Crank Desk
1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hand Crank Metal Base
Adjustable height useful as Lectern, Drafting, Music Stand, Server, Writing Table
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage desk lamp attaches to your tabletop with a self cranking clamp, and it is very sturdy
Category
20th Century French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1950s Danish adjustable long and narrow desk or table by Max Bohme Fabrikate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s table with pullout leaves to expand the table and hand crank mechanism to raise the table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 70.875 in D 26.75 in
Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
laptop cart, computer or a rolling desk dart. Or use it for its original purpose, a hospital bed table
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Iron
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
trough, single hand crank vice clamp with heavy iron and steel elements (easy to remove to free up
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Spring Light The Anglepoise Story
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
suspension engineer George Carwardine designed the spring, crank, and lever mechanism that became the
Category
2010s North American Books
Materials
Paper
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By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s.
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Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom
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Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
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Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature.
Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Lafayette, IN
This lamp is a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern Industrial Design and features the hard-to-find, original silver paint that really sets off the form beautifully. However, this la...
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Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
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Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Sterling Silver
Piero Fornasetti Style 6 Panel Architectural Privacy Screen Room Divider
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Wayne, NJ
Large decorative Fornasetti Style 6 Panel Architectural privacy screen room divider. Will go well with many types of decor. From Traditional to Modern. This is a heavy in weight piec...
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Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Materials
Steel, Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoose Sconce is part of our contemporary collection. Insprired by mid century Italian design, the gooseneck sconce is in a darkened patina brass, and steel. Single E12 based so...
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1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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Oak, Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century Double Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage mid century double gooseneck desk lamp
Incredibly chic desk lamp that projects a minimal and streamline form. The stylish double gooseneck allows for a generous range of adj...
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Green Fabric and Chrome Neos 181/71 Task Armchair, Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germamy
By Wiege, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
crank to adjust the counter pressure is conveniently placed and integrated in a form-fit manner in the
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2010s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
H 38.58 in W 25.2 in D 26 in
Bell & Howell Cinema Camera Mag as Sculpture, circa early 1900s
By Bell & Howell
Located in Dallas, TX
used on the Bell and Howell Model 2709 Hand Crank Motion Picture Film Camera.
This was the same model
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Mounted Objects
Bell & Howell circa Early 1900s 35mm Cinema Camera Mag as Sculpture
By Bell & Howell
Located in Dallas, TX
Bell and Howell Model 2709 Hand Crank Motion Picture Film Camera.
This was the same model camera used
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Mounted Objects
Arhaus Industrial Crank Desk Iron Base Glass Top Steampunk Dining Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
The iron base of Arhaus's industrial crank desk is a feat in engineering with its functioning wheel
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Late 20th Century Industrial Dining Room Tables
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Iron
H 30.5 in W 68 in D 32 in
Antique School Masters Desk, English, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique school master's desk, an English, Georgian, mahogany desk dating to the early
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.83 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
George III architect's desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III inlaid mahogany mechanical architect's desk, the hinged inlaid adjustable top with
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Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Early hand crank drafting table. A beautiful, yet functional standing desk. All details are iron
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Table, Desk Base Vintage Industrial Adjustable Machine Age Crank Up Factory
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic original vintage industrial cast iron factory machine age crank up desk, table base
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Conference Tables
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Metal, Steel, Iron
H 22.75 in W 53 in D 27 in
1940s Decorative Russian Calculator
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Russian manual calculator. Please note the crank handle has some damage and this is sold purely as a
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Vintage 1940s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Empire Mahogany Desk, Vienna, Austria, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany table standing on four tall slender and square legs with slightly cranked corners with
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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Tables
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Wood
Antique Oak Drafting Table Adjustable Work Desk by Hamilton Industries, USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Antique Hamilton Industries Cranking drafting table industrial work desk in oak, wood and cast
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Vintage 1920s American Modern Industrial and Work Tables
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Iron
H 32.5 in W 42 in L 32.5 in
A.B.L.M. Ericsson Sweden Table Telephone
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a A.B.L.M. Ericsson Sweden hand crank table/desk telephone as it is hallmarked in the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Models and Miniatures
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Iron
Industrial Concierge Station
Located in Oakville, CT
. Redesigned as a greeting / host station or standing / sitting work desk. The crank wheel turns to adjust the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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Iron, Steel
Vintage Industrial Iron Wood Adjustable Height Desk Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Industrial Era Style Table Desk
An adjustable cast iron base with a crank mechanism that allows
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Industrial Desks
1930s Italian Wood and Iron Architect Adjustable Antique Vintage Drafting Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Early 20th century, circa 1930, magnificent Italian architect drafting table or design desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
H 55.12 in W 53.55 in D 29.14 in
Bespoke Aluminium Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Exceptional quality bespoke made desk lamp. This lamp is bespoke made using an aluminium Villiers
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21st Century and Contemporary British Brutalist Table Lamps
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Aluminum
1910 Hid-A-Phone Desk Sculpture plus Telephone
By Hid-a-phone and Western Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
telephone. Also included is an oak wall box (ringer) with a hand crank and exposed brass bells.
For
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures
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Brass
Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s
By George Carwardine, Anglepoise, Herbert Terry
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s
1931: Automotive
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in Dm 7.29 in
Spanish Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Syrian style.
The music box crank is underneath. The music movement is Swiss and the music is a Minuet by
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
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Fruitwood
Grafonola Parlour Victrola Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
mahogany cabinet. The victrola simply cranks up and plays wonderfully. The opposing end of the desk has a
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French pine and beechwood architect's drafting table, adjustable in height with crank handle and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Pine
Antique Jydsk Telephone from Denmark
Located in Dallas, TX
. The gold leaf pin-striping is in excellent condition. The magneto turns easily with the crank handle
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Early 20th Century Danish Decorative Objects
A Large and Bold French Art Deco Table Lamp by Degué
By Degué
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well, the Deco-gnomes have been busy in the back room again, and look what they've cranked out
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s
Located in Roubaix, FR
in height with crank handle and horizontal with metal pole, Original Brass tag on top right of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Pathe Baby, 9.5mm Motion Picture, Cinema Hand Crank Projector, Rare, circa 1922
By Pathe Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered for your approval is this, circa 1922 Pathe Baby hand crank cinema projector. Spectacular
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mounted Objects
H 17 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
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Crank Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the crank desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each crank desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. If you’re shopping for a crank desk, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the crank desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A crank desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Herbert Terry, Anglepoise and George Carwardine each produced at least one beautiful crank desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Crank Desk?
Prices for a crank desk start at $35 and top out at $28,750 with the average selling for $800.
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