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Brazilian Rosewood Mid-century Danish Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood secretary desk, 1955, Denmark. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Desk with Vanity Organic Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut Drawer
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
machine, this desk/vanity is hydrology bent from 3/8” thick solid steel. The table is hand finished in a
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vanity Desk
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
This vanity desk merges functionality with style in a sleek design that will match a modern decor
Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Metal

Vanity Desk
Vanity Desk
H 68.9 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Butter Canaletto Vanity Desk With Mirror
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines softened by delicately curved edges mark this precious vanity desk. Fashioned of solid
Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Butter Canaletto Vanity Desk With Mirror
Butter Canaletto Vanity Desk With Mirror
H 28.94 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian vanity desk with mirror from the 50s. Three drawers with a brass key. Nice colored glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
Italian Vanity Desk with Mirror, 1950s
H 54.73 in W 15.75 in D 40.56 in
Dolcevita Vanity Desk
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This functional and refined vanity desk merges minimalist lines with mid-century flair in a compact
Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Dolcevita Vanity Desk
Dolcevita Vanity Desk
H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
Ambra Vanity Desk
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vanity desk is part of the Ambra collection of fine furniture pieces that boast a
Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Metal

Ambra Vanity Desk
Ambra Vanity Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.1 in D 21.66 in
Danish Desk w/ Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made desk with flip up mirror. Simple modern design with multi function
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Danish Desk w/ Vanity
Danish Desk w/ Vanity
H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 25 in
Classic Modern Mirrored Vanity Desk with Triptych Mirror
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Classic modern mirrored vanity desk with triptych mirror. Customization is available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Teak Vanity/Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Heavy Mid-Century Solid Teak Vanity/desk 1960's W37 x D15 x H44 inches with to p of the mirror Desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Vanity/Desk
Mid-Century Teak Vanity/Desk
H 44 in W 37 in D 15 in
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored flip-top vanity desk with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in
Mid-Century John Stuart Mirrored Vanity Desk with Bench
By John Stuart
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Mid-Century Modern painted white mirrored vanity desk and bench by legendary American luxury
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Vanity desk • W 94 x D
Category

2010s French Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Vanity desk • W 94 x D
Category

2010s French Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Vanity desk • W94 x D59 x H139.5
Category

2010s French Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Vanity desk • W 94 x D
Category

2010s French Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Rose Selavy Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose selavy vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Vanity desk • W94 x D59 x H139.5
Category

2010s French Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Libellula Vanity Desk by Chie Mihara
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
This gorgeous, colorful vanity desk in lacquered walnut wood has two drawers outlined in a bright
Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Libellula Vanity Desk by Chie Mihara
Libellula Vanity Desk by Chie Mihara
H 52.76 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
1980s Art Deco Green Acrylic Glass Vanity Desk with Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
One of a kind custom made vanity desk, circa 1980s with the art deco style mirror The green
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Acrylic

Claire Light Gray Wood Vanity Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted from wood, this lovely vanity desk comes entirely in soft gray hues, making it a perfect
Category

2010s Italian Vanities

Materials

Metal

Claire Light Gray Wood Vanity Desk
Claire Light Gray Wood Vanity Desk
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 20.87 in
Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom modern flip-top mirrored vanity desk with glass shelves. Customization is available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English Sheraton Style Mahogany Vanity / Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Sheraton-style (19th century) mahogany vanity dressing desk with a central circular mirror
Category

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Rose Selavy Marquetry Vanity Desk with Stool by Thomas Dariel
By Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Selavy marquetry vanity desk with stool by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Vanity desk
Category

2010s French Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

1920thies birch with cubistic carved flowers vanity , console or writing desk
Located in Weiningen, CH
1920thies birch with cubistic carved flowers vanity , console or writing desk with 2 large and 2
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Vanity Desk with Mirror, Carved Cherry Wood, Marble-Top with Chair
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, Art Nouveau vanity desk with mirror, carved cherrywood, marble top, with chair
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vanities

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Vanity Desk attr. to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the enchanting allure of a bygone era with our Vintage Vanity Desk attributed to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vanity Desk attr. to Pietro Chiesa
Vintage Vanity Desk attr. to Pietro Chiesa
H 466.54 in W 41.34 in D 12.21 in
Vanity Desk, probably Austria, circa 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered Biedermeier vanity desk with floral ornaments and pilaster as well as columns at
Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant marble-top kidney-shaped vanity table, decorated with a carved frieze of laurel leaves
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 21.66 in
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity/Desk with Mirror, in Solid Wood, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Presented here is a rare and beautiful little vanity desk, designed in the style of Giò Ponti and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Organic Modern Wicker Flip-Top Vanity Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-century organic modern vanity desk or dressing table featuring a wooden frame covered
Category

20th Century French Organic Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
end table, vanity, desk or dressing table. Table has distressed metal top insert and a drawer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Vanities

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Rattan

Mirrored Vanity Table With Trifold Mirror
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage mirrored vanity table with trifold mirror attached to vanity desk top. The seven drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century Vanities

Materials

Mirror

Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

A Fine French Art Deco Burled Birch Vanity or Desk.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco European burled birch vanity with two drawers and chrome details. Would be a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau Mahogany Vanity Desk And Mirror Made In Sweden
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful mahogany vanity is both practical and elegant. Mirror has faded with age
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Desk, Vanity, Brown Parquetry, Marquetry, 1900s
By François Linke
Located in Stamford, CT
dressing table, desk or vanity with interior flip up mirror. This stunning ladies desk or dressing table is
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Bronze

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco Vanity or Desk, 1930s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern vanity or desk By Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer

Modern Églomisé Glass Fume Silver Dust Vanity Desk by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mystic fume silver vanity by Ercole Home has a 5-drawer, with Earl gray wood finish on oak
Category

2010s American Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

20th Century Solid Mahogany Queen Anne Style Console Table Vanity Makeup Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
. Great for use as a console, tv stand or vanity / makeup desk. Dimensions: 47.5" x 9.5" x 30"
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Vanity Desk Secret in Ebony and Galvanized Metal, Original Sin Collection, Italy
By Giorgio Ragazzini
Located in Treviso, Treviso
gluttony, to vanity, to our imagination. Technical information: - Vanity desk with openable top
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Book-Matched & Burled, Chrome Pulls & Fluted Back Walnut Vanity / Desk
Located in New York, NY
-This Art Deco Vanity / Desk Originates in the United States Circa 1935 and is a brilliant example
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
By Raphaël Décorateur
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Sycamore

French Mid-Century Style Parchment Covered Vanity/ Desk, Jean-Michel Frank Style
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Sober French Mid-Century Modern Style parchment covered vanity / desk / console with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By Ebenezer Gomme, G-Plan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in United Kingdom, circa 1950s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Antique Rococo Style Venetian Hand Painted Vanity Desk & Side Tables, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Rococo Style Venetian Hand Painted vanity desk with 2 Single-Drawer Side Tables - 3 Piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Vanities

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Shaving Stand Vanity Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Museum quality exquisite antique early 19th century American Empire Period flame mahogany two drawer shaving stand with acanthus carved harped shaped supports, original brass knobs, ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Vanity Desk ARCA by Guglielmo Ulrich Solid Cherry
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Dressing table mirrored, a desk made of solid cherry. Adjustable bevelled glass mirror. Wide drawer
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and pretty small 19th century Louis XIII dressing table or dressing table in walnut with the top all hand engraved with art nouveau motifs of the period. Also excellent as an...
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Vanities

Materials

Walnut

1950s Italian Vanity Table
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950’s openable desk and vanity table in blonde walnut with mirror and light.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

1950s Italian Vanity Table
1950s Italian Vanity Table
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
Edo Vanity, Console with Top in Marble and Metal Legs
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
also as a writing desk or as a dressing table. The drawer is completed with a leather mat. The proposed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Vanity Table in Beige/Cappuccino/Cream Laquered with Two Drawers
By Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
writing desk, this vanity merges functionality with Art Deco glamour style in a sleek design that will fit
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood, Wood

Elegant French Burled Walnut Dressing Table Vanity with Beveled Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
legs and marquetry detail. Measures: H desk top 28.25” H skirt 22” #4951.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Bronze / Mahogany Vanity
Located in Tarry Town, NY
condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. The vanity desk measure 50 1/2 inches high x 39 inches wide
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table
Located in Pomona, CA
A genuine Art Deco vanity / dressing table in mahogany. Chrome hardware and mirror surround. Inset
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table
Art Deco Vanity / Dressing Table
H 50 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Wicker Dressing Table / Desk with Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk. The height to top of writing surface is 30". The stool is 13" in diameter & 18.50" high.
Category

20th Century Vanities

Materials

Wicker

Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A complementing piece to the Etoile chest of drawers, this vanity table is a superb addition to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
H 76.38 in W 63 in D 20.08 in
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood Fall Front Vanity. Bearing a mirror, atop two drawers. With a drop front
Category

Antique 19th Century English Vanities

Materials

Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vanity is a piece of bathroom furniture that typically contains the sink, countertop and mirror. Modern vanities come with all sorts of features such as lights and may feature intricate architectural details and built-in shelves. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage vanity sinks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a bathroom vanity typically costs between $450 and $180,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Many people feel that the best makeup vanity is the one that is trendy, simple, has a lot of storage, is adjustable and will be comfortable for dressing. Perhaps your ideal vanity is elegantly designed and features a beautifully upholstered comfortable stool. It should have storage space to store makeup items, brushes, jewelry watches and much more. Find antique and vintage makeup vanities on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a marble vanity top is highly dependent on its size, thickness and the grade of marble. Average grade marble weighs 13.34 pounds for a square foot that is one inch thick. Browse a collection of marble vanities on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A stone effects vanity top is composed of a blend of about 95 percent crushed natural stone usually quartz and 5 percent synthetic resins to bind the stone. The vanity top can be tinted to a wide variety of colors. They are nonporous and resistant to both stains and scratches.
  • 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 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.