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Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk made completely of solid walnut. The drawers are assembled with dovetail joints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
drawer. Three drawers under desk. Classic peg leg feature. Original key included. Very nice original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
H 44.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
modern context, it has a wonderful amount of storage under the top desk section, drawers to one side with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, including three drawers under the desk, and could be also says that it has its own bookcase included since
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
interior section are four sets of small drawers. Under the desk are four long graduated drawers and raised
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Riviera Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
. Gallery drawers and under desk drawers allow for ample storage, each finished with antique brass handles
Category

2010s British Vanities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Sycamore, Walnut

Riviera Dressing Table
Riviera Dressing Table
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Late 19th Century Heavily Carved French Walnut Desk
Located in Santa Ana, CA
under desk top and two smaller drawers raised above the desk top. Circa 1890s.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Desks

Materials

Walnut

Small lady's roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
surface with a roll-top and drawers, an under-desk drawer, bronze ornaments, and curved legs. Origin
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Desk Painted Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with drawers under the top; lacquered wood, chromed tubular structure.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk Painted Wood, Italy, 1970s
Desk Painted Wood, Italy, 1970s
H 32.09 in W 41.54 in D 25.99 in
Desk Burl Veneer Italy 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with drawers under the top, container compartments with hinged doors on one side and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Desk Burl Veneer Italy 1940s
Desk Burl Veneer Italy 1940s
H 32.09 in W 70.28 in D 35.04 in
English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
desk that includes small compartments/nooks and drawers for storage. There are two side by side drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Teak Writer's Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk, 1960
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Deland, FL
to the storage under the desk top are three drawers with locking top drawer, key included. Born in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Adam Style Desks

Materials

Teak

White Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
's. The dramatic serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a romantic touch
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Minton-Spidell Louis XV Style Ebonized Secretary Bookcase
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
generous drop front writing table measuring 49 inches wide and 26 inches deep when open. The desk is fitted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Wire

Antique Pine Secretary Bureau, Sweden, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
desk top opens and rests on two extending arms to reveal three interiors small drawers and long shelf
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

'Station Wagon' Nightstands by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c 1945, Signed
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small chest of drawers, or in an office as desk drawers under a table. Perfect for a California Modern
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Sligh Lowry Tambour Roll Desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk by Sligh Lowry, flanking tambour roll cabinets open to reveal desk drawers, under
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Sligh Lowry Tambour Roll Desk
Sligh Lowry Tambour Roll Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
Original Herman Miller Key Hidden Storage Cabinet (at end under desk top) 4 File Drawers 4 Shallow
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Wood and Steel Desk
Located in Oaks, PA
A unique Art Deco style ebonized wood desk with interesting steel support frame. Two drawers under
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Art Deco Style Wood and Steel Desk
Art Deco Style Wood and Steel Desk
H 29.5 in W 77 in D 33.75 in
Arts & Crafts Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Shapland & Petter, circa 1890
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
writing surface, above a central frieze drawer over kneehole with under desk shelf area, two drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Shapland & Petter, circa 1890
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
writing surface, above a central frieze drawer over kneehole with under desk shelf area, two drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Cookie Corner Tiger Maple and Cherry Butler's Desk, New England, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
turned corners and legs, leather writing surface and three drawers under desk. Excellent fitted interior.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Desk for Herman Miller Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
desk, and two wide drawers at the base of the unit. The finish is original, and will be freshened up
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Paldao, Cork, Glass

George III Cylinder Front Secretary/Bookcase
Located in Alexandria, VA
opens to pull-out writing surface. Excellent detail in the desk fittings - a total of 5 small drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Under Desk Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of under desk drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique under desk drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 1172 antique and vintage under desk drawers in-stock, while there are 67 modern editions to choose from as well. Under desk drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Under desk drawers bearing mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made under desk drawers over the years, but those made by Ralph Lauren, Kai Kristiansen and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Under Desk Drawers?

Prices for under desk drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, under desk drawers begin at $295 and can go as high as $449,756, while the average can fetch as much as $4,902.
Questions About Under Desk Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser and a drawer is that one is a piece of furniture, and the other is a storage feature found in many types of furniture. A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of a surrounding frame, giving you access to whatever you place inside. Dresser is the term for a long, low piece of bedroom furniture that usually features two or more columns of drawers. Drawers are also found in built-in cabinetry, bathroom vanities, desks and other types of casegood furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.