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1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 26 deep x 29.5 high
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Measurements: Desk- 48” Wide 24” Deep 29.25 High Chair- 23.5” Wide, 20.5” Deep, 36” High, 19” seat.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk - Pair Each desk measures: 48 wide x 26 deep x 29.5
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful set of Pierre Jeanneret desk and chair. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
experienced collectors and novice buyers alike. Desk: 29¾ h × 48½ w × 33 d in (76 × 123 × 84 cm) Chair: 31½ h
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
By Morris of California
Located in Miami, FL
close-up pictures for details. Dimensions Desk W 48”x D 19”x H 30” Chair W 18”x D 18”x H 31Desk W 48
Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Erling Torvits Wide Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Rosewood Measurements: 49.25″ wide x 18.25″ deep x 48″ tall, Desk:34.75" wide x 28.75" deep x 29.25" tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
. Desk Measures 48″ w x 20″ d x 31″ h
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Renaissance Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
Louis XV Style Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XV style leather top with front drawer ladies writing desk with bronze mounted design details
Category

Antique 1820s French Desks

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Myers Console in Solid Wood 48"W by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
A handsome console table with elegant curves and drawer storage. Contrasting drawer fronts with concealed integrated pulls and soft close slides provide a simple and elegant storage ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak, Maple

Milo Baughman for Murray Mid Century Maple and Brass Desk
By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Murray Mid Century Maple and Brass Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 24.75 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

George III Style Blind Fretwork Mahogany Table Desk w/ Gallery
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Style Blind Fretwork Mahogany Table wrting Desk. Measures 48" in width, 25" in depth
Category

Late 20th Century American George III Desks

Materials

Brass

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, including a longer size. Feel free to inquire if interested. The desk measures 48 inches long by 30 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Warren McArthur Two-Tier Desk with Drawers, Reversible, Machine Age 1930s
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Chicago, IL
Corporation, 1930s Measures: 48" x 24" x 30" desk height Desk is reversible, and can be reconfigured on the
Category

Vintage 1930s Machine Age Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
yours! Measures: Desk • Height 48 inches • Width 36 inches • Depth 18.25 inches • Height desk surface
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

2010 Florence Knoll Dining Table / Desk in Brown Emperador Marble 78 x 48 inch
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marble top. While Florence originally designed this piece for use as a large desk/work table, it
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function piece
Category

Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Large Wall Unit with Shelves, Desk, and Light by Coen de Vries for Pilastro
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelves has a small hole cut in the back panel. Desk measures 48 x 24 x 28.75.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Secretary Desk, circa 1820, Braunschweig An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Sunset Dining Table, 8 ft, in Dark Walnut by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk (48" x 24" x 30"). All of our pieces are bench made in Los Angeles by local artisans. Current
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sunset Dining Table, 9 ft, in Natural White Oak by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunset Writing Desk (48" x 24" x 30"). All of our pieces are bench-made in Los Angeles by local artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, BE
double pedestal, 3 drawers left and 2 drawers right, with a pair of keys. The smaller desk (115 x 48 x 66
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Red Desk with Two Chairs by Donald Judd
By Donald Judd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk and two chairs by artist Donald Judd. Desk: 30 x 48 x 36 inches. Each chair: 30 x 15 x 15
Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Danish Teak Credenza / Secretary Desk
Located in Toronto, CA
as one solid piece. 64” H / 48” W / 16” D — desk portion is 23.5” D when extended
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
. Dimensions: 37.25" W, 17.25" D, 48" H Desk: 36" W, 13" D, 28.5" H.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. Dimensions: Max width 69cm (27.25'') Max depth 58cm (22.75'') Max height 122cm (48'') Desk height at
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Elinor McGuire Caned Three Drawer Desk Desk with Chair
By McGuire
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous McGuire caned writing desk. Measures: 48" W x 24" D x 29.5" H. Three drawers across the
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Pasadena, CA
For California Contemporary Co. glass top desk .48" X 22 1/2" X 30".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk
Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel heritage midcentury desk This desk is 48 wide x 24 deep x 29.75 inches high All pieces
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk
Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk
H 29.75 in W 48 in L 29.75 in
Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
By Roland Carter, Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Garnerville, NY
x 48" x 29" high. The desk opening is approximately 24" from the bottom of the long center drawer to
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
H 29 in W 48 in D 23 in
Vintage Industrial Two-Tier Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
base. Top shelf is 48" x 11 1/2" and the desk top measures 48" x 28 3/4".
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Two-Tier Desk
Vintage Industrial Two-Tier Desk
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 34.25 in
Paul McCobb Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
McCobb sticker in drawer. Desk: 48"W 24.5"D 29.5"H Chair: 19.5"W 20"D 29.75"H 17.25" seat height
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Desk and Chair
Paul McCobb Desk and Chair
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century walnut secretary desk Desk measures: 48 wide x 23.75 deep x 34.75 high All pieces of
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
H 34.75 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
Jay Spectre for Century Deco Manner Oak Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Astoria, NY
Jay Spectre (American, XX-XXI) for Century Furniture, Art Deco manner oak desk inspired by Donald
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
the centre of a room. An iconic design, perfect for any modern environment. The desk measures 48"W
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

French Art Deco Desk in Macassar with Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Desk in Macassar wood with leather top The desk is very comfortable with 3 storage
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and Chair is sure to fit the bill. Dimensions: Desk: 48"w x 24"d x 29"h Chair: 19.75"w x 17.5"d x 31.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Walnut Desk and Chair by Marc Berge for Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House, Marc Berge
Located in Atlanta, GA
fabric. The desk measures 29.25"H x 28"D x 48"W. The desk chair measures 37"H x 19"W x 22"D x 18" seat
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Directoire Cherry and Brass Adorned Kidney Shaped Ladies Vanity Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
gorgeous brass elements and unmistakably sophisticated French styling. The desk measures 48 wide x 23 deep
Category

Vintage 1950s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Modern Maitland Smith Wood Iron Brass Leather Desk Pair Armchairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
vintage condition, with a couple blemishes in the leather. The dimensions of the desk are 48" W x 26" D x
Category

Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Student Writing Desk & Faux Bamboo Chair
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
." Measures: Desk 18" x 48" x 30", chair 18" x 24" x 35", seat 18.5".
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Teak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Maple and aluminum ring pulls Measures: Desk - 48"W x 24"D x
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk and Chair, Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
hardware, and black lacquered solid maple chair. Measures: Desk- 48" W x 24" D x 29.38" H. Chair- 21
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk and Chair, Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
hardware, and black lacquered solid maple chair. Measures: Desk- 48" W x 24" D x 29" H. Chair- 21" W x
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair, New Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
finish and brass hardware. Measures: Desk 48" W x 24.25" D x 29.13" H. Chair 17" W x 20" D x 29.5" H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
hardware. Measures: Desk 48" W x 24.13" D x 29.13" H. Chair 21" W x 19.75" D x 30.38" H, seat height
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk and Chair, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
use. The desk measures 48" W × 24" D × 29" H. The chair measures 18.25" W x 18.5" D x 30" H, seat
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Franco Albini, Model 80 Desk in Chromed Steel and Glass, 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
armchair model 48 and his desk model 80. During the 1960s, he participated to the design of the stations of
Category

Vintage 1940s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk with Business Payment Slots and 5 Keys
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb inlaid satinwood Carlton House desk with superb quality wood and very unusual for
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Writing Desk With Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid maple, with original brass hardware. Measures: Desk - 48"W x
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson small desk for Herman Miller, completely refinished and restored. Desk is 48"in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk
George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
19th Century Mahogany Gothic Kneehole Desk
Located in London, GB
This marvellous and very good looking mahogany Gothic desk has a warm and naturally lightened
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
and it would work very well in a study or in fact any room The desk is 48” long, 30” deep and 32” high
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Desks

Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
across and it would work very well in a study or in fact any room Measure: The desk is 48” long, 27
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Desks

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple Desk
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century maple desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 24.25 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Mel Abitz Desk and Swivel Chair for Scope Inc
By Mel Abitz
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
chair follow: Desk- 48" width x 24" depth x 29 1/2" height Chair- 24 1/2" width x 21" depth x 32
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century desk and chair This desk measures: 48 wide x 24 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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48 Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 48 desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every 48 desk was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage 48 desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 48 desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 48 desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 48 desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass and Franco Albini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 48 Desk?

Prices for a 48 desk start at $500 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $918.