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What is a steel tanker desk?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Miami, FL
Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
Offered for sale is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,430 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$487 Sale Price
35% Off
Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s General Fireproofing "Modemaker" single-pedestal tanker desk, newly refurbished with a gloss
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$261 Sale Price
25% Off