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Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Jacobean Style Desk & Hutch C-LK
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early 19th Century Jacobean Style Desk & Hutch. This is a very interesting piece. It has exquisite
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Alfonso Marina Chippendale Carved Pine Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch Top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

1990s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top By Thomasville
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Mid Century Modern secretary desk designed by Drexel group, it is marked inside
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Arts Crafts Queen Anne Oak Green Leather Top Hutch Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts Queen Anne oak green leather top hutch writing desk. Item features a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late VictoruiaTiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral
Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak

Roll Black Desk
Roll Black Desk
H 35.83 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Danish Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a convertable hutch that folds down, multiple drawers for storage, and rich teak wood, this
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored
Category

Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing Continental, Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's, 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century European Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely antique late Victorian Carlton House writing desk or library table. Features a ""D"" form
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage French Provincial Corner Cabinet Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing French Provincial Corner unit or writing desk, circa 1970s. Base features a central
Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Cupboard Hutch Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobler
Located in Emeryville, CA
design exudes warmth and authenticity. DIMENSIONS: Width 35” /Depth 19” /Height 46” Desk Area: Width
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Teak

Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Desk, Bureau Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H1000
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Scotland 1910, H998 Solid Oak Original finish
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Dutch Hand Carved Solid Oak Side Table to Sit next to a Desk Part of Large Suite
Located in GB
partners desk, matching original upholstery brown leather chair, side table, large hutch cupboard and huge
Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary Grey Upholstery Galvanized Steel Chair with Light
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
continues to reimagine the particular applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Outdoor Steel Grey Upholstery Chair with Umbrella Sam Chermayeff
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary Steel Upholstery Chair with Mirror Table Attached
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
continues to reimagine the particular applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Tables

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary White Steel Sideboard with Light "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
continues to reimagine the particular applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Sideboards

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom Designed Sideboard Credenza
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
includes an additional George Nelson desk hutch on top. This piece is in very good used condition. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Dixie Furniture Saybrook Maple Chest Cabinet, a Pair
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
a chest of drawers, and a desk with detachable hutch.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
, sideboard, credenza, bar cabinet, Blanket Chests, Buffets, Cabinets, Credenzas, Cupboards, Desks, Dressers
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Cedar

Contemporary White Powder-Coated Steel Side Table Wardrobe Sam Chermayeff
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
continues to reimagine the particular applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Steel Streetlight Mirror Coffee Table Sam Chermayeff "Beasts" Serie
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Steel Daybed Tube Light Chaise Contemporary Furniture by Sam Chermayeff
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary White Buffet Seat Steel Mirror "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Buffets

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Grey Upholstery Steel Outdoor Triangle Chaise Sofa Sam Chermayeff
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is a place to face ones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Mirror Table Steel Standing Lamp Contemporary Lighting furniture
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary Kitchen Banana Hanger Steel Germany "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is a place to face ones interlocutor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Seating Black Vinyl Upholstery Steel Club Chair "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Outdoor Contemporary Object Brushed Steel Ashtray "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chermayeff continues to reimagine the particular applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary Steel Grey Upholstery Outdoor Garden Double Chaise
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
continues to reimagine the particular applications of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Sam Chermayeff Contemporary Galvanized Steel Large Dining Table "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
of furniture elements. A chair is a desk, a hutch is place to put on shoes and make-up, a sofa is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Dutch Stunning 1940s Ornately Hand Carved Cupboard Part Large Office Suite
Located in GB
Architect. Its part of a complete Library suite which includes the double sided heavily carved partners desk
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Modern Scherzer White Matte Porcelain Bisque German Vases Set of 3
By Scherzer Bavaria
Located in Topeka, KS
and will look stunning grouped together on a console or sofa table, on a desk filled with fresh or
Category

20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bureau Black Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
Functional and elegant at once, this writing desk boasts a modern and versatile allure. Designed by
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bureau Black Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
Bureau Black Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Bureau White Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
hutch in MDF that flips open revealing a functional storage space equipped with LED light and cable hole.
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bureau White Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
Bureau White Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Mahogany & Ebony Credenza Desk with Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful colonial credenza desk with two drawers and cabinet hutch. Featuring ebony details and
Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

A Red Paint Decorated Hutch Table
Located in Columbus, OH
, with red painted surface throughout. The presence of a shelf is a rare feature of hutch
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

A Red Paint Decorated Hutch Table
A Red Paint Decorated Hutch Table
H 28.25 in W 44 in D 38.25 in
Mahogany & Ebony Credenza Desk w/ Hutch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful colonial credenza desk with two drawers and cabinet hutch. Featuring Ebony details and
Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
Located in Senden, NRW
Stunning late Biedermeier era writing table or desk made of amazing walnut wood with a stunning
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
H 37.41 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Johnson Carper Midcentury Desk with Hutch and Chair
By Johnson Carper
Located in Countryside, IL
Johnson Carper midcentury desk with hutch and chair This desk with hutch is 46 wide x 18 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Pine Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Mckinney, TX
A unique writing desk found in France. Crafted from pine, the desk has been stripped to its natural
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Hutch
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak circa 1960s, Denmark. Equipped with three deep storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Indian wood and inlay desk
Located in New York, NY
wood and inlay desk with hutch and drawers (see photo)
Category

20th Century Indian Desks

Materials

Wood

Indian wood and inlay desk
Indian wood and inlay desk
H 42 in W 47.5 in D 29.25 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
The ultimate "secretary," this unique ribbon mahogany desk with hutch bookcase features two
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Large Painted Country French Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Country French desk with hutch top and one drawer. Beautifully painted and distressed finished.
Category

20th Century American Desks

Large Painted Country French Desk
Large Painted Country French Desk
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 31 in
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Desk With Hutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk with hutch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk with hutch — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the desk with hutch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk with hutch made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk with hutch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Johnson Carper and Maison Mercier Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Desk With Hutch?

The average selling price for a desk with hutch at 1stDibs is $3,048, while they’re typically $999 on the low end and $14,768 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desk With Hutch
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Hutches were used for holding china and glassware in a kitchen. Decorative pieces could historically be placed on the upper shelves and smaller odds and ends could be tucked away in cabinets and drawers below. Today, many people still utilize hutches in this way, but they may also choose to store other items inside. On 1stDibs, shop a range of hutches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Why a hutch is called that is due to the history of the English language. In Old English, the word for a box or chest is hwiċe or hwiċċe. Eventually, over time, the word became hutch, which refers to a type of case good that features a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that is outfitted with drawers or additional cabinets. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of hutches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Popularized in the 1960s and 1980s, the hutch table is a piece of furniture that combines the purpose and look of a hutch cabinet and table. These tables offer additional storage and utility space without taking up much floor space in the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage hutch tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A kitchen hutch is a piece of furniture that includes drawers, shelves, cabinets and a counter area. It is used for storage purposes. You can find a wide variety of kitchen hubs from India, Sweden, France and elsewhere on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hutch cabinet — or hutch — refers to a type of case furniture. Today, when people say “hutch,” they are commonly referring to a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that features cabinets or drawers. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary hutches and other case pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dining room hutch is a cabinet that has drawers and shelves where you can store your dining items like napkins, spoons, and tablecloths. Shop a range of antique and vintage dining room hutch on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, you can put a hutch in the kitchen if you have the space available for one. A hutch can be used to store dinnerware, serveware and other essentials as well as to show off decorative objects. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hutches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a sideboard and a hutch is that a sideboard is a side table with cabinet doors that was originally used for serving, most often in a dining room (now, you might find a sideboard in a foyer or living room). A hutch is essentially a storage piece made of two parts — there is a set of shelves or cabinets on top of a lower unit, which features a counter and either cabinets or a set of drawers. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard. A hutch might be of help in serving tea or other beverages, but it is more of a case piece than it is a piece of furniture that is used for serving. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary sideboards and hutches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a hutch vs. a buffet is the design. A hutch is a piece of storage furniture that has a lower cabinet and an upper storage area with shelves that are open or placed behind doors. A buffet lacks this top storage area. Some hutches feature detachable tops and can convert into buffets. Find a variety of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a hutch and a credenza is their appearance: A hutch is usually a tall freestanding unit that contains cabinets or a display case that sits on top of the set of drawers underneath, and a credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The difference between a hutch and a breakfront is their shape. Both types of storage furniture feature sectioned designs. On a breakfront, the center sections are deeper, causing them to project outward more than the rest of the piece. A hutch normally has sections of equal depth. Some also have protruding shelves. Find a collection of breakfronts and hutches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A hutch without the top is called a credenza or buffet. Some hutches feature removable tops, allowing them to convert into a buffet, while other designs have attached tops. Find a variety of hutches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The top part of a hutch is either a display case or cabinets.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 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.

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