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Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in our Old Plank workshop, this Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Desk can be made in any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 86 in D 40 in
Circa 1960's Mid-Century Leather Top Walnut Desk by Sligh Furniture Co. Chicago
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Circa 1960's mid-century leather top walnut desk by Sligh Furniture Co. Chicago
Nice quality solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Ricks Desk in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Rick Valicenti of design firm Thirst in Chicago, Rick's desk is scaled as a small task or home office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti.
Angelo Mangiarotti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Directoire Style Ebonized Solid Mahogany Desk in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Old Plank Directoire style desk, is entirely made to order in our workshop here in Chicago and
Category
2010s American Directoire Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
functions as a desk or console table whose proportion is modeled after anatomy. Its slender yet strong
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
manufacured by Ditta Bernini
Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 48.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
perfect desk accessory for the horse lover or equestrian devotee.
What makes this piece so special is the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 5.75 in W 6.75 in D 6 in
Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
By Raymond Loewy, Brunswick Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chicago, circa 1950s. The desk features an exposed metal frame, a unique peg board modesty panel, aluminum
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Custom Built Art Deco desk attributed to Johann Tapp of Chicago . Built for Chicago Tribune
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 37 in W 56 in D 33.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in Lafayette, IN
This ultra-rare and ultra-cool desk features a black steel frame, walnut veneer cabinet and brushed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills
By Kenton Hills Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glaze. The artist was born in Kentucky, but studied in Chicago and spent many years teaching at the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
already a member of the jury of the exhibition of Chicago.
In 1902, he is made chevalier of the Legion
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned legs ending with tapered feet over a barley twist
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Art Deco Stenograph with Original Case c.1920-1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Company, Chicago, IL.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1930.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper.
Creator: Stenotype, Chicago, IL
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, 1886), Paris (1889), Chicago (1893), California (1894), Paris (1900) and Franco-British Exhibition
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.4 in W 7.25 in D 5.4 in
20th Century Swedish Birchwood Secretaire by A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna ‘SMF
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Jacaranda
No Reserve
H 41.5 in W 41 in D 16 in
Modernique Clock by Paul Frankl Art Deco Skyscraper Telechron Clock 1928 Gold
By Paul Frankl
Located in Oakland, CA
the Art Institute of Chicago, because of its high original cost only limited numbers were sold, and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 8 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in
Outstanding Louis XV-Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bureau plat is an almost exact copy of the desk made by Jacques Dubois, on which Benjamin
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Neo-Greek Clock Set by H. Houdebine, France, Circa 1867
By Henri Houdebine
Located in PARIS, FR
finally in the Chicago Universal Exhibition of 1893, where he presented splendid cressets, clocks and some
Category
Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago
Located in Oakland, CA
Bauhaus Chicago School of Design and Art founded in 1937 by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy taught and influenced many
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plywood
19th c. Chicago Stock Exchange Building Molding Fragment Architectural Element
Located in Forney, TX
. Collected when the Chicago Stock Exchange was demolished in 1972.
Placed on a desk, console table or shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster, Paint
H 2 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Tube Desk/Table Lamp, Handmade in Brass by Christopher Gentner
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
consecutive line. The dimmable LED desk lamp is available in two finishes, darkened brass or tarnished brass
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Otis Elgin Craft 1928 Art Deco Desk Cigarette Box And Lighter In Lacquered Steel
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Machine Age desk box. This combine a double cigarette smokers box with a removable lighter
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 3.62 in W 8.55 in D 3.75 in
Mid-20th Century Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp
Simple yet sleek Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Antique Kittinger Jacobean Spanish Revival American Walnut Carved Secretary Desk
By Kittinger
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely rare one of a kind early Kittinger Jacobean Revival fall front secretary writing desk
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 45 in D 12.5 in
French 60-Year Old Elmwood Dining Table or Desk with Modern Steel Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago for us and could be painted, or cold bronze-plated? The base structures are extremely heavy and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Double Axis Scan Globe A/S with Raised Topography A good quality Desk Globe
By Danemark
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Double Axis Scan Globe A/S with Raised Topography
A good quality Desk Scan Globe A/S (©Replogle
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Globes
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Era Weber-Costello 12 Inch Desk World Globe with Turned Wooden Base
By Weber
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small Art Deco era desk World globe was made by the Weber-Costello Co. of Chicago Heights
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Teak and Steel Desk or Table by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Industrial steel and teak desk or table by American studio craft artist David N. Ebner. Can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Steel
21st Century Cleveland Table Lamp Marble and Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Richard E. Jacobs Group, when society center was completed in 1991, it became the building the Chicago and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Dominic Chambon Paris Silvered Metal and Faux Fur Leather Covered Beaker or Cup
By Dominic Chambon
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful desk accessory, paperweight or pen cup. Dominic Chambon is well known for leather and exotic skin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Architectural Form 19th C. Swedish Birch Biedermeier Barrel Roll Secretaire
Located in St. Louis, MO
matched flame birch veneer, pyramidal top, locking upper storage compartments, barrel roll desk with pull
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
H 100 in W 100 in D 100 in
Cocobolo Rosewood Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal S.A. of Mexico
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
dining table, desk or conference table. Lovingly restored by our in-house cabinet shop, this cocobolo
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
H 30.25 in W 53.5 in D 96 in
Coupe Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gives direct light and is perfect for a desk, workspace or small area light. The base is in lacquered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli, circa 1958
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable steel desk lamp all, black lacquered aluminum reflector.
Manufacturer by O-Luce
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but if you need
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but if you need several, they will be fabulous around your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but if you need several, they will be fabulous
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but if you need
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Falcon
Located in Topeka, KS
you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk, or vanity… but if you need
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Siegel, exhibited in 1981 at the Betsy Rosenfield Gallery in Chicago. Signed and dated (1981) by the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
1933-1936
Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, one piece design, having a rectangular showcase
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 66.75 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in
Tube Table Lamp by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
, Japanese black ink drawing, the lamp flows as if stroked in one consecutive line. The dimmable LED desk
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
Chicago, Chicago, IL
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY
Wadsworth
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials.
The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lived in the Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago. He moved to the city in 1938. Once there, Mies worked as an architect. He also served as the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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Parzinger Style Cabinet
Carved Silver Gilt Lamp
Console Clock
Mid Century Italian Designer Ceiling Lights
Antique Victorian Ceiling Light
Antique Iron Ceiling Light
Victorian Mahogany Console Table
Antique Silver Floor Lamp
Antique Silver Floor Lamps