Corner Desks

At 1stDibs, there are several options of corner desks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all corner desks available were constructed with great care. Find 250 antique and vintage corner desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Corner 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. Corner desks bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made corner desks over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Sibast and Arne Vodder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Prices for corner desks start at $341 and top out at $1,919,381 with the average selling for $4,802.

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.