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English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a trompe l'oeil screen depicting antique books of poetry, an inkwell with plume, wax
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Regency Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Chinese Folding Table or Desk Screen Hardwood & Silk Hand Decorated, Circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese folding desk or table screen with hardwood frame and silk panels
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

'Jintang' Installation, Screen, Wall Light, Console with pink jade foot
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
. The heart of the installation is made up of a console (or desk, a vanity, a bar) and a wall lighting
Category

2010s Asian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sliding screen can be closed shut to conceal the functional space, just like on old writing desks from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sliding screen can be closed shut to conceal the functional space, just like on old writing desks from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

White & Gray A.R Cordemeyer for Gispen 3803 desk with Blue Linoleum Top
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen. This 1960s desk has one white cabinet with two drawers, metal privacy screen and blue linoleum
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare 18th century Chippendale period georgian mahogany partners pedestal desk having beautiful
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
By Poul Karljons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century, most likely custom made Executive desk with flat faced drawers and uniquely
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
H 29.625 in W 88.5 in D 39.25 in
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
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 oak desk
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
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
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Edwardian period, Sheraton Revival inlaid desk. Having a fire
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
Category

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

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
reverse of the desk features a rectangular screen with pink floral material, and the desk features a drop
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
The distinctive marble desk initiates a design tension between rough and smooth, straight lines and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
H 48.82 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Llot Llov's Osis desk was developed specifically for the home office — it has a small footprint yet
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
H 39.37 in W 35.43 in D 15.75 in
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table desk designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
H 28.55 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Allegory Desk in Beech Wood
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Allegory desk, a perfect handy stand for home office spaces and for the most intimate contract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Henrik Tengler, OC 1002 Ezone Desk by One Collection
By Onecollection, Henrik Tengler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Ezone desk was designed in 2004 by Henrik Tengler. Over the years the Ezone desk has proven to
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær ScandinOffice Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Watercolor Painting of a Scholar and His Students
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Chinese watercolor in vivid colors of a teacher seated at a desk under a tree with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
modern, significant design piece that can be used as a dining table or an executive desk. Minimal and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage secretary's desk. A Danish, rosewood narrow office table by Sibast Mobel, dating
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Boomerang desk designed by Arne Vodder. Solid teak wood structure and brass details on the legs
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ÉGÉE collection This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, who, rather than the cabinetmaker himself, was in a position to purchase Japanese screens and cabinets
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
construction as the table itself and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter Storage unit designed by Paul
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Post Modern Burl and Steel Mezzaluna Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace c 1970/80's
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Stunning executive desk designed by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection, circa 1970-1980's. The desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

Silver Dunhill Letter Opener with a Horse Head London, 1981
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Bond in both print and on the screen. By the late 1970s, Alfred Dunhill was offering a range of 3,500
Category

Vintage 1980s English Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mexique family are two dining tables, a stool, the low tables and a desk. Materials: Wood Measurements
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
a desk. It is small enough to be use as an occasional table, lamp table, side table or even bedside
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
hall table. As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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Desk With Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk with screen for your home. Each desk with screen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. Find 246 options for an antique or vintage desk with screen now, or shop our selection of 127 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the desk with screen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk with screen, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with screen over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Finn Juhl and Gispen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk With Screen?

Prices for a desk with screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $122,605, while the average can fetch as much as $3,499.
Questions About Desk With Screen
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Coromandel screens were made with a technique used in the 16th and 17th centuries, where large panels of wood were primed with ash, lacquer compound and even pig’s blood. You’ll find a variety of Coromandel screens from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A dressing screen is a translucent folding screen that typically acts as a room divider to provide privacy and diffuse light throughout the room. They are often called room dividers or folding screens. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, new and vintage dressing screens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A fire screen is often called a fireguard. It's a protective screen that is positioned in front of a fireplace in order to keep flames and hot embers from flying into the room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage fire screens, fire tools and chimney pots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese Coromandel screen is a folding piece of furniture produced in China by artisans working with a certain material. Specifically, the screens are Coromandel, a hardwood that features black and brown stripes. The screens often function as room dividers, but some people display them purely for decorative purposes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Coromandel screens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Screen printing (or serigraphy) involves forcing ink onto a surface through a screen made of fine material to form a picture or pattern.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists to work with screen printing, so much so that the technique is frequently associated with him. He first began working with it in 1962, and used it to create his photographic screen prints. Shop an array of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there are two standard sizes for fireplace screens: 39 inches by 31 inches and 44 inches by 33 inches. However, not all fireplace screens are standard. As a result, it is best to measure your fireplace before shopping for a screen. Find a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A firescreen is the metal screen that is placed in front of the fireplace to prevent ashes and sparks from leaving the hearth. This screen can be opened to access the fireplace.
  • 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.