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Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Barley Twist Tall Desk Spain circa 1900 Constructed in oak, with storage under desk surface
Category

20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
H 34.75 in W 50 in D 29.75 in
Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Barley Twist Tall Desk Spain circa 1900 Constructed in oak, with storage under desk surface
Category

20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
H 34.75 in W 50 in D 29.75 in
Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Art Deco walnut desk in fabulous condition. A beautiful piece perfect for a smaller study area
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Desk
Art Deco Walnut Desk
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
Burl Wood Three Drawer Desk with Los Castillos Brass Pulls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Burl wood desk with Los Castillos brass pulls. Constructed of wood with a burl wood veneer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A custom made executive desk that came from an office in Geneva, Switzerland. . Made in the late
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
With Brown Leather Top. This Edwardian 1880s writing desk table is a magnificent piece of furniture
Category

Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Art Nouveau Tiered Pyrography Etched Desk
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Art Nouveau Tiered Pyrography Etched Desk This stunning Art Nouveau Desk is decorated profusely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Tiered Pyrography Etched Desk
Art Nouveau Tiered Pyrography Etched Desk
H 43.31 in W 35.83 in D 25.99 in
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
Category

Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely ornate very solid writing table desk with drawers
Category

20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Arne Vodder for G.V. Møbler Danish Teak Executive Desk, c. 1960's
By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Clearance under desk measures H 27" x W 19.5". Elevate your workspace with this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Tony Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Tony in walnut wood veneer in matte finish. With 3 drawers. With polished stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tony Desk
Tony Desk
H 30.71 in W 72.45 in D 29.53 in
Colorado Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Colorado with all structure in solid walnut wood, with 2 drawers up the top and 3 drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Colorado Desk
Colorado Desk
H 36.62 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Killy Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Killy with steel structure in chrome plated finish. With tempered clear glass top, 8mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Killy Desk
Killy Desk
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Tarius Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Tarius with wooden structure with solid walnut veneer in matte finish. With polished solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tarius Desk
Tarius Desk
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Wave Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural desk is a sublime multi-functional piece that combines straight lines and
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wave Writing Desk
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Launchpad desk & table
By espina corona, Marcelo Orlievsky
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
- desk brings a warm solution to new insulation needs at a home working space through the use of wood in
Category

2010s Argentine Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Launchpad desk & table
Launchpad desk & table
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with column of drawers and open compartment under the top; solid beech wood stained
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
H 30.12 in W 40.36 in D 22.45 in
Dark Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dark Ash Modern Desk
Dark Ash Modern Desk
H 30 in W 62 in D 30 in
Light Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Light Ash Modern Desk
Light Ash Modern Desk
H 30 in W 62 in D 30 in
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Wood, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in Paris, FR
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois (1898 - 1937) Desk made of walnut, with an added level just under the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
H 30.1 in W 56.7 in D 25.6 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Wood, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Wood, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Pendulum in Golden Spelter Under Globe, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 pendulum in golden spelter under glass globe. The dimensions are 37 cm high, 32 cm wide and 16 cm deep Additional information: Material: Regulates.
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
Center unit finished on all four sides. Made of oak, it is completely veneered in mahogany feather and decorated with carved mahogany moldings and pilasters. Consisting of two doors ...
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
H 50.4 in W 64.57 in D 25.99 in
Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Empire desk, France, circa 1880. Currently under renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
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
Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Clean and modern sophistication define this marvelous writing desk, best arranged near or under a
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
H 29.93 in W 57.88 in D 24.81 in
Hot Desk 1, Miami by Russell Bamber, Geometric Shaped Desk, Colored Laminate
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
Hot Desk 1 is an eye-catching centre-piece sculptural unit that can be used as a reception desk
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
H 29 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
H 30 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent desk by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 147 x W 63.5 x H 76 cm Materials: bronze, walnut wood
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bent Desk by Gentner Design
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
H 29.93 in W 25.01 in D 57.88 in
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
-stand (desk) workplace is a Firenze (Italy) photo studio tripod from the 1960s, which later became known
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Beautifully constructed, the Linley Writing Desk is the perfect choice for any contemporary home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk
Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk
H 28.94 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 Beautifully shaped desk in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.04 in
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
French 1900 desk in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty little desk with two drawers in solid walnut from the 1900s. A decorative key will be
Category

20th Century European French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 1900 desk in solid walnut
French 1900 desk in solid walnut
H 28.75 in W 44.69 in D 28.35 in
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
H 28.35 in W 84.65 in D 41.34 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
Category

Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Richard Watson Writing Desk in Walnut
By Richard Watson
Located in Brookline, MA
The writing desk is inspired by a classic writing table originally intended for writing letters by
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk
H 28.94 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Louis XVI Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and brass mounted bureau plat desk, with a leather inset writing surface and three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Louis XVI Leather Top Mahogany Desk
H 30 in W 42.75 in D 26.25 in
Antiqued Wood Fold-Over Rustic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic antiqued wood fold-over Campaign desk, the hinged top opening to reveal four fitted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antiqued Wood Fold-Over Rustic Desk
Antiqued Wood Fold-Over Rustic Desk
H 34.25 in W 34 in D 27 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak 160x80 cm
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak 160x80 cm
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak 160x80 cm
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Rustic Desk ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Rustic desk ~ sofa table was hand-crafted from solid oak to last for centuries! The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
By Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
'Ripple' black walnut desk by Tom Vaughan British, 21st Century Height 70.5cm, width 179cm, depth
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
H 27.76 in W 70.48 in D 32.09 in
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Under Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic under desk available at 1stDibs. An under desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 700 options for an antique or vintage under desk now, or shop our selection of 224 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an under desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right under desk, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made under desk over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Charles and Ray Eames and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for an under desk at 1stDibs is $1,682, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $370,125 for the highest priced.
Questions About Under Desk
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a desk costs between $374 and $190,530.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.