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19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Office Desk with Brass Fittings
19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Office Desk with Brass Fittings

19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Office Desk with Brass Fittings

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Portuguese rosewood office desk with brass fittings.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Brass Hardware
Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Brass Hardware

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Brass Hardware

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Dutch colonial teak desk with brass hardware. Solid carved legs united by footrest stretcher. Old

Category

Antique 1840s Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Burled Wood Petite Desk with Brass Gallery Rail
Antique Burled Wood Petite Desk with Brass Gallery Rail

Antique Burled Wood Petite Desk with Brass Gallery Rail

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A petite burled wood antique desk with brass gallery rail and brass decorated hardware surrounding

Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Brass

Parchment Faceted Desk with Brass Details, 1970s
Parchment Faceted Desk with Brass Details, 1970s

Parchment Faceted Desk with Brass Details, 1970s

Located in Cheyenne, WY

This 1970s desk achieves a modest stateliness, its mottled parchment & faceted brass corners

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Black Leather Desk with Brass Rivets
Contemporary Black Leather Desk with Brass Rivets

Contemporary Black Leather Desk with Brass Rivets

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary black paneled leather rectangular desk with rivets.

Category

20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

1950s Cerused Oak Desk with Brass Pulls
1950s Cerused Oak Desk with Brass Pulls

1950s Cerused Oak Desk with Brass Pulls

Located in Dallas, TX

A very well crafted oak desk produced by Huntington Chair Corporation. This incredible example of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details

Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-century modern writing desk of walnut wood with a rich, dark finish. Made in Italy, circa 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"

Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"

By Anton Maka

Located in Shelby Twp, MI

The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Brass

Asian Cherry Wood Five Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Asian Cherry Wood Five Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Asian Cherry Wood Five Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Asian style cherry five drawer desk with Asian style brass hardware.

Category

20th Century Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

1950s Gustav Bertelsen desk with brass shoes and six drawers
1950s Gustav Bertelsen desk with brass shoes and six drawers

1950s Gustav Bertelsen desk with brass shoes and six drawers

By Gustav Bertelsen

Located in London, GB

1950s Gustav Bertelsen Mahogany desk with brass shoes. Front with six drawers. H. 75. L. 155. B. 85

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

desk features subtle brass accents that enhance its warm, architectural character. The thoughtfully

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dallas, TX

A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Frode Holm For Illums Bolighus Mahogany Executive Desk With Brass Hardware
Frode Holm For Illums Bolighus Mahogany Executive Desk With Brass Hardware

Frode Holm For Illums Bolighus Mahogany Executive Desk With Brass Hardware

By Frode Holm

Located in New York, NY

Amazing 1950's mahogany and brass executive desk designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, fully

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

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Style Leather Top Desk with Brass Mounts
French Louis XIV Style Leather Top Desk with Brass Mounts

French Louis XIV Style Leather Top Desk with Brass Mounts

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Made in France. A Louis XV style desk with brown tooled leather shaped top and brass banded edge

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century Mahogany Brown Wood Kneehole Desk with Brass Handles
Small 18th Century Mahogany Brown Wood Kneehole Desk with Brass Handles

Small 18th Century Mahogany Brown Wood Kneehole Desk with Brass Handles

Located in London, GB

A rare and charming early 18th century mahogany kneehole desk of small proportions, with carved

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Modern organic Solid Oak wood work table desk with brass inlay & storage
Modern organic Solid Oak wood work table desk with brass inlay & storage

Modern organic Solid Oak wood work table desk with brass inlay & storage

By Esvee

Located in Hyderabad, TG

brass inlay. To keep the desk clutter-free and organised, the table has a concealed cable manager

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Large walnut desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Large walnut desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style

Large walnut desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Large black desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Large black desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style

Large black desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Large black oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments

Located in Sofia, BG

French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of walnut with brass mounts

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Italian Designer Desk With Brass Pulls in Herman Miller Style
Vintage Modern Italian Designer Desk With Brass Pulls in Herman Miller Style

Vintage Modern Italian Designer Desk With Brass Pulls in Herman Miller Style

By Herman Miller

Located in Saddle River, NJ

-Century Modern desk. Believed to be the only one of its kind in the United States, this imported

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings
Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

compact writing desk, making it ideal for small spaces or dual-purpose rooms. The two large bottom drawers

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Desk with Fliptop
Vintage Drawing Desk with Fliptop

Vintage Drawing Desk with Fliptop

Located in San Francisco, CA

An adjustable vintage drawing desk with brass footing. Can be used at 5 various desk angles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Heritage" Chilean Mesquite Solid Bronze-Leg Desk with Brass Butterfly Inlays
"Heritage" Chilean Mesquite Solid Bronze-Leg Desk with Brass Butterfly Inlays

"Heritage" Chilean Mesquite Solid Bronze-Leg Desk with Brass Butterfly Inlays

By Michael Madley

Located in Frankfurt, KY

Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Chilean Mesquite atop a solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Ebony Writing Desk
Ebony Writing Desk

Ebony Writing Desk

$25,745 / item

Ebony Writing Desk

By Provasi

Located in Milan, IT

Ebony writing desk with brass details and Calacatta marble top.

Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s
John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s

By John Widdicomb

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful burled wood desk, with brass curved bar-form legs and brass recessed pulls. Three

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk
Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk

Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk

By Aldo Tura

Located in Queens, NY

Italian 1940/1950s brown parchment veneer desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres

Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed

Category

Antique Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details

Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details. A similar

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair

Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

desk with brass hardware. 30.5" H x 48" W x 20" D. Provenance: From an East 52nd Street Estate.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed

Category

Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti
Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti

Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti

By Aldo Tura, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Sandro Petti, Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti. Offered is an large handsome desk with brass trim and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany desk with brass hardware and floating glass shelf. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk
Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butler's Desk with Brass Hardware. Drop front writing surface with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk
19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and velvet writing

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Antique Travel Desk On Stand
Antique Travel Desk On Stand

Antique Travel Desk On Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique travel desk with brass bands, tooled leather interior, brass shield plate and escutcheon

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brown Lacquered Wooden Executive Desk
Contemporary Brown Lacquered Wooden Executive Desk

Contemporary Brown Lacquered Wooden Executive Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary American lacquered executive desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser with Desk, Circa 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser with Desk, Circa 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser with Desk, Circa 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-down desk with brass hinges, storage compartments, and three small drawers. The dresser has four

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Located in Kent, Dover

A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top

Category

Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Custom Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura
Custom Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura

Custom Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura

Located in Queens, NY

Italian mid-century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Desk
Antique Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Desk

Antique Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Louis XV style fruit wood desk with brass mounts and leather top, circa 1900. With a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Cylinder Desk
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Cylinder Desk

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid Louis XVI style brass mahogany cylinder desk with brass mounted marble top gallery over

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gordon Russell. A fine quality Cotswold School ash single drawer desk
Gordon Russell. A fine quality Cotswold School ash single drawer desk

Gordon Russell. A fine quality Cotswold School ash single drawer desk

By Gordon Russell

Located in London, GB

Gordon Russell. A fine quality Cotswold School ash single drawer desk. With brass Gordon Russel Ltd

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

Campaign ״Artefacts” Desk by Henredon
Campaign ״Artefacts” Desk by Henredon

Campaign ״Artefacts” Desk by Henredon

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Henredon Campaign Artefacts Desk – classic campaign-style desk with brass hardware, generous

Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s

By Schirolli, Gio Ponti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare and collectable walnut desk with brass ferrules designed by Gio Ponti and produced by

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s

Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Uithoorn, NL

This one-of-a-kind Italian desk in walnut with brass details is a rare and authentic piece of

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant French Empire knee hole desk we date to circa 1890 Wonderful French desk with brass

Category

Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Wood

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Desks With Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of desks with brass available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of desks with brass, we have 797 options in-stock, while there are 47 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of desks with brass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of desks with brass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of desks with brass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Hertha Baller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desks With Brass?

A piece of desks with brass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,165, while the lowest priced sells for $41 and the highest can go for as much as $143,259.
Questions About Desks With Brass
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sextant is a nautical tool made from brass, used by sailors to measure the angle of the stars above the horizon to help calculate their ship’s global position. A sextant includes an index mirror, sun filters, a horizon mirror, an adjustable arc and a 2x magnifying scope. You’ll find a variety of sextants from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A brass sextant is a generally popular collectible for display on bookcases or mantels at home, and those created in Victorian, Industrial, and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. It is a traditional nautical instrument that was first used by sailors over 200 years ago to calculate global position by measuring the position of stars above the horizon. They are often made from brass, metal and wood. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brass sextants from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.