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What is a desk with shelves called?

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What is a desk with shelves called?
What a desk with shelves is called depends on its design. A desk that features integrated shelving is usually referred to as a credenza. A separate detachable shelving unit that accompanies a desk is a hutch. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C 139x107cm
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany  pedestal partners desk, circa 1850 in date. The rectangular top is  inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing sur...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Dutch Art Deco Oak Writing Desk w/ Five Stacked Drawers, P.E.L Izeren Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Art Deco oak writing desk showcases the refined craftsmanship of P.E.L Izeren style furniture from the early 20th century. Hand-selected from the Netherlands, this distinctive ...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture. Writing surface height is 29" Knee clearance height is ...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk original Black Lacquer finish on maple with brass knobs. All solid maple wood. Desk is in great vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Corner Desk, 1920s Dutch Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a piece of quiet authority, dating to the 1920s. The desk embodies the period's expressio...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood, with black glass top, elegant curved sides completed by three side drawers. The uniqu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

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