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George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
George Nelson desk model 5850 design 1954 for Herman miller special version with black legs one
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
H 34.26 in W 38.98 in D 28.35 in
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
H 34 in W 39 in D 28.5 in
English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English silver dressing table hand mirror from the 20th century with silver piqué decor of swags
Category

20th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Table Desk with Leather Top
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (English-19th Century) mahogany table desk with 3 drawers and various inlaid
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
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Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
escutcheons. It features drawer pulls in elaborate swagged garland with bows. The desk is made from high
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
H 29.75 in W 55 in D 30.75 in
Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
H 28.63 in W 43.5 in D 26 in
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
mounted on top with bronze swag decorating the corners. Elusive desk with a famous roster of clients. From
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20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880. Beautiful desk and rare to be
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent stainless steel mahogany writing table, bureau plat, or desk attributed to Maison Jansen
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Steel

Exceptional John Vesey Stainless Steel and Bronze Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feet and corners embossed with gilt swag, this extraordinary and rare writing table is the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Antique French Louis XVI Desk ~ Library Table ~ Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Desk ~ Library Table ~ Dining Table is able to fill a multitude of roles
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk The Action Office desk or
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dennis & Leen Belgian Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Library Table Desk
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite library table or desk designed by Dennis & Leen Los Angeles, CA. Known as the Belgian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Regence st. rosewood, ormolu and brass desk. The desk is
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood, An absolutely stunning Adams
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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venetian Painted Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk. Six drawers with 4 original keys. Hand painted
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Venetian Painted Desk
Venetian Painted Desk
H 31 in W 53.5 in D 31.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Desk
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mahogany, ormolu and leather desk, signed Henry Dasson 1877. The desk is raised by elegant circular tapered
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century English Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk with Carved Birds
Located in Milford, NH
A fine proportion mahogany rectangular partners desk with brown leather top with a crossbanded
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Desk Set London, 1910
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Embossed twin ink bottle desk
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and Rosalia marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. The desk is raised by elegant
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
, cornflowers, acanthus foliage, urns, swags & rosettes. Tambour cylinder-top opens to a pull-out desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This
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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk/table
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Anne marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. This wonderful single drawer rectangular
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in GB
frieze incorporating a central shell motif flanked by scroll motifs with swags of flowers, each
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with beautiful finely detailed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

John Vesey Mid-Century Modern Desk or Bureau plat, Steel and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bronze and steel writing desk, or bureau plat designed by John Vesey (American
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
walnut and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by most elegant circular tapered legs with fine mottled ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Louis XV style flamed mahogany and ormolu Bureau plat desk. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Inlaid Ladies Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This ladies desk is intricately inlaid with classical urns, draped ribbons and bellflowers on the
Category

Antique 1870s English Desks

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid Ladies Desk
English Inlaid Ladies Desk
H 50 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
. The heavy bronze drawer pulls with side swags making this desk one of the finest in quality and style
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). The single drawer desk with a green felt top with a gilt trim, surmounted with finely chased gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk Possibly by François L
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and ormolu desk
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Pair of Kidney Shape Desks
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare pair of Edwardian satinwood, Sheraton revival kidney shaped desks. Having an inset leather
Category

20th Century English Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Rare Pair of Kidney Shape Desks
Rare Pair of Kidney Shape Desks
H 32.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
mounts, including swags at the corners. The desk has three drawers with working locks and keys and is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
H 28.75 in W 49.75 in D 26.75 in
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
brass keyhole and escutcheon which is decorated with a ribbon bow and foliage swags. The writing desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Partners Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
drawers and a pair of cupboards decorated with carved floral swag. The pedestal supports dressed with lion
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Oak Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
swag motif. The bottom of the desk measures 23 inches from the floor and the legs are decorated with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Desk, Signed Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu desk, signed Linke. The three
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Brass and Ormolu Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, brass and ormolu desk after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener and attributed to François Linke. The one
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. mahogany and ormolu writing desk, attributed to F
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Portland, OR
Jour, desk, attributed to Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890. The desk with a shaped gallery paint
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Satinwood

French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
French silver desk timepiece clock very high quality. Napoleon III period. The case of beautifully
Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
, cast in relief with fruiting swags and winged putti masks, the top surmounted with a grotesque winged
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Faience

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
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H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
Located in Martlesham, GB
brass swags, the reverse of the desk in the same style as the front, the sides of the table decorated
Category

Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
backplates , the reverse of the desk finished with false drawers. All raised on square tapered legs headed by
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Francois Linke Louis XV Carved Wood & Marble Top Console
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and draped with sculptural swags, the two legs supported by a carved stretcher with an urn shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu Bureau Plat desk. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole leg with exquisite pierced fitted ormolu
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Marquetry Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
tapering legs, adorned with bronze swags and ogee bands , and conjoined with a stylised and foliate inlaid
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat By Martin Carlin
Located in Essex, MA
This desk is by one of the finest makers in France during the fourth quarter of the 18th century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian rosewood inlaid davenport, inlaid with swags and urns above a leather
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
H 22.05 in W 22.45 in D 36.62 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
mount, on keeled cabriole legs each headed by a floral swagged, paterae embedded scrolled corbel, beaded
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Claude Michel Clodion, François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Forney, TX
sculpted scrolling laurel ribbon and garland swag ormolu mounts, patinated brass running ornamentation
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Early 20th C. Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Console Table
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Arabescato marble center/side, table/desk attributed to François Linke. The table is raised by circular
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Swedish Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Swedish 3 drawer writing table. Nicely decorated with fluted legs and swag carving
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Writing Table
Swedish Writing Table
H 29 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
ratchet top with charming satinwood inlaid urns, bows and swags above three frieze drawers and three dummy
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

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Desk With Swags For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of desk with swags for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct desk with swags — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Desk with swags have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Desk with swags made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many desk with swags are appealing in their simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Japy Frères produced popular desk with swags that are worth a look.

How Much are Desk With Swags?

Desk with swags can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $266,500.
Questions About Desk With Swags
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A swag light is a regular light fixture that you plug into the wall and hang from the ceiling. They usually come with a decorative chain or cord.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A 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.