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American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Walnut
French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 drawer table desk with stretcher
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Desk with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design
19th French hand carved oak wood table desk with iron stretcher.
This antique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Carved desk from Spain with hand carving and iron stretcher
Located in Houston, TX
Very good. It has a gadrooned edge and the top has
No marks or problems. It has a handsome stretcher
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Farm Refectory Desk Table with Two Drawers & Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant, antique fruitwood desk was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. The rustic writing table has
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in
Italian 1800s Baroque Style Desk with Drawers, Lyre Base and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque style walnut Desk/table from the early 19th century, with drawers, lyre shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30.5 in W 41 in D 22.5 in
English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine faux bamboo desk with two drawers and cross stretcher. Introduce a touch of rustic
Category
20th Century English Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Mahogany and Leather English Campaign Desk Resting on Stretcher Base
Located in Montreal, QC
English Campaign Desk resting on stretcher and inset with black leather top and decorated with
Category
Vintage 1950s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Desk with Iron Stretcher Bars Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely crafted Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival style hand carved mahogany desk with
Category
Early 20th Century South American Spanish Colonial Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 29.5 in
Spanish Style Writing Table With Iron Stretchers
Located in Houston, US
Spanish Style Trestle table constructed of old wood and stripped ready for us as is or custom stain.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Catalan Spanish Lady Desk or Console Table in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Catalan Spanish lady desk or console table in carved walnut & iron stretcher with five
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Table with Forged Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
a single piece of wood, and rests on classic barley twist legs. Barley twist stretchers are joined
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 46.5 in D 29.5 in
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Side Table with cared turned legs and wood stretcher and also an iron stretcher
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
iron stretcher offers numerous options for use, perhaps as an occasional table or a small desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late nineteenth century Spanish Renaissance style table features a 29-inch wide oak top joined to its elegantly curved legs by means of two splines that run the enti...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 52.5 in D 29 in
Spanish Baroque Style Fratino Table with Lyre Shaped Base and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque style walnut fratino table with carved lyre shaped base and iron stretcher
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.1 in W 70.9 in D 31.1 in
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
a central stretcher bar. The legs are adjustable with a key, allowing the desk to function as a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Oak Desk with Two Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from England with a thick plank top, following down to a hand-carved apron
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 19th C. Italian Fratino Walnut Table w/Forged Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian fratino walnut table with lyre legs and iron stretcher from the early 19th century. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Desk with Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and petite solid walnut desk with two pencil drawers and one stretcher in the back. Can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Desks and Wri...
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small scale, petite writing desk with barley twist legs, carved edge and apron detail as well as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...
Materials
Walnut
Oak-desk
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Presenting a handcrafted desk by Frank Buschmann made from premium oak, enhanced with an exquisite
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 60.79 in W 44.1 in D 21.07 in
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stretcher and bulb feet. The desk comes with five pull-out drawers and one sliding shelf. Comes with two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 72 in D 29.5 in
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 66.74 in D 33.67 in
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s
Rich caramel leather with contrast open
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers and Solomonic Turning Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk with two drawers and solomonic turning legs and solomonic stretcher
it is
Category
Antique 1890s French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in
Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century, English Regency brass inlaid mahogany library writing table or desk with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Carved Walnut Desk or Dining Table with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
desk rests on four carved legs with two iron stretchers. The front and the back have a wide opening
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers and Solomonic Turning Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk with two drawers and solomonic turning legs , it has an iron stretcher
Category
Antique 1890s French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Painted Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage greyed limestone painted campaign desk, with a Chinese Chippendale blind fret decorated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Desks and W...
Materials
Wood
Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Teak and Oak Desk with Drawers, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
trends alike, concentrating on crafting with quality materials instead. This desk is characterized by its
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Spanish 19th C. Desk or Console Table with Beautiful Lyre-Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
-wood stretcher (with raised accent at its center top), and a pair of spindle/turned stretcher bars
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique PETITE English carved oak desk or writing table with Drawer~~ Green Leather Top
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 1800s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers, Carved Floral Motifs and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
stretcher and nice patina. Created in France during the early years of the 19th century, this walnut desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 68.5 in D 29 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
four straight legs with horse hoo extremities, the desk is strengthened with humpback stretchers and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 34.75 in W 39 in D 20.75 in
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bespoke Walnut Desk with Cast Iron Legs Industrial Modern Work Custom Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke Industrial modern work / office bespoke desk / table with 1 3/4" wooden walnut top
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 36 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two carved drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an amazing 19th century French desk! The piece has a simple design with smooth clean lines
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Desk with Four Drawers and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the mid 20th century with four drawers and warm patina
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 24.25 in
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
connected by a concave stretcher. The top of the desk is covered with a maroon colored leather. This
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Spanish Desk with Lyre Legs and Carved Edges on Top
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Spanish desk with lyre legs and carved edges on top
An 20th century Spanish Baroque
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20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Desk, Louis XVI Style with Sèvres Mounts and bronze dore accents
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style desk having floral porcelain Sèvres mounts
The upper portion of this desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 32.29 in W 49.61 in D 29.14 in
Spanish 17th Century Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 17th century desk - writing table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
stretchers affixed to the crosspiece of the leg supports. The "front" of the desk features the same raised
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Henri II or Renaissance Revival ornate carved oak Black Forest writing desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 46 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
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An assortment of desk with stretchers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all desk with stretchers available were constructed with great care. There are 44 antique and vintage desk with stretchers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Desk with stretchers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco desk with stretchers are consistently popular styles. Many desk with stretchers are appealing in their simplicity, but Dos Gallos Studio, Finn Juhl and Niels Vodder produced popular desk with stretchers that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,100, while they’re typically $1,795 on the low end and $14,975 highest priced.
Questions About Desk With Stretchers
- What is a stretcher on a table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A stretcher is an essential part of a table. This support element is usually made from exposed wood and ties together vertical elements in a way that makes it sturdy enough for use as needed or desired. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tables.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- 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.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- 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.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 skinny desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- Who invented the desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
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