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Tanker Steel Cabinet

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 top with multiple compartments. Brass hardware highlights the masculine striped meta...
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

60s Industrial Tanker Style Tol Base Cast Iron Caseium Cart Trolley
Located in Pasadena, CA
60s Industrial Tanker Style Tol Base Cast Iron Caseium Cart Trolley. The casters are made from
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

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Blackened Iron and Wood Shelving Island on Casters
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial style blackened wood and iron three-tier shelving unit or island on casters. Sits on six (6) casters/wheels. Two (2) available.
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20th Century Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with leather insert and stainless steel frame. A V-Shape pattern veneer top with Black L...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

German Industrial Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made from oak circa 1940 / 1950s in Germany. It features 24 drawers with nice metal handles and name card holders. The interior dimensions of the drawers ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Adjustable 'Task' Industrial Machinists Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base
Located in Sharon, CT
Our vintage machinist's 'Task' lamp has been recently rewired. A beautiful oval cast iron base helps make this a very practical and useful table lamp. Full length is 45". Adjusts to ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from beech circa 1950 in the Netherlands. It features 36 drawers with metal hardware. The inside of the drawers measure: DWH 36 x 26.5 x...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
H 70.87 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 1920s Steel Medical Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1920s steel medical glass cabinet. This industrial style cabinet includes 2 adjustable glass shelves and a bottom fixed metal shelf. Good rustic condition, this piece is heavy duty s...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Shelf
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro industrial shelf, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. Shelf is in good vintage condition. It had scratches, spots, little damage, etc. all usua...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Shelf
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Shelf
H 9.45 in W 25.99 in D 8.27 in
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base. The original wood top has been replaced by a white marble one that now lends itself to be used as an end tab...
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Vintage Industrial Granite and Cast Iron Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Beautiful cast iron base from an old printing factory in original condition, showing detailed artwork topped with a piece of Vermont granite.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Granite and Cast Iron Table
Vintage Industrial Granite and Cast Iron Table
H 32.5 in W 65.75 in D 32.25 in
Vintage Industrial Iron and Wood Shelves on Wheels
Located in Praha, CZ
Industrial 3 shelves cart made of iron and wood. All parts are original. The entire cart has been thoroughly cleaned and the wood sanded and waxed.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Michael Garman Yesterdays News Cityscape Shadowbox Diorama Sculpture 30"
By Michael Garman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1970’s diorama / shadowbox sculpture titled Yesterday’s News by Michael Garmin. This tableau is a recreation of a part of Garmin’s extensive Magic Town and shows a man leanin...
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage German Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made circa 1940s in Germany. It features 8 drawers with nice brass handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D W H 34 x 15 x 5 / 1...
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage German Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1940s
Vintage German Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1940s
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more affordable shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid Maple top, wooden base and solid cast iron b...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique early 20th century luxury butcher's table
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique luxury butcher’s table with Carrara marble top from the early 1900s. The base of this butcher’s display table is made of wrought iron and cast iron in a beautiful curl with a...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

German Industrial Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made from oak circa 1940 / 1950s in Germany. It features 43 drawers with nice metal handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: DWH 26 x 27 x 7 c...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Riveted Iron Work Table with Stone Top, France, 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large early 20th century, Industrial work table. Solid cast iron base, assembled with large rivets. Stamped "Modele Depose" on the apron. Four centimeter thick tabletop in Tavel stone.
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Heavy steel gauge made in the US, the 4 feet are exterior and new formica top with his protection
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Steel Tanker Office Bookcase, Refinished in Purple
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This midcentury tanker bookcase is an uncommon, petit size, ideal for home offices or smaller
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Steel Tanker Bookcase Refinished in Florence Green
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high Florence green. This adjustable 3-shelf
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s. This beauty
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

1960s Steel Tanker Style Bookcase in Blue ‘BL05’, Custom Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder-coated in high gloss blue (BL05). This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial steel desk. Invincible brand. Painted black steel frame, creamy off-white laminate top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Classic Tall Steel Tanker Bookcase Custom Refinished in Midnight Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss "Midnight Blue" (BL20). This minimal
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Steel Tanker Home-Office Bookcase in Gloss White, Custom Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This midcentury tanker bookcase is an uncommon, petit size, ideal for home offices or smaller
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1960s All Steel Tanker Bookcase in Custom Colors, Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original 1960s All Steel tanker bookcase freshly powder coated in a color of your choosing. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Classic Tall Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished in Lime Green, Custom Order
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss lime green. This minimal unit with six
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1960s Tanker Console Knee Space Credenza, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our 1960s knee-space tanker credenza is a console table with the added functionality of a slim desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Tall Tanker Bookcase, Custom Refinished in Safety Orange
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high Safety Orange (OG26). This minimal, unit
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960s Steel File Cabinet Refinished with Pressed Handles, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker style steel file cabinet with unusual pressed handles and label holders on drawers. We
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960s McDowell Craig Tanker Bookcase in Custom Colors, Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fabrications. Original McDowell Craig steel tanker bookcases freshly powder coated in a color of your
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Steelcase File Cabinet, Refinished in Pearl and Army Green
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet by Steelcase. Refinished in two-tone Army Green frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960s 4-Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker style filing cabinet in a 4-drawer vertical configuration. Refinished in a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker filing cabinet refinished in custom colors. Pictured here in "Natural Steel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960s Steel Bookcase Refinished in Wine Red
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high gloss wine red. Originally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1960s Steel Bookcase in Turquoise, Custom Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder-coated in high gloss turquoise. Originally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1960s Steel Bookcase in Yellow, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high gloss Mellow Yellow (YL01
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
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20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Tanker Steel Metal Grey Industrial Office Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage tanker steel metal grey industrial office credenza cabinet sideboard. Item features heavy
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, GB
1940s steel tanker desk in its original military olive green with a black rubberised desk top. The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Authentic Mid-Century Modern tanker desk, French, circa 1940 in original green Steelcase. Maker's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

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 top with multiple compartments. Brass hardware highlights the masculine striped meta...
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Mk. 1 Tank, and is why we named this mini tanker the "Mk 1". The desk has been fully restored
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

1960s McDowell Craig Steel Tanker Office Cabinet Refinished in Forest Green
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This old-school steel office cabinet by McDowell Craig has been completely transformed! We gave it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
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

Materials

Steel

Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Classic Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss navy blue. This minimal, unit with 6
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Classic Steel Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Allsteel
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare model vintage steel desk with sled legs, this steel double bank desk is polished and sealed
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza with walnut top inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Industrial Tanker Desk Steel Mid Century Vintage Retro Wow!
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category

20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Low Boy Steel Office Cabinet, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Cole Steel, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare 1960s office cabinet with locking door and storage shelf. We refinished this tanker-style unit
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Steel

1960s all Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished in Two-Tone
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the Classic three-shelf all steel vintage tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss black with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Another classic steelcase desk. Single tanker style. This is the petit one. Deco Styling
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
H 29 in W 46 in D 31 in
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century twin pedestal steel tanker desk, circa
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20th Century Desks

McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Tanker Desk in Orange
Located in Madison, WI
Tanker desks were one of the hottest things going (and the heaviest) in Mid-Century office decor
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Tanker Desk in Orange
Mid-Century Tanker Desk in Orange
H 29 in W 36 in D 24 in
1960s McDowell Craig Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fantastic two-tier tanker bookcase by McDowell Craig, circa 1960s. An uncommon, petit version of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Refurbished Steelcase Tanker Desk, circa 1965
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
natural steel drawers. Dimensions: 30" D x 60" W x 29.5" H.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Refurbished Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, 1960s
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Columbia brand single pedestal desk newly refinished in "electric" blue powder coat. File drawer, utility drawer and pencil drawer. Brushed aluminum hardware. Great fo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1960s Steel Office Cabinet by Tab Products
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker office cabinet by Tab Products Co., San Francisco. This heavy-duty, versatile piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage McDowell Craig Tanker Desk, Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker refinished in white. Features: Many utility drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1940s File Cabinet by Steel Furniture Co., 5 Drawer Tall
Located in Alhambra, CA
1940s steel file cabinet by Steel Furniture Mfg. Co., Baldwin Hills, CA. 5-drawer vertical
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By Art Metal Co., Cole Steel, General Fireproofing Company
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 McDowell Craig 1960s Tanker Bookcase Refinished in Tangerine, Ready to Ship
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Uncommon McDowell Craig steel tanker bookcase refinished in a powder-coated pop of Tangerine (OG 05
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Refinished Tanker Console Desk or Knee Space Credenza
By Steel Age, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the functionality of a slim desk with the added
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Art Metal Co., Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Stunning tanker desk with unique deco accents including a waterfall top and streamline brushed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early 1960s Allsteel Bumper Top Credenza, Refinished
By Steelcase, Cole Steel, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
" (GR02) powder coat and replaced the original sliding steel doors with glass for an updated take on the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steel Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk. Features deco styling.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steel Desk
Vintage Steel Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Steel Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk. Features deco styling. Customizable surface color or material. Visit
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Steel Desk
Vintage Steel Desk
H 29.5 in W 61 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Steel Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic petite steel tanker desk, features a green laminate top and aluminum mesh beaver guard.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Steel Desk
Vintage Steel Desk
H 28 in W 60 in D 36 in
Vintage steel desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk, done to order with customizable features such as surface color or
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage steel desk
Vintage steel desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage steel desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk, done to order with customizable features such as surface color or
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage steel desk
Vintage steel desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
1940s Steelcase File Cabinet with Deco Hardware
By Shaw Walker
Located in Alhambra, CA
1940s Steelcase steel file cabinet with original green paint. The hardware is special on this one
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ultimate Steel Power Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Grand polished steel executive desk with black resin injected perforated aluminum top. This double
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Ultimate Steel Power Desk
Ultimate Steel Power Desk
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Tanker Steel Cabinet
  • 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.

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