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Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
, mounted over a marble base.
Made in France, 1920s. Marked France.
We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Long Beach, CA
Beveled Agate and Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Agate, Nickel
Art Deco brass cross around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass cross around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Silver bowl around 1920s
Only polished
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
By Waring
Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
Curved Cornice with single drawer
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, with nice patina. Made in Germany, circa 1920s or older and marked like seen in the pictures. It has no
Category
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table or child desk. Knee clearance is 22".
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Typewriter/ Remington 10S USA, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use.
Made in USA
Serial number Z192196
Fully functional
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric.
Go...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
By Waring
Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
Burr Walnut top & fall with Herringbone inlay
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
$1,044 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Broom and showel set vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Showel: H: 3cm W: 15,5cm D
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$333 / set
Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Magnificent Spanish Baroque Revival writing table dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, featuring an elegant leather-inset top framed by a richly carved wooden border. The...
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s
By Edward Farmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Memorialized as an art and antique dealer and "collector of Chinese jades and porcelains" in a 1942 obituary in the New York Times, Edward Farmer, like his father, traveled to China ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
and drop front secretary desk
In the manner of Berkey and Gay
England, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, with
Category
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Desks
Materials
Brass
Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Measures: seat height at full extension 66cm
-Seat height 45cm.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Nickel
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw
Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze (Silvered) Paperweight putto vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bronze (Silvered) Paperweight putto vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s, secretary desks like this one remained a staple in well-appointed homes, serving as personal
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
Tiffany
Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
produced in the 1920's. We seldom see this clock, and never in this condition. It will look wonderful on an
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s.
The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive.
The top is made entirely of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,187 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920s Antique Arts
Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
5.4cm/2.1"
Height 8.9cm/3.5"
Weight
3.4 troy ounces/106g
Maker: Georg Jensen
Date: circa 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s
Alpaca polished
Original glass
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Roycroft Arts
Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined 1920s French Art Deco writing table, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Model of the Tatra 11 car made of pressed crystal glass, used as a paperweight or as a decoration.
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
from the 1920s is a unique desk accessory and a perfect gift for dog lovers. The clip itself is crafted
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs
By Shaw Walker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial painted aluminium task chairs, extremely comfortable, tilt
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot at the age of 22, in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel. Zenith was purchased by LVMH ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1920s Art Deco Black and White Marble and Metal French Inkwell
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a 1920s French Art Deco inkwell made from black and white marble with metal detailing. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Inkwell with Original Inkwell Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell with original inkwell glass vienna around 1920s.
Original inkwell glass
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes. The stand includes a designated rest for pens and accessories in the front, ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1920s Art Deco era Egyptian Revival pyramid-shaped brass inkwell with milk glass ink
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$146 Sale Price
25% Off
Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an elegant
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique carmine-colored clock, made from light mahogany with intarsia, dates back to the 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s
A finely cast bronze and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Made by UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
A table striking clock in an elegant Art Deco style from the 1920s, crafted in Czechoslovakia as a
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Spruce, Lacquer
J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3 X Diameter 3
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique 1920s Silver
Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey
Co. London, England
By Grey
Co., Chester, Asprey International Limited
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell.
Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co. London, possibly for Asprey London.
The Stamp is the London Lion,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight - Austria 1920´s.
Very nice conditions
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s.
Marked Austria
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fairies Mfg. Co. All Brass Desk Lamp WIth Cantilever Shade, 1920
s
By Fairies
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco Fairies Manufacturing Company brass desk lamp, table lamp circa 1920s. Featuring an
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian c.1920
s Mirrored Rose Gold Horizontal Desk Picture Frame
Located in Thiensville, WI
Antique Edwardian c.1920's Mirrored Rose Gold Horizontal Desk Picture Frame
Full glass cover
Category
Vintage 1920s Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Mirror
An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp, on a circular base 1920
s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp On A Circular Base. Manufactured In 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Desk Lamp By Erpe Circa 1920s
By Erpé
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Deco Desk Lamp By Erpe Circa 1920s
- Black bakelite shade
- On/Off switch on the base
- Takes
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A charming modernist 1920s wooden school desk for young children, featuring a chalkboard and
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Children s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$324 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A 1920s Just Andersen desk lamp accomplished with shade in striped textile. A small piece of
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Book Ends Or Letter Box Desk Accessory 1920s Art Deco
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1920s Art Deco Book Ends or Letter Box Desk Accessory.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s desk you’re looking for. A 1920s desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1920s desk, we have 2825 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1920s desk, designed in the Art Deco, Industrial or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. René Lalique, Marcel Breuer and Tiffany Studios each produced at least one beautiful 1920s desk that is worth considering.
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Prices for a 1920s desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $39 and can go as high as $96,484, while the average can fetch as much as $2,184.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, on 1stDibs.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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