At 1stDibs, there are several options of campaign desks available for sale. Each of these unique campaign desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
brass. We have 680 antique and vintage campaign desks in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Campaign desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Campaign desks bearing
mid-century modern or
Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some campaign desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller campaign desks, measuring 13.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many campaign desks are appealing in their simplicity, but
Harrods,
Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London and
Baker Furniture Company produced popular campaign desks that are worth a look.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.