81 in
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
an extension of the user, integrating custom work tools and storage. A simple desk tough specially
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Keys Desk by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 127 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Spandrel glass top
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Keys Desk by Phase Design
Keys Desk by Phase Design
H 29.02 in W 50.01 in D 22.01 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
an extension of the user, integrating custom work tools and storage. Mrs. Note is a simple desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
an extension of the user, integrating custom work tools and storage. Mrs. Note is a simple desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood, Oak, Walnut

Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 74.81 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
an extension of the user, integrating custom work tools and storage. Mrs. Note is a simple desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plywood, Oak

Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
an extension of the user, integrating custom work tools and storage. Mrs. Note is a simple desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 74.81 in
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
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
French Directoire style desk in oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This computer desk is proposed here in solid oak from France and is also available in cherry. A
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Directoire style desk in oak
French Directoire style desk in oak
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak
Category

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

Materials

Resin, Lacquer, Teak

French Charles X Curule Leg Desk Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning French Charles X curule leg desk featuring neoclassical empire style cues. Fronted by
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a marvel of timeless
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk made with a mix of raw materials: wood, leather, stainless steel and glass. Drawers in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

Giorgio Collection Brazilian Rosewood Desk in Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Desk in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with one center pencil drawer +5 big full extension file
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk in teak and beech with end extensions and two drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 52.37 in
Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Polyester, Ash

Italian Giorgio Collection Presidential Desk with Return Ebony Macassar Wood
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection - Presidential desk with left return + 1 drawer and 1 file drawer. Top in Ebony
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau Plat, or Writing Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Double
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
create a desk surface. Illuminated by a built-in light that activates upon extension. Beneath the desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco "Bibliotek" Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
is made of rich flame birch. It would be wonderful as a dining table, writing table, or desk. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Studio Desk, designed by Vittorio Armellini, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk with glass top and tabletop extension on the left side. The desk is slightly curved and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partner's' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Table, Smart Desk, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
and nice wood-joints connexions. The table offers two extensions. Dimensions closed 120 cm - to 165
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Large Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Ormolu Cylinder Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen Directoire style marble-top cylinder desk with brass sabots and accents. 18 drawers
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This Antique Baroque versatile dining / desk table, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Writing Desk in Elm, Förenade Möbelfabrikerna, Swedish Grace, 1940s
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Odense, DK
This Art Deco Writing desk crafted by Förenade Möbelfabrikerna in the 1940s embodies timeless
Category

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

Materials

Elm

20th Century Swedish Teakwood Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk by David Rosén
By David Rosén
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish writing desk, table or bureau plat designed by David Rosen
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza, Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Sculptural Desk Dry Bar in Rosewood and Parchment Bronze applications designed by FRANK KYLE
Category

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

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

20th Century Italian Rosewood MIM Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk is composed with a flat extension, in the center of the table and five drawers, three on the front
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

French Gilt Bronze Brown Desk Table, Napoleon III Boulle Louis XVI 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XVI style Beautiful table desk, France 19th Century Napoleon III period. With 2 hidden
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

C.E.O. Cube Leather Desk Designed by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Poltrona Frau
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Zagreb, HR
. You can rotate the cube inward and under the desk, or a full extension outward. Measures: Lenght
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Carlton House Writing Desk. Stands on four hepplewhite legs with ball feet. Accented with tooled
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carlton House Writing Desk
Vintage Carlton House Writing Desk
H 37.75 in W 46 in D 23.5 in
Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk. Angular extension on the left side of the desk for extra writing space and fantastic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
H 31.75 in W 94 in D 31.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
two drop leaf extensions and model no.302-A pedestal file cabinet on wheels. Desk has two drawers, one
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Architectural 1970's Mahogany Knoll Desk
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mahogany Knoll desk with chrome detailing and legs. Unique, clean and architectural piece
Category

Vintage 1970s German Desks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Business or administration desk from the 1940s. France, Art Deco. 4 Drawers with common locking
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
H 27.96 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in
Modern Bespoke Birch and Ash Wood Roller Desk
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This versatile desk embodies a blend of classical and contemporary design. Crafted from North
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Bespoke Birch and Ash Wood Roller Desk
Modern Bespoke Birch and Ash Wood Roller Desk
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Danish modern floating writing desk manufactured by Arne Vodder, and original from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

20th Century Inlaid Wood Lombard Trumeau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
for documents and a desk of good size and service. Upper body with one door with built-in mirror
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks

Materials

Wood

Tracks writing desk, by Naghi Habib for Bernini, 1999
By Naghi Habib
Located in Misinto, IT
serve as extensions for home office accessories (e.g., a printer). Additionally, the desk features a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

Custom Modern Walnut Table with Leaves by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom modern table with two separate 18 inch extension leaves that slide in on each side. Starting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk. Banded and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Sigurd Hansens Danish Rosewood Executive Desk With An Extendable Side Leaf With
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Italian Ico Parisi Rosewood President's Writing Office Desk for MIM Roma
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in London, GB
restored by a professional furniture restorer. Dimensions: Desk Height with aluminium leg extensions: 79cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

American Mid-Century Desk Deisgned by John Van Koert Fro Drexel, circa 1960
By John Van Koert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An American mid-century walnut desk with side extension designed by John Van Koert fro Drexel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides left to be fully
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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Desk With Extension For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk with extension you’re looking for. Each desk with extension for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage desk with extension you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk with extension 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 extension made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with extension over the years, but those crafted by H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk With Extension?

The average selling price for a desk with extension at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desk With Extension
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An extension table is a type of table that can be lengthened or expanded by the table leaf included in the table. These tables are useful because the leaf can be slid back into or under the table in order to reduce the size of the table so that it returns to its smaller size.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.