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1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels

H 49.61 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in
Antique English cowhide leather desk chair combined with wood on original wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
is made of cowhide leather combined with wood and still rests on its original wheels. Due to its
Category

Antique 19th Century Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Antique English cowhide leather desk chair combined with wood on original wheels
Antique English cowhide leather desk chair combined with wood on original wheels

Antique English cowhide leather desk chair combined with wood on original wheels

H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Acrylic Swivel Chair with Wheels, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic Swivel Armchair with wheels. Elegant and rare, swivel chair with acrylic wheels. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Acrylic Swivel Chair with Wheels, 1960s
Acrylic Swivel Chair with Wheels, 1960s

Acrylic Swivel Chair with Wheels, 1960s

H 40.9 in W 24.2 in D 21.3 in
Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century table with wheels realized by italian manufactory in the mid-20th Century. Central
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century
Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century

Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 33.86 in
Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
base of the chair. Wheels function well. Seat raises and lowers easily. Swivel seat works properly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels
Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels

Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels

H 33 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Mahogany Office Chair with Bronze Wheels and Faux Leather Seating and Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
Mahogany office chair with bronze wheels and faux leather seating and backrest.
Category

Late 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Office Chair with Bronze Wheels and Faux Leather Seating and Backrest
Mahogany Office Chair with Bronze Wheels and Faux Leather Seating and Backrest

Mahogany Office Chair with Bronze Wheels and Faux Leather Seating and Backrest

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 275.99 in
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Red Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Red Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Red Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Red Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Varese, Lombardia
plated metal. Minimal and elegant Desk with chest of drawers on wheels in white lacquered wood, thick
Category

1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice

H 29.14 in W 55.04 in D 23.82 in
Faux Brown Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Faux brown leather swivel desk chair on wheels, with adjustable height, unmarked. 38 inches in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Faux Brown Leather Swivel Office Chair
Faux Brown Leather Swivel Office Chair

Faux Brown Leather Swivel Office Chair

H 38 in W 21 in D 20 in
Large wooden school desk on wheels with desk flap, great for catering or the off
Located in Breda, NB
Dimensions: Width: 122 cm Depth: 110 cm Seat height: 75 cm Desk height: 108.5 cm Dimensions of
Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

Materials

Metal

Large wooden school desk on wheels with desk flap, great for catering or the off
Large wooden school desk on wheels with desk flap, great for catering or the off

Large wooden school desk on wheels with desk flap, great for catering or the off

H 42.52 in W 48.04 in D 43.31 in
19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Leather Small Bureau Plat RESTORED
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Elegant small Louis XVI writing desk with wheels, leather top with two side drawers and one central
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Leather Small Bureau Plat RESTORED
19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Leather Small Bureau Plat RESTORED

19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Leather Small Bureau Plat RESTORED

H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 19.3 in
Ico Parisi for MIM Desk Chair with Fabric Seat
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Classic Ico Parisi armless desk chair on wheels with wheat colored fabric seat.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ico Parisi for MIM Desk Chair with Fabric Seat
Ico Parisi for MIM Desk Chair with Fabric Seat

Ico Parisi for MIM Desk Chair with Fabric Seat

H 30 in W 21 in D 19 in
Faux Leather with Buttons in a Swivel Base Desk Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Black faux leather with buttons in a swivel base desk chair with wheels.
Category

Vintage 1970s European International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Faux Leather with Buttons in a Swivel Base Desk Chair
Faux Leather with Buttons in a Swivel Base Desk Chair

Faux Leather with Buttons in a Swivel Base Desk Chair

H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950
By Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
From the Berlin top-manufacturer Hansen comes this practical, small desk. With the three on wheels
Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950
Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950

Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950

H 27.17 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century executive swivel desk chair by Thonet with Shepherd wheels. We have more chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet

Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet

H 31 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Shaw Walker Office Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in New London, CT
Mid century desk chair with rubber wheels freshly recovered in orange fabric. Well made from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Shaw Walker Office Chair
Mid Century Shaw Walker Office Chair

Mid Century Shaw Walker Office Chair

H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
1930's Original Art Deco Medical Table/Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's original Art Deco medical table/desk on wheels with original attached light.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Chrome

1930's Original Art Deco Medical Table/Desk
1930's Original Art Deco Medical Table/Desk

1930's Original Art Deco Medical Table/Desk

H 29.75 in W 22 in D 12 in
Kartell "Max" Office/Dining Desk in Black with Wheels
By Kartell
Located in Basildon, London
The Kartell "Max" Office/Dining Desk in Black with Wheels combines functionality with modern design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Kartell "Max" Office/Dining Desk in Black with Wheels
Kartell "Max" Office/Dining Desk in Black with Wheels

Kartell "Max" Office/Dining Desk in Black with Wheels

H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Victorian Pedestal Desk on Wheels with Original Wooden Knobs and Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this stunning Circa 1900's pedestal desk. The desk has a few
Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Pedestal Desk on Wheels with Original Wooden Knobs and Leather Top
Victorian Pedestal Desk on Wheels with Original Wooden Knobs and Leather Top

Victorian Pedestal Desk on Wheels with Original Wooden Knobs and Leather Top

H 29.93 in W 42.52 in D 24.02 in
Ico Parisi, Set Consisting of a Small Desk with Chair and Coffee Table on Wheels
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ico Parisi, set consisting of a small desk with chair and coffee table on wheels with two drawers
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi, Set Consisting of a Small Desk with Chair and Coffee Table on Wheels
Ico Parisi, Set Consisting of a Small Desk with Chair and Coffee Table on Wheels

Ico Parisi, Set Consisting of a Small Desk with Chair and Coffee Table on Wheels

H 28.75 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
19th Century English 2-Drawer Leather Top Bureau Desk w/ Bronze Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century English 2-drawer leather top bureau desk with bronze wheels.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English 2-Drawer Leather Top Bureau Desk w/ Bronze Wheels
19th Century English 2-Drawer Leather Top Bureau Desk w/ Bronze Wheels

19th Century English 2-Drawer Leather Top Bureau Desk w/ Bronze Wheels

H 28.75 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Beech and Ebony Spring Chair with Wheels, 1990s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Massimo Scolari
Located in Basildon, London
Zeno desk. Constructed from polished beechwood, the chair sits on a comfortable spring base with
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Ebony

Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Beech and Ebony Spring Chair with Wheels, 1990s
Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Beech and Ebony Spring Chair with Wheels, 1990s

Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Beech and Ebony Spring Chair with Wheels, 1990s

H 35.83 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Italian mid-century modern beige office chair with wheels by Ico Parisi, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern beige office chair with wheels by Ico Parisi, 1960s Swivel office chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern beige office chair with wheels by Ico Parisi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern beige office chair with wheels by Ico Parisi, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern beige office chair with wheels by Ico Parisi, 1960s

H 36.62 in W 27.96 in D 21.66 in
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
has five wheels. Upholstery has traces of wear like some spots. The base is in good condition but at
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

H 32.29 in W 23.04 in D 25.99 in
Desk in Walnut
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk on wheels in walnut with drawers on both sides. By unknown designer.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk in Walnut
Desk in Walnut

Desk in Walnut

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Lucite Desk Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Lucite desk chair on chrome base with wheels. Adjustable height. Perfect for a desk or office.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Desk Chair
Lucite Desk Chair

Lucite Desk Chair

H 30 in W 28 in L 30 in
Max Table by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell 2000s
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
Table / desk, metal base with wheels, laminate top.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Max Table by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell 2000s
Max Table by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell 2000s

Max Table by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell 2000s

H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very original and exquisite Hekman drop-leaf marquetry book matched 2-drawer writing desk. Original
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels
Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels

Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels

H 29 in W 60 in D 22 in
Two Beautiful Adjustable Art Deco Coaster with Small Wheels, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Two beautiful adjustable Art Deco coaster with small wheels, circa 1930s. Brass polished and stove
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Two Beautiful Adjustable Art Deco Coaster with Small Wheels, circa 1930s
Two Beautiful Adjustable Art Deco Coaster with Small Wheels, circa 1930s

Two Beautiful Adjustable Art Deco Coaster with Small Wheels, circa 1930s

H 1.19 in Dm 8.27 in
Eames Soft Pad Management Chair Model Ea434 European Issue with Caster Wheels
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
aluminum with caster wheels and adjustable seat. This is the European model made by ICF under license from
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft Pad Management Chair Model Ea434 European Issue with Caster Wheels
Eames Soft Pad Management Chair Model Ea434 European Issue with Caster Wheels

Eames Soft Pad Management Chair Model Ea434 European Issue with Caster Wheels

H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
animation movement is wound the train’s wheels and linkages spin, triggered by the hourly striking. The gilt
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels

Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels

H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Don Shoemaker very rare desk chair with wheels
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Desk chair with wheels, the piece is in its original state. Design by Don Shoemaker.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker very rare desk chair with wheels
Don Shoemaker very rare desk chair with wheels

Don Shoemaker very rare desk chair with wheels

H 32 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat
Located in Maastricht, NL
Wheeled desk chair with flexible back rest and carved out seat. Strong and sturdy mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat
Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat

Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat

H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 19.89 in
Workshop Desk
Located in New York, NY
Two-part workshop desk on industrial wheels with open cupboard refinished in combination of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Workshop Desk
Workshop Desk

Workshop Desk

English Mahogany Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Two-drawer desk with leather top and wheels.
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

English Mahogany Desk
English Mahogany Desk

English Mahogany Desk

19th Century English Mahogany Desk Chair with Faux Leather Upholstery
Located in Raalte, NL
Rough design 19th century English mahogany desk chair equipped with wheels and covered with leather
Category

Antique 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Desk Chair with Faux Leather Upholstery
19th Century English Mahogany Desk Chair with Faux Leather Upholstery

19th Century English Mahogany Desk Chair with Faux Leather Upholstery

H 31.4 in W 24.8 in D 27.1 in
Marcel Breuer Style Typewriter Desk, 1930s
By BIGLA
Located in Bern, CH
Bauhaus desk with foldable shelf and lockable wheels in the manner of Marcel Breuer, made by Bigla
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Marcel Breuer Style Typewriter Desk, 1930s
Marcel Breuer Style Typewriter Desk, 1930s

Marcel Breuer Style Typewriter Desk, 1930s

H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Desk Chair by MIM
By Giuseppe Zammerini
Located in Milan, IT
MIM desk chair, with wheels 60s, curved wood and black leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Desk Chair by MIM
Desk Chair by MIM

Desk Chair by MIM

H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Yellow Kevi Style Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted yellow Kevi style desk chair with single pedestal and wheels.
Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Yellow Kevi Style Desk Chair
Yellow Kevi Style Desk Chair

Yellow Kevi Style Desk Chair

H 32 in W 15.5 in L 32 in
Architect Drafting Table/Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
The ultimate architect table/desk with conter balance weight on wheels.Floor lever raises and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Architect Drafting Table/Desk
Architect Drafting Table/Desk

Architect Drafting Table/Desk

H 35 in W 51 in D 32 in
Desk Chairs Set of Four with Chrome Legs and Vinyl Shell on Wheels, circa 1970
Located in Madison, WI
Desk chairs (four) from the 1970s have chrome frames and vinyl shell seats. Roll around smoothly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Chairs

Desk Chairs Set of Four with Chrome Legs and Vinyl Shell on Wheels, circa 1970
Desk Chairs Set of Four with Chrome Legs and Vinyl Shell on Wheels, circa 1970

Desk Chairs Set of Four with Chrome Legs and Vinyl Shell on Wheels, circa 1970

H 30 in W 15 in D 24 in
Eames Vinyl Desk Chair with Wheels.
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Modern ergonomics has demonstrated that arms on a desk chair hurt shoulders as they push upper body up
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Eames Vinyl Desk Chair with Wheels.
Eames Vinyl Desk Chair with Wheels.

Eames Vinyl Desk Chair with Wheels.

H 33 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Franco Albini TL3 Desk Set for Poggi, Italy, Early 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Maastricht, NL
. The desk comes with a nutwood desk container on wheels, with four drawers and a handle. Measure: The
Category

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

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut, Teak

Franco Albini TL3 Desk Set for Poggi, Italy, Early 1950s
Franco Albini TL3 Desk Set for Poggi, Italy, Early 1950s

Franco Albini TL3 Desk Set for Poggi, Italy, Early 1950s

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Antique George III-Style Carlton House Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorations. The desk is finished with brass caster wheels. This Carlton desk is sturdy, stylish and ready to
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European George III Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique George III-Style Carlton House Desk
Antique George III-Style Carlton House Desk

Antique George III-Style Carlton House Desk

H 31 in W 56 in D 24 in
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An assortment of desk with wheels is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique desk with wheels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and wood. Desk with wheels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Desk with wheels are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many desk with wheels are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames and ICF Milano produced popular desk with wheels that are worth a look.

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Prices for desk with wheels start at $590 and top out at $4,608 with the average selling for $1,524.
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    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
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    Traditional spinning wheels are often referred to as Saxony Spinning Wheels, but there are some other models that have developed and are used today. These other spinning wheel configurations are the Great Wheel, Castle Wheel, Norwegian Wheel, Modern Wheel and Charkha Wheel. Shop a collection of antique and modern spinning wheels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Who invented the office chair with wheels?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    It is generally accepted that Thomas E. Warren invented the office chair. Although sketches dating back to the early 16th century of a rolling chair on wheels have been located, Warren was the one to unveil the first-ever commercially successful rolling chair. Called the Centripetal Spring Armchair, the piece debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The American Chair Company in Troy, New York, manufactured the chair. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
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    The price of an old spinning wheel depends on the condition the wheel is in today. A fully cleaned, polished, and restored spinning wheel can fetch $300 and more. Old spinning wheels made by famous furniture designers or craftspeople as well as those used by famous people can cost a lot more. Find many varieties of authentic antique spinning wheels at 1stDibs.
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    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.

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    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.
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    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 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.
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    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.
  • What is a modular desk?
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    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.
  • What is a hutch on a desk?
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    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.
  • What is an executive desk?
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    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.
  • What is a tanker desk?
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    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.
  • What is a Murphy desk?
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    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.