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Desks For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by Edward Wormley. The two-drawer filing cabinet can be placed under the desk to either side or wheeled out for easy access. Desk with drop leaf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Executive Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Spectacular Mid Century Parsons Executive desk in Honduran mahogany by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Beautifully refinished. Minor repairs at two corners and appear exaggerated in photo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass hardware that open to reveal workspace and compartments, with an open central work...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wood and Brass Tube Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century writing desk with a rectangular top with a wooden frame and deep brown laminate desktop with three drawers with circular brass drawer pulls, resting on a brass t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Wedge Top Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century wooden pedestal desk with four drawers with wooden drawer pulls, a shelf on the right-hand side below the tabletop, and a cabinet to the left with an extendable writing surface concealed within. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk model 4725 in mahogany with original green leather and matching swiveling stool.
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1940s Vintage Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany partners desk with original leather top and base and brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lilac leather and bleached mahogany curved desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original ...
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1940s Vintage Desks

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley model no.301-A designed compact desk for Dunbar, with two drop leaf extensions and model no.302-A pedestal file cabinet on wheels. Desk has...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tucked below, the center one with small divisions at front. A hinged panel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.  
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1950s Vintage Desks

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Return
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Edward Wormley desk and ensuite return, label, currently being refinished, desk. Measures: 72 W x 36.5 D x 29 H. Return 60 W x 30.5 D x 29 H.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Exceptional Mahogany Desk with Inset Leather Top 1960s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted desk in dark mahogany with inset leather top and sculpted oval chrome and brass pulls as well as brass feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut dresser with rosewood handle and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
H 30.375 in W 40 in D 18.75 in
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and drawers Writing surface revealed by opening up the...
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1880s Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Dunbar Roger Sprunger Rosewood and Stainless Steel Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern executive desk in the style of Roger Sprunger. Rosewood with stainless steel double pedestal base. Three drawers including one file and two regular with two pull...
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1970s American Vintage Desks

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Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Executive Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century modern walnut executive desk made in the USA, circa 1960's. This desk features a well-crafted walnut design accented by elegant chrome handles. Designed with fun...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Boston, MA
Edward Wormely for Dunbar cabinet, circa 1950s. Presented in mahogany, showing lovely woodgrain details. Two doors open to three adjustable selves. Perfect size for various uses. Met...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair cleara...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Leopold Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Portland, OR
A Midcentury Modern executive desk with a conference size overhanging. Rand & Leopold Desk Company was an office furniture manufacturing firm which operated out of Burlington, Iowa, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Walnut Office File Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome, walnut, office, filing cabinets by Edward Wormley for Drexel roll on casters with front and top loading, drawer and hanging file storage. One cabinet is shallower a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Bert England Persian Walnut and Leather Desk for John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
From California designer Bert England's Orientation Group for John Widdicomb Company, this extraordinary desk is made of Persian walnut and solid mahogany. Wrapping around the fr...
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1960s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Clean Lined Console Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined console table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s. This table is a versatile size and can be used as a console or so...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Previously Available Items
Midcentury Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking double-sided desk from the Drexel Precedent line by Edward Wormley includes a spacious array of nine drawers with plenty of storage options for any office. While the cl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Kneehole Leather-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare, early kneehole writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features Mahogany and oak construction, solid brass hardware, inlaid leather top and unique, rounded 'waterfall' ...
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Console Desk with Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome and elegant design. Limited. They were found at a Bel Air estate together as a set. The desk appears to be a custom order from the Dunbar "5294 buffet table" design, but made with hanging drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar writing desk model 5472, Walnut uprights with brass details supports black stained Tawi-wood top with three pencil drawers with solid horizontal tubular bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Stunning & Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany & Leather Desk w Bookshelves
Located in Hudson, NY
Expertly restored mahogany desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Stamp present on underside of top drawer. Mahogany construction with leather wrapped base. Absolutely stunning ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Kneehole Leather-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare, early kneehole writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features Mahogany and oak construction, solid brass hardware, inlaid leather top and unique, rounded 'waterfall' ...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Writing Desk Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a Dunbar writing desk designed by Edward Wormley. This desk has the original order ticket taped under the drawer and features the original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Streamline Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An asymmetrical cantilevered mahogany desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century executive desk Desk measures: 60 wide x 27 deep x 29.25 inches high with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Edward Wormley Desk for Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design six drawer desk for Dunbar, Berne Indiana. Newly refinished with a mustard leather top, gallery edge border and smooth gliding dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edward Wormley Desk for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Desk for Dunbar
H 30 in W 54 in D 25 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Edward Wormley Desk by Dunbar
Located in Esperance, NY
Absolutely stunning desk designed by Edward Wormley.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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