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After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in GB
modelled after RJ Horner who’s works include some of the most substantial and important desks ever crafted
Category

20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Neo-Classical R.J. Horner Style Desk / Table Green Leather Top & Dolphin Base
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Neo-classical R.J. Horner style ebonized desk with carved dolphin base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century continental horn desk set ornately decorated with silver. The small tray is 8 inches
Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century Ram Horns with snake on marble Inkwell Desk Set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set
Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set
H 10 in W 9 in D 15 in
RJ Horner & Co French Marble Top One-Drawer Writing Table with Ormolu
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
Paris by R.J. Horner & Co, Furniture Makers, 61,63,65 West 23rd Street, New York”. The table dates to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Lower In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique desk in
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative pair of two handmade desk pen and pencil cup holders from the 1950s. Designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Antique Horner School Inlaid & Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary in the manner of Horner offers mahogany construction with upper having glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo writing desk having
Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood, Maple

19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this fine, antique scrimshaw steer Horn. Found in England, circa 1870
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Brass and Horn Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a stunning and large letter opener in brass with a horn handle. The piece is impressive and shines
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Brass and Horn Letter Opener
Brass and Horn Letter Opener
H 9 in W 5 in D 1.38 in
Dorian Desk Pad
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant desk pad in ebony wood has a shutter covered in nubuck leather and it is highlighted
Category

2010s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Leather, Ebony

Dorian Desk Pad
Dorian Desk Pad
H 0.79 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Aubock
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Aubock
H 0.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.75 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow Horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
H 1.25 in W 7.125 in D 1.75 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
H 1.25 in W 5.375 in D 1.75 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow Horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
H 1.125 in W 3.75 in D 0.875 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
out of the horn of a wild water buffalo and its bottom covered with green felt for protection of both
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Felt

Paperweight Marked in Blue with W. Hessen O.Horn Leerdam Holland
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Paperweight Marked in Blue with W. Hessen O.Horn A paperweight is an object that can be placed on
Category

20th Century Dutch De Stijl Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period letter opener from the 19th century, made of wood or horn. Experience
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Wood

Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with Oude Horn leerdam W Heesen
By Willem Heesen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with O Horn, 1980 Oude Horn Leerdam from Willem Heesen
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Horn 1 sculpture by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 8 cm D 6 cm H 7 cm Materials: polished bronze
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
carved out of horn. It was produced in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influenced designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Leather

Floating Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a hand-painted faux horn tiled top with two frieze drawers. Acrylic baton pulls with stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Floating Modern Desk
Floating Modern Desk
H 30 in W 65 in D 28 in
Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).   
Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
adorned with a horn motif, an elegant touch that adds to its allure. The desk's top features a mesmerizing
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Brass and Red Horn Shaped DRP Petrol Table Pull Chain Lighter by Zunder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brass and red horn shaped table petrol lighter with pull chain made in Germany. Measures: 5.5
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Vintage 1920s German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Solid Beech & Veneer Desk & Chair Set, Germany c.1960's
Located in London, GB
An unusual style Mid-Century Modern, solid Beech & veneer desk, crafted by Ekawerk Horn-Lippe in
Category

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

Materials

Beech

Paris Bureau Burgundy Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Burgundy Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console/writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for
Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
H 3 in W 6.25 in D 5.75 in
Important Cartel in Green Horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Cartel in green horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th, gilded bronzes and brass inlays chiseled
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 20th Century Oak Ink Stand with Mythical Creatures Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive, horn and silver plate ink stand partners desk centrepiece, circa 1910. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic is a chic beige study table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic is a formidable study table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Paris Bureau White and Gray Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau White and Gray Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Paris Bureau Black and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Black and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Paris Bureau Gray and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Gray and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Paris Bureau Red and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Red and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco French Max Leverrier Bronze Hunting Scene Desk Paper Clip, circa 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Pearland, TX
finely decorated with a hunting scene including a stag, hawk, bow and arrow, and Horn.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Dorian Pen Tray
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant pen tray in ebony wood with horn accents in contrasting color has a mini-shutter that
Category

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn, Leather, Ebony

Dorian Pen Tray
Dorian Pen Tray
H 1.78 in W 18.71 in D 3.94 in
Shoe Kit
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
shoehorn with a handmade Horn handle, two brushes, two small brushes for polishing, three jars with shoe
Category

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Horn, Textile

Shoe Kit
Shoe Kit
H 4.53 in W 13.78 in D 9.65 in
Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Located in Cookeville, TN
horn tripod base. The glass in great condition. Great for the office or on a shelf!
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Thomas Pen Tray
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant pen tray in ebony wood with horn accents in contrasting color and nubuck leather
Category

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn, Leather, Ebony, Mirror

Thomas Pen Tray
Thomas Pen Tray
H 2.17 in W 14.18 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Shoehorn, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Shoehorn vase is a original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Made in Italy. The object is realized with bamboo wood and steel decorations. The knob ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shoehorn, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Shoehorn, Mid-20th Century
H 1.58 in W 22.05 in D 0.79 in
French Early 20th C. Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Console Table
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Arabescato marble center/side, table/desk attributed to François Linke. The table is raised by circular
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram Horn and silver plate dolphin inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Dolphin Inkstand
Dolphin Inkstand
H 13.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram horn and silver plate dolphin inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 14 in
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Desk With Horn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk with horn for your home. A desk with horn — often made from bone, horn and metal — can elevate any home. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage desk with horn now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the desk with horn you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk with horn bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with horn over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Edward Charles Brown and Muriel Rudolph are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk With Horn?

Prices for a desk with horn can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $217 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,487.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ram’s horn is called a shofar. A shofar is a musical instrument used for Jewish religious ceremonies. The pitch of a shofar is controlled by the player’s embouchure. You’ll find a large collection of ram horn-inspired artwork from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a drinking horn represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In Greek mythology, the drinking horn is a symbol of the God Dionysus. Others associate the vessels with the Vikings or believe it to represent wealth and abundance. Shop a collection of drinking horns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a drinking horn works is rather simple. The hollowed-out horn holds water and other liquids. When you want to take a sip, you lift the open end to your mouth, keeping the pointed end in a downward position. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of drinking horns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The horn of a phonograph is actually just called the horn. Early phonographs played music and other sounds when grooves in records caused vibrations to travel from the stylus to the diaphragm. This caused the vibrating diaphragm to generate sound waves carried out through the horn. Find a variety of phonographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most distinct feature of kudu horn is their shape. Male kudu antelopes grow long spiraling horns with a sleek surface that artisans can paint and carve. You'll find a selection of kudu horn furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although sizes varied, most powder horns held around 32 ounces of powder. Powder horns were popular because they were lightweight and easy to carry. Also, the horn helped to keep gunpowder dry. Shop a selection of antique powder horns 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.
  • 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.