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Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)   An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
straightforward collection proves that there are still things to innovate. Perfect for contemporary and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
straightforward collection proves that there are still things to innovate. Perfect for contemporary and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Original Italian Desk in Walnut and Fir, with Three Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1900 Italian desk in walnut and fir, with three drawers, turned leg. It originally
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
straightforward collection proves that there are still things to innovate. Perfect for contemporary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
extraordinary Kentucky-made women's writing desk should peak your interest. It is said that this writing desk
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
H 35.88 in W 32.38 in D 18 in
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in
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Vintage 1980s American Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Clock from 1967 with Original Box
Located in Greven, DE
shown in the photos. Points to know: Although Leonardo da Vinci was already able to prove that the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk Secretary from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
elegant writing desk crafted from solid walnut, stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped apron and dressed
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table
H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers
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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

18th Century Painted Bureau Plat from Provence
Located in Carmel, CA
This is a charming painted bureau plat from Provence. It has bold capriole legs. The apron has a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Wood

RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
houses which proved to be a great success. In the 1950s and 1960s, at a time when Denmark was receiving
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
England in the Eighteenth Century. They have maintained their popularity by proving useful throughout the
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2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
H 35 in W 26 in D 17 in
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
China he proved a popular officer and a good sailor-man, and was three times wounded in battle. In 1861
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Antique 1880s English Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
international Expositions, proving a great success. Alongside its new workshops in Ekaterinburg and Kolivan
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
that its work was also displayed at both Russian and international Expositions, proving a great success
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock with Moon Phase, Rhodium-plated with Wall Console
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
notch on the front left. Interesting facts: Even though Leonardo da Vinci was able to prove that the
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1990s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Provence made of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk ...

Materials

Walnut

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Feuille d'or, Motiv Constellation, Manufactured 1967
Located in Greven, DE
: Even though Leonardo da Vinci was able to prove that the creation of a perpetual motion machine is
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Hand Carved Hand Painted Table Lamp from Provence with Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or buffet with this colorful antique lamp. Crafted in southern France circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Country Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
F-86 Jet fighter aircraft table lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. An unusual table desk lighter
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

L V Guirand de Scevola (1871-1950) A Man writing at his desk , Signed pastel
By Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola
Located in Paris, FR
Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scevola (1871-1950) A Man writing at his desk, 18th century interior scene
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1920s Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

4D cupboard byAngelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Misinto, IT
practical support or a small desk. A special piece, with timeless design, that withstands the test of time
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Antique 1660s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Modern Minimalist Suspended Credenza Sideboard Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
straightforward collection proves that there are still things to innovate. Perfect for contemporary living spaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Modern Minimalist Suspended Credenza Sideboard Oak Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
straightforward collection proves that there are still things to innovate. Perfect for contemporary living spaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mountain Traveler Bighorn Sheep Bronze Ott Jones 1994 4/50
Located in Mobile, AL
foreshadows his career, as it was clear from the beginning that the majesty of the American West would prove
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1990s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Louis XV Provencal Center Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV table from Provence. Made of solid walnut with deep hand-carved
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Jules Wabbes - 250cm - writing/dining table in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
This rare and large executive writing desk, crafted by the renowned Belgian furniture designer
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Collectible Ceramic Table Game by Gabbianelli, Green and White
By Ennio Lucini, Gabbianelli
Located in Milano, IT
This is a rare, funny and well preserved desk game set/decorative object in hand-painted ceramic
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Games

Materials

Ceramic

Buquet Floor Lamp EB 27 STL by Édouard-Wilfrid Buquet for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucien Rollin’s Desk of a Technician, made of oak and Swedish birch, which was exhibited alongside the
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
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1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Derain, Composition, Salomé, The Limited Editions Club (after)
By André Derain
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
paper over a desk and sketched the efficient machine which later cut off the heads of the French
Category

1930s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Henry Miller And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge - 1954 Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
, California by California photographer Jim Healy (American, 20th C.). Eve Miller sits behind a desk while
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Art Nouveau Repousse Stork Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Nouveau Repousse "Box of Madness" by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
orientalism in their work. Daguet’s studio in Paris was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Animal Husbandry Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
themes of orientalism in their work. Daguet’s studio in Paris was located at 22 rue de Provence, just
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
themes of orientalism in their work. Daguet’s studio in Paris was located at 22 rue de Provence, just
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Canine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Buquet Table Lamp EB 28 by Édouard-Wilfrid Buquet for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to fame thanks to Lucien Rollin’s Desk of a Technician, made of oak and Swedish birch, which was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Byzantine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried Bing’s influential L’Art Nouveau boutique. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Brass

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
themes of orientalism in their work. Daguet’s studio in Paris was located at 22 rue de Provence, just
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Zinc

Gold Brass "Light Ball" by Flos, Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Castiglioni 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
orientalism in their work. Daguet’s studio in Paris was located at 22 rue de Provence, just above Siegfried
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Steel

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Desks From Provence For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic desks from provence available at 1stDibs. A desks from provence — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage desks from provence you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desks from provence, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desks from provence, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made desks from provence has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Flos, Alfred Daguet and Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desks From Provence?

Prices for a desks from provence can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $106,578, while the average can fetch as much as $4,010.
Questions About Desks From Provence
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 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.

    Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.