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Gorgeous Solid Cherry Signed Francesco Molon Marble Top Butlers Commode Desk
By Francesco Molon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous butler's commode with a dropdown desk with cubbies. The commode is made of
Category
1990s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 38.5 in W 53.25 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk.
This desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Organic Black Walnut Character Grade Slab Desk with Heart Growth Pin Cabinet
Located in Hobart, NY
Black walnut character grade slab with timber plinth, one pencil drawer and cubby.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
This antique cylinder front desk is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to catch the eye of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Oak
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
shapes routed into them. Each desk has three cubbies towards the back of the desk to sort paper or books
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34 in W 42 in D 30 in
Desk from NYC Reclaimed Water Tower Wood, Drawers with Hand Turned Ebony Pulls
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This desk utilizes wood salvaged from NYC City water towers. This wood is extremely resilient and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 24 in
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Robust desk with curling top edges and ample storage for your
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Walnut Home Office Secretary Desk
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
A versatile desk for the home or office, our handcrafted secretary desk features a spacious work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This oak desk was made in France in the 19th Century. An original concept for a standing height
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
down secretary with tooled leather topped writing surface, drawers and a cubby hole. The case with
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and exceptional Danish midcentury double sided executive desk designed by Arne Vodder, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Handmade Bespoke Danish Style Desk Chiffonier Teak
Located in LONDON, GB
Bespoke desk chiffonier with a Mid-Century Modern danish feel custom designed by Swedish Interior
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
Kai Kristiansen Fm 60 Executive Desk In Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
. The back side of this desk offers three large storage cubbies.
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900
Hand-crafted in the
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
Unique Corner Writing Desk in Mahogany by Wrighton
Located in Berkeley, CA
(left / right corner to back corner) x 43" tall (to top of tambour storage cubby) 30″ tall (desk height
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
. Retains original trays for the upper level cubbies. The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Desk Chair Set Mahogany Maple and Co
Located in Potters Bar, GB
satinwood boxwood and pearl inlays
Inlay work on chair matches the desk perfectly
Lots of drawers and cubby
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
By Franco Albini
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
size of this desk is great for modern day work needs. There are cubbies on the back in both
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Bamboo Vanity Dressing Table Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
flanked by two cubbies.
Dimensions:
desk 40.5" x 21" x 30"h, chair 23" x 18" x 34"h, seat 16"
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany Chippendale slant front desk with serpentine case, dovetailed construction
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
H 43.5 in W 45 in D 24 in
Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Scotland 1810
Solid oak
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern boomerang desk in teak designed by Goran Strand and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Scotland 1870
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Knee Hole Partners Desk With Tooled Olive Leather Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine mahogany knee hole desk, the top with carved edge and inset olive green embossed leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 9 in W 59.75 in D 30.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
generous knee opening for larger executive arm chairs. Back of the desk features display cubbies and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
file cabinets accessed on the desk surface. Two cubbies on the partners side. Expertly refinished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 55.25 in D 43.5 in
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
Category
Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 54.75 in D 28.5 in
Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern desk designed by George
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Walnut
1960s Teak Wood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Media, PA
cabinet on the back. The front of the desk has three drawers, one large drawer cabinet, and a cubby slot
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
cylinder desk features a tambour roll top, opening to reveal an interior gallery fitted with small drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 44.25 in W 51.5 in D 24.25 in
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional desk with secretaire dating from 1865, during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 50.75 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
missing. The backside of the desk has cubbies that would be hidden if you kept the desk against the wall
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Minimalist Rosewood 2-Drawer Desk w/ Pop Up Organizer Made in Denmark
By Georg Petersens, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Danish desk or vanity table featuring highly figured rosewood on a rectangular form with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 47.25 in D 30 in
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43.25 in W 44 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves, sturdy glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Enamel, Iron
H 28.75 in W 53 in D 31.5 in
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Writing Bureau Desk by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior briefly comprising gilt tooled leather writing surface, cubby holes and shelving. Fitted three
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 44 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Tall Teak Desk with Four Drawers Mid Century
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
generous work area and cubbies that can store all your needs. Below the desk are two small drawers and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Desk with Upper Cabinet and Stained Glass, C. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Art Nouveau pedestal desk in walnut with cabinets at either side of knee-hole opening
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Stained Glass, Walnut
H 59.75 in W 54.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided DESK in the style of Peter Lovig, 1960's
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dixie
Located in Weehawken, NJ
all, the cubby area flips back to allow for a larger desk surface or for use as a two person desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 48.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
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There is a range of desks with cubbies for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique desks with cubbies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 169 antique and vintage desks with cubbies at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Desks with cubbies have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Desks with cubbies are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many desks with cubbies are appealing in their simplicity, but Lovig Dansk, Gunnar Falsig and Herman Miller produced popular desks with cubbies that are worth a look.
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- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An 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 modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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 skinny desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is the best desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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