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Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique midcentury writing desk is long and narrow with a durable laminate top and sturdy metal
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
H 29.5 in W 60.25 in D 19.25 in
AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
one file and one storage drawer. Shown in solid white oak and cold-rolled steel. Dimensions: 60” L
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in GB
Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Walnut with a certificate of authentication from the British
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
in a file cabinet or file drawer. Wooton desks in good condition are sometimes sold in auctions for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File Wood with faux leather Scuffs present
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian
Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
file cabinets accessed on the desk surface. Two cubbies on the partners side. Expertly refinished.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Writing Desk & File Cabinet design by Eric Jourdin
By Ligne Roset, Eric Jourdan
Located in Southampton, NJ
File cabinet dimensions: 19.5"W 19"D 21.25"H Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Collection of desk and filing
Category

2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Mid Century Metal Filing Document / Letter Tray Desk organiser 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Design Filing Tray. Can be either free standing on a desk, or wall mounted. Likely to have been used
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning crafted executive desk by renowned California craftsman Lou Hodges in walnut, oak and koa
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Carrè File Holder
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
With its monolithic, purely geometric volumes, this collection for the office is characterized by graphic details born from the juxtaposition of two nuances of travertine, which crea...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Carrè File Holder
Carrè File Holder
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Monrovia, CA
Matching Rosewood File Cabinet. This Is A Gorgeous Vintage Rosewood Executive / Presidential Desk by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Document File
By Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
mid-century modern desk top document file classic walnut with stainless steel squared post that
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Document File
Mid-Century Modern Document File
H 6.13 in W 12.13 in D 9.75 in
Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Desk and Chair, Bookcase & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
makes it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Genuine Mahogany Writing Desk with 8 Drawers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
" high. The desk has 8 drawers, including a file drawer and original hardware. The desk is solid and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk with chrome hardware. Two drawer pedestal on left side. Bottom drawer fits a file rack for hanging
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers and filing cabinet showing quality craftsmanship. Nice desk surface with mitered edges lining the
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
H 29.5 in W 65.75 in D 29.5 in
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Made in American this reproduction of an antique style desk has all the bells for modern day use
Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle. Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle. Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
. The lower left has a filing storage area with dividers. This is a truly unique desk. The clever
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Desk with Leather Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Top Class original french Art Deco Executive Desk with original leather swivel armchair from France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Walnut California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #3
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio craft filing cabinet designed by Jim Sweeney, Berkeley, circa 1983. The cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hemm desk is an exercise in simplicity, refinement and the necessary details to support daily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Hemm Desk
Hemm Desk
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Koa California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #2
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio Craft filing cabinet designed by Jim Sweeney, Berkeley, circa 1983. The cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Koa California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #1
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio craft filing cabinet designed by Jim Sweeney, Berkeley, circa 1983. The cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three
Category

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

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Aluminum

Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s Rich caramel leather with contrast open
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jacques Quinet Desk
Jacques Quinet Desk
H 29.5 in W 71.25 in D 27.63 in
Vladimir Kagan Design Desk in Burl and Mahogany with Brass Finish Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany and burl. The desk features three drawers, one with file inserts, another with multiple
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern desk n hardwood & chrome finishes by Sergio
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing includes both the desk and chair. Collectors know that it is difficult to find
Category

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

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Design Desk and Credenza in Burl and Mahogany with Brass Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
a brass inlay between mahogany and burl. The desk features three drawers, one with file inserts
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Drop Leaf Extending Desk
H 28 in W 46 in D 23 in
Pair of California Studio Craft Koa Filing Cabinets
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of California studio craft filing cabinet designed by Jim Sweeney, Berkeley, circa 1983. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Power Broker Impressive Large Flame Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Oval Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive flame mahogany pedestal desk with intricate refined inlays, an oval inset leather top
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Set Square Walnut with solid walnut wood structure. Desk with 3 drawers, with outside with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Set Square Walnut Desk
Set Square Walnut Desk
H 29.53 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite mid-century charm into your workspace with this Heywood Wakefield Desk, a highly sought and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s Rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

The Forsyth Editor's Desk
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
and paper, copy desks were often horseshoe-shaped. Rank-and-file editors, also known as “rim men,” sat
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

The Forsyth Editor's Desk
The Forsyth Editor's Desk
H 29.5 in W 64 in D 44 in
Rosewood Executive Desk for Nipu
By Marius Byrialsen, Nipu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning rosewood executive desk by Marius Byrialsen for Nipu, c.1960s, Denmark. The desk
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Executive Desk for Nipu
Rosewood Executive Desk for Nipu
H 28 in W 78.75 in D 39.5 in
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
Thin Profile Walnut Desk with Chrome Accents
Located in South Charleston, WV
A sophisticated and practical desk in American Black Walnut. Measures 60.25" wide, 20" deep and 29
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Oval Leather Top Desk with Privacy Panel
Located in Annville, PA
. One pedestal bank of the desk contains three more drawers while the other pedestal bank has a file
Category

2010s Chippendale Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made desk with finished back. In a honey tone wood with an antiqued finish with
Category

20th Century Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
H 31.5 in W 68 in D 32 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of the “rational design,” Mr. And Mrs. Note Desks embody timeless elegance
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 - Oak - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of the “rational design,” Mr. And Mrs. Note Desks embody timeless elegance
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of the “rational design,” Mr. And Mrs. Note Desks embody timeless elegance
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

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 - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of the “rational design,” Mr. And Mrs. Note Desks embody timeless elegance
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
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Nickel

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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Desk With Files For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of desk with files available for sale. Each of these unique desk with files was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 22 antique and vintage desk with files in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of desk with files available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of desk with files to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau desk with files are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made desk with files over the years, but those made by Magnussen and Claussen, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Desk With Files?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,999, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $10,500 highest priced.
Questions About Desk With Files
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Filing cabinets are anywhere from 29 inches to 60 inches tall. The height of these cabinets is dependent on the number of drawers. The width of these cabinets are 15” or 18 ¼ inches wide for legal size.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A hanging file drawer in a desk is often a good alternative to filing cabinets. You can also find carts, boxes and bins designed for storing files and paperwork. On 1stDibs, shop a range of desks and filing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    When choosing a file or filing cabinet, size is the most significant consideration. Typically, file cabinets include drawers that are ideal for papers that are legal or letter size. Be sure the material of your cabinet is durable and that it is lightweight so that it can be moved around. Shop a range of antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best maker of filing cabinets is really a matter of personal preference. On 1stDibs, you'll find a range of filing cabinets from Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin and other well-known designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall a four-drawer file cabinet is varies. However, most are at least 52 inches to accommodate four levels of standard-size hanging file folders, which are around 9.25 inches high. Find a variety of filing cabinets 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.
  • 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 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.