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Sven Ivar Dysthe Midcentury Teak Desk
Sven Ivar Dysthe Midcentury Teak Desk

Sven Ivar Dysthe Midcentury Teak Desk

By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

black skai top, turned wood legs with plexiglass detail. Desk is lightly refinished, no key. Otherwise

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Baker Regency Louis XVI Writing Desk
Baker Regency Louis XVI Writing Desk

Baker Regency Louis XVI Writing Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

working lock & key. Beneath desk dimensions: 28.5" w x 23.75" H.

Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950 Jacques Hitier Mobilor Edition Desk
1950 Jacques Hitier Mobilor Edition Desk

1950 Jacques Hitier Mobilor Edition Desk

By Jacques Hitier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950 Jacques Hitier Mobilor Edition asymmetrical oak desk. Three drawers, original key, black steel

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century Oak Writing Desk
French 19th Century Oak Writing Desk

French 19th Century Oak Writing Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

tooled designs. Two locking drawers are housed in the desk’s apron, complete with a key for each drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk
Solid Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk

Solid Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

side flanking an adjustable shelf. Both doors open to reveal shelving. Desk retains the original keys

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in London, England

the desk apron. Key is included. The item has been professionally restored by our in-house team.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

French Art Deco Desk in Walnut
French Art Deco Desk in Walnut

French Art Deco Desk in Walnut

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

FRENCH ART DECO DESK IN WALNUT An Excellent quality twin pedestal desk attributed to Paul Follot

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Ico and Luisa Parisi Desk
Rare Ico and Luisa Parisi Desk

Rare Ico and Luisa Parisi Desk

By Luisa Parisi, Ico Parisi

Located in Rome, IT

but no key available This desk has numerous details that link the design to Ico and Luisa Parisi

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930
Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930

Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

cupboard with chrome ball handles and has a new thick Hyde leather top with greek key tooling, the desk is

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Midcentury Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi

Midcentury Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

floating glass top, to the rear is a inlaid emblem, the desk comes with original key that locks all of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian art deco birch pedestal desk
Scandinavian art deco birch pedestal desk

Scandinavian art deco birch pedestal desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1930. Excellent example of mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk

Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1940. Excellent example of mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk
Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk

Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk

Located in Malton, GB

with a later key. The desk is all one piece. Height 78cm Width 179cm Depth 98cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk
Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk

Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk

Located in Malton, GB

with a later key. The desk is all one piece. Height 78cm Width 179cm Depth 98cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vittorio Dassi Writing Desk Italy 1950
Vittorio Dassi Writing Desk Italy 1950

Vittorio Dassi Writing Desk Italy 1950

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

and keys. The desks body is made of rosewood and the top is made of black finished glass. Very nice

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Desk by Ole Wanscher
Danish Rosewood Desk by Ole Wanscher

Danish Rosewood Desk by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

for his needs, all the drawers and doors lock with one original key, overall the desk is in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Swedish Satin Birch Pedestal Desk
Antique Swedish Satin Birch Pedestal Desk

Antique Swedish Satin Birch Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

Large antique Swedish Satin birch pedestal desk in excellent condition & of the finest quality. I

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Large Antique French Leather Top Desk
Large Antique French Leather Top Desk

Large Antique French Leather Top Desk

Located in London, GB

space inside the solid oak drawers. This desk comes with an original key that works for the two side

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Piero Fornasetti Insulator Paperweight, "The New Key to Dreams".
Piero Fornasetti Insulator Paperweight, "The New Key to Dreams".

Piero Fornasetti Insulator Paperweight, "The New Key to Dreams".

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

English-language version of The New [Key] to Dreams, a post-Surrealist legend to dream interpretation. If

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Key to Dreams" Insulator Paperweight, 1950s
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Key to Dreams" Insulator Paperweight, 1950s

Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Key to Dreams" Insulator Paperweight, 1950s

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

-language version of The New Key to Dreams, a post-Surrealist legend to dream interpretation. If you dream

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

with this fabulous antique desk. With working locks and key. Condition: In excellent condition

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase

1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Beautifully restored Scandinavian Modern teak desk, made in the 1960s. This rare and unique desk is

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s
Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s

Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Paris, FR

Very charming 1900s bentwood Thonet writing table desk. With its original key, one drawer and

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

20th Century Small French Inlaid Writing Desk
20th Century Small French Inlaid Writing Desk

20th Century Small French Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

of discreet service, equipped with a working key. Writing desk in good state of conservation.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood Boomarang desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Rosewood Boomarang desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

Rosewood Boomarang desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

stretchers on the legs. Desk comes with original key which opens both the top drawer from drawer compartment

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Antique Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Antique Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

drawers on the front side with bronze hardware. The center drawer has a working lock and key. The desk

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Ormoulu Mounted Pedestal Desk

Antique French Empire Ormoulu Mounted Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

to automatically lock all the other drawers, so you can then lock the whole desk using only one key

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Mid-Century Desk by Ico Parisi
Italian Mid-Century Desk by Ico Parisi

Italian Mid-Century Desk by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

delivery if needed. Inset in the drawers and around the feet is aluminium plate. Sorry no key. The desk has

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Mid Century Desk by Dassi c1960
Italian Mid Century Desk by Dassi c1960

Italian Mid Century Desk by Dassi c1960

By Dassi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

its minimalist design. While regrettably lacking a key, this desk has been meticulously restored

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Art Deco Writing Desk in Sycamore
French Art Deco Writing Desk in Sycamore

French Art Deco Writing Desk in Sycamore

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

with reeded detail to the top of the legs, single drawer with lock and original key, the desk has been

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sycamore

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze notepad holder featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

1940’s Desk Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
1940’s Desk Attributed to Charles Dudouyt

1940’s Desk Attributed to Charles Dudouyt

Located in Southampton, GB

the desk, the brass handles , substantial keys and the large brass hinges on the doors . France

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

antique desk. With working locks and key. Condition: In excellent condition having been

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk

Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Desk and drawer locks, and keys are included. Measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Rosewood Propos Writing Desk by Hulmefa, 1960s
Minimalist Rosewood Propos Writing Desk by Hulmefa, 1960s

Minimalist Rosewood Propos Writing Desk by Hulmefa, 1960s

By Hulmefa

Located in The Hague, NL

bookcase in the backside. The desk comes with the original keys. It shows some ware of use but the top is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830

Located in Wrocław, Poland

brass fittings and key locks. The desk is equipped with two practical handles on both sides that enable

Category

Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Rosewood Mid Century Boomerang Desk by Lovig
Danish Rosewood Mid Century Boomerang Desk by Lovig

Danish Rosewood Mid Century Boomerang Desk by Lovig

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

has a drop down lockable door to the back. The desk retains its original key this works the front

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Writing Desk, 1920
20th Century Mahogany Wood French Writing Desk, 1920

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Writing Desk, 1920

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

the center equipped with five front drawers of good capacity, missing keys. Desk for living room or

Category

Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Masculine French Louis XV Style Large Oak Desk
Masculine French Louis XV Style Large Oak Desk

Masculine French Louis XV Style Large Oak Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous good sized French Louis XV style oak desk having key that opens the top two drawers. Back

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Rosewood Desk with Green Leather
19th Century English Rosewood Desk with Green Leather

19th Century English Rosewood Desk with Green Leather

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

professional use. Writing desk missing key, otherwise in a fair state of conservation.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

H.P. Hansen Scandinavian Modern Desk in Rosewood
H.P. Hansen Scandinavian Modern Desk in Rosewood

H.P. Hansen Scandinavian Modern Desk in Rosewood

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Astoria, NY

; open shelf space to the reverse, with a locking cabinet and original key included. The desk remains in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Writing Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Writing Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Writing Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

locking drawer is disguised as part of the desk’s apron, complete with a key that also serves as a pull

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Desk
Danish Desk

Danish Desk

Sold|$2,200

Danish Desk

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A danish teakwood six drawer desk with locks and key,on the back side it has two build in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Marquetry Platt Desk
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Marquetry Platt Desk

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Marquetry Platt Desk

Located in Lake Worth, FL

functional desk which includes the key to the center drawer and with the drawers smoothly opening and

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco bronze pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Model 207 Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Model 207 Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

Model 207 Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in bruxelles, BE

Teak desk with 5 drawers. 2 keys provided to close the desk. Wear and tear due to the time and age

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

comes complete with the original working locks and keys. This desk will soon become the centrepiece

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Arne Vodder, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Arne Vodder, 1960s

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Arne Vodder, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in bruxelles, BE

Double sided teak desk with 6 drawers. No keys. wear due to time and age of the desk (see photo).

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s
Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

By Trau

Located in bruxelles, BE

under the desk. No key. Wear due to time and age of the desk.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870
19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870

19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

desk complete with three working keys, central drawer key to be reviewed. Furniture in beautiful patina

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Victorian Style Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Vintage Victorian Style Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

Vintage Victorian Style Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in London, GB

keys. This stunning desk is sure to become the centrepiece of your furniture collection and will

Category

Vintage 1970s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco, Demi-Lune Desk in Birds Eye Maple
Art Deco, Demi-Lune Desk in Birds Eye Maple

Art Deco, Demi-Lune Desk in Birds Eye Maple

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

shelves behind, all locks work and have keys, the desk has been fully polished and is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring- This elegant Tiffany & Co. key ring featuring a hanging

Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Writing Desk in Louis XVI Style
20th Century Italian Writing Desk in Louis XVI Style

20th Century Italian Writing Desk in Louis XVI Style

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

. Furniture finished for center with five drawers of good ability complete with a working key. Desk ideal to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Ring- This elegant key ring is crafted in beautifully detailed

Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Desk Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk key you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk key — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a desk key — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk key, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Baroque or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made desk key has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fornasetti, Walter Bosse and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk Key?

Prices for a desk key can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,725.