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Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Primavera and brushed stainless steel drop front secretary has four drawers with brushed steel Art
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Scotland 1920s
Category
20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in
Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk with shelf, walnut, Italy, 1950s
Custom-made desk for two people with wall-mounted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 48.23 in D 24.22 in
Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
An American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American Chippendale
Maple Slant Front Desk
Rhode Island
18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Rosewood Mid Century Modern Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Milford, NH
) and three fitted drawers on the right, and open bookcase storage on the front of the desk. Possible
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
1964 Monte Carlo Rally Replica Mini Front End In The Form Of A Desk
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An Unusual 1964 Monte Carlo Rally Replica Mini Front End, in the form of a desk (modern), with
Category
20th Century Monacan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Gio Ponti Desk and Wall Shelf, Forli Administrative Offices
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979)
Additional Information: Desk has splayed front
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
inserts on the side cabinet fronts.
Desk top including 2 USB pop-out plugs.
Warning: Lateral desk part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Oak Store Paneled Counter or Desk w/ Birds Eye Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an oak store paneled counter or six drawer kneehole desk, each dovetailed drawer
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak
H 32 in W 51 in D 33.5 in
Art Deco Solid Teak Writing Table With Floating Shelf, Jotter & Side Storage
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptionally conceived Art Deco compact teak desk with drawers, floating shelf, side storage panel
Category
Vintage 1930s British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Right hand pedestal is fitted with 3 oak fronted drawer slides, with a single shelf in the left hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
pedestals with 2 drawers on each pedestal facing to the front, and 2 doors that open to a single shelf on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
front and open shelf to the back. Beautiful grain on the top and drawers on original key supplied.
No
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 2 Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Has a small shelf on the front side of desk and has a long open shelf that runs under the entire desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish, freestanding desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen 1960s. With 4 drawers each site. Front
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Peter Lovig Nielsen “Boomerang” Danish Modern Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik "Boomerang" Teak desk. Made in Denmark, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and exceptional Danish midcentury double sided executive desk designed by Arne Vodder, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Located in Milano, IT
a soft, inviting beige, grace the front of the desk, serving as both functional drawers pulls and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5033, exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
ingenuity.
There are partitions inside the desk to hold four drawers and a pen shelf on top. The pen shelf
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wittmann Paraside Bird Desk Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
The asymmetrical desk of the PARADISE BIRD collection by Luca Nichetto invites for interaction with
Category
2010s Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza
By Bastien MARION
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
, including 2 secret drawers on the front and an extendable shelf, providing a versatile and ergonomic
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
sliding tambour fronts opening to reveal a shelf storage compartment standing on a plinth base
A
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Emile Galle "Ombelles" Floral and Pastoral Marquetry Writing Desk
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau writing desk featuring an open upper section with a marquetry inlaid pasteral
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
entrance door, revealing a generous walk -in work space. The front is fitted with a level writing desk with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
wood known for its rich tones and grain patterns, enhances the desk's aesthetic appeal.
The front
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
desk is bilateral and has a shelf [depth of 22 cm] at the back. This piece has a light form, which is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
By ISA Bergamo
Located in taranto, IT
Original 60s curved desk, probable production I.S.A. Bergamo.
Structure in fir wood with veneers
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
back there are 4 adjustable shelves. The glass plate on top serves as a top shelf. The desk plate is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Boomerang desk Model A10 by Göran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, 1960s
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden desk with 3 drawers with locks at the front of the desk and a hinged door with locks at the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 53.55 in D 31.89 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
arched trim and book matched veneer.
Front with six drawers, two with lock. Above drawers are open shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is available - including a side and front panels and a sliding element for paper - to allow the desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 43.3 in D 23.6 in
19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
be pressed). Interior of the sideboard complete with a shelf. Interior of the fall-front equipped
Category
Antique 1820s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in ECHT, NL
. The front has two glass sliding doors with a thick glass shelf. It has one door on the side and 2
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Macassar
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 44.3 in W 60.04 in D 24.81 in
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
mounted on swivel casters, the two front ones being fitted with a braking system.
The desk combines
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, bilateral desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam is a splendid result of high
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Wood & Hogan Burr Walnut Partners Desk Bench-Made in England
Located in North Salem, NY
For the person who appreciates high quality in all details. This desk will make the impreessive
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
writing desk features carvings around a ‘ship’s wheel’ spindle rail surrounding an upper shelf, with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
Category
2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm, Burl
H 31.5 in W 67 in D 37 in
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
English Maitre-D Clerk Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This solid mahogany desk has the original wavy glass panes on the two front doors. The desk section
Category
Antique 1850s English Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
, backs and bottoms. The 4 corners of the desk are chamfered. All of the drawer fronts, cupboard door
Category
Antique 1890s English George III Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing desk and storage compartments and pigeon holes, lower
Category
Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 65.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
Knoll Albini Desk, Vintage 1990s Model
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stained ebonized wood shelf at the front, offering a convenient surface for storing essentials or
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century metamorphic oak desk, the moulded edge square top which lifts up and the front
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks
Materials
Oak
Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik "Boomerang" Teak desk. Made in Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk front shelf for your home. Each desk front shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Find 915 options for an antique or vintage desk front shelf now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk front shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk front shelf bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk front shelf over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Svend Åge Madsen and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a desk front shelf at 1stDibs is $3,838, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $164,959 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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