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Hermès 4 Sterling Silver Place Holders
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès set of 4 sterling silver photo older- card place. Come with original box.
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21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Exceptional Hermès and Paul Jouve Leather Portfolio with Knocker Medor
By Hermès
Located in FR
cm (21,06 x 16,93 x 0,79 inches) Condition: This is a 90 years old piece, with signs of use such as
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1930s French For The Desk

Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak

Roll Black Desk
Roll Black Desk
H 35.83 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Handcrafted English Desk
Handcrafted English Desk
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk is a magnificent example of master cabinetmaking by
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Brazilian Peroba Wood Executive Desk with Robustly-Carved Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian carved wood executive desk with two drawers, which has been fashioned from old
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20th Century Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Infinity Squares-Table in 1, 200 Year Old Bog Oak with Hand-Turned Legs
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
A tabletop is an opportunity to display the beauty of whatever material it is fashioned from, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bog Wood

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, 19th C., 1800's!! 19th Century Empire
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Spanish Door Made Custom Desk or Table with Iron Trestle Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
been fashioned by setting an 18th century Spanish door onto a custom iron base. The door top of this
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, figural silver paper clip. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of an old
Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Silver

21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A contemporary and refined reworking of the Charles X secretaire rouleaux. The Charles 10 desk is
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Circa 1900 Cast Iron Gold Gilding Moose Desk Set
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are
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Antique Early 1900s American Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Style Ebonized Solid Mahogany Desk in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Old Plank Directoire style desk, is entirely made to order in our workshop here in Chicago and
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2010s American Directoire Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

The Flamingo birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020 usa
Located in Chicago, IL
follow my cooler older brother around SoHo as he delivered "fashion" to celebrity photo shoots. Like
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2010s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Turquoise Desert Stallion Sculpture
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of
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1990s American Native American Desk Accessories

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
miniature lamppost clock for table or desk. It has been tested and works. It has a straight elevator
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
George I period walnut bureau or desk on stand, of compact proportions, ca 1720. This small early
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand
Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand
H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Classic Grandfather Table Clock, Gold Polished Brass and Calacatta Gold Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
his old clocks that accompanied our childhood. This unique piece adds a Classic and classy touch to
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

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Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...

Classic Grandfather Mantel Clock, Patinated Polished Brass and Calacatta Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
his old clocks that accompanied our childhood. This unique piece adds a Classic and classy touch to
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal

Nomon Omega Table Clock By Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
losing its depth by removing unnecessary items and making it simple and glamorous. A fashion clock that
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Nomon Omega Table Clock  By Andres Martinez
Nomon Omega Table Clock  By Andres Martinez
H 15.7 in W 16.9 in D 3.5 in
Bruciata Tray from Reclaimed Burned Old Beam Wood
By Gabor Gobi, Gobi Design
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegantly crafted, these wooden trays—ideal for jewelry or as desk organizers—are fashioned from
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2010s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Reclaimed Wood

Desk Register from Buffalo Bill's Hotel in the Rockies
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are
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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A complete writing desk set in the Coalbrookdale style with lavishly encrusted flowers, consisting
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Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Ronson 1954 Harold Sitterle Rosenthal Desk Tall Lighter White & Black Porcelain
By Rosenthal, Harold and Trudi Sitterle, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk petrol lighter designed by Harold Sitterle (1921-1993) for Ronson. Fabulous avant garde
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Metal Desk Set and Box, Italy 1970s
By Noel BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
safe place is the old-fashioned way. The desktop set is in good condition, with minor wear on the metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood secretary from the 19th century, with slant front desk
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian Rococo gilt painted faux stone console entry table office desk antique. An exceptional
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with lighter designed by Ronson. A and very beautiful desk box, created in New
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Steel

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with handles and touch tip designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk box with
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco desk box designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very rare desk box, created in New Jersey
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Cling Shelf, Bent Metal, Grey Painted, Minimalist Modern Design
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
placed on the tabletop as a contemporary interpretation of English old-fashioned “travel desk” accessory
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary example of a burlwood natural organic wood coffee or display table and desk hand
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Frog Couple, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
: frog, couple, romance, surreal, surrealism, whimsical, old fashion, vintage, love, timeless, oilpaint
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Antique Table w/Single Drawer Raised on Boldly Carved Legs & Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
supported with an H-stretcher and pair of vertical posts, all carved in the same bold fashion as the legs
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
- jewelry casket - trinket keepsake small cabinet - old fashioned cigarette case, features flower
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Enamel

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Located in Geneve, CH
variety of materials and sizes. The work desk is being launched in its simplest iteration. A grand piece
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2010s French Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
H 28.43 in W 114.97 in D 51.97 in
Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Located in Geneve, CH
variety of materials and sizes. The work desk is being launched in its simplest iteration. A grand piece
Category

2010s French Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
H 28.43 in W 114.97 in D 51.97 in
Portal of the Pyramid
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
I was a boy taking photos of models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye" camera. I would sit at
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

India with Roses
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
statement: "I remember when I was a boy taking photos of models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Abstract Silhouette Hat Portraits - Female Illustrator of Golden Age
By Jessie Gillespie
Located in Miami, FL
minute details and composition. Young women, old women, pendants, necklaces, feathers, and laced vails
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1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
of many former styles in furniture that were predominant under the kings of the old regime
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

QE 1 1566
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye" camera. I would sit at my desk building model planes
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Polaroid, Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

QE 1 1566
QE 1 1566
H 26.5 in W 23 in D 1 in
Elena Washing
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
taking photos of models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye" camera. I would sit at my desk building
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Polaroid

Elena Washing
Elena Washing
H 54 in W 44 in D 1 in
QE1 1566
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
statement: "I remember when I was a boy taking photos of models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Polaroid, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

QE1 1566
QE1 1566
H 26 in W 22 in D 1 in
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
handles, locks and door catches. Marks and chips consistent with age and regular use and some old
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Elena Seated
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
taking photos of models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye" camera. I would sit at my desk building
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Polaroid, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Elena Seated
Elena Seated
H 54 in W 44 in D 1 in
Elena Madonna 2
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
I was a boy taking photos of models with my father's old "Brownie Hawkeye" camera. I would sit at
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Polaroid, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Elena Madonna 2
Elena Madonna 2
H 26 in W 13 in D 1 in
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
- work table - writing desk) Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in late 18th / early
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

Materials

Brass

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
. includes a stamped Regency kidney-shaped desk, veneered in yew and panelled with boxwood and ebony inlay
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hermès and Paul Jouve Leather Portfolio with Knocker Medor Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
cm (21,06 x 16,93 x 0,79 inches) Condition: This is a 90 years old piece, with signs of use such as
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1930s French For The Desk

Segreto Folding Suspended Work Table Desk by Ron Gilad for Molteni, Italy
By Molteni & C, Ron Gilad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“secretaire”. To meet this need, Secret was created. No more old-fashioned desks with drawers, compartments
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bespoke Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab on Sand Cast Bases, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Similar table, made-to-order We created this table for a fashion exec in Hong-Kong who decided on
Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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Find many varieties of an authentic old fashion desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every old fashion desk was constructed with great care. Find 87 options for an antique or vintage old fashion desk now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the old fashion desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An old fashion desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one old fashion desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vincent Aronson, Maurice Bailey and Monteverdi-Young produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Fashion Desk?

Prices for an old fashion desk start at $99 and top out at $39,000 with the average selling for $3,998.
Questions About Old Fashion Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A double old-fashioned likely refers to a type of glass that can hold 12 to 16 fluid ounces. These glasses are typically used to serve dark spirits such as whiskey — specifically a larger portion than what is served in a traditional old-fashioned glass. Find a collection of antique and vintage double old-fashioned glasses on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What you call an old-fashioned lamp depends on its design. Lamps with glass shades and hollow bases that get filled with oil are kerosene, oil or paraffin lamps. An oil lamp with two reservoirs is a cruise lamp, while one with a swinging arm is a student lamp. Shop a variety of antique, vintage and modern lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While there are many varieties of ‘old-fashioned’ clocks, pendulum clocks were the timekeeping favorite of early 1900s households. In their heyday, pendulum clocks used a swinging weight to mark the time. Today, pendulum clocks are beloved for their decorative aesthetic. You’ll find a variety of antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Large old-fashioned suitcases made of wood, leather and metal are called steamer trunks. Smaller handheld suitcases emerged at the end of the 19th century and were known as dress-suit cases. Find a range of suitcases and steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Whether hoop earrings are old-fashioned is a matter of personal opinion. Hoop earrings have been around since 2500 B.C., when African artisans first began producing them out of bronze, silver and gold. The ancient Egyptians would later wear them as well. During the 1920s, hoop earrings became a trend in the United States when the opening of King Tutankhamen's tomb sparked renewed interest in Egyptian jewelry. Since then, hoops have largely remained in style, and today they have become staples of hip-hop, Black and Latina cultures. Shop a large selection of hoop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old-fashioned water pumps work by using a series of levers and valves to move water up from an underground system. The lever on the outside of the pump is manually pushed up and down to begin the process. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic antique water pumps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An old-fashioned glass is usually known as the lowball or the lowball glass, which is a short tumbler-style glass that has a solid base and holds at least six ounces of liquor. These glasses are a perfect fit for formal as well as informal occasions. Shop a wide range of unique drinking glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.