Pull Down Desk
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass, Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Pine
Antique 1810s Italian Empire Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Laminate, Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Wood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Country Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Antique 19th Century Campaign Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Walnut, Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Other
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Tulipwood, Paint
Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
20th Century American Bookcases
Teak
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- What is a pull handle?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bell pull used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
- When were Bell pulls used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many names for wagons pulled by horses, including but not limited to stagecoaches, rig, gig and trap. Prior to the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn vehicles were more common and used for carrying people and goods via road, railway and even waterway. Shop a selection of horse-drawn wagon memorabilia on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.
- 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 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 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 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.
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