Desk facts for kids
A desk is a piece of furniture where someone can sit and write, often with drawers or other places to put books, papers, and other things. Unlike a table, there is only one side of the desk where somebody could sit.
Desks come in many different sizes. There is a Armoire desk, which is very big. There is also a portable desk which is very small. Desks can be used at home. They can also be used in an office.
A computer desk will have a computer inside or on top. The keyboard and mouse will pull out from underneath the desk.
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
