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Organic Natural Desk, Japan
Organic Natural Desk, Japan

Organic Natural Desk, Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Japanese desk in natural light wood, featuring additional storage and warm architectural lines

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Style Desk  Kitsü
Japanese Style Desk  Kitsü

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü

By Jonathan Jouan

Located in Timisoara, RO

Kitsü Desk Kitsu, A Functional Artwork By Jonathan Jouan, Draws Upon The Rich Tapestry Of Japanese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center

Category

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

Materials

Wood

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk (attributed) to E W Godwin. The

Category

Antique 1870s Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers & Compartments Clean!

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century
Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century

Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set for writing desk, Japan 20th century. Very good conditions. This artwork is shipped from

Category

20th Century Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hastings, GB

An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s
Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s

Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A striking, unique, sculptural desk and chair, Japan, 1970s/80s. Fast shipping worldwide. Desk

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu
Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu

Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Kiyo Wooden Desk – The Elegance of Silence Kiyo is a minimalist and elegant desk designed for

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood

Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Polyester, Ash

Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll

Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll

By Charles Hindley & Sons, Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare walnut desk in the Anglo-Japanese style designed by Thomas Jeckyll and made by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Japanese carved wood desk.
19th Century Japanese carved wood desk.

19th Century Japanese carved wood desk.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality Japanese carved wood desk, having wonderful carved exotic flowers and foliage to the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desks

Materials

Softwood

Chief Desk by Isamu Kenmochi, Japan, 1960s
Chief Desk by Isamu Kenmochi, Japan, 1960s

Chief Desk by Isamu Kenmochi, Japan, 1960s

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for the Kyoto International Conference Center, this Chief Desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Desks

Materials

Wood

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk
Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

Located in London, GB

A charming tiger bamboo and lacquered writing table, a rare example of 19th-century Anglo-Japanese

Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk
George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk

George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk

Located in Kent, Dover

A English George III scarlet gilt-japanned desk; superbly, later decorated with rich gilt

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage
Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Located in Chula Vista, CA

scissors. Made in Japan circa the 1960s. Stamped. Clean modern design. Dimensions: 9.88" W x 1.38" W x

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie

Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A rare, late-17th century / early-18th century, fall front bureau with gilded Chinoiserie Japanning

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925
Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925

Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925

By Chelsea Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Square easel-back desk clock with japanned and gilt-lacquered metal case, the matte black ground

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved

Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

By Okurayama Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Desk console, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama Materiel: Oak and Daté Kan

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair
Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair

Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair

By Clipper Furniture 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Desk chair by Clipper c.1960s, Japan. This chrome armchair features new black leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set. Listing includes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vivian Beauty Desk, in oak wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Vivian Beauty Desk, in oak wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

Vivian Beauty Desk, in oak wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments

Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

By Pierre Migeon

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Postmodern Pyramid Desk or Table Clock by Makiko Taniguchi, Japan, 1980s
Postmodern Pyramid Desk or Table Clock by Makiko Taniguchi, Japan, 1980s

Postmodern Pyramid Desk or Table Clock by Makiko Taniguchi, Japan, 1980s

By Memphis Milano

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful post-modern black and red triangle desk / table / mantel clock from the 1980s. Designed

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights
Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights

Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights

Located in New York, NY

mid to late-20th century. Great desk accessories. Dimensions: Dollar sign: 2.82" W x 4.49

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko
Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko

Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko

By Seiko

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined example of late 20th-century modern design, this elegant desk clock by Seiko features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Quartz, Brass

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass
1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

By Seiko

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s Modern Seiko Skeleton Quartz Desk Clock in Brass 9 h x 7 w x 1.75 d Preowned unrestored

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "B" Paperweight - Japan
Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "B" Paperweight - Japan

Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "B" Paperweight - Japan

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in St. Louis, MO

, stamped Japan. I have owned and sold other brass initial paperweights signed Auböck, Austria, that look

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Metal Book Stand from Japan
Metal Book Stand from Japan

Metal Book Stand from Japan

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Chrome wire and painted metal book stand with accompanying book "Pictorial Chinese-Japanese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Chair red fabric chair Christian Ghion  Y2K style design space age
Chair red fabric chair Christian Ghion  Y2K style design space age

Chair red fabric chair Christian Ghion Y2K style design space age

By Idée Japan, Christian Ghion, Marc Newson

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Swivel red fabric chair. Christian Ghion designed it in the late 90s for Idee Japan. It's the

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays &

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Incense Burners Region of Origin: Japan Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Original/Reproduction: Original

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Composition

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot for water and a stone base to make the ink. And the box is made with a wood and la...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Inkwells

Materials

Stone

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Supreme x rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen &v mechanical pencil, SS 2023, Japan
Supreme x rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen &v mechanical pencil, SS 2023, Japan

Supreme x rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen &v mechanical pencil, SS 2023, Japan

By Supreme

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Supreme®/rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen and mechanical pencil. Includes black and red ballpoint inks with 0.5 mm mechanical pencil. Additional blue refill included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Inkwells

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Japanese Desk Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese desk desk for your home. A Japanese desk desk — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 323 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese desk desk you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese desk desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese desk desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese desk desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Dansk Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Desk Desk?

A Japanese desk desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,268, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $229,500.
Questions About Japanese Desk Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a Japanese desk is called depends on its style. A chabudai is a short work desk that rests on folding legs, making it easy to transport. Zens are another type of portable desk that resembles a tray. People commonly use them both for dining and work. Another type of desk is the kotatsu. This desk features a frame that rests over a heater and has a soft cloth cover. A tabletop sits on top of the kotatsu, providing a surface for writing, reading and using a laptop computer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Japanese desks.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.