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Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional

Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

20th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk
20th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk

20th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century French mahogany bureau plat or writing desk. With black leather inset and brass

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina

Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration

Located in Sofia, BG

Double inkwell made in brass with detailed and very beautiful foliage decoration. France, circa

Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century blue and white ceramic inkwell with circular pierced brass stand and brass lid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Decorative Catchall with Propeller, c. 1930
Art Deco Brass Decorative Catchall with Propeller, c. 1930

Art Deco Brass Decorative Catchall with Propeller, c. 1930

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Deco Brass Decorative Catchall with Propeller on top circa 1930 Solid Brass

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids
Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids

Located in Charlottesville, VA

detailed gilt brass lids topped by fleur-de-lis finials. The inkwell includes removable brass and glass

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman

By Johan Öman

Located in New York, NY

King Charles XIV. The desk having two drawers with ornate brass frames along the locks. The square top

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Oak Desk, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Mid-Century Oak Desk, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

Mid-Century Oak Desk, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

craftsmanship from the period. The desk features six drawers with original brass hardware, offering practical

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Ebonized "Boulle" Bronze Inlay Desk with Drawer
French Napoleon III Ebonized "Boulle" Bronze Inlay Desk with Drawer

French Napoleon III Ebonized "Boulle" Bronze Inlay Desk with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

French Napoleon III Ebonized "Boulle" Bronze Inlay Desk with Drawer Offered for sale is a period

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Desk with Tortoise Finish, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Desk with Tortoise Finish, 1970s

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Desk with Tortoise Finish, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A highly decorative Hollywood Regency desk in the Palm Beach manner, featuring a faux bamboo frame

Category

20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell
Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell

Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell

Located in Plainview, NY

A late 19th century antique English Victorian brass tavern candlestick with service bell. The brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s
Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s

Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Brass letter holder and inkwell. The base is a horseshoe with a horse & jockey attached

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fine Arts & Crafts Oak Desk with Gallery Hutch, circa 1910
Fine Arts & Crafts Oak Desk with Gallery Hutch, circa 1910

Fine Arts & Crafts Oak Desk with Gallery Hutch, circa 1910

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co., Gustav Stickley

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

small workspace. This petite desk features one dovetailed drawer with original brass pulls and an

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina

Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight. Each of these brass leaves are

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console
John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console

John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

the manner and style of John Vesey (United States, 1924-1992). The desk is constructed with brass

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed  Folding Blotter with Pockets
Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed  Folding Blotter with Pockets

Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated and classic blotter made in Mexico. The piece is trimmed in solid brass with a

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass & Leather Inlay, 1880 UK
Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass & Leather Inlay, 1880 UK

Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass & Leather Inlay, 1880 UK

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Red Leather

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Slant Front Desk with Bookshelf attributed to Paolo Buffa
Slant Front Desk with Bookshelf attributed to Paolo Buffa

Slant Front Desk with Bookshelf attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A sophisticated and sharply composed architectural slant front desk attributed to celebrated

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English brass mounted standish with a single drawer and a central handle flanked by 2 replaced

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk
Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk

Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

, France. The desk features a thick slab of quartz Carrara style marble on top with thick polished brass

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Steel

Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris
Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris

Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early 20th c. Louis XVI style leather top desk with three drawers, original brasses and tapered

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console
John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console

John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

the manner and style of John Vesey (United States, 1924-1992). The desk is constructed with brass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

lap desk is made of wood with brass hinges and lock. Opened, the desk several file sized compartments

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Henredon French Country Writing Desk, Tiger Oak with Glass Top, 1970s
Henredon French Country Writing Desk, Tiger Oak with Glass Top, 1970s

Henredon French Country Writing Desk, Tiger Oak with Glass Top, 1970s

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

1970's French Country style writing desk with custom glass top by Henredon Fine Furniture. Features

Category

20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior
Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior

Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

production facility in the Philippines, where each piece is hand-made for local craftsmen. This desk features

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Georgian Desks

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Mahogany Desk or Vanity with Glass Top, USA, 1940s
Mid-Century Mahogany Desk or Vanity with Glass Top, USA, 1940s

Mid-Century Mahogany Desk or Vanity with Glass Top, USA, 1940s

Located in Malibu, CA

Lovely early mid‑century traditional mahogany desk or vanity newly lacquered a soft ivory tone. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brass Holder With Orange Leather Set by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Brass Holder With Orange Leather Set by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Brass Holder With Orange Leather Set by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Coaster Holder With Tan Coaster Set by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 11 x D 4 x H 5 cm (Coaster

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers
1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

offers a kneehole space for your desk chair. It stands on four solid walnut legs that rest upon brass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb Painted and Gilt Wood Desk
Widdicomb Painted and Gilt Wood Desk

Widdicomb Painted and Gilt Wood Desk

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Carved, painted and giltwood Hollywood Regency style desk on brass castors with walnut burl top by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

JMF Style Dark Cerused Oak Extendable Writing Desk
JMF Style Dark Cerused Oak Extendable Writing Desk

JMF Style Dark Cerused Oak Extendable Writing Desk

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury Modern dark cerused oak writing desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The desk has

Category

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

Materials

Oak

1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers
1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Desk in Walnut, designed by Jens Risom in the 1960s. Produced by Risom Design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk

Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

interior lined in red velvet. The desk includes two glass inkwells with brass lids. France, CIRCA 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Located in Milford, NH

brass handles on each side, all supported by four bracket feet. The desk was made in America and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk with Filing Drawers
1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk with Filing Drawers

1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk with Filing Drawers

By Bernhard Rohne, Romweber Furniture Co., Mastercraft

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Luxury, pure and simple. Well maybe not so simple… this burled Carpathian elm wood executive desk

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber

Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Lafayette, IN

brass hardware. Desk is paired with a matching Viking Oak desk chair with wonderful leather details

Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp
Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp

Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

incredible patina and character and accented with solid brass. Desk set includes: desk pad, mail holder

Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950's
Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950's

Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950's

Located in North Miami, FL

This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

ebonized in rich black lacquer, the desk is accented with gilt brass trim and fluting, highlighting its

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Brass Cabbage Paper Weight with Label
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Brass Cabbage Paper Weight with Label

Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Brass Cabbage Paper Weight with Label

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

) made of brass. An inspiring reminder of the legacy of Dorothy Draper, credited as America's first

Category

Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s
Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

A fully restored Art Deco Style desk clock in full working condition. The movement is made by

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.