What is a pedestal desk?
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A pedestal desk gets its name from the desktop resting on two large pedestals. Many of the larger or fancier desks of this type are called executive desks.
Pedestals
The pedestals are normally small sets of drawers, one on each side of the desk with the opening for the user's legs in between.
Surface
The surface of the desk is usually flat and rectangular. In the middle of the 18th century, leather was often inlaid on the top to create a more comfortable writing area.
Central Drawer
Pedestal desks often have a wide, shallow drawer that goes between the pedestals and over the user's legs. It is usually used to store writing instruments.
Modesty Panel
A modesty panel is a panel placed between the pedestals that is designed to hide the legs of the user.
Single Pedestal Desk
A single pedestal desk is one that has only one center pedestal. Pedestal desks also are often referred to as double pedestal desks.
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