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Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949
Located in Kastrup, DK
Writing desk by Kaare Klint, crafted in mahogany with a profiled edge on the tabletop and an apron
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco desk with pull-out secretary table. Having beautiful Deco lines and brass
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
cylinder desk with pull out baize covered slide and fitted interior. Please note the extraordinary pierced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Baize

Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This elegant early 20th-century Louis XVI-style desk is crafted from rich mahogany and features a
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany desk from circa 1820 with dark brown leather pull-out drawer, five
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Italian Writing Table with Sliding Top and Pull Out Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sliding top, pull out desktop with leather and a drawer, all on tapered legs. Bronze pulls.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Period English Regency Secretary Cabinet with Ebonized Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
fitted as a desk with pull-out writing surface, ebonized trim and brass lion mask handles, over two doors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
attributed to Ico Parisi, Italian 1950's. This desk is beautifully outfitted with drawers, pull out trays and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
The Right Side Of Desk With Matching Curved Rattan Pull Out Handles. The Bottom Drawer Is Considered A
Category

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

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood

19th Century Mazarin Style Center Desk with Drawers in Walnut -1X54
Located in Bordeaux, FR
: Each side of the desk is fitted with a pull-out writing slide, providing additional workspace when
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stretcher and bulb feet. The desk comes with five pull-out drawers and one sliding shelf. Comes with two
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts
By Erik Wørts
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Multifunctional table as it doubles as a desk with multiple pull out extensions and lower drawers. Designed 1954
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Rosewood, Teak

American Mid-Century Walnut Desk with 6 Draws
Located in Queens, NY
American (late 29th Century) walnut desk with 3 top pull out drawers flanked by a 2 stacked drawers
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stunning desk features a walnut frame. The desk also comes with two pull-out drawers and one filing cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique French cylinder desk with many drawers and compartments. Pull out leather writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal English Chippendale Metamorphic Chest having a Pull Out Writing Desk made in the Late 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
tapering legs on brass castors. The desk with two leather topped pull-out slides. Measures: Height 31in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
, cornflowers, acanthus foliage, urns, swags & rosettes. Tambour cylinder-top opens to a pull-out desk with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century English Chinese Chippendale mahogany architects desk . Leather top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Mahogany

Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
– 83.5cm, Width – 95cm, Depth – 43cm, Depth with Desk Pulled out – 69.5cm, Desk Surface area – 91x39cm, Top
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Oak and Brass Office Desk Shelving and Loft Storage Suite by Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
pull-out drawers. A solid oak work surface with a brass and oak desk caddy is supported by a three
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
all around . An important early 18th century Period Large Office desk with No Pull out drawer
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
natural work of art reborn into a design object. Features Desk with rouelau door and pull-out top in
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk. Five pull out drawers with an open bookshelf to side. Original
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 25.2 in
Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
unusual Georgian writing chest of drawers has a metamorphic desk that pulls out with the top drawer that
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany campaign desk with hinged flip top, pull out writing surface, recessed
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful French 1940s desk in oak with pull out extendable side leaves and double sided lockable
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 33.47 in
Egon Ostergaard for Svensk Mobelindustri Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late-1960s Scandinavian modern teak roll-top secretary desk with pull-out writing surface and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Rosewood Writing Desk, C.1950's
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Norwalk, CT
able to be used as a dry bar for those long work nights. The desk comes with two pull-out trays over
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood, Kingwood and Charmwood Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charmwood two drawer writing desk with two pull outs. The desk is raised by slender square tapered legs with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

1950s Italian Modular Bookshelf with Desk – Exotic Wood, Brass Hardware
Located in Rome, IT
shelves and a desk with a pull-out surface, which is lined with grey Formica that shows signs of age and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Formica, Wood

Empire Secretaire with Writing Desk, Richly Inlaid Wood. Italy Late 18th Century
Located in Torino, IT
"Empire" cylinder writing desk, secretaire with pull-out top, internal drawers and four external
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Intricately Carved 19th C. Ebonized Desk Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and spectacular desk intricately carved with geometric designs. Pull-out extension system
Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Intricately Carved 19th C. Ebonized Desk Table
Intricately Carved 19th C. Ebonized Desk Table
H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
design of solid wood makes this unique credenza a rare find. Cabinets open to expose pull out desk with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Credenzas

Materials

Burl

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
front drawer, retractable desk compartment with 4 drawers and pull-out top (see photo) of good size and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rare Period desk with a Pull out drawers and Enclosing fitted interior drawers with incredible Bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
organized! This is a very solid and serviceable "working desk" with strong pull-out supports for the working
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
H 41.13 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Secretary Chest In The Style Of Michael Allison for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For Restoration: A handsome Antique Chest with pull-out desk having drawers with original brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Grosfeld House Chest or Secretary, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant chest of drawers with pull-out desk drawer by Grosfeld House.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual Two Bay Solid Teak Stereo Wall Unit Woodcraft Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
can be arranged to suit your needs having a wonderful cabinet with pull out desk for stereo or bar, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pace Burl Wood and Chrome Pencil Desk Partner Desk
By Leon Rosen
Located in Houston, TX
Rare four-draw pace pencil desk with pull-out trays. Beautiful burl wood with chrome frame. Well
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

English Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
English double pedestal yew wood desk with pull-out slides on each side and gold tooled leather top
Category

20th Century English Desks

English Double Pedestal Desk
English Double Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 36.5 in
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Miami, FL
flanked by four drawers, each end of the desk with pull-out writing slides, the backside of desk with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk in Mahogany with Pull Out Writing Surface
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Scandinavian modern secretary desk in Mahogany The pull out shelf is sturdy
Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century mahogany pedestal desk, cognac leather top with pull-out writing slides above, three
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Burl Wood and Chrome Pace Collection Executive Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage burl wood Pace Collection three drawers desk with two pull-out trays. Beautiful and high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist satinwood veneered desk with file drawer, pencil drawer, pull-out shelf and patinated
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Modernist Desk
Modernist Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Gilbert Rohde Desk
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very fine Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller (original label) mahogany and ebonised fitted pull out
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Gilbert Rohde Desk
Gilbert Rohde Desk
H 42 in W 40 in D 17 in
Louis XVI Commode/Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional walnut Louis XVI desk with drawers and marble top. Original lock and drawer pulls. Pull
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Commode/Desk
Louis XVI Commode/Desk
H 35 in W 51.5 in D 25 in
18th Century Queen Anne Keyhole Desk
Located in Cloverdale, IN
English Queen Anne desk with banded top, pull-out writing surface. Central top long drawer with
Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Keyhole Desk
18th Century Queen Anne Keyhole Desk
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
Arne Vodder Desk Organizer, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A ricely aged teak desk top organizer with cut out pull drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Desk Organizer, Denmark, 1960s
Arne Vodder Desk Organizer, Denmark, 1960s
H 9.88 in W 15.5 in D 10.25 in
Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
pull-out desks with original embossed leather. Profiled door - rounded. Decorated with bas-reliefs
Category

Mid-20th Century European Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Find many varieties of an authentic desk with pull out available at 1stDibs. A desk with pull out — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a desk with pull out — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each desk with pull out bearing Louis XVI, Mid-Century Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Alvar Aalto, Jasper Furniture Company and Karges Furniture each produced at least one beautiful desk with pull out that is worth considering.

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A desk with pull out can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
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    Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    There are many names for wagons pulled by horses, including but not limited to stagecoaches, rig, gig and trap. Prior to the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn vehicles were more common and used for carrying people and goods via road, railway and even waterway. Shop a selection of horse-drawn wagon memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.

  • 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 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.
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    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 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 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 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.
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    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 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.
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    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.