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"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas Measures: Desk: Width 150 cm Depth 80
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Lupus Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Lupus with structure in solid walnut root veneer and with solid brass in polished finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lupus Desk
Lupus Desk
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 32.68 in
Secret Desk Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Shuko pop-out plugs on the desk top.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Secret Desk Cabinet
Secret Desk Cabinet
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 in
Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
inserts on the side cabinet fronts. Desk top including 2 USB pop-out plugs. Warning: Lateral desk part
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
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Art deco macassar executive desk. France, circa 1940’s. This iconic, stunning art deco creation is
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
H 39.5 in W 84 in D 35.25 in
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas Desk: Width: 120 cm Depth: 80 cm Height
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French design & connected executive desk in solid wood, by Christophe Lecomte
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
floor between your desk and the wall. With the integrated power strip (3 electrical plugs and 2 USB
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in Tineo wood and brushed stainless steel and can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass

Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning "Roots Home Desk" for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

Late 19th Century English Carved Oak Green Man Bureau Desk
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique English carved golden oak green man bureau/desk, circa 1890. The bureau has a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning "Roots Home Desk" for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal

Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base
By Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant and decorative desk with incorporated hidden wiring system, to solve the problem of
Category

2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The executive desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in black oak wood and black metallic lacquered steel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel

Norr11 JFK Height Adjustable Legs Desk by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Height Adjustable Legs W 130 CM D 65 CM H 79-129 CM HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LEGS - SPECIFICATIONS Plug
Category

2010s Slovenian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning home desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood & Copper Effect
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning home desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Metal, Cut Steel, Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Post-modern 1970s Wood Desk Chair by Chatham County Furniture, High Point
By The Chatham Corporation, Poul Hermann Poulsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid maple rectilinear desk or dining chair made by Chatham County Furniture of High Point, North
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Maple

Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
By Ericsson
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s Desk phone mod
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Modern Bespoke Birch and Ash Wood Roller Desk
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This versatile desk embodies a blend of classical and contemporary design. Crafted from North
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Bespoke Birch and Ash Wood Roller Desk
Modern Bespoke Birch and Ash Wood Roller Desk
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
1960s Italian Ico Parisi Rosewood President's Writing Office Desk for MIM Roma
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in London, GB
desk there is a round plastic circular plug which sits at the top of the aluminium legs. One of them
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930
Located in Devon, England
and three pin UK plug. For USA & Canada we can provide an adaptor for your plug to allow you to use
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
dial on a black background Plug in electric movement with black hour and minute hands Red alarm set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp with a Plexiglass Shade and Plug-in Bulb
Located in München, DE
made of brass. With a long plug-in bulb. Ideal as a reading and desk lamp. Nice light through the
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original BRAUN table fan HL 1 from 1961 by Reinhold Weiss
By Reinhold Weiss, Braun
Located in München, DE
light gray. 100% original condition, fully functional. Original cable and plug. It only works on 220V or
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Gervasoni Wind Table Fan in Handwoven Dark Pulut by Jasper Startup
By Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Voltage: 220 Volt Source: 5 Watt; on request, 110 Volt, US plug Dimension: 32 W x 36 D x 32 H cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Large 40s table, floor or ceiling fan by HEDA Fabrikate in original condition
Located in München, DE
cable as an on/off switch. Also with new antique plug and rewired. The engine was checked and re-oiled
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
serving as a plug. Each antique inkwell is set on a gilt bronze foot, finely chiselled with foliage and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to case. Original cord and plug. Measures: 5.5" x 2.5" x 3".
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
from electric so not plugs or winding required. The base is chrome, the bezel is also chrome with
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Clock, circa 1930
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 2.05 in
Modernique Clock by Paul Frankl Art Deco Skyscraper Telechron Clock 1928 Gold
By Paul Frankl
Located in Oakland, CA
produced and few sold. This one is also accompanied by a new cloth chord and a period-correct plug switch
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Smiths Sectric Rose Glass Mirror Electric Mantle Clock, English, C1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
plug. This is a heavy and substantial clock. Weight: 2.1kgs Voltage: 240 volts
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug-in sconce
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug-in sconce
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Space Age Desk Lamp with Adjustable Arm, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
-plug. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Period: 1970s Dimensions: ø Shade: 15 cm
Category

20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Chrome Desk Lamp with Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
-plug (usable outside EU with plug-converter) and requires and E14 lightbulb. Additional information
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Brown Space Age Desk Lamp with Adjustable Arm, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
-plug. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic Period: 1970s Dimensions: ø Shade: 15 cm
Category

20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mid Century Desk Lamp With Beautifully Patterned Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug (easily usable outside EU with plug converter). Additional
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Linen

Very Decorative & Artistic Table Desk Lamp with Bronze Grooming Chimps Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant Jugendstil Bronze and Brass, Table or Desk Lamp with mother and infant chimpanzee sculpture
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

RAAK Cobra Black Table Desk Lamp with Red Crome and Red Button
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD RAAK Goose neck desk lamp with cobra-like non-flexible body and original European candelabra
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Angelo Lelli Table Desk Lamp with Adjustable Metal Shade, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Zagreb, HR
fully working order E27 lamp socket, European 2-pin plug.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ron Rezek Model 110 Gray & Black Desk Lamp with Red Shade
By Ron Rezek
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Utilizes 6" circular fluorescent bulb. Base switch. With standard two prong plug. Bauhaus. Industrial
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Metal

Brass Table Lamp with Tilting Shader, Black & Gold, Parisian Beret Desk Lamp
By Tugce Sonmez Evin
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
Materials: Brass (Satine Finish), Iron (With Electrostatic Paint) Plug Type: EU Plug (US Adaptor
Category

2010s Turkish Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Classic Industrial Metal Polish Desk Lamp with Enamel Blue Shade, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk lamp was produced in Poland during the 1950s. The lamp has a solid base made of
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in White with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Plug-In Dimensions: 13 W x 62 D x 64 H cm Available in other color option: White, anthracite grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Nouveau Desk Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1910 An unusual Art Nouveau bronzed desk lamp, with artichoke shade, all supported
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Desk Light
Art Nouveau Desk Light
H 14.18 in Dm 6.7 in
Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze Desk/Table Lamp with Blue Iridescent Glass Shade
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant antique desk or table lamp in Louis XVI style. The lamp is made of copper and casted
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Period Cast Iron Desk or Table Lamp with Copper Adjustable Shade
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A rare desk lamp from the Art Deco period. The base is made of heavy cast iron, the shade is made
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Artemide Demetra LED 30K Table Lamp in Matte Black with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Plug-In Dimensions: Available in other color option: White, anthracite grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in Matt Black with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Dimmable (On head) / No motion sensor Input Voltage: 120-240V Driver: Plug-In Dimensions: 13 W x 62 D x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in Anthracite Grey with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
type: Dimmable (On head) / No motion sensor Input Voltage: 120-240V Driver: Plug-In Dimensions: 13 W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Desk With Plug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic desk with plug available at 1stDibs. A desk with plug — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 505 variations of the antique or vintage desk with plug you’re looking for, while we also have 98 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk with plug, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk with plug, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made desk with plug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philips, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS and Flos are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk With Plug?

A desk with plug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $982, while the lowest priced sells for $81 and the highest can go for as much as $23,654.

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Questions About Desk With Plug
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Plug-in sconce is a light fixture that is attached to a wall but has an external cord that must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has a switch at the fixture. It is much easier and less expensive to install than hard-wired sconces, but the trade-off is that the cord hangs down and is visible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and modern plug-in sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces 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 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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