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What is the difference between a table and a desk?
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The difference between a table and a desk is its function. The purpose of a table is to provide a surface for eating, in the case of dining tables, or resting objects, in the case of coffee, console and side and end tables. On the other hand, most people use desks as a surface for writing, reading or working. Some console tables and smaller dining tables can also function well as desks. Explore a large collection of desks and tables on 1stDibs.
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Modern Dennis
Leen for Formations Waterfall Writing Table Desk
By Dennis
Leen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Dennis & Leen for Formations Waterfall Writing Table Desk.
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage French Louis Revival walnut, ormolu mounted, marquetry bureau plat, dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
The shaped rectangular top has a deco...
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM
By John Stuart
Located in Dayton, OH
John Stuart Hairpin Desk, circa 1960s. Features a minimalist open form with plank top set between three dovetailed oak drawers set on turned and tapered legs with brass feet and a h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$880 Sale Price
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset ...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk Circa 1900 178x124cm
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1900 in date.
It is made from beautiful burr walnut. The shaped rectangular top i...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B
This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
