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Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk. Lovely age colour
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
. Poul Kjærholm designed two sizes of desk for the School of Architecture in 1955, one small and one
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk
Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk
H 26.97 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Small Louis XVI Desk In Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little Louis XVI desk in mahogany opening with a drawer on the front Very beautiful little
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Louis XVI Desk In Mahogany
Small Louis XVI Desk In Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from England Very beautiful pedestal desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 29.53 in
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful small lady's desk comes from England and was made during the Regency period around
Category

Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 16.54 in
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Small 19th Century Desk With Straight Legs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chestnut desk or table from the 19th century very beautiful top with a beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Small 19th Century Desk With Straight Legs
Small 19th Century Desk With Straight Legs
H 29.53 in W 38.98 in D 21.26 in
Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large mahogany centrepiece partners’ desk in the Chippendale style, attributed to Maples or
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Small Leather Topped Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
An 18th century French painted three-drawer desk. It has a leather top and two doors. The knee hole
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Wood

Small Leather Topped Desk
Small Leather Topped Desk
H 29 in W 39 in D 15.5 in
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson French, 1890 Height 74cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the
Category

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

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish
Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish
Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s. In very nice
Category

Antique 1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
H 0.16 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in
Small Black Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Black Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style marquetry inlay bronze ormolu small writing desk. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant small 19th century mahogany pedestal desk from partridge & cooper London Holborn Very
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers/writing desk/secretaire in mahogany from the 18th century called
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 2 Small Leather Desk Mats by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Small Leather Desk Mats by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Neo-Gothic Small Desk Secretary in Solid Oak, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Small desk restored neo-Gothic around 1900 solid oak secretary Features: Small model with two
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique George 11nd small Kneehole Desk, English Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Midcentury Designer Desk Lamp in Chromed Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Morazzone, Varese
small base made of cast, heavy iron, and is therefore perfect also for a very small desk! Iconic Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Iron

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
Italian Mid Century Small Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk in elegant teak from the 1950s, named "Dattilo
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Antique small solid oak chest of drawers, filing cabinet, card index that was used as a stand-alone
Category

Vintage 1910s French Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Fine Quality Small Georgian Revival Satin Birch Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality small Georgian revival satin birch and mahogany writing table desk C1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Wood

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Category

Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Thomasville Faux Bamboo "Allegro" Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, CA
top surface is melamine. The desk is in remarkably very good condition considering its almost 60 years
Category

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

Materials

Wood

A Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Du Dame
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century richly patinated fruitwood Bureau Du Dame. This gorgeous writing desk is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
H 30.32 in W 83.86 in D 26.97 in
George III Sheraton Period Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning George III Sheraton Period lady's small tambour fronted desk. Constructed from
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Antique 18th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

George III Sheraton Period Desk
George III Sheraton Period Desk
H 41.54 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted Modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
diminutive desk as it should be as desk from the Queen Anne period were much, much smaller than desks made
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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
Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French amboyna escritoire writing desk. This was made in France, we
Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk
H 42.13 in W 28.35 in D 20.08 in
Rare and Very Special Late 19th Century Bureau by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
pair of small drawers raised on cabriole legs headed by foliate chutes and ending on paw feet. Stamped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and elegant small desk by gianfranco frattini for bernini by opening the drawer the
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual design of the desk makes it a very unique piece. Made out of Palisander wood, table has two
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
H 29 in W 59 in D 29 in
Small Mahogany secretary .Georgian style .England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive small secretary . Georgian style .Mahogany . Green Leather inlay . Good
Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Mid-century Small Wooden Table
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian wooden desk made in the 1950s, from the house on Lake Como, of fine Italian
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-century Small Wooden Table
Italian Mid-century Small Wooden Table
H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
desk, features working drawers to each side. This model of bureau plat was made by a small number
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
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category

Antique 1890s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
H 40.56 in W 57.09 in D 33.86 in
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century carved Padouk wood desk, having a row of small drawers, and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 24.02 in
Small Spanish Table From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb small Spanish table from the 17th century Table that can be used as a desk or a small table
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Small Spanish Table From The 17th Century
Small Spanish Table From The 17th Century
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It's made of
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderfully versatile and useful piece of furniture. I personally used it as a desk in
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
H 30 in W 82 in D 19 in
Italian Antique Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as well as next to the wall. We have
Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98
Category

Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Located in London, GB
A sleek handmade English modernist desk or writing table. Constructed with a traditional 3 wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal very small desk for your home. A very small desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 3408 variations of the antique or vintage very small desk you’re looking for, while we also have 112 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a very small desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A very small desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made very small desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A small couch is called a settee. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them. Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary settees from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A small scale model is a copy of a larger object which is being represented. Usually, the scale model is smaller than the original and is used as a guide in creating the actual size object. Very often a small scale model becomes a collector’s item.