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Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
smoothly. One divided cabinet with door for more storage. On original wheels for easier handling and move
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century.
This table was stripped by
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 17.52 in
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair, are designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm. Marked with label.
All 11 ch...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Antique Mahogany Writing Table / Server Turned Legs Wheels, c. 1890
Located in Weehawken, NJ
desk that can easily roll to change positions if you want to bring it into another room. Nice vintage
Category
Antique 1890s Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage writing desk on rolling wheels, in an incredible rich rosewood color. This compact desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Bonacina Miss B Classic Wheels Office Chair by Tito Agnoli
By Pierantonio Bonacina, Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Italian design swivel chair are designed by Tito Agnoli and are manufactured by Bonacina.
A comfortable contemporary office chair. Modell Miss B designed in 1997.
It had a tub...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
-stand (desk) workplace is a Firenze (Italy) photo studio tripod from the 1960s, which later became known
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Red Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133, for European destinations starting at € 95
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
By Frank Mariani
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Mariani leather desk chair, pillowed seat and back and arms covered with Black Leather
Category
1990s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk
around 1970/1980
with its leather box on wheels
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
H 29.14 in W 55.04 in D 23.82 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Desk Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finely chased ormolu-mounted desk, side table, writing table or wall console, raised on caster wheels
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.5 in W 80 in D 40 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET.
Direct from France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
19th Century Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian patinated Oak bankers desk Chair on wheels.
Mesures 21.5" in width, 22
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock desk chair by Knoll. circa 1970s production executed in black leather. All
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Executive Desk Chair by Robert John, Circa 1960
By Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
Executive desk chair by Robert John. Rolling / swiveling / adjustable tilting. All original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bronze desktop model of a signal cannon on Bakelite carriage with bronze wheels.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Hudson Desk Chair by Philippe Starck for Emeco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
wheels. Chair is in nice vintage shape. There are some light scratches as well as a nick on the seat that
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange leather. This executive desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Navy Blue Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in navy blue leather. This executive desk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Giroflex Swivel Black Leather Desk Office Chair Karl Dittert Martin Stoll Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Giroflex Black Leather Desk Office Chair By Karl Dittert For Martin Stoll
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Giorgio Collection Ebony Macassar Wood and Leather Office Desk Chair
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
office chair on wheels with adjustable height. Side panels in Brazilian rosewood veneer with high gloss
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Ebony
Catifa Desk Chair by Studio Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, 2004
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper
Located in Lisboa, PT
with wheels in chromed metal. It has the original white leather cushion. It is in original and good
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive
By Strive, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
are easy to move around with the wheels on the bottom and can serve as desk chairs, waiting rooms, or
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Antique English Aesthetics Movement Bamboo and Lacquer Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century English desk handcrafted in bamboo in a Japonisme form featuring lacquered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks
Materials
Bamboo
1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful office chair with shell and purple upholstery on wheels. This office chair is adjustable in height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Desk chair, Model 3271W Oxford in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen from 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This Desk chair is a classic representation of Danish design heritage from the 1980s. The model
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.16 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova
Located in Lasne, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped ICF under the seat. Turns on itself, reclining
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Base Swivel Desk Office Chair in Blue Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
swivels, it is adjustable in height, and the base is on wheels, to make this a very flexible and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Kneehole Desk for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hanover, MA
American Classical modern kneehole desk designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lasne, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.13 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, armrests, 4 wheels and is adjustable in height. The chair shows traces of wear like stains on the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Late 19th C. Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk with felt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 60 in W 32 in D 19 in
Alias 80N Layout Secrétaire w Lid in Oak Top and Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Secretaire desk on wheels. Structure in lacquered aluminium. Tops in MDF oak veneered.Lid in lacquered MDF
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
two drop leaf extensions and model no.302-A pedestal file cabinet on wheels. Desk has two drawers, one
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 45.63 in D 27 in
Large Mid-Century Industrial Steel Desk Work Table on Wheels
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
work table on wheels. This vintage piece incorporates both form and function and is multifunctional as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century Victorian oak writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
porcelain wheels. The table is finished all around and can therefore stand freely in the room. Completely in
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Small 19th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
stands on porcelain wheels. Entirely in good and original condition.
Origin: England
period: Approx. 1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finish but also ensures durability and resilience against everyday use. The desk's ebonized finish
Category
Vintage 1970s European Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather
H 29 in W 55 in D 27 in
Architect's Table circa 1760 in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
is also removable and rests on wheels. Once it is unfolded. a leather writing table appears. This one
Category
Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 43.71 in D 29.93 in
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Antonio Belloni
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mario Bellini "401 Break" chair by Cassina.
Modern leather chairs on wheels, perfect at your desk
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Faux Brown Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in New York, 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
Charles Pollock Executive Chair in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in black blue leather. This executive desk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
oak office chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. Completely in original condition. Wheels have been replaced for practical use. Stands on special parquet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
EA217 black Soft Pad Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
with aluminium base and wheels. Swivels on itself and is height-adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
. Oxford on wheels. The seat and backrest are covered in black leather, the backrest is high and with
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 51.97 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
Office or desk
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Antique Oak Office Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful light oak antique desk chair. With cast iron base for height adjustment of the chair and
Category
Vintage 1910s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 chairs set Kill 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
these for wheels if wanted. But since the chair swivels on its base, wheels are not necessary. This
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
an old four-star base with tilt function and on wheels. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Kill International 6727 leather office chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
frames with smooth-running wheels show hardly any signs of aging. The hydraulic height adjustment works
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
EA217 black Soft Pad Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman miller, 1970s, Set
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lasne, BE
Black leather chair with aluminium base and wheels. Swivels on itself and is height-adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
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- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 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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- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
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