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William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720
William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720

William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720

$11,500

William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720

Located in Bridgeport, CT

William and Mary walnut slant front desk with herringbone inlays and cross banding on the top desk

Category

Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Desks

Materials

Brass, Other

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish
A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

$25,727

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

and a large drawer with gilded brass lions’ head and ring handles. The table top attaches to the

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand

$5,400

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

$6,850

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with rectangular top with inset brown leather over two drawers flanked by rounded paneled ends, raised on lotus carved turned tapered legs and casters.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Claro Walnut Live Edge Table with Cast Bronze Edge
Contemporary Claro Walnut Live Edge Table with Cast Bronze Edge

Contemporary Claro Walnut Live Edge Table with Cast Bronze Edge

Price Upon Request

Contemporary Claro Walnut Live Edge Table with Cast Bronze Edge

By Taylor Donsker

Located in Sebastopol, CA

Handcrafted by Taylor Donsker in Northern California, the cast edge desk features a cast bronze

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Pen holder with musician, 1950 Vienna
Pen holder with musician, 1950 Vienna

Pen holder with musician, 1950 Vienna

$345

Pen holder with musician, 1950 Vienna

Located in Wien, AT

Pen holder with musician, Hagenauer, Baller Bosse era, 1950 Vienna, good original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk
Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk

$2,744

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 for transportation The desk has a green tooled leather top it desk has 9 drawers with Brass

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Bureau Plat with Floral and Blue Porcelain Plaques
19th Century Bureau Plat with Floral and Blue Porcelain Plaques

19th Century Bureau Plat with Floral and Blue Porcelain Plaques

$89,190

19th Century Bureau Plat with Floral and Blue Porcelain Plaques

By Edward Holmes Baldock

Located in London, GB

mounts; rising from cabriole legs with brass sabots and bronze enrichments, in the apron, the one large

Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

$18,500

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

compartmentalized side drawers with original brasses, supported by four reeded ringed columns on a squared reeded

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset
18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset

18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset

$12,000

18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset

Located in Kittery Point, ME

In the French taste‚ the rectangular tooled leather inset writing surface with a three-quarter gallery‚ above two frieze drawers‚ with sham drawers to the reverse‚ raised on square t...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brown Leather Covered 2-Drawer Desk
Mid-Century Brown Leather Covered 2-Drawer Desk

Mid-Century Brown Leather Covered 2-Drawer Desk

$12,750

Mid-Century Brown Leather Covered 2-Drawer Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century leather wrapped rectangular desk with two drawers with brass drawer pulls. Vintage

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs

Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs

$5,650

Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Rococo style walnut and oak table from the early 19th century, with serpentine top, carved apron, cabriole legs and petite casters. Created in Italy during the early years...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert
Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert

$250

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert

Located in Stamford, CT

Decorative Victorian brass inkwell with a glass insert a nice size and good conversation piece for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s
Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s

Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s

$460

Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

decorative, it works equally well as a desk accessory, library object, or display piece. The brass shows

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Large Danish Mahogany Desk by Bernt Petersen & Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
Large Danish Mahogany Desk by Bernt Petersen & Rud Rasmussen, 1960s

Large Danish Mahogany Desk by Bernt Petersen & Rud Rasmussen, 1960s

$11,658

Large Danish Mahogany Desk by Bernt Petersen & Rud Rasmussen, 1960s

By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Vienna, AT

Large rare mahogany desk with 4 drawers and original brass fittings. Produced in Denmark by Rud

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti
Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti

Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti

$475

Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti

By Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo

Located in Lugo, IT

Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti Brass and steel Good condition. Thank you

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK

$5,420

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

exceptionally rare, 1883 dated honey oak partner desk with green leather top and brass presentation plaque to

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

$559

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

crystal, brass Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × W × D: 11 × 11 × 11 cm Description: Hexagonal desk

Category

Antique Early 1900s Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

$749

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Integrated Pump Mechanism Origin: France Material: Brass, porcelain, nickel-plated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Teak Planter's Chair with Extending Arms19th Century
Anglo Indian Teak Planter's Chair with Extending Arms19th Century

Anglo Indian Teak Planter's Chair with Extending Arms19th Century

$1,989

Anglo Indian Teak Planter's Chair with Extending Arms19th Century

Located in London, GB

teak with elegant form it has been reupholstered in dark brown leather with brass studs. It is of

Category

Antique 1890s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

$297Sale Price|28% Off

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Wien, AT

Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

$2,850

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in NYC, NY

Fine mid-19th century inkwell with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration surrounding pen trays, a lidded compartment and two crystal inkwells. The whole raised atop four flattened bun feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

$1,750

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for

Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

$450

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

chinoiserie scenes of gardens & bamboo follies. Brass trim with floral & leaf feet. Base newly baized in black

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

$773

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s
Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s

$380

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s Original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

$797

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Located in Greven, DE

onyx was a hallmark of high-quality desk furnishings of the period. The precise wirework and luminous

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece
Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece

Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece

$8,919

Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece

By Gordon Russell

Located in London, GB

Gordon Russell, c. 1938 Bureau (desk, secretaire) Walnut with brass and chrome fittings

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770
American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

$38,000

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant top four drawer desk with exposed dove tail, original

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$2,291 / set

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

Located in Reading, Berkshire

ideal gift for any writing enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$1,551Sale Price / set|35% Off

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

Located in Reading, Berkshire

gift for any writing enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

$1,531Sale Price|20% Off

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

original glass and brass removable ink liner. A fabulous addition to the finest of desk-tops and perfect

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate
Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate

$975

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate

Located in Greven, DE

elegant desk inkwell combines colourful champlevé enamel with refined material aesthetics. The oval-shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Square Dial, Full-Set with Box and Documents
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Square Dial, Full-Set with Box and Documents

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Square Dial, Full-Set with Box and Documents

$4,699

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Square Dial, Full-Set with Box and Documents

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Greven, DE

Atmos Clock with Square Dial in Full-Set Switzerland Gold-plated brass Year of manufacture 1963

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC
Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC

$1,539Sale Price / set|40% Off

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cherry Red Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining & Brass Handle & Black Baize

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$2,709Sale Price / set|48% Off

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Compartments. Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated throughout with beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case
English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

$295

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

frame accented with brass nailheads. The ensemble is in good condition with traces of aging expected to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Other

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s
Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s

$499

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s Alpaca polished Original glass

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

$350

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifying glass. No maker's

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

$1,656Sale Price / set|25% Off

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

Located in Reading, Berkshire

quill pen set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Handmade Bird with Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Stones
19th Century Handmade Bird with Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Stones

19th Century Handmade Bird with Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Stones

$796Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Handmade Bird with Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Stones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade brass bird has inlaid coral and turquoise with small flakes of amethyst and shell

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s

$420

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

$1,852

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date func...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

$3,416 / set

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior SLOPE 30 Inside the slope there is a leather bound blotting sheet, le...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

$550Sale Price|35% Off

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

are collared in brass and have thick round ground bottoms to fit perfectly into their base. There is

Category

Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

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    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.
  • How high should a desk be?
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    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • What is a Murphy desk?
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • What is a writing desk?
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    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a kneehole desk?
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • What is a captain's desk?
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    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.
  • What is a modular desk?
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    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.
  • What is a hutch on a desk?
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    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.
  • What is an executive desk?
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    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.
  • What is a brass sextant?
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    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.
  • What is a brass footman?
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    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.
  • What is a brass jardinière?
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    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.

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