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1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. The wall unit is in very good vintage condition.
Mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Art Nouveau High Desk / Shelf / Lectern Made of Pine Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
High lectern / high desk / pine shelf from the Art Nouveau period. The upper shelf can be folded up and there is storage space underneath.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Shelves
Materials
Pine
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk with Shelves, Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern glass top desk with rosewood veneered cabinetry in the iconic Italian styling of Ico Parisi. Similar functionality to a secretary, including two drawers, work surf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, totally free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (with lights), desk, two lovely floating bookshelf and 1 large shelf above the d...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 70.87 in W 109.85 in D 18.9 in
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (1 with lights), desk cupboard with dropdown door, two drawers and has one lovely floati...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 70.87 in W 109.85 in D 18.9 in
1960s Pilastro Multi-Color Two Section Wall Mount Desk with Drawers and Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Pilastro multi-color wall mount desk with double drawers and adjustable shelves. An energetic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 39.325 in W 68.25 in D 21.625 in
English Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Stained Solid Oak Desk with Side Shelves
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak English Arts & Crafts desk with built in side shelves and removable top for ease of
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 29.5 in
Salterini Atr. Wrought Iron Wrap Around Vanity Dressing Table Glass Shelves Mint
By John Salterini, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Glass measures 3/8'' in thickness.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 41 in D 21 in
Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
back, a lockable compartment and shelves for books.
After wood renovation. One key included
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1970's MacDougall Room Divider with Desk in Birch, Walnut and Yellow Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall room divider with desk, multiple shelves, storage cabinets
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 55 in W 55.75 in D 96.25 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915
By Charles Limbert
Located in Port Jervis, NY
for storage. Original skeleton key and working locks. Shelves on each side. In excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Desks
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Walunt Davenport Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice quality Edwardian Walnut Davenport desk with two shelves divided by nicely turned Walnut
Category
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Bombe Shaped Bureau Signed by Eric Holm
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
maker Eric Holm.
Fall front desk upends to work space and storage drawer and shelves, below two drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ample storage and display space. The upper cabinet includes two curved exterior shelves measuring 6.25
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Mid-Century Secretary Desk by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Raleigh, NC
interior, complete with a large storage compartment and two internal shelves. Below, three spacious drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a b
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
useful piece, an Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Students Bureau with Stained Glass Book Case and shelves
Category
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Oak
H 54 in W 37 in D 11 in
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
.
Decorative panels supporting a desk module with three drawers and a blue glass top, three shelves, and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 116.93 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Arched Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this vintage coastal bent rattan etagere. Its airy, open shelves and
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Desks
Materials
Rattan
Vintage German Modern Rosewood Desk with Drawers and Shelf
By Dyrlund, Moser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
” High
We have a rosewood filing cabinet and a rosewood cabinet with shelves that would pair nicely with
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut Ivanhoe Desk with Pencil Drawers by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ivanhoe desk features a cantilevered base with open display shelves. Available in American
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Double-Sided Mirrored Cerused Oak Dressing Cabinet by Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and bacl, reflecting light and movement in the
Category
2010s Vietnamese Cabinets
Materials
Stone
French Provincial Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
adjustable shelves, the midsection with a fall front writing surface with an interior fitted drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Two Double-sided Mirrored Cabinets, with Carrara Slab Desk
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and back, reflecting light and movement in the
Category
2010s Vietnamese Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Two Double-sided Mirrored Cabinets, with Nero Marquina Slab Desk
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
with drawers or shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and back, reflecting light
Category
2010s Vietnamese Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860s French boulle writing desk. No shelves.
Category
Antique 1860s Desks
Materials
Bronze
Chrome and Glass Desk/Etagere/Bookshelf, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
" deep 78" tall. Desk 60" long 36" deep 28.75" tall. Glass shelves 35.75" long x 11.75" deep. Desk Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Materials
Chrome
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Dorchester, MA
glass protects the rolltop at the rear. The desk is finished on the back with two divided shelves and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Venetian Louis XV Walnut Bureau Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
, shelves, etc.) to your preferences.
Category
Antique 1740s Italian Louis XV Desks
Materials
Nutwood
American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
albino white ebony, interior with drawers and secret compartments in white maple, brass shelves, gold
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 41.34 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shelves and drawers. Underneath the table top there's a wide open drawer, there's a lot of compartments
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
-appropriate condition with 5 adjustable shelves and a small drawer with its original leather pulley.
The Lock
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1950s Oak Cabinet, Complete Office
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Oak Cabinet, Complete Office
This compact cupboard has inside Pigeon Holes, Shelves, Desk and
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Plywood
Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
style. With a centered cabinet door, surrounded by open shelves, three drawers over a leathered writing
Category
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Pilastro Wall Mounted Secretaire With Built-in Light
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist wall system designed by Reijenga for Pilastro, The Netherlands.
Two shelves and a drop
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Steel
Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. A pair of cupboard doors beneath with shelves within and raised on bun feet.
Batch 80 53171 TKEAK
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Bonheur du Jour in Bamboo, in the style of Perret & Viber France Late 19th c.
By Perret et Vibert
Located in Roma, RM
two open compartments symmetrically arranged on the sides; inside, small shelves and card dividers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 53.55 in W 29.14 in D 20.48 in
Important Desk by Brunce Burdick (1933-2021) for Herman Miller Editor
By Bruce Burdick
Located in Paris, FR
, one round, the other rectangular, fitted with a pedestal with two drawers and shelves of various
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 90.56 in D 91.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
drawers behind the sliding top and at the back there are shelves for books. Beautiful among all, it can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ash
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Teak and Mahogany Desk, Pondicherry, Art Deco – 1930
Located in HÉRIC, FR
bronze key and knob. The back of this desk is lined with quarter-round corner shelves on each side.
This
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
condition. The interior has so many adjustable shelves and drawers. Underneath the tabletop there's a wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak Retro Desk sideboard
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has a three shelves and two
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 33.47 in W 110.24 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has two shelves and and a
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 33.47 in W 99.22 in D 15.75 in
Italian Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
storage shelves and a drawer.
This piece is large and very impressive, it is well equipped to store Large
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Desks
Materials
Pine
George Nelson styled Walnut and Steel Wall Unit Bookcase Desk by Ladderax
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, two shelves , storage box with two doors and a pull down desk or bar . The pull down back side is in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 77.25 in W 75.13 in D 15.75 in
After H Dasson, Cylinder Desk, 19th Century
By Henry Dasson
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
use and use to the leathers.
Height 120cm
150 x 79 cm
Width: 2 x 45cm wider when the side shelves are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Bronze
American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Two simple shelves are located in lower section of desk. This hand crafted fall front desk is painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique Country French Louis Philippe Style Provincial Oak Library Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
original lock and key, revealing a divided book gallery on top with four adjustable shelves. The table is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass, Oak
H 75.5 in W 55.5 in D 31.4 in
Ivanhoe Desk with Pencil Drawers by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ivanhoe desk features a cantilevered base with open display shelves. Available in American
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Located in Lymington, GB
form a little cabinet or a nest of drawers, or open shelves, which might be closed with a tambour, or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
legs.
Dimensions
75 H x 41 1/2 W x 25 1/4 D inches (unfolded).
The height of the shelves are as
Category
Antique Early 18th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Brass
Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
shelves and a side shelf on the right. A sober, elegant design for this unusual piece. Beautiful vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 82.29 in D 25.99 in
Mirrored Dressing Cabinet, Cerused Oak by Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and bacl, reflecting light and movement in the
Category
2010s Vietnamese Cabinets
Materials
Stone
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. all present and well preserved in a formidable condition, with 4 shelves 5 adjustable compartments to
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread
H 108 in W 50 in D 24 in
Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
one side, and two built-in square shelves on the opposite side. The desk is in really good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Cylinder Desk 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Arrangement of Pigeon Holes.
The Glazed Doors to the Upper Section Opening to Reveal 2 x Adjustable Shelves
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
interior shelves, over a lower case with a cylinder tambour, opening to a compartmentalized interior with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
pedestal bases. Pull-out drawers inside. Three drawers of different sizes above. Pull-out shelves at the
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
cupboards with interior shelves.
The top of the desk having a fitted green leather writing surface
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Brass Inlaid Knee Hole Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
opening to two shaped shelves. The sides with four graduated working drawers. All drawers with elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
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Find a variety of desk with shelves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique desk with shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 39 antique and vintage desk with shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of desk with shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Desk with shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small desk with shelves measuring 23.88 inches across. Desk with shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Frama, Tomado and Tjerk Reijenga are consistently popular.
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Prices for desk with shelves start at $395 and top out at $60,885 with the average selling for $2,344.
Finding the Right Desks for You
There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.
The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.
As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions.
Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.
An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.
Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.
Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.
Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home.
For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.
Questions About Desk With Shelves
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a desk with shelves is called depends on its design. A desk that features integrated shelving is usually referred to as a credenza. A separate detachable shelving unit that accompanies a desk is a hutch. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a piece of furniture with shelves is called depends on its overall design. An item with rows of shelves that has an open back is an étagère, while a similar piece with a closed back is a bookcase. In some cases, a large étagère may be referred to as a shelving unit. A cabinet is a piece of furniture that has shelves hidden behind doors. If a furnishing has drawers and cabinets on the bottom and open shelving on the top, it is a hutch. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of storage furniture and case pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
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This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.