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What is tanker furniture?
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Tanker furniture is a vintage style of office-centric furniture including desks, filing cabinets, chairs and other business furniture featuring steel construction. They were first crafted around the 1920s and were known for exceptional durability. Shop a collection of tanker furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very early model single pedestal tanker desk by General Fireproofing, c. 1920s. Its incredible
Category
Early 20th Century American 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
$1,540 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Pale Green
Located in Alhambra, CA
beautifully with a refinished tanker desk.
Dimensions: 15.5"w x 11"d x 8.5"h
Category
Mid-20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
use.Extremely heavy all metal construction similar to the old "TANKER" desks. Hand delivery avail to New York
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury chocolate brown metal fluorescent gooseneck flex arm adjustable tanker desk lamp with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$224 Sale Price
43% Off