Desk facts for kids
A desk is a special piece of furniture where you can sit and work, study, or play. It often has drawers or shelves to help you keep your books, papers, and other things tidy. Unlike a big table that many people can sit around, a desk is usually designed for just one person to sit comfortably on one side.
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Different Kinds of Desks
Desks come in many different sizes and styles to fit various needs. You can find desks that are very big, like an Armoire desk, which looks like a large cabinet but opens up into a workspace. There are also very small, portable desks that you can easily carry around.
Where Are Desks Used?
Desks are used in many places! You might have a desk at home for doing your homework or playing computer games. Many adults use desks in an office for their jobs.
Desks for Computers
A special type of desk is a computer desk. These desks are made to hold a computer and all its parts. They often have a special shelf that pulls out from underneath for your keyboard and mouse. This helps keep your main desk surface clear for other things.
Images for kids
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Desk; c. 1765; mahogany, chestnut and tulip poplar; 87.3 x 92.7 x 52.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City)
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Chinese editing desk of the 12th century
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Ornamental desk (walnut), designed by Frank Furness, 1870-71, Philadelphia Museum of Art
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School desk manufactured by the American S.F. Company of Buffalo, New York in about 1900
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Student desk and chair commonly used in high schools and universities.
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An office desk in a cubicle, which shows the sharing of space between computer components and paper documents
See also
In Spanish: Escritorio para niños
