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Extraordinary Baker Stately Homes Russian Empire Burled Mappa Desk and Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Desk and Matching Chair.
Extraordinary in every way.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Empire Revival Desks
Materials
Burl
Fine French Art Deco Palisander Desk and Chair by Robert Bloch
By Athelia by Robert Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Solidly built.
Matching teak desk chair with original black, vinyl seat.
CREATOR Gunnar Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,195 Sale Price / item
39% Off
1970s Parchment Console Desk and Chair, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, faux goatskin paper, desk and chair is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,895 / item
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950
s Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Desk and Chair, Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Praha, CZ
chairs : Total height 88cm Seat height 59cm width: 45cm depth 51cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chippendale style mahogany secretary desk by Milling Street Baker
10 drawers with brass pulls
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Burl
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of 2 Work From Home Desk And Chair by Six Dots Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Work From Home Desk And Chair by Six Dots Design
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Desk: D 75 x W
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PAU, FR
Important And rare green Desk and chair of Jacques Adnet.
Quitte rare in green.
The top is in black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
$11,391
Arts
Crafts Solid Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Chair by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
desk chair
By Johnson Chair Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Measures: 27.5"W x 27.5"D x 33"H. Seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Leather DoMore Industrial Swivel Adjustable Rolling Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This swivel office desk task chair was made by the DoMore Chair Company circa 1940s. The chair was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sally Sirkin Lewis J. Robert Scott Desk
Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Sally Sirkin Lewis J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Blonde Maple Wood Desk and Chair, chair with
Category
20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Plastic Mid Century Yellow Parsons Table and Chair 1970s
By Syroco
Located in New York, NY
Cool Yellow plastic 1970s mid century yellow desk and chair. .This fun and vibrant desk has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designers. This desk and chair are in good original condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Eames Contract Base Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Munkegaard School Desks
Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956
Located in London, GB
Description:
School desks and chairs designed for the Munkegaard School by Danish architect and
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk
Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Louis XV style. Top quality workmanship in every phase. Original matching chair with this desk that is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Herman Miller Eames Desk Chair in Parchment
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames fiberglass desk chair. Parchment color on tilt/swivel base with adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk
Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960
s
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Desk by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Zurich, CH
The 'Bocconi' desk and chair, designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig in 1939, have been fully
Category
Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
2019 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Leather and Grey Frame
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Leather and Oak Side / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique leather and oak side / desk chair. This is in the gothic revival style, it was
Category
Vintage 1920s British Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
there is also a matching zig-zag chair model F52 (now sold).
Both desk and chair retains manufacturer's
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cocobolo
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Gray Cerused Oak Desk
Chair Set from a Maine Estate
Located in New York, NY
A matching desk and chair set in gray cerused oak. France, circa 1930.
Features a triple X-style
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Single Desk Chair
Located in London, England
Single mid-century desk chair. Teak frame and original black vinyl covering. Restored. U.K circa
Category
Vintage 1970s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rocket chair, swivel and height adjustable desk chair with armrests
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Rocket Chairs is an industrial desk chair that combines a solid steel frame with solid wooden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Brown EA217 Softpad Desk Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA217, originally designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Leather Desk Chair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Custom Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This custom desk chair has a 5-6 week lead time from receipt of fabric (COM) or selection from our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$4,962
Kevi Desk Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$950
Rare Early Charles and Ray Eames PACC Desk Chair for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Rare early PACC (Pivoting Arm Chair on Cast base with Castors), rendered in a molded one piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,616 Sale Price
56% Off
Christian Liaigre blue leather and wood desk chair
By Christian Liaigre
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Christian Liaigre swivel office chair in leather and wood
Category
1990s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Campaign Style Teak Wood Fliptop Writing Desk with Side Chair, 2pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign style teak wood flip top writing desk with side chair - 2pc set. Item features a flip top
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Desks
Materials
Teak
Whimsical Hand-Carved Studio Craft Desk and
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkable hand-carved studio craft desk and chair set, sculpted entirely from solid wood and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,500 / set
Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1930's
Aged to perfection with curved arms and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$6,800
gastone rinaldi desk chair
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful mid century desk chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vienna secession desk chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession desk chair. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Aluminum Group line. Original Herman Miller label on underside. An iconic and collectible desk chair
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1982 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Tall Medium Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Aluminum Group line. Original Herman Miller label on underside. An iconic and collectible desk chair
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Danish desk chair
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
20th century Danish desk chair
Category
Antique 1890s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish desk chair
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
19th century Danish desk chair. Girst purchased in Dublin as seen on the label underneath the chair
Category
Antique 1890s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray
Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$3,200
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$3,200
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$3,200
Pr. Bank of England Jury Style Chairs
By Gunlocke, Sikes Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Bank of England, Jury chairs, by noted American maker, Sikes. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,200 / set
Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
The Chair has an attractive high curving
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in White Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Desk And Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk and chair for your home. Each desk and chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a desk and chair, we have 6773 options in-stock, while there are 214 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk and chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A desk and chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful desk and chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Desk And Chair?
The average selling price for a desk and chair at 1stDibs is $1,899, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $210,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Office-chairs-desk-chairs for You
An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.
Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.
Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.
Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?
As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.
If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.
An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.
Questions About Desk And Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
- What is the best stand up desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .
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