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Desk Lamp from National Matsushita, Japan, 1960s
By National Matsushita
Located in Lisboa, PT
This desk lamp was designed and manufactured by National Matsushita, in Japan, during the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

George III Japanned Slant Lid Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with rectangular slant lid with fitted desk interior over two small drawers above
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Secretaires

Japanese Antique Old Table Desk Keyaki Wood Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a small table from the Taisho period. The understated design is simple and cute. It has one drawer. The material is zelkova wood. The wood grain of the top plate is beaut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Wood Travel Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese lacquer wood travel desk is an original artwork realized in Japan in the first half of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique, black low desk/fuzukue, Meiji era , Wabisabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique called a 'fuzukue,' which is an old-style Japanese writing desk
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s
Located in Brea, CA
Late Meiji Period, circa 1900-1915, Japanese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Modern Solid Teak Desk Top Jewelry Box Made in Japan
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Multiuses jewelry desk top box , circa 1960's made in Japan solid teak top with black lacquered
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20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Antique Jewelry Box, Japanese, Leather, Desk Caddy, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jewelry box. A Japanese, leather bound desk caddy, dating to the Meiji period in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Desk Table Lamp by Lightolier, Japan
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cantilevered desk lamp by Lightolier from the 1960s. Black and white plastic shade which
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Desk/Table with Spinelike Inlay and Low Prfile Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Japanese wooden top consisting of two wide boards joined together with darker wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Space Age Desk Table Lamp Lightolier, Japan, circa 1965
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Lightolier adjustable desk lamp in orange red. Plastic with a chrome shaft which the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made in Japan around the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1920). It would
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Table / 1875 Meiji Old Desk / Coffee Table / Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
ancient times, Japanese people have been sitting in tatami rooms to eat and study, so such desks (tables
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Lloyd Desk Lamp High Intensity Adjustable Model Compact 1966 Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Lloyd Compact Adjustable Desk Lamp High Intensity Lamp, Lloyd, Japan 1966 Model 5E40. High
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Old Japanese Desk Edo Period 1700s-1800s Zelkova Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A desk made in the middle to late Edo period in Japan. In old Japan, people used to sit on the
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Other

Japanese Old Low Table 1860-1920s/Antique Desk Sofa Table Coffee Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This desk was made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period. In old
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A small orange ABS plastic desk lamp with adjustable shade, chrome details and very much in the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Old Japanese simple Desk "1868-1912" Meiji Period Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This desk was made in the latter half of the Meiji period (1868 to 1912) in Japan. In old Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of late Edo era. estimate from
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Snazzy Mighty-Light Nanbu Japan Adjustable Hi Intensity Folding Desk Task Lamp
By Nanbu Ind. Co. LTD
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Nanbu Industrial Co. Hi intensity mighty-light table folding task desk lamp model NA 204
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baker Red Chinoiserie Japanned 1593 Venetian Secretary Desk Collectors Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker red chinoiserie japanned 1593 Venetian secretary desk - collectors edition. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

JAPANESE 1900 Meiji Period Rare Namiki Desk Rectangular Box In Gilt Metal Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Namiki & Maki-e desk-box from the Japanese Meiji period. This is a beautiful decorative
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Antique Hand Painted and Caned Japanned Side or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful Japanned side chair in dark hunter green with beautiful hand painted decoration including
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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Bronzed Table Lamp / Desk Lamp of Japanese Make Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique on 1stdibs and very rare in the world. This timeless and stylish table or desk lamp dates
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese antique wooden low table/late 19th century/writing desk/fu-du-ku-e
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This low wooden table was crafted in Japan between the late Edo period and the Meiji era, and it
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

Lightolier Desk Task Lamp, 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Lightolier Space Age desk or task lamp from the 1960s. Stainless steel over plastic. Fully
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
himself, the founder of Tokugawa Edo Shogunate. This low writing desk had been used at Nikko Toshogu's
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Robert Sonneman Adjustable Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1970s adjustable desk lamp, bright chrome base supports black enameled disk shade (6 inch
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hamilton Industries Rocket Desk Lamp
Located in South Charleston, WV
Student desk table lamp by Hamilton Industries. Circa 1957. Features a telescopic rod to transform
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Space Age Lightolier "Interplay II" Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s Japanese "Interplay 2" desk lamp manufactured by Lightolier. Composed of a black plastic
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

1970s Yamagiwa Cobra Flexible Desk Lamp by Kisho Kurokawa
By Yamagiwa, Kisho Kurokawa
Located in London, England
A flexible Cobra desk lamp designed by Kisho Kurokawa and produced by Yamagiwa. The lamp is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Desk Lamp Known as the "Question Mark Lamp"
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very practical and yet whimsical lamp is a highly desirable accessory to your desk. Please
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pepsi Logoed Concorde Jetliner Desk Model on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Pepsi logoed Concorde jetliner desk model on lucite base, circa late 1990s. The model
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool American Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Lloyd s High Intensity Lamp Compact Table Desk Task Light Vintage, 1960s
By Lloyds
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Mid-Century Modern vintage table desk task lamp by LLOYD 1960s from Japan A
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Boeing 727 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Brass and Marble Desk Model / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Boeing 727 jetliner / airplane brass and marble desk model / sculpture, circa 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tall Japanned secretary from the early 20th century with black and gold chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Desk Lamp Designed by Robert Sonneman for Nanbu-Lite Model NA-301
By Nanbu Ind. Co. LTD, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Very nice Post Modern adjustable desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Nanbu-Lite, Made in
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mod Space Age Mid Century Adjustable TIK Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman c. 1970 s
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Modernist, Space Age, Mid Century adjustable desk lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970's
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / 1868-1920 / Meiji Era / Coffee Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese study desk or a desk table used in shops. In Japan, low tables like this
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Superb Japaned Secretaire/Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Japaned 2 piece secretaire, desk.
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold

Japaned desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A early to mid 19th Century English Japaned desk.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Child s Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Oak Hinged-top Desk with chamfered legs and stretchers. Retains nice paper Paster. English
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

George III Black Japanned and Chinoiserie Decorated Kneehole Desk, circa 1790
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The 18th century black japanned thick pine carcass kneehole desk of diminutive size, having a
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Cees Braakman Japanese Desk
By Cees Braakman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak desk by Cees Braakman for Dutch furniture company Pastoe. Part of a line of furniture called
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Plastic

Rare, Iconic, Japanned, Copper Toledo, Roll-Top Typewriter Desk
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Japanned finish that can be seen throughout the folded steel base and cage of the desk. Please review
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Japanese Industrial Office Desk Chair by Takashi Okamura, 1950s
By Okamura
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Office chair manufactured in Tokyo by Okamura arount 1970. Iconic model desk chair and quite hard
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Late 19th Century Japanese Kneehole Desk.
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
The superstructure fitted with cupboards enclosed by two sliding and panelled doors. The top with a writing slide. Fitted cupboards behind doors.
28”wide 19.5”deep 48”high
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks

Japanese Series Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, circa 1960
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Scholar Desk w/ Drawers Original Brassware
Located in New York, NY
Elm & kiri wood antique Japanese scholar desks. Available in different hues and sizes.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inlaid Japanese desk
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks

Desk
Desk
$12,750
English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A small and exceptionally charming English late Victorian tortoised bamboo and lacquer writing desk
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Anglo-Japanese Desk or Writing Table in European Lacquer, England, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Desk or writing table, in lacquered painted black wood, "Martin" varnish, with architectural
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 5, 2022
    The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.