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McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire.
The desk is solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair
By Warren McArthur
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco aluminum desk and chair designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. The chair
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian Modern Style Five-Drawer Walnut Desk and Chair, the Chinese style chair with high back, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Desk and Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Clean Lined Rosewood Desk and Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk and chair by Alfred Hendrickx
Belgium, 1958
Desk: teak lacquered wood
Chair: lacquered wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare French organic and sculptural solid wood desk and chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,500 / set
H 50.79 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
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
$2,800 / set
H 40 in W 23 in D 18 in
Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff desk and chair. Extremely elegant and timeless design made with an iron frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Iron
Fornasetti Desk and Chair "FIORI NELLA NOTTE" - Unique Pieces
By Fornasetti
Located in Rome, RM
The Fornasetti "Fiori nella Notte" desk and chair are unique pieces made in exclusive for Betony
Category
Early 2000s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$28,582 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s
Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,334
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Beacon Hill Collection Federal Style Desk and Chair
By Beacon Hill
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beacon Hill Collection Federal Style Desk and Chair
20th century style desk by established company
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Cowboy California Ranch Style Writing Desk and Chair by Monterey
By Monterey Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare and sought after writing desk and chair by the great California maker, Monterey Furniture Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wood
1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French desk and chair in elmwood and leather accents. The desk has two lockable drawers and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Materials
Elm
Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine antique Moorish style walnut with mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair, late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Desks
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$6,850 / set
H 52 in W 43.25 in D 26 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia.
Period: 1930-1939
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,227 / set
H 30.52 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in
Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau set from the early 1900s - Elegant carved wooden desk and chairs with floral
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Writing Desk and Chair Set circa 1920s, Moorish Style Inlaid Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's. This hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century Lebanese Moorish Desks
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$9,250 / set
H 49.91 in W 43.71 in D 25.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Birch
$2,350 / item
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair. Listing includes (1
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,200
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed
Category
Early 20th Century French Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Desk and Chair c. 1960's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Heywood Wakefield Prophecy desk and chair. This stylish desk features a white Formica
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Formica, Wood
Montalcini & Pagano desk and chair for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso - Italy, 1929
By Gino Levi-Montalcini, Carlo Pagano
Located in London, GB
.
Literature: Domus no. 30, June 1930 pp. 88-89 for similar examples.
Desk H80 W140 D70cm
Chair H80 W45 D47
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$16,711 / set
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
Macassar Wood Art Deco Desk with its original chair.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Macassar
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London." It will transform
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,349
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Ozoo Desk and Chair, Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967
By Marc Berthier
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Desk and chair from the "Ozoo" series by Marc Berthier, an innovative design created in 1967, one
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$2,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 28.35 in
Italian Mid Century Table Desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Desk and Chair Designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s
This stunning Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Teak
$3,334 Sale Price
31% Off
H 31.3 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
Leon Jallot Sculpted Walnut Desk and Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French transitional (from Art Nouveau to early Art Deco) desk and en suite chair by Leon Jallot in
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,372 Sale Price / set
53% Off
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 25.5 in
Kem Weber Trimline for Heywood Wakefield Desk and Chair
By Kem Weber, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very cool looking desk and matching chair designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield’s Trimline
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Decoration March 1958
Dimensions of the desk chair are: H 33 1/2" x W 22 1/2" x D 25 1/4"
A second cherry
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Price Upon Request
H 28.88 in W 59 in D 29.25 in
1960s Vintage Regency Italian Burlwood Desk and Chair - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage 1960s Italian Secretary desk. A gorgeous burl Olive wood cabinet with chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,950 / set
H 75.5 in W 42 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair
By George Nelson, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century writing desk model #1560 and chair both designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s.
Part of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,595 / set
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
chair is included with the desk.
Category
Vintage 1940s Desks
Materials
Leather
$12,000 / set
H 29.25 in W 57.5 in D 27 in
French Kidney Shaped Hand Painted Desk and Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1072 Kidney shaped desk and matching chair with hand painting and carved detailing
Brass railing
Category
Vintage 1920s Desks
Materials
Brass
Regency Partners Desk and Chair Set Walnut Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Excellent Regency revival desk and chair set in walnut
This is a partners desk so has drawers on
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Linen, Formica, Fruitwood
Jacques Adnet, Art Deco Modernist Desk and Chair, Lacquered Wood, Opaline Glass
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional semi-circular Art Deco desk by Jacques Adnet.
Made of black lacquered wood, featuring
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood
$166,732
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,251 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Austin, TX
Double pedestal desk with goatskin parchment top and trim and matching desk. Designed by Vittorio
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin
$8,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.75 in W 75 in D 35.5 in
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
includes its original accompanying bamboo desk chair, also detailed with brass and complete with a red
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 30 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
20th Century Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood for Lietti, 50s
By Paolo Lietti & Figli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
e Figli in 50s.
The desk measures: 76 x 112 x 67 cm;
the chair measures: 89 x 45 x 45 cm.
Good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$12,504 / set
H 29.93 in W 44.1 in D 26.38 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 29.13 in W 53 in D 25.63 in
Extraordinary Baker Stately Homes Russian Empire Burled Mappa Desk and Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Desk and Matching Chair.
Extraordinary in every way.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Empire Revival Desks
Materials
Burl
$28,750 / set
H 31 in W 55 in D 29 in
Fine French Art Deco Palisander Desk and Chair by Robert Bloch
By Athelia by Robert Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
$23,500
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,525 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Solidly built.
Matching teak desk chair with original black, vinyl seat.
CREATOR Gunnar Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,595 Sale Price / item
28% Off
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in
Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks
Materials
Metal
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 46 in D 23 in
1970s Parchment Console Desk and Chair, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, faux goatskin paper, desk and chair is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Elm and Burr Elm Desk and Chair, Designed by John Makepeace, England, 1985
By John Makepeace
Located in Knutsford, GB
Elm and burr elm desk and matching chair designed by John Makepeace.
Made by Mark Coray in the
Category
Vintage 1980s British Desks
Materials
Elm
$9,246 / set
H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 37.01 in
Elm and Burr Elm Desk and Chair, Designed by John Makepeace, England, 1985
By John Makepeace
Located in Knutsford, GB
Elm and burr elm desk and matching chair designed by John Makepeace.
Made by Mark Coray in the
Category
Vintage 1980s British Modern Desks
Materials
Elm
$13,013 / set
H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 37.01 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$7,383 / set
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
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Questions About Desk And Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
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Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.