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English Yew Wood Modesty Panel Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pedestal desk features a modesty panel as well as two file drawers and three-piece parchment
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Yew

Victorian Burr Walnut Desk by Howard Sons, Leather Top, 1880
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Seaford, GB
and sophistication of our 19th-century figured burr walnut twin pedestal desk, a fine example of
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
stylish area for writing, reading, or working on your laptop. The pedestal desk features nine spacious
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
desk which has been fully restored in our workshop. Rich golden colour, 3 part pedestal desk.  Top
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mid-century solid maple pedestal desk featuring 2 tapered legs and 2 pull-out drawers on the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning Patina 19th Century Pitch Pine Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality 19th-century Pitch Pine Partners Pedestal Desk with Lovely Colour and Patina A
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

English George III Mahogany Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY & TOOLED LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK WITH "RENT" COMPARTMENTS England, ca. 1800 with
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Constructed in well-figured oak with a warm, even patina, the desk features a gently serpentine
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
alphabetized rent drawers interior unmarked Item # 405KYH28Z This remarkable architect's pedestal desk was
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Victorian Burr Oak Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk A very fine desk indeed, made by the geniuses at
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome twin pedestal kneehole partners desk. Hand finished flame mahogany with turned legs
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Ebony Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an English pedestal desk with two faux drawers just under the ebonized top. All sit on a
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Antique 19th Century English Other Tables

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique Period Georgian Twin Pedestal Partner’s Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine period Georgian (c. 1800-1820) Partner’s Desk with lighter tone mahogany and original green
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive burr walnut Georgian style gentleman's desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet
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Antique 1880s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Contemporary Black Laminate Suspended Twin Pedestal Reception Desk
Located in Queens, NY
suspended double 2-drawer pedestal storage Some light wear due to age and use. Desk height: 30"
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk
By Eppinger Furniture Inc.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk while the bottom is like one half of the supports of a pedestal desk turned sideways. The addition
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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
By Drexel, Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
part resembles an antique school desk while the bottom is like one half of the supports of a pedestal
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport Desk c.1860 19t Century
Located in London, GB
part resembles an antique school desk while the bottom is like one half of the supports of a pedestal
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
double sided Military Campaign twin pedestal partner desk with lockable drawers and three piece split
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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British desk with faux painted original surface and hand painted marbleized green banding. The
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk in Exotic Wood with Sculptural Pedestals, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1970s. Crafted in richly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Bench Made Reproduction Pedestal Partner s Desk, Burr Elm, Chipp. Style
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
AVAILABLE LATE OCTOBER, 2025 Quite possibly one of the finest British bench-made pedestal
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Double Pedestal Glass and Wood Desk with Chrome Mounts C 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Double pedestal glass and wood Desk with chrome mounts C 1960. Three drawers
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner s Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique mahogany twin-pedestal partner's desk of exceptional quality. The desk boasts fantastic
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Double Pedestal Solid Oak Kidney Shape 10 Drawers Writing Table Desk MINT!
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Pedestal Solid Oak Kidney Shape 10 Drawers Writing Table Desk MINT!
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hardwood Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
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20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Desk with a Georges Frydman pedestal for EFA, 1960s, rosewood veneer and metal
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, FR
. This desk consists of a large top, a unit containing a drawer and a pedestal. The metal frame is made
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Mahogany Art Deco Desk with Gilt Bronze Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) double-fronted mahogany and brass desk, circa 1935. Having two set of four
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Restored Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal, double sided partners desk which has been fully restored A truly stunning and exquisitely made
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Antique 1880s Danish High Victorian Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare example of a early
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Rare Hampton Son s Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Tan Brown Leather Top Panelled Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Walnut & Tan Brown leather twin pedestal partner
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather twin pedestal partner desk A good looking and well made desk, the timber patina is glorious as
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. This desk is a twin pedestal, historically designed for two partners to use however when they are
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Cast Iron Pedestal Base Drafting Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage Cast Iron Pedestal Base Drafting Table. It has leveling shelf and 2 drawers underneath
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Yew

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Swedish 20th Century Pedestal Dining Table in Black Paint. This round table has beautiful
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Green Leather Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-paneled
Category

2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of French Brass Mounted Rosewood Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French brass mounted rosewood pedestals Late 19th-early 20th century Each with
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

New Hope Desk - Michael Oates
By Michael Oates
Located in Alpha, NJ
, slab support leg and three drawer pedestal cabinet. The desk pictured was a custom commission by the
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut, Sapele Wood

French Art Deco Desk DOMINIQUE
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco calamander wood double pedestal base desk having doors opening to drawers & shelves
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Chippendale style rosewood double pedestal table desk with 2 drawers and brown
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Refurbished 1960 s General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s General Fireproofing "Modemaker" single-pedestal tanker desk, newly refurbished with a gloss
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Side table / pedestal with fluted ogive legs - Oval glass top
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Side table / pedestal with fluted ogive legs - Oval glass top Wear consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mahogany Campaign Desk by N. Norton LTD England
By N. Norman Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beathiful mahogany freestanding pedestal campaign desk. Three piece .The flame mahogany cross
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Vintage 1930s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English diminutive writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Regency style
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on
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Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on
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Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on
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Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

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Pedestal Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pedestal desks available for sale. Each of these unique pedestal desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 1447 antique and vintage pedestal desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pedestal desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pedestal desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nakashima each produced beautiful pedestal desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Pedestal Desks?

Pedestal desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,472, while the lowest priced sells for $521 and the highest can go for as much as $300,000.

Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Pedestal Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term double pedestal desk refers to a desk that features a rectangular top positioned on two pedestals rather than four legs. In some cases, the pedestals are cabinets rather than simple supports. Shop a variety of pedestal desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.