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1920s era English Edwardian Carlton House Satinwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Edwardian Carlton House satinwood leather top writing desk with double raised tier of drawers
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Antique Oak French Art Deco Style Desk or Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This art deco style desk or writing table was made around the 1920s in France. It is made from oak
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands
Located in Girona, Girona
Splendid desk, solid oakwood with Macassar ebony base, original leather on top with Macassar ebony
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Expressionist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Oak

Art Deco cleaning set for desk vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco cleaning set for desk vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

1920s Italian Art Deco Ebonized Writing Desk with Black Leather Writing Top
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful 1920s Italian Art Deco ebonized writing desk with black leather writing top. The leather
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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Art Deco Writing Desk Made in the 1920s, Restored Ebony
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Material: Makassar.  
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Macassar, Lacquer

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique swivel desk chair is coming from the private collection of a former boat captain living
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920s Original Italian Desk Table in Chestnut and Fir, with Drawer, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
1920s original Italian desk table in chestnut and fir, with drawer, turned leg.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Fir

Art Deco Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather Surface, circa 1920s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
butlers serving trays partners desk A very good looking, well made and functional partners desk. This
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desks

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Leather, Walnut

1920s Cast Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Roll Top Desk by Allan Co. Rotterdam, 1920s
By Allan Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and hard to find Art Deco Haagse School roll top desk. Solid oak with ebonized handles
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks

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Oak

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can, small to medium in size. The cleanest example that we have ever found, even with paper label to the outer bottom as well. ...
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can. Clearly ink stamped dated 1931. Measure: D 12 1/2 x H 14 1/2 in.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

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Natural Fiber

Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920 s
By Abercrombie Fitch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Original 8 day clock by Abercrombie and Fitch. The enamel clock in the form of a sailor with a pipe and life preserver. Marked on the face also marked Made in Switzerland for the wor...
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Vintage 1920s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze Sterling Silver c.1920s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant c.1920's art deco square desk clock by Tiffany & Co, in excellent working condition. Heavy
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Pair of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1920s carved soapstone bookends.
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Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Haagse School writing table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Abalone, Macassar, Oak

1920s Oak Wooden Architect Drafting Table with Adjustable Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Dark wood tone oak drafting table architect's desk in good vintage condition from the early
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Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch Lomb
By Bausch Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boxed hand held magnifying glass crafted of an ebonized handle and optical glass.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Coquet 1920 s Fashionista, Rose Pink Translucent Alabaster Pin Dish, Italy 1960s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
decoration of an emancipated nineteen twenties fashionista Circa 1960's Original label Scaglione Prima, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Alabaster

Antique 1920s Underwood Typewriter Standard Typewriter No. 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1920s Underwood Typewriter Standard Typewriter No. 5. Circa 1920s. Measurements: 9.5" H x
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique English Barley Twist Sofa Entry Table Oak Carved Beveled Edge Top 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Edge Top ~~c. 1920s Barley twist legs and stretcher ~~Versatile~~perfect for any office, den, library
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Vintage 1920s French Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Cased Three-Piece Bakelite Writing Set, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s Austrian cased writing set. Included are a letter opener, dip pen, and a pencil
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

French Art Deco Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
in the 1920’s in rosewood, the desk has a central locking door and two cupboards with sliding drawers
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1920s Brass Letter Rack
Located in High Point, NC
1920s brass letter rack from England with nicely stamped decorated details. Resting on small bun
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

1920s Patinated Steel Waste Basket by Erie Art Metal
By Erie Art Metal Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated steel Industrial waste basket having long triangular cutouts and a rolled rim.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Safety fountain pen with retractable nib. SIMPLEX, gold laminated. 1920s
Located in Torino, IT
Safety fountain pen with retractable nib. SIMPLEX, gold laminated PERIOD 1920s BRAND
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Vintage 1920s Italian Desk Sets

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Gold Plate

1920s Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker s Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1920s freshly and professionally Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker's Office
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1920s Oak Swivel Office Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1920s oak adjustable office desk chair. Oak wrap round arms and four legged base. Red cordroy seat
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Parrot on a Marble Base
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron parrot on a marble base.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

1920s Original Pharmacy Gazing Ball Made from Mercury Glass
Located in New York, NY
1920s original pharmacy gazing ball made from mercury glass. This item can be viewed at our 149
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Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mercury Glass

Model No. 28 Bentwood Armchairs from Thonet, 1920s, Set of Two
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of bentwood desk chairs from Thonet, model no. 28. Chairs have been completely restored.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Beautiful Green Frog Paperweight 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful green frog paperweight, 1920s Original condition.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Easter Egg Holder around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Easter egg holder around 1920s Glass hand painted. Original condition
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco jewelry box, 1920s Original wood inside the box polished and stove enameled.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Brass

1920s French Brass Turtle Paperweight
Located in High Point, NC
A brass paperweight from 1920s France in the shape of a turtle. Dark indentation contrasts with
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Vintage 1920s French Paperweights

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Rosewood Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco desk A mid 1920s quality Art Deco desk with bronze handles and handles greatly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
, mounted over a Black Italian marble base. Made in France, 1920s. Marked France and 24.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Perfect Size and Shape Art Deco Brass Table or Desk Lamp with Art Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical 1920s desk lamp. This sizeable and great looking Art Deco desk lamp has
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Italian Archival Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
storage solution. Decorated with green marble paper and blue strings, they are labeled 1920, no doubt used
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Vintage 1920s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Restored Typewriter/ Underwood, USA, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
The entire machine is expertly disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, all repaired and fully functional The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Henri Delcourt, Liane, Art Deco French Ceramic Inkwell of Woman in Turban 1920s
By Henri Delcourt Boulogne
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Henri Delcourt was one of the greatest names of Art Deco design in France, circa 1920s Signed Liane on
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Letter Holder, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco letter holder, circa 1920s Original condition.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Silver Notpad, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco silver notpad, circa 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Sunflower Bronze Letter Opener Bosse, Vienna Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s Austrian letter opener, made of Bronze. Nice addition to your room, on your
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau on Stand, circa 1920s
By Waring Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau On stand circa 1920s Figured Walnut Top with herringbone inlay
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

1920s Oak and Leather Office Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Solid oak adjustable office chair, circa 1920s Leather seat and backrest. Adjustable height
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV-Style Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist / designer: Unknown Origin: France Period: 1920s–1950s Material: Walnut, leather Dimensions
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Anna Petrus
By Herman Bergman, Anna Petrus
Located in Stockholm, SE
in Stockholm in 1916 with sculptures with her characteristic expression. In 1920 a fire in her studio
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Bird Holding a Clock
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron bird on a stand holding a clock. The clock is fully working.    
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios Style Art Deco Bronze Doré "The Thinker" Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 4.25"W x 2"D x 5.38"H. Very good
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

1920s Cine-Kodak Eight Model 60
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage 1920 Kodak 8mm camera. Poor condition, well-used. Interesting decorative piece.
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Vintage 1920s American Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Queen Anne revival Walnut Bureau with drop well, c 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Revival Walnut Bureau circa 1920s, figured walnut veneers shaped interior with drop
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Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Walnut

1920s Library/Dining Table Incorporating All the Woods of the Swedish Forest
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and gleaming, this table doubles as a desk for inspiration or a dining table for an
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Pen Holder Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pen holder vienna around 1920s Rare model The pen is not included ( it is only for the
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Haagse School Desk in Black and White
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk in lacquered wood, coromandel and faux-leather, the Netherlands, 1920s. Small executive
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

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1920s Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a 1920s Desk?

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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flappers 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In 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, 2023
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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 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

    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.