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A Pair of Desk Lamps by Nessen in Nickel
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of desk lamps by Nessen, finished in nickel, pivoting arms.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Desk Accessories Faux Shagreen Sharkor Ray Skin Pen Pot & Desk Tidy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of desk accessories in Faux Shargeen shark skin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Desk Lamps Model Twist by S. Renko for Egoluce, 1980s, Italy
By Sandy Renko, Egoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of desk lamps by S. Renko for Egoluce, 1980s, Italy Model Twist Minimal design Very high
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Tubular Pair of Desk Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus, 1960s Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass tubular pair of desk lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus, 1960s Germany Minimal and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Desks with portraits of Petrarch and Leonardo Alabaster
Located in Milan, IT
19th century Pair of desks with portraits of Petrarch and Leonardo (2) Alabaster, 34 and 35 cm
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Antique 19th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Desk Chairs by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Pair of desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp Fassina De Lucchi Pair of Desk Light for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Miami, FL
Pair, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina designed these retractable and adjustable Table or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Metal

A pair of Desk Lamp 'Tic Tac' by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
Tic Tac, the iconic lamp created by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell during the 1970s, is a standout piece. Made entirely from plastic, it distinguishes itself not just through its stunni...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of 20th Century Midcentury Desk Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of desk or table lamps, manufactured in lacquered metal in his base and column in chromed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair 20th Century Mid Century Desk Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of desk or table lamps, manufactured in lacquered metal in his base and column in chromed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
rack, a pair of desk blotter ends, a pen tray, a letter opener, and a large inkwell fitted with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of mid-20th Century Desk Lamps For Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
A pair of Desk Lamps, model 81408, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Beige colored metal arm
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of mid-20th Century Desk Lamps For Idman
Pair of mid-20th Century Desk Lamps For Idman
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H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Ward Bennett Office Chair, stained caned meshed between solid stained ashwood structure
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
H 33 in W 25 in D 23.25 in
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kittery Point, ME
with detailed illustrations is entitled 'Sketches of Old Furniture'. Interestingly, the desk may be a
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Maison Jumo - France
By Andre Mounique
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of desk lamps, articulated by two ball joints, black and white lacquered steel base and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of rare Børge Mogensen Desk / Work Tables early 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Børge Mogensen BM80 desks/working tables in oak and petrol colored linoleum. Designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality rare pair of 19th century French Vernis Martin cylinder top desks, each
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Kidney Shape Desks
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare pair of Edwardian satinwood, Sheraton revival kidney shaped desks. Having an inset leather
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20th Century English Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Rare Pair of Kidney Shape Desks
Rare Pair of Kidney Shape Desks
H 32.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Pair of Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk chairs having a lovely shaped top rail boasting a
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
A pair of midcentury Swedish swiveling desk chairs with a polished cast aluminum frame. The vintage
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rabami Danish Teak Kevi Desk Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern office chair design by architect and designer Jorgen Rasmussen for Engelbrechts, the Kevi chair (1965) became popular chair for the home or office based on a simple id...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rabami Danish Teak Kevi Desk Chairs
Pair of Rabami Danish Teak Kevi Desk Chairs
H 33.75 in W 21.63 in D 22 in
Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
drawers each. These desks both have the same timber but with two slightly different shades. They may show
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of vintage walnut paper trays and desk organizers by Peter Pepper Products. One
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. Five star bases reupholstered in fine leather Desert Color. Sapper merges elegant lines with adv...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each
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Antique 1870s Scottish High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 1960s Architect's Lamps
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of desk lamps with adjustable shades (height and angle), designed to be fixed to the edge of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 1960s Architect's Lamps
Pair of French 1960s Architect's Lamps
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamps with Domed Shade, circa 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of chromed steel desk lamps with cantilever dome shade and weighted base, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing-Arm Desk Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
original milk glass diffuser. Sold sans shade. Pair of desk lamps available.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair of Swedish Desk Lamps by Bröderna Johansson Auto-Metallfabrik, 1950s
By Bröderna Johansson
Located in London, GB
Handsome pair of desk lamps in brass and wood, with pivoting shades by Bröderna Johansson Auto
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage German Fabric & Aluminium Desk Chair from Fröscher Sitform
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of modernistic armchairs was produced by the German manufactory Fröscher Sitform during
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of stylish Bauhaus influenced Library desk chairs, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa. This
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut writing desk almost certainly by Gillows, the large rectangular rounded top with inset
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Maurice Rinck, Pair of 1960s Desk Armchairs in Leather and Chromed Metal
By Rinck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Rinck, pair of 1960s desk armchairs in leather and chromed metal.  
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Auxiliary or Desk Armchairs, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of auxiliary or desk armchairs, solid cherrywood, French polish. New seat and mauve wool
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cherry

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
earthenware figures are funny Italian desk accessories perfect for a writing desk and show the pen-holder on
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

Materials

Terracotta

Hollywood Regency Desks in Maison Jansen Manner, Ebonized, Bronze Mounted Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Desks, Maison Jansen Attributed, Ebonized, Bronze, Refinished. A Compatible pair
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Early 20th C English Ebonised Side Desks with Marble Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 pair of English writing desks with single locking center drawer and newly ebonised
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Campaign Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage desk features a unique chrome base topped with a large workspace perfect for
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of office armchairs was designed by Charles Pollock for the German manufacturer Comforto
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 43.7 in W 36.7 in D 25 in
Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Antique Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with gilt
Category

20th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk honors the traditional craftsmanship of the Iberian peninsula, with a
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
H 31 in W 79 in D 30 in
Pair of Steel Legs
Located in New York, NY
Visually interesting pair of vintage industrial-looking steel legs. Originally used for architect's
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Pair of Steel Legs
Pair of Steel Legs
H 41 in W 32 in D 32 in
Industrial Antiqued Zinc Top Desk, or Kitchen Table On Pair of Sawhorses
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial looking aged Zinc Top Desk, or small Kitchen Table or Craft Table. The Zinc Dining Table
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Other

Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166 Scotland 1810 Solid
Category

Antique 1810s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ico Parisi writing desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2444 Ico Parisi (1916-1996) One or a pair of bedroom writing desk in oak with compartment for
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi writing desk
Ico Parisi writing desk
H 41.34 in W 46.46 in D 25.6 in
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
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H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in GB
, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
H 27.56 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Style Stitched Leather Wrapped Writing Desk in the manner of Jaques
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 29in W: 59 1/4in D: 31 3/4in This Mid Century style leather wrapped writing desk in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of School Tables, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of softwood desks with H-shaped brace wavy cut out legs. The gray setting is new and
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of School Tables, 19th Century
Pair of School Tables, 19th Century
H 24.61 in W 39.38 in D 19.49 in
18th Century Italian Fratino Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian fratino desk with lyre legs and iron stretcher from the 18th century. This antique table
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Fratino Desk
18th Century Italian Fratino Desk
H 29 in W 45.25 in D 27 in
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
carved metal desk boasts mesmerizing textural layers. The carved aluminum case is paired flawlessly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dore or Gilt Bronze Blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The pair are item number
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
and a M-86c chair, also designed by Elinor McGuire, which pair beautifully with the desk.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
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There is a range of pair of desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair of desks — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 854 antique and vintage pair of desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pair of desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair of desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many pair of desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Herman Miller produced popular pair of desks that are worth a look.

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Pair of desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,784, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $120,472.
Questions About Pair Of Desks
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The 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.