Skip to main content

Desk In Walnut

23
7,417
954
102
to
703
4,705
3,519
8,463
7,645
7,805
1,951
540
494
458
299
229
211
206
119
71
68
44
41
31
29
29
12
4
784
2,209
4,413
1,056
718
2,756
581
121
53
150
330
197
745
822
384
81
10
7,622
6,405
2,483
1,058
975
5,431
2,324
2,170
1,429
1,400
158
119
116
70
62
Sort By
Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century desk in walnut with an open pore satin finish. The asymmetrical design offers a
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900 patina to be redone, small lack of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Desks

Materials

Brass

Curve Contemporary and Customizable Desk in Walnut Root by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in Frazão , Porto
Curve desk in walnut root. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and
Category

2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Mid-Century vintage German Desk in walnut, 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Mid century vintage German Desk in walnut, 1950s Design year: 1960s Dimensions: 70 D 140 W
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

ClassiCon Orcus Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Orcus desk in walnut by Konstantin Grcic. Secretary desk in MDF and plywood, veneered, drop-flap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks

Materials

Plywood

Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
By Luigi Olivieri
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2136 Luigi Olivieri Rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple with ground glass top and
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Scribe Desk in Walnut Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Scribe with legs structure in solid walnut wood and top with three-drawers made in walnut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Scribe Desk in Walnut Wood
Scribe Desk in Walnut Wood
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 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 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 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
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
Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
travel desk in walnut and burl walnut which has a very elegant base The right side of the cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
H 21.26 in W 30.71 in D 21.26 in
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1960s This is a rare presidential
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Granite

Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Desk top is made out of high police walnut wood with cowhide insert in the middle. There are 2
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
H 29 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in
Original Italian Desk in Walnut and Fir, with Three Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1900 Italian desk in walnut and fir, with three drawers, turned leg. It originally
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fir

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

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid walnut wood offering a real storage
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
Category

Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Arches Desk, Thin Desk in Walnut Veneer
Located in London, GB
The Arches desk has been realised in walnut veneer. As with all our furniture, this desk is made
Category

2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Arches Desk, Thin Desk in Walnut Veneer
Arches Desk, Thin Desk in Walnut Veneer
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant German Art Deco Desk is made out of walnut wood. Has slightly curved top with leather
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Spanish Renaissance table in walnut from the beginning of the 17th century Exceptional
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
H 31.89 in W 65.75 in D 33.08 in
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The wide tabletop is presenting a fine walnut wood. Right beneath the top there is wide shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The kidney-shaped desk in solid walnut was designed and made for a client's bay window home study
Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 31.5 in
Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. The piece is veneered with walnut
Category

Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut for Home or Office
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
, and as a part of the desk’s structure. Front desk is available in ash, oak and walnut. Measures
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plywood, Wood

Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Desk in Walnut Wood, Brass and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
The beautiful desk is made in walnut wood, but the top is covered with glass plate giving the dest
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Leather Top Desk In Walnut Veneer With Three Drawers
Located in London, GB
, the carcass of the desk is in walnut veneer. The legs are in solid walnut with black spray painted
Category

2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carved empire desk, in walnut with opening side shelves, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire desk table, hand-carved in walnut wood, has carved details and columns, desk drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful executive desk designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Stunning walnut veneered desk
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Grissinato Mahogany
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti, writing desk, walnut, mahogany, glass, Italy, 1940s This writing table, a rare find
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Walnut

Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautiful Italian (console) table that can also serve as a desk due to its size. The two large
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
, this desk was crafted of wood covered in black walnut veneer. The surface of the piece, with its curves
Category

2010s Italian Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut
Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut
H 43.31 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut With Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Chair
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, writing desk, walnut, metal, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse
By Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Eileen writing desk shown in walnut with palissandro stone inset (COM). All of our pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

1900s Wiener Occasional table or writing desk in Walnut Restored wax Polished
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Wiener occasional table, writing desk Art Nouveau, all solid walnut restored and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1970's "Boomerang" Desk in Walnut, Chrome Plated Steel and Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
"Boomerang" desk, large top in varnished walnut covered with a thick glass. Two chrome plated steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
finish complete this stylishly unique piece. As seen in images desk is in walnut with zebra wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Laura desk is a modern contemporary solid wood secretary desk, handmade custom to
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs
By Modern Industry
Located in Downers Grove, IL
Bookmatched slabs of locally sourced black walnut rest upon a cantilevered version of the signature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Metal, Steel

17 Century Table or Desk in Walnut and Burl Walnut and Marquetry, Hollande
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb table in walnut-burl walnut and a center in marquetry from the 17th century Superb Dutch
Category

Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Walnut

Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Etched Brass Hardware 1960s 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite etched brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and collectable walnut desk with brass ferrules designed by Gio Ponti and produced by
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Art Deco Pedestal Desk in Walnut & Ebonized Finish with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with our 1950s Art Deco Pedestal Desk, a perfect blend
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Asa Pingree Physalia Desk in Walnut, White Oak, Ebonized Maple or Fog Gray Ash
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The soft curves of the Physalia desk will feel equally smooth under your pen or your stockinged
Category

2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Ash, Maple, Walnut

Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California
By Vista of California
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vista of California desk, perfect for a student or home office. The walnut case, white laminate top
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
American Walnut and expert craftsmanship this desk is the very definition of 'sui generis'. Perfect in both
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut w/ Chromed-Steel X-Base Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Executive Desk, Model 2485, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid walnut. Natural leather interior full grain
Category

2010s French Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760. The
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut, Pine

Biedermeir Coffee Table or Writing Desk in Walnut, Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
desk) in light walnut; the top, well proportioned and made more harmonious by rounded corners, is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italinao, Roller Desk from the 1700s in Walnut and Maple
Located in Barletta, IT
Roller desk in walnut and maple. Inside the roller, a pull-out drawer desk top, a central open
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Nutwood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Freestanding Wall Unit Desk in Walnut, circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
1960s Freestanding with adjustable upper drop front cabinet and floating desk Walnut construction with
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

English Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
part pedestal desk in walnut burl. Classic touches abound in the appearance and construction of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Walnut Pedestal Desk
English Walnut Pedestal Desk
H 31 in W 60 in D 36 in
Midcentury Desk in Walnut and Steel by Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, 1965
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Roma, IT
desk features rectangular tabletop in walnut with wonderful wood grain, the quality of the wood on this
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Desk In Walnut", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Desk In Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of desk in walnut for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 316 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of desk in walnut now, or shop our selection of 68 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of desk in walnut made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of desk in walnut that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jens Risom, Ale Preda and Arcahorn Srl. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Desk In Walnut?

Prices for a piece of desk in walnut can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $118,327, while the average can fetch as much as $4,372.
Questions About Desk In Walnut
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use black walnut for just about anything, but its most common uses are for furniture, gunstocks, flooring and coffins. It's considered a sturdy, durable and heavy wood.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    No, walnut is not harder than oak. On the Janka hardwood hardness scale, walnut's rating is 1010. By comparison, red oak's rating is 1290, and white oak's rating is 1335. The Janka scale tests the amount of force required to embed a steel ball of a certain size into a hardwood species, and the higher the number, the denser and harder the wood. On this scale, oak ranks significantly higher than walnut. Explore a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    With respect to the actual wood, the outer layer of American walnut — the sapwood — has a creamy yellow-white color whereas the inner layer — the heartwood — ranges from a golden brown to dark chocolate brown color. In more descriptive words, the color of American walnut embodies the richness of chocolate mixed with slight undertones of red wine. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage American walnut furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Walnut wood is more expensive than other wood including oak, ash, maple, and cherry due to natural limitations. This renders walnut far rarer than these other woods.
  • 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 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 5, 2022
    To care for a walnut veneer table, dust it with a soft, dry cloth regularly, moving in the direction of the grain. Sop up spills promptly to reduce the risk of staining. When deeper cleaning is necessary, use a soft cloth and a cleaning product formulated for wood. You'll find a wide variety of walnut veneer tables on 1stDibs.