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Italian Empire Revival Circular Desk
Located in New York, NY
Northern Italian Empire Revival circular correspondence or secretary's desk with diminutive
Category

20th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch, Burl

Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage walnut desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 29.14 in
Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak kidney desk, model no.54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. Produced in 1950s in
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in Crawley, GB
bookshelves. Condition is fair , some repairs on the top , please check pictures ! However the desk is an
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Francisque Chaleyssin, André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Charles Dudouyt, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
limed oak desk has beautiful bronze hardware and sabots with bookshelves on the front side. This French
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
teak writing desk from the 1950s designed with soft curved lines, bookshelves on the backside, an
Category

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

Materials

Teak

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Located in Braga, Braga
Mid century rosewood desk. Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features three drawers on each side and one
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
English Mahogany Ship's Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany ship's desk with inset black leather sloped writing surface, opening to reveal a fitted
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Ship's Desk
English Mahogany Ship's Desk
H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
either side by twin draw-out bookshelves, the right side featuring a small retractable drawer fitted for
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. Desk in very good condition - after wood renovation
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 'Gillows' kidney shaped figured Walnut pedestal desk, having inset tooled leather
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
cupboards and bookshelves; dismantles into several sections. The desk has plenty of room in the kneehole and
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original mohair covered
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks

Materials

Leather

Kai Kristiansen Model EP 401 Rosewood Executive Desk for Feldballes
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sleek, elegant, and powerful, the EP 401 desk by Kai Kristiansen is a timeless piece of Danish Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
bookshelves, and flanked by reeded corner pilasters, over a lower case with slant front desk top, opening to a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk with Shelves, Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern glass top desk with rosewood veneered cabinetry in the iconic Italian styling of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
drawer over kneehole . Attractive from any angle Asymmetric form of the desk allows for bookshelves in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in GB
, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century GF Davis Allen Oak Desk with Stainless Legs and Trim
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Oak and Stainless Desk Designed by Davis Allen and from the Davis Allen Collection
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Style His Modular Walk-In Closet Night System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
x 50 x H36 cm Mate ebony makassar compound wood veneer (SCF-18) Desk - 120 x 50 x H5 cm Mate
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Polished Brass Duck Head Bookends, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
bookends in polished brass. These will be an elegant addition for your desk or bookshelves.
Category

20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
documents or hidden treasures in offices and banks and frequently made appearances on bookshelves throughout
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20th Century Italian Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

1880 Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
bookshelves throughout the world. This set of three document boxes is a prime example of the craftsmanship of
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper, Wood

1880 Document Boxes
1880 Document Boxes
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
documents or hidden treasures in offices and banks and frequently made appearances on bookshelves throughout
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper, Wood

Early 20th Century Document Boxes
Early 20th Century Document Boxes
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 15 in
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
pieces: The two wall hanging pieces each add their own features-- One features a drop down desk, and the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
of their own. This Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern style Bookshelves offer the perfect blend of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Johannes Sorth Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
having three adjustable bookshelves to the tapered top with pull out pocket desk & three drawers. All
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Johannes Sorth Secretary Bookcase Desk
Johannes Sorth Secretary Bookcase Desk
H 79.75 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Modular Wall Unit in rosewood by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
storage cabinet, two display cabinets, one desk shelf and eight bookshelves. Always adaptable and further
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Oak 3 Door Breakfront Bookcase, Display, Scotland 1910, H1032
Located in Vancouver, BC
finish Has two tiers of glass fronted bookshelves on top Slant front desk underneath that opens to reveal
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Polished Brass Stylized Pelican Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
desk or on bookshelves.   
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sterling Silver Vase
By Quaker Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that don’t need a huge arrangement but rather a smaller one: powder rooms , end tables, desk or
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vase
Sterling Silver Vase
H 8 in Dm 3 in
Wall Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro with Die Cut Magazine Shelve
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage industrial wall system / bookshelves, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Holland
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses
Located in Atlanta, GA
any desks or bookshelves.
Category

Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood Sideboard by Conrad Mauter
By Conrad Mauter
Located in IT
. Specializing in salon tables, guéridons and gaming tables, he also left drawers, secretaries, desks, bonheurs
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Gunni Omann for Omann Junior Rosewood Desk #77
By Gunni Omann
Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB
- Rosewood model 77 desk designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Junior, Denmark, 1960s. - six drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gunni Omann for Omann Junior Rosewood Desk #77
Gunni Omann for Omann Junior Rosewood Desk #77
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Desk from AP Mobler, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Rosewood desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Leather Topped Charak Modern Ebonized Desk Attributed to Parzinger
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
pulls. Finished on all sides, obverse of desk having open bookshelves with adjustable shelving.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Model 75 Executive Teak Desk by Gunni Omann, 1960s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Nyborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern, model 75 executive desk dating from the 1960s. The refinished vintage desk
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen
By A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in New York, NY
Modular bookcase / desk wall unit in painted steel from the 5600 series designed Andre Cordemeijer
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Rare Large 'Birka' Desk for NK by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Large 'BIRKA' two-sided Desk by Axel-Einar Hjorth for NK, Nordiska Kompaniet. The desk
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

One Off Custom Desk and Vintage Hi-Fi Entertainment Unit by Samson Berman
By Samson Berman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Off Custom Desk with Original Stereo and Turn Table Designed by 1950s New York Based Interior
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Birch

Small Proportioned Arts & Crafts Oak Bureau
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
open bookshelves raised on a shaped plinth.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Small Proportioned Arts & Crafts Oak Bureau
Small Proportioned Arts & Crafts Oak Bureau
H 49.81 in W 25.2 in D 14.57 in
1950s Louvre Classical Greek 'Double Bull' Bookends on Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the Louvre. Can be used as bookends or sculpture. Make a very handsome addition to your desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Composition, Marble

Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk, 1960s, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Nyborg, DK
Executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in the 1960s. Arne Vodder was one of the
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk, 1960s, Denmark
Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk, 1960s, Denmark
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage Danish teak modular wall shelving bookcase/desk designed by Poul Cadovius. Earlier example
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

19th Century Doll Face Mold On Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Small face mold fragment on custom stand- Very attractive piece. Great to accessorize bookshelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Oscar Desk-Bookshelves by Didier Rozaffy, France circa 1950
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Library-desk dating from the 1950s, by Didier Rozaffy for the French manufacturing company Oscar
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Danish Writing Desk Teak with Drawers and Bookshelves, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant designed in Denmark serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Campaign Style Dresser, Desk and Bookshelves Unit 3-Piece Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Campaign style 3-peice set includes a six-drawer dresser, a desk with faux bamboo and a bookshelf
Category

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

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Maitland Smith Leather Top Executive Desk with Faux Books and Bookshelves Ends
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautiful Maitland Smith desk features a gorgeous yellow ochre leather top and faux books at
Category

1990s Philippine Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Flat Top Three-Part Mahogany Campaign Desk with Bookshelves
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A vintage, English mahogany three-piece Campaign style desk, featuring bookshelves on the reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks

Japanese Goose Sculpture Bronze
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
will make a wonderful addition to your bookshelves, desk, garden, or living space.   
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Goose Sculpture Bronze
Japanese Goose Sculpture Bronze
H 12.5 in W 5.5 in L 12.5 in
Rare Kneehole Desk with Bookshelves by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Mahogany Desk with Book Shelves by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Please browse our entire
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros. Mission Oak Desk with Bookshelves, c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts and Crafts Mission desk by Sickley Brothers offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Stunning & Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany & Leather Desk w Bookshelves
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Expertly restored mahogany desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Stamp present on underside
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Huge 14 Drawers and 2 Bookshelves Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk
Located in GB
pedestal partner desk This desk is large and in charge, its naturally designed for two “Partners” to
Category

20th Century English Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A handsome Craftsman desk in figural oak by Albert and John George Stickley of Stickley Brothers Co
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
H 29.5 in W 44 in D 28 in
Danish Midcentury Santos Rosewood Desk
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Danish rosewood desk with drawers on one side, and bookshelves on the other, a good size for a home
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Midcentury Santos Rosewood Desk
Danish Midcentury Santos Rosewood Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in L 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
By Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak desk, 1960s Large freestanding Mid-Century Modern Danish writing desk in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 60.83 in D 29.53 in
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Bookshelves Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bookshelves desk for your home. A bookshelves desk — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bookshelves desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bookshelves desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bookshelves desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dunbar, Stickley Brothers and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bookshelves Desk?

A bookshelves desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $1,560 and the highest can go for as much as $8,950.