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Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

H 40 in W 60 in D 34 in
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s

Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s

H 31 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury chocolate brown metal fluorescent gooseneck flex arm adjustable tanker desk lamp with
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps

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Steel

Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty

Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty

H 14 in W 18 in D 7 in

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
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Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen

Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen

H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu. Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS" This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
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Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
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Antique Double French Lamp with Porcelain Flowers and Metal and Silk Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
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Antique Double French Lamp with Porcelain Flowers and Metal and Silk Shades
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Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed, Built-in Nightstands & Black Metal Frame
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Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed, Built-in Nightstands & Black Metal Frame

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Located in Dorchester, MA
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Located in Schwerin, MV
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Green Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
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H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 17.72 in
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Located in Nijmegen, NL
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German Industrial Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
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H 30.52 in W 63.78 in D 17.33 in
1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
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1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s

1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s

H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer
By Cramer Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer
1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

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Located in Cape Town, ZA
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Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

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H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Restored completely polished and clear coated beautiful piece.THE FIRST METAL FURNITURE FACTORY HERE STOOD
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

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Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Located in Esperance, NY
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Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk

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H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 30.25 in
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's
Located in Mississauga, CA
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Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's

Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's

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Located in London, GB
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1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk

1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk

H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
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By Welton Becket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket
Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket

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H 29.25 in W 65.75 in D 29.75 in
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
. The perfect office accessory to go with your tanker desk.
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Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

H 66 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
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Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

H 66.13 in W 20 in D 20 in
1950 Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
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1950 Metal Tanker Desk
1950 Metal Tanker Desk

1950 Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage Tanker Desk
Vintage Tanker Desk

Vintage Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
By Kem Weber, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage, fully restored steel “tanker” desk by “Royal Metal Manufacturing Co". Metal Furniture
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Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber

Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
By Cramer Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

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Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo

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Located in Hanover, MA
Plycraft). Constructed of bent plywood with the art deco stylings of a tanker desk; note the rounded edges
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1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp

1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp

H 30 in W 44.5 in D 23.5 in
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By Steelcase
Located in Buffalo, NY
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Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase
Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase

Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase

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Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
heavy and sturdy. Pairs nicely with Steelcase tanker desks.
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Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

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Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Desk Model, Mid Century
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Desk Model, Mid Century

Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Desk Model, Mid Century

H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
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Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
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Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 31 in W 60 in D 31 in
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
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Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
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Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's American original newly refinished office tanker metal desk with arch legs. We have another
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1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk
1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk

1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk

H 29.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed with lines meant to mimic a wooden desk, this piece only shows up once in a blue moon. I
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Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk
Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk

Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk

H 30.25 in W 72 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
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Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk

Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

H 30.5 in W 56 in D 28 in
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
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Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

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Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very rare and tiny salesman's sample of early 30's metal tanker desk. I'm hear-by issuing a
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Metal

Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk
Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk

Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk

H 11 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
1920s single pedestal specialty tanker desk constructed to store a typewriter. This is a great
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1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

H 31 in W 45 in D 35 in
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Art Metal Co., Steel Age
Located in Alhambra, CA
Stunning tanker desk with unique deco accents including a waterfall top and streamline brushed
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McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished

McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 60 in D 28.25 in
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel, General Fireproofing Company, Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
into place to form a tanker desk with return. Unique configuration with cabinet bases. Floating center
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel

Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel

H 29 in W 63 in D 66 in
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Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, this timeless steel desk offers lots of style and a small footprint. This beaute
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Steel

Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk

Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig, Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top

1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Ultimate Steel Power Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
bank tanker desk is a standout.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Ultimate Steel Power Desk
Ultimate Steel Power Desk

Ultimate Steel Power Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's desk manufactured by McDowell & Craig Company in California. Wear consistent with age.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk
Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk

Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
1950s Walnut Wood Tanker Desk
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1950s walnut wood tanker desk by Imperial Furniture. The desk has three drawers on one side
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

1950s Walnut Wood Tanker Desk
1950s Walnut Wood Tanker Desk

1950s Walnut Wood Tanker Desk

H 29.75 in W 58 in D 32 in
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Metal Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal tanker desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every metal tanker desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a metal tanker desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal tanker desk, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal tanker desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cole Steel, Cosco and Cramer Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metal Tanker Desk?

The average selling price for a metal tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,675, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $2,712 for the highest priced.
Questions About Metal Tanker Desk
  • What is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How heavy is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a steel tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
  • Why is it called a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
  • How do I refinish an old metal desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.

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