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Bricks, Desk K1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
resulting collection Bricks, captures the tension of an industrial process, disrupted by traditional craft
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Bricks, Shelf Desk L1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
resulting collection Bricks, captures the tension of an industrial process, disrupted by traditional craft
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Bricks, Desk with Lamp E1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
resulting collection Bricks, captures the tension of an industrial process, disrupted by traditional craft
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
The distinctive marble desk initiates a design tension between rough and smooth, straight lines and
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pixel Desk by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel and marble
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
tension at the same time.
The Pixel Desk shown, is finished in darken natural steel finish, with a 1.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
into the lock turn under sprung tension.
France, Circa 1860.
Provenance:
This desk is provenanced to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 418-2
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Grand Antique Marble, black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in London, GB
both part table, part desk, with its beautifully executed ‘x’ frame supports and two brass tension bars
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.55 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 438
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Arabescato Marble, white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Cuboid Desk, White Marble, 400x75x75cm Leather Drawer, Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk with Drawer
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 417
Winner Product Design of the Year, Paris
Winner Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 438
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Arabescato Marble, white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1969 William Katavolos Swivel K Chair Desk Chair for Leathercrafter w/ Sling
By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a William Katavolos Swivel K-Chair desk chair for Leathercrafter. This is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Burgundy Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
By Jasper Seating Co., Andrew Gower
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
'6' Mcm Chrome Adjustable Dining Conference Desk Armchairs by Sitland Italy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
: 18" deep x 19" wide
Condition:
All pieces are in good condition with working recline tension
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 6.5 in W 10.7 in D 6.5 in
1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
By Vitra
Located in GB
, you can adjust the tilt angle and tension, there also seems to be something you can do to the base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.77 in W 24.61 in D 28.75 in
Antonio Citterio for Vitra Ergonomic ID Mesh Black Office Desk Chair, Brand New
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The ergonomic ID mesh office desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra successfully
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 39 in W 23 in D 25.5 in
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
Item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
been reduced. Cavalletto, which means trestle in English is assembled using two tensioning rods in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
been reduced. Cavalletto, which means trestle in English is assembled using two tensioning rods in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Heavy Fixed Gispen "356 PQR" Executive Office Chair in Soft Green Upholstery
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery with Massive Fixed Base, Thick Rubber Feet, Bakelite Armrests, and Spring Tension Recliner. In
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 23.5 in
Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
pneumatic mechanism, as is the swing tension depending on the weight of the user. The high-back shell is
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 47.3 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Terra Cotta Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
tilt tension adjustment.
Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with black hood casters
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
seat height adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
seat height adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
high-range model.
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight polished aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
degrees
Tilt lock and tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Aeron Chair Size B Fully Adjustable Brand New, Carbon Mesh Fabric
By Don Chadwick, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
tension, limiter and upright back lock
Forward tilt lock
Medium chair size: B
Aluminum frame and base in
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 41 in W 27 in D 16.75 in
Bronze Paperweight, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
favourite themes?: balance, tension and interplay of massive materials. Bronze, marble and copper cross
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Set of Hand-Sculpted Solid Bronze Candleholders, Army of Me by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
address his favourite themes: balance, tension and interplay of finishes in the massive solid bronze
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
H 6.5 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
.
Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Mesh Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
backrest angle lock
Tension adjustment and adjustable lumbar
5" Pneumatic adjustable seat height (from 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40 in W 27 in D 26 in
1 Stylex Sava Conference Chair 6 Available
By Stylex
Located in Pasadena, TX
’ motion.
Multi-Task adjustments (4-paddle) – recline tension, seat height, tilt lock, seat depth
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
Wood and chrome
Year: 1940
Country: Germany
If you are looking for a desk chair to match
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
cooperation and serve as a catharsis to the tensions and conflicts tha toriginated in the Bauhaus as a result
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Black Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1980s black Lightolier desk lamp. Extremely heavy base. Some scratches and scuffs from age. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Marble Desk by Jonathan Hansen
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble desk by Jonathan Hansen
9 Editions + 1 AP
Dimensions: 116.8 x 55.9 x 76.2 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920s Brass Articulated Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and articulated industrial desk lamp patinated in black with a stepped base
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Dugdills
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Dugdills desk lamp
A scarce early Dugdills lamp reclaimed from a military
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Modernist & Architectural / Post Modern Clamp Task Desk Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Post Modern design in this clamp desk lamp chromed wire architecture with a cord tension for
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Antique Original Cog Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Dugdills
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp
A scarce early Dugdills lamp reclaimed from a military installation
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Sini’ desk lamp by René Kemna for Sirrah. Italy, 1980’s
By Rene Kemna 1, Sirrah
Located in Den Haag, NL
E27 bulb needed.
The tension of the form of this desk lamp is beautiful. The bow keeps the lamp in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in White with Desk Support
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
arms in painted aluminum
Lower head diffuser in thermoplastic
Internal tension springs and external
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
By Herbert Terry
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
Model 1227 (1938
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in Matt Black with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
arms in painted aluminum
Lower head diffuser in thermoplastic
Internal tension springs and external
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Demetra LED 30K Table Lamp in Matte Black with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
arms in painted aluminum
Lower head diffuser in thermoplastic
Internal tension springs and external
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in Anthracite Grey with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
arms in painted aluminum
Lower head diffuser in thermoplastic
Internal tension springs and external
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.2 in W 5.12 in D 24.41 in
Postmodern Desk Lamps in the manner of Memphis Milano, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
: switching on/off via the tension of leaf spring and by pressing the sphere at the top. Manufactured by
Category
1990s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Artemide Demetra Pro LED 12W 30K Table Lamp in Matte Black with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
die-cast aluminum
Arm in extruded aluminum
Lower head diffuser in thermoplastic
Internal tension
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 22.45 in W 5.12 in D 24.81 in
SS03 Table Light, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A direct light source, beautiful on a table in a social area, or as a desk lamp.
Our pendants and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
CAVE Table Light, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A direct light source, beautiful on a table in a social area, or as a desk lamp.
Our pendants and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Sini Lamp by René Kemna for Sirrah, Italy, 1980s
By Rene Kemna 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Sini desk lamp by Rene Kemna For Sirrah, Italy, 1980s.
The tension of the form of this desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini teak dining Table Model TL2 'Cavalletto' for Poggi, Italy 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A dining table or desk Model TL2 by Franco Albini, better known as "Cavalletto", is an iconic piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.37 in W 27.56 in D 70.48 in
Tolomeo Classic Lamp with White Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi
A study in balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 50.79 in W 48.04 in D 5.91 in
Tolomeo Gray Classic Pivot Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi
A study in balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 50.79 in W 48.04 in D 5.91 in
Tolomeo Gray Classic Lamp with Clamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi
A study in balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 50.79 in W 48.04 in D 5.91 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tension desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and aluminum, every tension desk was constructed with great care. There are 137 variations of the antique or vintage tension desk you’re looking for, while we also have 65 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tension desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tension desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful tension desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tension Desk?
Prices for a tension desk start at $169 and top out at $226,914 with the average selling for $1,954.
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