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FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Design Wall Shelf Library H1852 Desk Section
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
screws on oak rails, the shelves can easily be placed and re-styled in a variety of ways. The Desk
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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.
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Shelves

Materials

Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn-of-the-century Tiger Bamboo Secretary desk with handwoven rice mat top, center drawer, Bottom shelf, and three-tier split-level overhead shelving. 1900, United States We only ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Desks

Materials

Bamboo

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

20th Century Oak Desk with Grapes and Vine Leaves Carvings & Sliding Shelves
Located in GB
. It comes with three sliding shelves on one side and two fixed shelves on the other, which are deep
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

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
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Iron

Writing Desk Table in Walnut, Drawers and Pull-Out Shelves, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
bedroom due to its small size, it has twelve drawers, roller shutter and removable shelves, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860s French boulle writing desk. No shelves.
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Bronze

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
H 61 in W 33 in D 20.5 in
Danish Design Teak Secretaire by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design Secretaire This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique unadorned Welsh rustic oak shop counter with pine top. It has 2 shelves to the back
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Antique Late 19th Century British Primitive Desks

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
H 32.5 in W 63 in D 26 in
Walnut 2 pc. Pull Down Desk w/ Bookcase Chest made in Belgium
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece dark walnut pull down desk with upper bookcase having two adjustable shelves and four
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Walnut

Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
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

Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
doors and the writing surface there are small extractable shelves available if additional support space
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks

Materials

Oak

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

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

1970's MacDougall Room Divider / Office 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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Birch, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1910s American Mission Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
) writing board, drawers both front and back, adjustable book shelves front of desk, England, circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Stickley Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
with decorative mullions and two adjustable interior glass shelves. With design rooted in history this
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Stickley Secretary Desk
Stickley Secretary Desk
H 90.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Chinese Export Bamboo Rattan Partners Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
bamboo top with Pagoda style ends adding a distinctive touch and cabinet doors, opening to shelves on one
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
decoration , at the receptionist side there are 2 large storage shelves and a concealed desk below the top
Category

Antique 1870s Adam Style Desks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Freestanding Kidney Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
shelves and a drawer inside. On the back there are two open shelves for books and a lockable cabinet with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mirrored Dressing Cabinet, Cerused Oak and MIrrored Glass
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and bacl, reflecting light and movement in the
Category

2010s Vietnamese Cabinets

Materials

Stone

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
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

Chrome, Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
it has three shelves above the desk. Shortly, it should be noted that it has been refinished and is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(the key is included). At the back of the desk, there are three good size shelves, which will be ideal
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1940s Hollywood Regency Ladies Kidney Shaped Writing Desk -Finished in the Round
Located in Opa Locka, FL
would "float" very nicely in your room of choice. There is drawer space and shelves for books on the
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Desk with Upper Cabinet and Stained Glass, C. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
with shelves that is flanked on either side by cabinets with stained glass door panels that are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Stained Glass, Walnut

Mirrored Cabinet, with a Desk Option
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and bacl, reflecting light and movement in the
Category

2010s Vietnamese Cabinets

Materials

Stone

Mirrored Cabinet, with a Desk Option
Mirrored Cabinet, with a Desk Option
H 58 in W 35.75 in D 20 in
French Country Blue Secretaire/Desk with Wire Shelving and Pull out Lap Desk
Located in Essex, MA
French country/ provincial hand-painted desk with wire fronted book shelves, drawer, and pull-out
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Wire

Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
desk has five drawers, shelves, and two drop-down doors with extra shelves for ample storage. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
leg hole open to reveal three pull-out drawers, while the doors to the left front three shelves. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Oak

Victorian Stripped Pine Greeting Station Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
storage drawers and a tall cupboard below with provision for shelves A sleek and compact piece with plenty
Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
shelves. There is a bookshelf in the back. Completely restored. The teak elements have been cleaned from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Brass And Ormolu Boulle Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hidden by removable fitted interior shelves which once removed, reveal the locks. The two sides and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Brass, 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

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
good vintage condition. The interior has so many adjustable shelves and drawers. Underneath the table
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle, document slot and postal messenger
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

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

20th Century Wood Italian Lombard Trumeau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
complete with removable candle holder shelves (see photo) and two doors with antiqued built-in mirrors
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
closed.  Cupboard interior contains 2 fixed shelves.  Stands on 2 sledge feet with castors. Ready for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

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

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk with Shelving
Located in Freehold, NJ
dovetailed drawers, and three shelves up top. Dimensions: 46.25w 18d 30.25dh 23.25kh 78h.  
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks

Materials

Oak

Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
(SCF-18) Shelves - 1000 x 25 x H8 cm Black metal (SCM-16) With led light (3000K) Tv Cabinet
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and geometric planes and lines evident in the shelves and sideboards of modular structure, which
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
drawers on the left side, drawer in the middle, and open shelves on the right. The top is slightly
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Toledo, OH
mirrored doors which open to removable and adjustable shelves. Sits on bracket feet. Excellent condition
Category

20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style His Modular Desk Night System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14) Shelves high profile 800 - 80 x 50 x H5 cm Shelves high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
brown oak veneer panel, antique brushed bronze metal shelves, and a beige mate lacquered TV cabinet with
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the other, campaign
Category

20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
H 30.5 in W 90 in D 19 in
Large Mahogany Credenza
Located in Annville, PA
section now features glass shelves and a small arrangement of three drawers in the center, all of your
Category

2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Credenza
Large Mahogany Credenza
H 91 in W 86 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Oak Podium
Located in High Point, NC
storage compartments; shelves below allow plenty of space for a comprehensive archive.
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Podium
19th Century French Oak Podium
H 43.7 in W 25.6 in D 18.5 in
Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
shelves. Vernis Martin. The Martin brothers were famous painters, gilders and varnishers who also
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century
Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century
H 75.99 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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Desk With Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Desk With Shelves?

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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    There 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, 2021
    Storage 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, 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, 2021
    Tempered 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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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.