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Pommele Old Growth Redwood Athol Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Athol desk by Taylor Donsker features a live edge pommele old growth Redwood slab with recessed
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
H 3.23 in W 2.59 in D 0.83 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
executive desk by the famous Strafor house. Old for more than 160 years, the house of Strasbourg, which no
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Partners Desk, Green Lacquered Metal and Chrome, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Bauhaus “Partners desk” (usable from two sides) from Germany around 1930
High gloss lacquered
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal
H 31.89 in W 60.24 in D 39.38 in
Juvenia New Old Stock Leather Bound "Book Clock" for a Desk 1930's
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch and Clock Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Leather
1950s New Old Stock Confectionery Tins
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s new old stock confectionery tins. In as new condition. Old stock from the 1950s.
Workshop
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Adjustable Table
1930s Fabulous Sculptural Industrial Wheeled Wood Table
Adjustable Tilt with
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson.
Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Ronson England 1929 Art Deco Black and Creme Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondelight lighter, created in
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
H 3 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Calen Desk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Calen desk by Madheke.
Dimensions: D 90 x W 210 x H 78.5 cm.
Materials: leather, wood, veneer
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving
Category
Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 24 in
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Desk ''Glória'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Glória is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The aesthetics
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„igl jet desk” as a rebellion against „a style of furniture prescribed by woodworking machines – smooth
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a desk, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 29.1 in W 82.6 in D 39.4 in
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Freijó Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Peroba Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell
Add a touch of classical whimsy to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desk Clock, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rectangular Art Deco desk clock with some damage in the front, as visible in the photos, old
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
left. Each drawer is fitted with a metal bail pull. There is a wonderful old patina throughout this
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 21.5 in
1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique secretaire a abattant, desk, French Empire style, mahogany, gilt, 1800s, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 56.5 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in
Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a missing lock. Made
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
lady's writing desk, late 19th c., pediment with gilt metal urn finial, superstructure fitted with two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 68.75 in W 33 in D 19.75 in
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Floral Motifs Blue Work Desk
By Anni Albers
Located in New York, NY
. Completed with sleek metal legs, this desk exudes modernity while retaining its classic allure.
For added
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bone, Wood
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
. Completed with sleek metal legs, this desk exudes modernity while retaining its classic allure.
For added
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
old Mameluke style. The craftsmen inlaid softer metals such as silver and gold into harder metals
Category
Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather.
Beautiful and very unusual box, created in
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
1964 George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.75 in W 16.5 in D 49.75 in
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period.
Very beautiful and decorative piece, created
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 15 in W 4 in D 1.02 in
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
during the Victorian and the Edwardian periods, back in the 1900. This is a very decorative travel-desk
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
for documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks
Materials
Pine
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock With Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 4.06 in W 4.25 in D 2.52 in
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
seen. The timber patina is glorious, it’s a very old type of mahogany, most likely Cuban. The brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.01 in
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Gubelin Swiss 1960 Retro Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Enamel
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Gubelin.
Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Luzern Switzerland by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
H 8 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Bronze Deer Head & Letter Opener Sculpture Paperweight Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
made in the early 1900s or older. A nice addition to any collection or just to use on your desk.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 3.88 in W 4 in D 6 in
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Vintage Post Office Scale from Columbus Bilateral 1920's. Old original post letter
Category
Vintage 1920s German Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Bits of Wood Table by Pepe Heykoop
By Pepe Heykoop
Located in Amsterdam, NL
firewood.
Tin is a type of metal that melts at a relatively low melting point of 232 degrees Celsius
Category
2010s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tin
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand to help with the interiors.
The table frame is in black matt finish metal, the top in matt
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
help with the interiors.
The table frame is in black matt finish metal, the top in matt finish
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof.
An
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
Set of Two Handcrafted Silver Plate Scissors with Steel Blade, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
patina, but this is old-age.
Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Maserati Eyeglasses Titanium Black
By Maserati
Located in North Hollywood, CA
well.
New old stock eyeglasses, man, Maserati eyewear, unisex.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Just Andersen Bear Pewter Dish, Denmark 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
with a sitting bear in the center. Made of pewter with beautiful original old patina. Marked on the
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Antique Paperweight Blacksmith's Hammer Head in Copper
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative old blacksmith's hammer head in solid copper. Authentic raw brutalist appearance. Used
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
vegetal elements, and a surrounding piece of iron. By reserving metal for other uses during the 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Chilean Rococo More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner
Located in Hudson, NY
Flea market and remains in very good condition for being approximate 100 years old. Designed as an
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Quartz, Gold
H 9.75 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
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
old order and the traumatic experience of the recently finished World War I, was launched thrilled to
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old metal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An old metal desk — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an old metal 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 old metal desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one old metal desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cenedese, Gino Cenedese and Andre Vandenbeuck produced versions that are worth a look.
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Questions About Old Metal Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to clean an old metal tray properly depends on the type of metal. For most materials, you can use warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Vinegar and lemon juice may help remove stains from aluminum and brass trays. Special polishes may be necessary for other types of metal. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique metal trays on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
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