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Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Norwalk, CT
built-in desk light. This desk is most likely part of Zalszupin's Putzkit plastic furniture line. Now a
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Asian writing desk. Custom built to the designers specs. Beautiful reclaimed
Category

Late 20th Century Singaporean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk with Built-In Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible primitive Americans desk in a beautiful black paint with heavy patina and raw wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Inspired Solid Bronze Dining Table or Desk Built to Order in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Made to Order Solid bronze Desk, or Dining Table inspired by Giacometti and built to your
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Custom Built Art Deco desk attributed to Johann Tapp of Chicago . Built for Chicago Tribune
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
FIJN Desk in Solid Black Walnut
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Our FIJN desk is handcrafted in solid wood. Both desks pictured were built in figured Oregon black
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

FIJN Desk in Solid Black Walnut
FIJN Desk in Solid Black Walnut
H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Sign: Made in France 7382 Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 36.62 in
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in
Sem In Sync Collection Collage Desk by Zaven
By SEM, Studio Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collage is a family of furniture “accessories” built in wood with natural veneers coated in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1920s French 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
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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
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1930 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Teak Sewing Table or Table with Built in Sewing Machine, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- sewing machine seems working - wooden parts have been carefully refurbished - can be used as a table only.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Wood

Carved empire desk, in walnut with opening side shelves, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire desk table, hand-carved in walnut wood, has carved details and columns, desk drawers
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
create a desk surface. Illuminated by a built-in light that activates upon extension. Beneath the desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk Made In Rosewood By Omann Jun. Furniture Factory From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Italian-Made Two-Desk Set in 18th Century Pinus Cembra & Steel Sourced in Italy
By Enrico Marone Cinzano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This two-desk series is made from Italian, 18th century pinus cembra, harvested from the Varaita
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)   An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian
50° Desk in Wood Italian
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood and parchment leather It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Double Sided Danish Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk in great condition. Item features a built in bookcase open area on the back side, sculpted handles
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Double Sided Danish Desk
Double Sided Danish Desk
H 28.5 in W 49.25 in D 24 in
Obsidian Desk - Modern Black Lacquered Desk with Chromed Plinth
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
presence, gifting it with a head-turning look and a sharp personality of its own. This piece is built in
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Bullet Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midnight Desk - Modern Black Lacquered Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
elegant simplicity. This piece is built in lacquered solid wood with a polished stainless steel structure
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
N.3 Counters, Desks, Tables with Drawers, in Carved Walnut, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
workstations, they could be adapted to desks, tables with drawers, kitchen counters, they are all in solid
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Studio BBPR Small Adjustable Desk for the Olivetti Store in New York, Italy 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR Small adjustable work desk and typewriter station made for the Olivetti store in New
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Writing Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Writing Desk by George Nelson
Writing Desk by George Nelson
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 40 in
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Beautifully constructed, the Linley Writing Desk is the perfect choice for any contemporary home
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21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique Victorian leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
H 31 in W 48 in D 23 in
Farelle Desk by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Farelle desk by LK Edition Dimensions: 180 x 110 x H 40 cm Materials: Oak and patinated Bronze
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Farelle Desk by LK Edition
Farelle Desk by LK Edition
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 70.87 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted Modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the Antique Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
same fittings, which represent classicistic winged lions depicted in brass. The original was built
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20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
-stand (desk) workplace is a Firenze (Italy) photo studio tripod from the 1960s, which later became known
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the user. The desk has been built from Brazilian rosewood, which, thanks to its grains, provides a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
Located in London, GB
The Douglas DC-3 was designed in the mid-1930s as a passenger and freight aircraft, but built
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
H 30 in W 92 in D 60 in
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Trenton, NJ
already proven their durability, so you can rest easy knowing that your desk is built to last and reducing
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood

Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
H 30.25 in W 54.25 in D 25 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Elemento M.I.3.1 Asymmetrical Desk
By Martin Interiors
Located in Milan, IT
Plush detailing meets a bold and dynamic structure in this superb desk. Offered in a stylish glossy
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elemento M.I.3.1 Asymmetrical Desk
Elemento M.I.3.1 Asymmetrical Desk
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Rare Italian Antique Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare and beautifully shaped antique walnut writing desk having carved curlicue stretchers and
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk waa designed by Severin Hansen Jnr
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Built In Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the built in desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every built in desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a built in desk, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer built in desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each built in desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one built in desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cees Braakman, Helena Starcevic Ceramics and UMS Pastoe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Built In Desk?

The average selling price for a built in desk at 1stDibs is $3,432, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Built In Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cosanti was first built in 1956 based on designs that Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri created. Today, the gallery and studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is an Arizona Historic Site and is open for the public to tour. Find a collection of Paolo Soleri pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Paimio Sanatorium was built in 1933 in Paimio, Finland. It originally served as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. Architect Alvar Aalto designed the building and the furniture it contained. You'll find a variety of Alvar Aalto furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.