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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

Very Good Mahogany Desk
Very Good Mahogany Desk

Very Good Mahogany Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A good mahogany nine drawer pedestal desk, with brass handles and green leather top, in very good

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Desk 1942
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Desk 1942

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Desk 1942

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Desk, 1942 Teak veneer executive desk with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

reverse, all working so can function as a partners desk with brass ring handles. raised on circular

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency 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

Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak

Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer. (2) lower drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top

Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top

Located in East Hampton, NY

Chic brass bureau plat style desk with red leather insert..... it has been stripped of it's lacquer

Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top

By Mastercraft

Located in Houston, TX

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top. Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing

Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Patinated Brass Calle Desk with organic shape
Contemporary Patinated Brass Calle Desk with organic shape

Contemporary Patinated Brass Calle Desk with organic shape

Located in 1204, CH

of materials like steel and brass. His journey began in the serene north of Italy, where he

Category

2010s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass

By Isabella Costantini

Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT

Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio desk features a ribbed

Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Veining Brass Patina Desk
Veining Brass Patina Desk

Veining Brass Patina Desk

Located in Paris, FR

Desk Veining brass patina with structure in solid brass in polished patina finish. With solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Green Onyx Desk with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Base
Green Onyx Desk with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Base

Green Onyx Desk with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Base

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Celebrating nature's inherent beauty, the Oni Desk embraces the irregular shape of a found Green

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass, Aluminum

Famed Modern Brass and  Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
Famed Modern Brass and  Wood Desk with Marble Drawers

Famed Modern Brass and Wood Desk with Marble Drawers

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

The Famed Desk was designed with the aim of allowing you to work with more elegance and more

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Famed Brass Metal and Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
Famed Brass Metal and Wood Desk with Marble Drawers

Famed Brass Metal and Wood Desk with Marble Drawers

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

The Famed Desk was designed with the aim of allowing you to work with more elegance and more

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents
Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Carlton House desk or writing table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top

French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top

Located in Troy, MI

French Restoration style desk on brass base with lift top desk has a brass curule style base and

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally rare example of a

Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Mahogany

Vintage Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Desk With Inset Leather Top
Vintage Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Desk With Inset Leather Top

Vintage Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Desk With Inset Leather Top

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A beautifully crafted antique campaign desk made from rich mahogany with brass corner fittings and

Category

20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details
20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details

20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Turin, Turin

Rome. The project for this desk is from '50s, here we do hvave a very elegant desk with structure in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Giò Ponti's desk in blond wood with brass tips
Giò Ponti's desk in blond wood with brass tips

Giò Ponti's desk in blond wood with brass tips

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Giò Ponti (1891-1979) Desk in blond wood with brass tips designed and produced for the University

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top

Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut and maple with solid brass detail and a

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware
19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware

19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak desk from the 19th century, distinguished by its three drawers with ornate carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Celadon Lacquered Desk with Signature Brass Ribbon Handles
Tommi Parzinger Celadon Lacquered Desk with Signature Brass Ribbon Handles

Tommi Parzinger Celadon Lacquered Desk with Signature Brass Ribbon Handles

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Tommi Parzinger attributed celadon lacquered wood angular desk, circa 1950s. Three deep drawers

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls
Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls

Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls

By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant midcentury writing desk by McGuire exemplifies the brand’s refined approach to natural

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI Ladies' Desk, Walnut with Brass Fittings, c. 1800
Antique Louis XVI Ladies' Desk, Walnut with Brass Fittings, c. 1800

Antique Louis XVI Ladies' Desk, Walnut with Brass Fittings, c. 1800

Located in Greding, DE

. The writing surface is surrounded by a brass moulding. The desk has been restored and polished by hand.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stately Theodore Alexander Mahogany Desk with Cast Brass Accents and Two Drawers
Stately Theodore Alexander Mahogany Desk with Cast Brass Accents and Two Drawers

Stately Theodore Alexander Mahogany Desk with Cast Brass Accents and Two Drawers

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

The gorgeous “Morley Desk” by top furniture maker Theodore Alexander, having 2 drawers, lovely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

drawers on the left side of the desk with bronze patina brass handles. Available in other finishes and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

drawers on the left side of the desk with bronze patina brass handles. Available in other finishes and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

drawers on the left side of the desk with bronze patina brass handles. Available in other finishes and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents
Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents

Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents

Located in Freamunde, PT

Hamptons Desk is a refined expression of coastal sophistication and tailored craftsmanship, ideal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti
Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti

Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

iconic writing desk, the Sonia has elegant legs inlaid in Macassar wood and bronze-patina brass. Add a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk with chrome-plated steel frame and gilt-plated brass details, glass top
Desk with chrome-plated steel frame and gilt-plated brass details, glass top

Desk with chrome-plated steel frame and gilt-plated brass details, glass top

By Maison Jansen

Located in Madrid, España

Desk with chrome-plated steel frame and gilt-plated brass details, glass top - Atr. Maison Jansen

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Writing Desk with Black and White Stone Veneer and Brass Inlays
Unique Writing Desk with Black and White Stone Veneer and Brass Inlays

Unique Writing Desk with Black and White Stone Veneer and Brass Inlays

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Unique desk with an elegant veneer of white and black stone, adorned with intricate brass inlays

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC
Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC

Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Italian desk globe, dating to the 19th century, featuring an 'Old World' style map and

Category

Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs An

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis Style Wood Bronze Brass Leather Desk
Louis Style Wood Bronze Brass Leather Desk

Louis Style Wood Bronze Brass Leather Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Style Demilune Walnut Desk
Biedermeier Style Demilune Walnut Desk

Biedermeier Style Demilune Walnut Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Biedermeier Style Demilune Walnut Desk, with brass half-galleried top above one frieze drawers

Category

20th Century Biedermeier Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

sitting on top of a bronze-patina brass structure. The desk includes 2 drawers. Pieces can be sold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Art Nouveau brass desk lamp with attached tray.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell
Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell

Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell. With Brass Mounts Raised On

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome, Brass

21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass

21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

original combination of materials, including natural maple, precious marble and brass casting. The parts in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass
Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass

Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Victorian Ebonised Desktop Tidy With Two Cut Glass Inkwells, With Attractive Brass Rails

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Modern Waterfall Desk in Dark Walnut Finish with Painted Brass Accents
Modern Waterfall Desk in Dark Walnut Finish with Painted Brass Accents

Modern Waterfall Desk in Dark Walnut Finish with Painted Brass Accents

Located in North York, ON

Modern Waterfall desk in dark walnut finish with painted brass accents. Beautiful modern minimalist

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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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.

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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.