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Hermès Blue and Brown Catch All
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès catch all desk tray in blue and brown leather. The "Evelyne H" is stamped on the brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Highly functional and stylish piece. Perfect solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk
Category

20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Birch, Plywood

French Ormolu Mounted Bacchus Desk with Bureau Parquetry All in Tulipwood
Located in New York, NY
grapes which are always depicted entangled in his hair. The desk contains six drawers, three functional
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Desk with Drawer Directoire All Cherrywood Restored and Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th-early 20th century Italian writing desk with drawer all solid cherrywood, restored and
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

All Solid Teak Top and Base Architectural Studio Made Partners Desk Mint!
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All Solid Teak Top And Base Architectural Studio Made Partners Desk MINT! Superior quality Mid
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Axis Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Axis all in clear glass with asymetrical. shape. 15mm thickness glass with oblique welding on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Axis Desk
Axis Desk
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 30.71 in
Ebony Desk
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding aesthetic lightness in an attractive, minimalist design, this desk will ensure a chic
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebony Desk
Ebony Desk
H 29.53 in W 67.72 in D 35.44 in
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Colorado Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Colorado with all structure in solid walnut wood, with 2 drawers up the top and 3 drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Colorado Desk
Colorado Desk
H 36.62 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

Materials

Steel

Dança Desk
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
The Desk Dança is a reinterpretation of the work “A Dança” by Henri Matisse, one of the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dança Desk
Dança Desk
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Twin pedestal desk, the moulded square edge top, inset with inset tooled hide, above one large and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pedestal Desk
Pedestal Desk
H 29.5 in W 48.5 in D 25.5 in
Seattle Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Seattle with all structure in wood venner in black matte finish. With polished stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seattle Desk
Seattle Desk
H 37.41 in W 63 in D 28.75 in
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
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
assembly for the creation of this desk. Each intersection is outlined with a millimetrical grove around
Category

2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Paradigm Desk
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
The paradigm desk seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Paradigm Desk
Paradigm Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 36 in
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

Materials

Steel

Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hemm desk is an exercise in simplicity, refinement and the necessary details to support daily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Hemm Desk
Hemm Desk
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Hermes Silver Horse Head Catch All Pin Tray
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
desk or gifting. Tray has some light naturel markings - see images. final sale TRAY MEASURES: DIAMETER
Category

Late 20th Century French For The Desk

Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
My aesthetic interest lies in our past lives, this first collection inspired by the vedettes and parties of the early twentieth century, the feathers that women wore in their headdre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Woa Desk
Woa Desk
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany pedestal desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
By Aldo Cibic
Located in PARIS, FR
Sophia desk by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano. Designed in 1985 for famed Memphis Milano, the desk
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel

Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 33.47 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Linea Leather Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Linea Leather all handcrafted in solid walnut wood, in dark wenge stained finish in matt
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wenge, Leather, Walnut

Linea Leather Desk
Linea Leather Desk
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
Category

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
the Colonel desk
By Diederik Schneemann
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The Colonel desk is made with thousands of cigar bands, all originating from personal collections
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

the Colonel desk
the Colonel desk
H 31.5 in W 96.86 in D 37.41 in
Sharper Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk sharper walnut with all structure in matte walnut wood veneer, top depth is 40cm (15.75 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sharper Walnut Desk
Sharper Walnut Desk
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Cardin desk
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies. This
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin desk
Pierre Cardin desk
H 29.34 in W 84.65 in D 38.59 in
Transitional Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Stardust Transitional desk, for moments of reflection, this desk adds a note of glamour in our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Transitional Modern Desk
Transitional Modern Desk
H 30 in W 62 in D 26 in
Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Handcrafted Designer Desk
Located in Stanwood, WA
A wonderful, hand-made, walnut Desk by Stuart Welch. Solid and striking design, contemporary/modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Desks and Writ...

Materials

Walnut

Handcrafted Designer Desk
Handcrafted Designer Desk
H 29 in W 32 in D 105 in
Shape Shifting Desk
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is made from three walnut panels connected by two wooden hinges allowing the desk to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Shape Shifting Desk
Shape Shifting Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Cherner Studio Desk
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Studio desk is designed for Designers. Available in two sizes to fit your workspace. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Studio Desk
Cherner Studio Desk
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 60 in
Driftwood Table/Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive all teak wood desk or table. Solid driftwood top and three sturdy legs. Great for indoor
Category

20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood Table/Desk
Driftwood Table/Desk
H 28 in W 44 in D 22 in
Lilith Desk and Desk Chair by Elissa Lacoste, France, 2020
By Elissa Lacoste
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elissa Lacoste's 'I Dream of Megalithic Times' series: lithic desk and desk chair. Composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Desk Burr Walnut and Leather Desk with a Hidden Drawer
Located in London, GB
The Fleming desk is a revised version of our famous Fleming console table. The desk feature an
Category

2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th
Category

Antique 1890s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk
H 30 in W 58.25 in D 31.5 in
Stylish Cerused Wood Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your workspace with this impeccably designed cerused oak desk, a piece that marries
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stylish Cerused Wood Desk
Stylish Cerused Wood Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 27.5 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
desk is all of this and more. Estimated to be from the late 1800's-early 1900's this desk showcases all
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.5 in
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal
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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
H 30 in W 59 in D 19 in
Butternut Study Desk with Birch Plywood Table Top, Cream Desk Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a lacquered birch plywood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.102 in W 54.331 in D 30.709 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
This antique cylinder front desk is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to catch the eye of
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top, Cream Desk - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The four-drawer Study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl-coloured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
Located in London, GB
Ariane Thakore Ginwala's Droplet desk is the quintessential blend of contemporary and Classic style
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
H 30.01 in W 60.01 in D 24.02 in
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Located in Malton, GB
This is a simple very well made Georgian desk. Made from solid mahogany and as far as I can tell
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166 Scotland 1810 Solid
Category

Antique 1810s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Work Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Work desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm. Materials: Wood. Dimensions can be
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Desk by Goons
Work Desk by Goons
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
Locust desk by AROUNDtheTREE
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
Locust desk designed by Alexandre Caldas to AROUNDtheTREE was created to be a memento to those, who
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Locust desk by AROUNDtheTREE
Locust desk by AROUNDtheTREE
H 30.36 in W 59.06 in D 31.3 in
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Antique Widdicomb Chippendale Desk Made
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
H 29 in W 42 in D 23 in
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
Midcentury Walnut Trinket Tray / Catch All
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun midcentury walnut trinket tray / catch all, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 8" W x 10" D x 0.5" H; there are three indented storage compar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $15,572 highest priced.
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  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good computer desk depends upon your individual needs. An ideal computer desk should stand at a height that is appropriate according to your preference. It should also have ample surface space to keep equipment organized. Shop a range of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.