At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron desk legs available for sale. Each of these unique cast iron desk legs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
iron and
wood. We have 13 antique and vintage cast iron desk legs in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Cast iron desk legs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cast iron desk legs to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
modern,
industrial and
mid-century modern cast iron desk legs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made cast iron desk legs over the years, but those made by
STACKLAB,
Anderson and
Louis Majorelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Cast iron desk legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,050, while the lowest priced sells for $440 and the highest can go for as much as $140,875.
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.