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George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work at the return. Desk is complete with lockable cabinet at end of return. Newly refinished.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Impressive Italian Postmodern Desk with Return in Orange Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk with return, metal, brass, nubuck leather, glass, Italy, 1970s
An impressive Italian desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.12 in W 90.75 in D 69.69 in
Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Arne Vodder executive desk and return in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return.
Uniquer folding
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Desk with Return in Mahogany and Maple with Turquoise Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, desk with a return, mahogany, maple, formica, Italy, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Mahogany, Maple
H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid chrome legs walnut Dunbar desk with return.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bernt Peterson designed minimalist drop-leaf office table desk in oak. This is a substantial and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sofa Console Table or Desk Return by Design Research
By Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood sofa console table or desk return by Design Research.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Torben Strandgaard Teak Desk & Return
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Torben Strandgaard teak and brass desk and return circa mid 1960's. This example is all original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Executive Desk & Return
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk & Return. Sculpted drawer pulls & finished back.
Return Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful George Nelson walnut desk with floating top, aluminum legs and caned modesty panel
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Olivetti 'Arco' Desk with Return and Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Austin, TX
Unique and highly sought after Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Arco' writing desk and return with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames ESU Desk Return L Shape Rare
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Iconic Desk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Dimensions:
desk - 60" x 28" x 30" H
return - 47
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century Antique Danish Pine Desk/Sofa/Hall Table w/Original Return
Located in Chicago, IL
could easily be utilized most anywhere, be it a desk, sofa or hall table. The tapered legs are
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 28.75 in W 78 in D 27.25 in
Studio Craft Desk with Return + Chair Steven Spiro
By Steven Spiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
The return is roughly 28"h x 41" x 25".
The chair is 50"h backrest x 18"h seat x 21" x 26".
Desk leg
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll L Shaped Desk with Return by KNOLL
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large executive desk with return making an L shape. Modesty panel and white formica top with three
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Formica
George Nelson 2pc. Walnut Desk with Return for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice compact sized two piece Nelson desk and return with white laminate floating top, walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Executive Desk W/ Return By Maurice Baily Of Monteverde Young
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Monumental rare executive desk with return by MAURICE BAILY of MONTEVERDE YOUNG. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut, Smoked Glass
Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Executive Mid-Century Modern Walnut L-Shape Desk with Return
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marked Harvey Probber large L-shaped mid-century modern desk. Nice rolled edge curve top.
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
return 71.75" just the return measurement is 20 D x 27" H x 42" L the desk only measurement is 60" L x 30
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza Return by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This exquisite executive desk from the 200 series designed by Arne Vodder for manufacture by Sibast
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.06 in W 80.56 in D 11.38 in
Art Deco Desk and Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
1930's Art Deco desk with matching work table. Desk and table are of highly figured quarter sewn
Category
Vintage 1930s English Desks
Brazilian Desk with Optional Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian desk with optional return.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
George Nelson Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Metal legs, walnut return and white formica
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gerald McCabe Studio Design Shedua Wood Desk with Return Table
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with minute ware and patina.
The table is 35" long.
No damage or repairs.
It has a great scale
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Arne Vodder Model 209 Desk & Return by Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive Rosewood freestanding desk & return /credenza model 209 by Arne Vodder, made by Helge
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk with Return, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak executive desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This is the rare 8
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Hanover, MA
” tall. Depending on your preference the return can be partially tucked under the left side of the desk
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Desk with Return With Dry Erase Formica Top
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to work at the desk or turn to the side and work at the return. Newly refinished. Excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Jules Wabbes, Executive desk in rosewood with rarely offered return
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designing had great influences on both shape and practical use.
This rare desk is equipped with a return
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Seltz Curved Writing Desk with Return in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ebénisterie Seltz, writing desk with return, solid elm, France, 1980s
Situated in a small French
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Early Florence Knoll Desk and Return for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll Desk model #1544 EWR with natural woven cane KC-4 kneehole modesty panel. Top drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Laminate, Wood
Jens Risom Executive Work Station Desk with Optional Return, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
compartment for additional storage.
Desk measures 62" x 28" x 28 1/8" high.
When mounted, the work table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
desk top.
The desk portion measures: H29.5" W72" D30"
See measurement section for return
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Desk in Walnut with Optional Work Station Return, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
of desk).
The work table extension adds 33" overall to the depth (for a total depth of 63" when it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll Desk and Return
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful and rare desk with return in walnut and black metal designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Executive Desk and Return by Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquer Executive Desk and Return by Harvey Probber, with nickel plated legs and pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Large Scaled Rosewood Desk by Formanova with Return
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
Large scaled L shaped rosewood desk by Formanova, Italian-1968. Elegant floating pedestals on solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By General Fireproofing Company, Cole Steel, Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
into place to form a tanker desk with return. Unique configuration with cabinet bases. Floating center
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964
Located in San Francisco, CA
Square top table/desk/return with laminate top on metal base by George Nelson Action Office table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Florence Knoll Executive Desk and Return for Knoll circa 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome Executive Desk designed by Florence Knoll, circa 1960's. Laminate surface features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Chairs, L-leg Desk And Return By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Chair measures: 25 w x 25 d x 32.25 h inches. Cabinet features five drawers and two adjustable shelves and measures: 15.75 w x 27.5 d x 26.5 h inches.
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
William Pahlmann walnut desk set
Located in New York, NY
Rare 2 piece William Pahlmann walnut desk and work table return desk unit ca.1960.Desk measures at
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Walnut
Eames for Herman Miller Custom Aluminum Group Table/Desk
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
residential-friendly dark enamel base.
Ideal for small dining/conference table or desk/return/work surface in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Tables
American Modern Walnut & Mahogany Executive Desk with Return, Alma Desk Company
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top and return with dark walnut banding and central mahogany top, above a woven
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 62 in D 78 in
Mid Century Modern Forma Nova Desk and Return by Gianni Moscatelli, 1960s
By Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Forma Nova Desk and Return by Gianni Moscatelli - 1960s - Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 80.71 in D 41.74 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The difference between a table and a desk is its function. The purpose of a table is to provide a surface for eating, in the case of dining tables, or resting objects, in the case of coffee, console and side and end tables. On the other hand, most people use desks as a surface for writing, reading or working. Some console tables and smaller dining tables can also function well as desks. Explore a large collection of desks and tables on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.