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Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk.
Likely Italian, but sourced in France.
Solid oak with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Munich, DE
unique very well made.
behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a storage from the other side. in used condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury flip top vanity make up desk with hidden mirror, 1960s Denmark
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Midcentury flip top vanity make up desk with hidden mirror in teak, 1960s Denmark.
The desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Vanities
Materials
Teak
H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 18.51 in
Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Custom Built Art Deco desk attributed to Johann Tapp of Chicago . Built for Chicago Tribune
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 37 in W 56 in D 33.5 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
1930's Art Deco Secretaire Desk with hidden locking mechanism
Located in Ulm, DE
/unlocked by a hidden locking mechanism.
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 85 cm
height
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 44.75 in W 35 in D 23.25 in
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hidden Drawer Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Hidden Drawer Desk, a luxury piece of fine furniture with a hidden surprise
Category
2010s Renaissance Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 45.87 in W 49.22 in D 26.97 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multifunctional Secretaire With Hidden Desk & Vanity
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multifunctional Secretaire With Hidden Desk & Vanity
This incredible
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 44 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "Hidden Desk", Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Design Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "hidden desk", Circa 1890-1910. Fitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in
19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and brown leather top and super
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 42.33 in D 22.05 in
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
highly figured mahogany, an intricate secretary desk with hidden compartment, beautifully carved swans
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Oak desk
Located in Plymouth, GB
A waney edge pippy oak desk with in-keeping oak panel legs.
This variation comes with an
Category
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Desk with Six Columns, Cherry Veneer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful neoclassical austrian Biedermeier desk from about 1830.
Nice book-matched cherry veneer
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Softwood, Cherry, Glass
H 30.71 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Linea Leather Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Linea Leather all handcrafted in solid walnut wood,
in dark wenge stained finish in matt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wenge
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
H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Reeded Apron, Drawers and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
for keeping office supplies hidden yet accessible. The desk is characterized by its curving legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 46.5 in D 23.25 in
American Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Chippendale style drop front dresser with hidden desk. Cherry wood dresser with brass
Category
20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table or Desk with Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
accent table, side table or focal point that can also be used as a dining table or desk. Beautifully
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
H 30 in W 45.5 in D 27.75 in
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Oak veneer in open grain
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Linea all handcrafted in solid
Walnut wood, with 1 drawer and with
2 compartments with totally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
space. The desk has two tapered tray drawers that hide clutter and help organize, with hidden playful
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34 in W 42 in D 30 in
Nathalie Desk by Erika Gambella
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
The Nathalie Desk is the ultimate workstation, featuring two trestle legs and a spacious tabletop
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
gets a dynamic look. The desk features a drawer hidden under the rectangular tabletop with rounded
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked desk by Nazara Lazaro
Dimensions: H 75 cm x W 170 cm x D 96 cm
Materials: Massive oak with
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late George III mahogany desk with fitted drawers, the top with inset writing surface and strung
Category
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm
Materials: Multilayer and MDF
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Located in Mjöhult, SE
ratchet top and three drawers where one is a hidden drawer. Architect desks, were built for artists
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
leather is not to your liking. This desk table is fixed to the wall via unseen screw holes hidden away
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
Category
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
Category
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1890
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
By Hans Von Klier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive chrome and walnut desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper. Made in Italy. Massive
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian fall front desk with burl wood inlay. With six drawers and two hidden storage areas. The
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from France. The top is banded and has beveled and hand carved decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pommele Old Growth Redwood Athol Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
table allows for electronics to remain hidden between the desk top and the floor. Finely finished in an
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
renowned furniture from Omann Jun's Moebelfabrik A/S.
Desk model 77 made of Rosewood. CITES permit
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a powerbank
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Aluminum
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
cast brass hardware, the desk supported on rolling casters hidden under the thumbnail moulded plinth
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
career as a designer began when Yoko Ono asked him to build a desk with hidden compartments for husband
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined 19th century Louis XVI style desk featuring the original tooled leather top on a case with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Ash
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a powerbank
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Aluminum
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s
This design by Ernest Igl
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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
L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk by Matthew Hilton
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
, while a hidden compartment on the underside of the desk offers a more spacious storage solution, should
Category
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk by Matthew Hilton
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
, while a hidden compartment on the underside of the desk offers a more spacious storage solution, should
Category
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
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- What is a hidden desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different types of hidden desks in furniture design, but the most common one is called a murphy desk. A murphy desk uses hinges to fold up the desk into a hideaway position, giving a smaller space more functionality. Shop a collection of desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
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- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
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- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a reading desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Reading desks are sometimes called lecterns because they are tall enough for a person to use while standing and they have a slanted top.