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Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and attractive small Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU-01 desk. Design by Cees
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English regency style japanned map table now adapted to a reverse partners desk; ex
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Japanese Antique Desk, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique desk was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). Crafted during the Taisho era, this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks

Materials

Chestnut

English Slant Front Desk With Japaning Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very decorative English slant front desk with painted decoration both inside and out. Very good
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Wood

Isamu Kenmochi Desk Chair
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A desk chair is by Isamu Kenmochi. Leather seat and four star caster base. Manufactured by Tendo
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Lacquer Bamboo Writing Table Brighton Style Desk
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD In an Anglo-Japanese style springing from the Brighton Pavilion, this black painted and
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Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Horse Desk Loupe and Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made of metal and glass. Label on bottom reads "Comoy's of London." Made in Japan. Cool desk accessory
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Lacquered, Japanned Chinoiserie Decorated Desk and Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lacquered, Japanned & Chinoiserie Decorated Desk and Side Chair, Early 20th C., the desk having
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20th Century American Desks

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak with Steel Framed Desk with signature bent Birch Plywood inside Drawers, and Molded Acrylic
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks

Materials

Steel

E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
desk swivel armchair, retaining it's original drop in rush seat. This type of desk swivel armchair was
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Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Office Chairs and Desk ...

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Rush, Walnut

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk # EU01 for Pastoe designed by Cees Braakman. Teak with Steel Framed Desk with signature bent
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks

Materials

Steel

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality oriental desk and chair circa 1920. Desk with matching desk in chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

World Desk Clock
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A midcentury crystal surround desk clock with battery-operated mechanism. Depicting an aeroplane as
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Cees Braakman EU-01 Japanese Series Desk for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small EU-01 desk from the Japanese series designed by Cees Braakman in 1958. Produced by Pastoe
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Georgian Style, Chinoiserie, Beige Secretary Desk, Bureau Cabinet, Japanned
Located in Manhasset, NY
Japanned, Georgian Style Chinoiserie, Beige Secretary Desk, Bureau Cabinet This is a highly
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1990s Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU01 Japanese Series Desk, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Cees Braakman for Pastoe model EU-01 Japanese Series desk in teak and metal and bent plywood
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century Chinoiserie Japaned
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century George III chinoiserie knee-hole desk. The gilt chinoiserie is on a red lacquered
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Geometric shape desk with a box of drawers, in white lacquer on all sides. The box has two drawers
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Antique Japanned Caned Black Lacquer Paint Decorated Desk Stool, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
19th century English Japanned black lacquer writing desk and stool feature hand-painted village
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XV French Chinoiserie Bureau Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
18th century French chinoiserie Bureau desk with original leather top. A gallery with 7 cubby holes
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Antique 18th Century Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Queen Anne English Japanned Lacquer Writing Bureau Desk Claw Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Queen Anne English made Japanned writing bureau
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU02 Japanese Series Desk and Chair in Teak, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Japanese series desk and chair in teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s. Very cool
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Japanese Vintage Writing Table, Showa Period black lacquer, Solid Wood
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage desk was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. Crafted entirely from solid
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique Writing Desk. It was made in the Taisho period(1912-1926). It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Minton-Spidell Wrought Iron Glass Japanese Dining or Writing Table
By Minton-Spidell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton-Spidell Imperial Palace wrought iron & glass Japanese tea, writing or dining table
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table with Lacquered Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo desk from the Aesthetic Movement era, circa 1870-1910, featuring a japanned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Brass

George III Japanned Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
An English, George III period Sheraton style Lady's dressing/writing table, Japanned with nice
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800 s, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese antique low table. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). A
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 1970s flip clock by Sankyo is a vibrant example of Japanese Space Age design. Crafted in Japan
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

English Bamboo Writing Desk with Leather Top and Lacquered Sides
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo writing desk or table from the Aesthetic Movement era, circa 1870-1910
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Japanese Cloisonne Scroll Weights
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese enamel metal Fuuchin scroll weights. The scroll weights are enameled
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Paperweights

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Vintage Silk Kimono Belt 1970s Chrysanthemum
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1970s. It is made with Silk. You can use as a
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Desk Sets

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period (Late 19th to Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Asian Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Large Brutalist Lead Crystal Ashtray / Bowl, Japan, c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
Heavy, sunburst design, brutalist style, crystal ashtray from ACC Japan, c.1950. Great condition
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Gunnar Cyrén, paperweight Hippo for Dansk Designs, Japan, 1980s
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Uppsala, SE
Japan in the 1980s. Marked Dask Designs Japan GC under the base. Very good condition with light ware.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate, Zinc

French Chinoiserie Or Japanned Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Very pretty French coromandel chinoiserie inkwell in the Louis XV-XVI transitional style .Ormolu mounted porcelain inkwell fixed atop a coromandel panel in a fitted gilt bronze surro...
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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Lacquer And Gilted Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A japanese lacquer and gilted bronze inkwell France, Louis the XVIth
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Inkwells

Japanese 19th Century Mixed Metals, Letter Opener C.1880
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Japanese 19th century mixed metals, letter opener C.1880. The letter opener brass and copper mixed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bronze Inkwell in the Japanese Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze inkwell in the Japanese style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Inkwell by Ferdinand
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Dear Vera Table Clock Shigeru Uchida Japanese Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Dear Vera table clock designed by Shigeru Uchida. This table clock is famous as Alessi product. But this model is what his studio released. There is logo "chairs" that is self-produc...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Table Clock2 Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design
By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Wall clock by Sessa. Takashi Kato designed a lot of clocks in the 1980s-1990s. Some of clock collections were released from Neos Lorenz in European Market. which sold together with N...
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Japanese Postmodern Black Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly 1980s black table or desk clock with yellow, red, and blue accents. The maker, Shiseido
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Bonsai in Planter Designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Japan, 1950s
By Estrid Ericson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bonsai in planter designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Japan, 1950s. Cast iron planter and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Iron Mangrove Leg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18thc. Japanese Elm Wood Piece atop four hand forged, mangrove shaped contemporary iron legs. Works
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese International Style Desks and ...

Materials

Iron

Ivory Tabletop Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
an intricately carved ivory table top frame with tiny flowers around the edges and having flowering vines filagreed on the front panels
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20th Century Japanese Desk Accessories

Post-modern "Space" clock, designed by Ko Mizuyama for Yachiyo Japan 80 s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
“Space” Clock by Ko Mizuyama for Yachiyo, 1980s Japan — Postmodern Memphis Style A playful and
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

glass heart by Elsa Perreti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A clear glass heart paperweight marked and signed " Elsa Perreti for Tiffany & Co."
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Late 20th Century Japanese Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk put on later legs perfect for a small console or unique side table
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Japanese Plastic Alarm Clock, 1970
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage ovoid clock, Japanese plastic alarm, 1970, Measures: 19 cm x 16 cm x 10 cm. Additional
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Resin

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Sanyo SCA-T45 vintage flip clock is a hallmark of mid-century Japanese design, representing the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hitachi KC-671E Radio Clock, Japan, 1970 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Hitachi digital clock from the 1970's, made in Japan. Made of plastic and metal. In original
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Desktop Tape Dispenser by Shohei Mihara for Super Present
By Shohei Mihara
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern desktop Tape Dispenser by Shohei Mihara for Super Present, Japan. 1980s/ 1990s. A
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Set of Five Yrjo Kukkapuro for Avarte Office Chairs
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five YRJO Kukkapuro for Avarte office chairs, Japan, 21st century.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940 s New Old Stock Shoe Laces - Large Bundle
Located in Hook, Hampshire
unwrapped large bundle of shoe laces, ten individual packs, bundled together. Made in Japan. Workshop
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Hammer House Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
house shaped head. New old stock. Made in Japan. Price is one piece. Red and green are out of stock.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Dansk Designs Bison Paperweight Silver Midcentury Danish Modern Vintage
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern piece. Japanese silver-plated Bison paperweight by Dansk International Designs
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

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Japanese Desk Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese desk desk for your home. A Japanese desk desk — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 323 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese desk desk you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese desk desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese desk desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese desk desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Dansk Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Desk Desk?

A Japanese desk desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,268, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $229,500.
Questions About Japanese Desk Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a Japanese desk is called depends on its style. A chabudai is a short work desk that rests on folding legs, making it easy to transport. Zens are another type of portable desk that resembles a tray. People commonly use them both for dining and work. Another type of desk is the kotatsu. This desk features a frame that rests over a heater and has a soft cloth cover. A tabletop sits on top of the kotatsu, providing a surface for writing, reading and using a laptop computer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Japanese desks.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.