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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

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 each drawer's keyhole.

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 showcasing superb attention to detail.

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

Restored to mint condition. The desk has a cerused finish which highlights the nubian oak wood grain.

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

The right side features three drawers with distinctive diamond-shaped brass handles. The legs have fine brass tips that show some age-related wear.

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 two separate sections with a convenient divider and organizer.

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk with Brass Trim, French, 1920
Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk with Brass Trim, French, 1920

Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk with Brass Trim, French, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French Louis XVI style desk made of solid wood construction; primarily mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920
Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920

Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French Louis XVI style desk made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum quality French polish.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI 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

This unique vintage writing desk is perfect for home or office.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Ash Executive Desk with Brass Accents
Early 20th Century Ash Executive Desk with Brass Accents

Early 20th Century Ash Executive Desk with Brass Accents

Located in Opole, PL

Impressive Ash Executive Desk, Early 20th Century Step into timeless sophistication with this stunning pre-war executive desk, crafted from richly toned ash wood and dating back to ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Desks

Materials

Brass

1950s Jacques Quinet Black Leather Lady Desk with Brass Feet
1950s Jacques Quinet Black Leather Lady Desk with Brass Feet

1950s Jacques Quinet Black Leather Lady Desk with Brass Feet

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Paris, FR

Nice and chic lady desk by Jacques Quinet in black leather hand-stitched, feet ended in brass.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Vintage Walnut Chippendale Style Open Writing Desk with Brass Hardware
Vintage Walnut Chippendale Style Open Writing Desk with Brass Hardware

Vintage Walnut Chippendale Style Open Writing Desk with Brass Hardware

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage Chippendale style writing desk features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, twelve dovetailed drawers with ornate brass hardware and tall tapered legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks

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

Vintage Chevron Pencil Reed Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, USA
Vintage Chevron Pencil Reed Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, USA

Vintage Chevron Pencil Reed Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, USA

By Mcquire

Located in Southampton, NJ

Pencil reed writing desk of solid wood construction in a geometric Chevron pattern with original brass hardware, custom glass top & marvelous turned bun fee.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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 with shell form mounts on the corners.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Brass

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers
Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The desk features three drawers across the front, slender fluted legs with brass-capped feet, and a leather inset writing surface.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Spanish All-Metal Office Desk with Brass Fittings by Sistemas AF in Madrid
1950s Spanish All-Metal Office Desk with Brass Fittings by Sistemas AF in Madrid

1950s Spanish All-Metal Office Desk with Brass Fittings by Sistemas AF in Madrid

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Spanish all-metal office desk with brass brass fittings by Sistemas AF in Madrid, with brass frame and glass top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Small Desk with Brass Fittings
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Small Desk with Brass Fittings

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Small Desk with Brass Fittings

Located in Troy, MI

The desk appears to be made of mahogany and features a white and gray marble top with a brass gallery.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

The desk accessories are custom-made in solid Oak with Solid brass inlay.

Category

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

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.

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Custom Black Lacquered Office Writing Desk with Brass Inlay by Carrocel
Custom Black Lacquered Office Writing Desk with Brass Inlay by Carrocel

Custom Black Lacquered Office Writing Desk with Brass Inlay by Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Solid maple drawers with self-closing mechanisms, solid brass custom made drawer pulls and brass inlay are some of the tailor made features of this exquisite desk.

Category

2010s Canadian 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, 66X92X43, Louis XV style.

Category

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

Materials

Palisander

MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.

MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The desk is accented with elegant brass details and cane-paneled, blending natural textures with refined mid-century modern aesthetics.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

This antique campaign box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of...

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

Large Sculptural Brass Hardware: Adorned with oversized, gold-tone brass pulls that provide a bold, luxurious contrast to the dark wood while offering easy access to extensive storag...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts
French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts

French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in PARIS, FR

The walnut veneer is delicately framed with fine brass stringing, and the desk retains its original gilt-bronze mounts with rocaille motifs.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820

Located in Leimen, DE

Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

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

Designed with both form and function in mind, the piece features a pull-down front panel that converts into a compact writing desk, making it ideal for small spaces or dual-purpose r...

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Embossed Leather, Mahogany, and Brass Victorian Writing Desk, England, c. 1830
Embossed Leather, Mahogany, and Brass Victorian Writing Desk, England, c. 1830

Embossed Leather, Mahogany, and Brass Victorian Writing Desk, England, c. 1830

Located in New York City, NY

Beautifully restored leather and mahogany writing desk with brass casters, made in England during the Victorian period.

Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"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 bronze base. Honoring the South American origins of Chilean Mesquite; a wide canopy of s...

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

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 rectangular pedestals with a vanity panel.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer

French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Exotic wood faux marble column shape legs French Empire bureau leather top desk with brass sconces. Medium size desk suitable as a console or entry desk or table.

Category

20th Century American French Provincial 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 sides.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk
Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk

Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Steel Roll Top Desk with Brass Feet by Art Metal Co. Jamestown, NY Overall Dimensions: 36 1/2" deep x 66" wide x 42" high Desk Space: 31" deep x 60" wide x 31" high Pencil ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...

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

Asian Modern Style Five-Drawer Walnut Desk and Chair, the Chinese style chair with high back, the desk with brass hardware. 30.5" H x 48" W x 20" D.

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 side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal...

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

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti. Offered is an large handsome desk with brass trim and three drawers designed by Sandro Petti in the 1970's.

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk, Brass Hardware, Carved Legs, Circa 1840s
Dutch Colonial Teak Desk, Brass Hardware, Carved Legs, Circa 1840s

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk, Brass Hardware, Carved Legs, Circa 1840s

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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

Category

Antique 1840s Desks

Materials

Teak

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 surface.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

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, ebonized trim and presented on a plain stand with tapering legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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 Dunbar.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

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 rectangular pedestals centering a vanity panel in the style of Aldo Tura.

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

This piece features a fold-down desk with brass hinges, storage compartments, and three small drawers.

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 hiding a witing slope with a tooled leather top and two drawers.

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 rectangular pedestals centering a vanity panel.

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

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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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass footman is a stand that would be used to hold dishes in front of a fire, allowing them to stay warm before a meal was served on them. This antique piece of furniture was commonly made of brass, but some were crafted from other metals, such as steel. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage brass footman pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass jardinière is a planter crafted from brass. It is typically cylindrical in shape, and may feature side handles to make it easier to move, or feet to give it elevated style. It may also feature intricate designs. On 1stDibs, find an array of brass jardinières.