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A Benson Brass Desk Lamp With A Murano Glass Shade
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
, to be used as a desk lamp or mounted on the wall. Attributed to W.A.S Benson.
Please note: This is
Category
Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Lamp, c.1960's, USA. This lamp features an adjustable and bendable gooseneck with blush
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Bauhaus Art Deco Style Desk Lamp, Table Lamp, Re Editon
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic desk lamp which is elegant and timeless.
Most components according to the UL
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bricks, Desk with Lamp E1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
A tripod desk lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A tripod desk lamp with age but cann’t certified if original
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Functional Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very functional desk lamp, other versions are offered
Most components according to the UL
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Robust Modernist Desk Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A robust industrial Bordeaux red desk lamp with a fluorescent light. The lamp has a solid, heavy
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
French
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in
Brass, Double Knuckle Desk/ Draftman's Lamp, by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Brass Double Knuckle Desk/Draftman's Lamp by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Libra Desk Lamp with Gold
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp features a squared brass base supporting a shaft which has a square
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Brass, Nickel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
A Large Desk Lamp by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1900
A fine large desk lamp by Majorelle, the wrought iron base decorated with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wiener Werkstaette Silk and Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Desklamp with glass-stem
brass with the requested finish - the fabric can be delivered with a plugged - or with a leadband –border
Most components according to the UL regulations, ...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Empire Regency Style Brass Candlestick Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp with Swans (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Empire Regency Style Brass Candlestick Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp with Swans (A). Item features 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
French Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French desk lamp with painted tole shade.
Measurements:
Height: 23.5"
Diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Space Age Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Minimalist Brass & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1, Jim Bindman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare patinated brass & chrome table desk lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow lamp
Category
20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 15 in W 6.5 in D 17 in
Pulsar Desk Lamp with Black Marble
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated desk lamp features a rectangular shaft in black marble adorned at top and bottom
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Nickel
English Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's English patinated bronze lamp with tole shade.
Measurements:
Height: 27.5
Category
Vintage 1940s English Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Nekkar Desk Lamp with Silver Leaf
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
The design of this striking lamp uses geometric elements and noble materials to create a timeless
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful little lamp can be used as a desk lamp by just adjusting the lower knuckle to the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Adjustable Swedish Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Laurel lamp Co. D-747 swedish brass table lamp, 1960s. Featuring a sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Brass desk lamp, piano lamp with rotating shade, 1930s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 37 cm.
Width: 26 cm.
Depth: 24 cm.
The lamp is equipped with 2 small bayonet bulb holders
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkastätte Table/Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Paris in November 2017. We manufacture this lamp true to the original -
Please chose a fabric and
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage desk lamp with white glass shade
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 32 cm.
Width: 19 cm.
Depth: 16 cm (= Ø glass shade).
Glass shade height: 16 cm.
This lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Curvature Desk Lamp by Jim Bindman, circa 1970s
By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
a chic desk lamp or credenza lamp. Manufactured in the 1970s by The Rainbow Lamp Company. The base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist Brass Desk Lamp with Cone Shaped Shade
By Stilux, Arteluce, Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Modernist brass desk lamp with cone shaped shade.
Stunning modernist brass desk lamp with cone
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A ceramic desk lamp by Caprani Light, 1980s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
ceramic desk lamp with a white fabric shade
* Designer: Mads Caprani
* Manufacturer: Caprani Light A/S
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Brass & Silk Desk Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann table lamp with a fabric-shade - different Colors are available
Originally
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in
Desk / Table Lamp Metal Flex Shade and Chrome Mount, Base with a Wooden Detail
Located in Verviers, BE
1970s table lamp with chrome fittings on a metal base with wooden detail. The lamp has a shade made
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 14.17 in W 7.48 in D 5.11 in
Dazor Taupe Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accents
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made Dazor model #2004 "saucer”-style desk lamp, enameled steel with brass accents and a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French bronze desk lamp with dolphins on body.
Measurements:
Height: 20.5
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Nettuno Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
A modern interpretation of the iconic gooseneck lamp, this desk lamp features a round base and
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Armitage Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
Heavily influenced by The Armitage Floor Lamp, our desk lamp shares the same DNA including a walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Black Marble Desk Lamp with Black String Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century modern style black marble table or desk lamp with black string lamp shade. Has a pen
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Zaniath Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking desk lamp is entirely made in metal with a nickel finish and paired with a metal
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Megrez Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp is made entirely in metal and features a two-color combination that gives
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Brass Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with a Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Art Deco desk lamp with a wonderful look and feel.
There is something about table
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 12.9 in Dm 8.45 in
Alkaid Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp features an ornate round base in brass with a light gold finish supporting
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp with a Plexiglass Shade and Plug-in Bulb
Located in München, DE
made of brass. With a long plug-in bulb.
Ideal as a reading and desk lamp. Nice light through the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
French Brass Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass desk lamp with opaline glass shade.
This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Italian Articulated Desk Lamp with Clamp Fixing, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An unusual articulated desk lamp with clamp fitting that allows the light to be attached to a desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Articulated Desk Lamp
By Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulated Zonalite desk lamp with a pivoting black and white enameled shade and a square moat
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Minimalist Design Halogen Desk Lamp, Writing Desk Lamp, Architect's Lamp, 1990s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage halogen desk lamp in great original condition.
Elegant Minimalist design from the 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century European Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in W 30.32 in D 7.09 in
Art Deco desk lamp with glass shade, 1920s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
: Germany, 1920s.
The chrome has some signs of wear (see detailed photos).
The lamp can be turned on or off
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco desk lamp sitting woman with globe
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
renewed by us.
The lamp is equipped with a bayonet
bulb holder with adapter to E14.
It can therefore
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Tin
Serge Mouille Clamp Desk Lamp with Double Rotule
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
Serge Mouille desk lamp with the double brass "rotule". Acting as an uplighter or a downlighter
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Grafite Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
In this striking lamp, the brass shaft, featuring a glossy nickel finish, rests on top of a round
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mirak Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking lamp features a unique series of curved and straight elements in brass with a bronze
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cube Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant lamp exudes modern appeal thanks to its geometric silhouette, while the traditional
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Saturno Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking lamp is characterized by a brass shaft resting on a brass base with a glossy nickel
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1950s Copper Desk Lamp by G A Scott for Maclamp
By G Scott
Located in Southampton, GB
Striking desk lamp designed by G A Scott in 1958 for Maclamp with a copper plated aluminium shade
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk with shelf, walnut, Italy, 1950s
Custom-made desk for two people with wall-mounted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
easy to power a laptop, table lamp or smartphone. The desk is available in two versions, with four
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
hidden space for a power bank, making it easy to power a laptop, table lamp or smartphone. The desk is
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp with Double Swivel
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
36 inches at its highest, this adjustable lamp may affix to many surfaces providing direct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bronze Table or Desk Lamp with a Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
this quality antique will make the perfect lamp on somebody's desk or table. This obviously is more
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 17.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Art Deco desk lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Deco chrome desk lamp with the square stepped stem supported on a rectangular base with inset
Category
Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Desk Lamp
Located in Benalmadena, ES
We present an authentic piece of design, a desk lamp that exudes elegance and timeless charm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Chrome Desk Lamp with Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century glass table lamp with chrome base and glass shade. The metal base is pretty heavy for
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk with a lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk with a lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a desk with a lamp, we have 303 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk with a lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk with a lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with a lamp over the years, but those crafted by Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa and Poul Henningsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A desk with a lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,387, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
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Questions About Desk With A Lamp
- What is a good desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- Who invented the desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - What is the best desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best LED desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An 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.
- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
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With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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