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Mid-Century Ornate Reticulated Pierced Dragon Desktop Vanity Altar Shelf Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique desktop vanity shelf with mirror and beautiful fretwork. Features ornate carvings with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Midcentury French Industrial Iron Shelving System with Wood Desktop
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French midcentury industrial iron adjustable shelving system with wood desktop. Requires
Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique Desktop Rotary Bookcase, English Walnut, Revolving Book Shelf, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop rotary bookcase. An English, walnut revolving book shelf with Aesthetic
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts desktop oak bookcase with a shaped upper back and hinged dust flaps to the tops
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Walnut
Located in Cincinnati, US
a great addition to any corner, table, or desktop. Its sturdy build allows it to be hung or stand on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Shelves and W...

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Maple
Located in Cincinnati, US
a great addition to any corner, table, or desktop. Its sturdy build allows it to be hung or stand on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Maple
Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Maple
H 23.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Cherry
Located in Cincinnati, US
a great addition to any corner, table, or desktop. Its sturdy build allows it to be hung or stand on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wa...

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Early 20th Century Simulated Bamboo Wall Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century simulated bamboo desktop or wall hanging shelf, serpentine shelves. Excellent
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
shelf is mounted on teak risers and brass patinated brackets. The shelf can be used as small desktop or
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
move to pull forward to use as desktop, the other parts of the shelves can be folded up manually one by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Desktop Organizer
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak desktop organizer. Beautiful condition
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

ANTiQUE GEORGIAN TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE SALESMAN DESKTOP CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
collectors cabinet in the form of a Georgian chest of drawers which houses four shelves of antique Taxidermy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Figurative Bookends, Dutch, Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. Delivered polished and ready for the mantlepiece or shelves. Dimensions: Man Width: 8cm (3.25'') Man
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall anchored stainless steel rails support three wood shelves of varying depths. Each shelf serves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Qajar Iran Lidded Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
throughout. A sturdy and solid piece suitable for shelves and desktops.
Category

20th Century Persian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Qajar Iran Lidded Box
Antique Qajar Iran Lidded Box
H 5.75 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
cornice above a pair of unusual glazed moulded doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves above a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Other

Industrial Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desktop offers ample workspace for any project on hand. An industrial iron base features three shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Industrial Live Edge Desk
Industrial Live Edge Desk
H 30.5 in W 45.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture. An ample walnut desktop measuring over 10 square feet offers plenty of workspace for even the
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dresser / Desk / Dressing Table in Brown Venered with Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
opening, the inner side of the desktop hides narrow, fold-out shelves. The shape of this item resembles a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
down to create a desktop with interior drawers and green felt over two doors with a back-set top
Category

20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Wicker

American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
down to create a desktop with interior drawers and green felt over two doors with a back-set top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Toledo, OH
surface. Leather desktop slides away to reveal another hidden drawer. Bookcase top has two beveled
Category

20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Secretaire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in amstelveen, NL
for Pastoe in the early 1950s. Bookcase with 2 shelves and a drop-down desktop with a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch

19th Century, French, Wooden Secretaire Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
tall, emitting a powerful yet inviting ambience. Five large upper shelves offer a wealth of storage for
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
desktop adds another function as a secretaire or writing desk besides being a bookcase. Loads of storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
shelves which one was used to hold kitchen utensils or silverware. The desktop lays open and rests on two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Dresser/Desk/Dressing Table Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
A piece of furniture on turned legs, with a liftable top and an extended desktop inside. Under the
Category

Antique 1860s European Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Antique Putto Bookends, Italian, Decor, Cherub, Grand Tour, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of Bacchus Offering traditional grand tour taste, ideal for the desktop or shelves This is a
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Bookends

Materials

Plaster

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stunningly figured mahogany paneled doors which open to series of original adjustable shelves and a number of
Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
different versions, and this version in Rosewood/Palisander is with a dresser underneath the shelves. Three
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
storage space and cubbies with adjustable shelving. Featuring a large slide out desktop, workspace in
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a desktop painted in high gloss, six swing drawers, panels covered in leather, together with chromed
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
bookcase has the original glass paned doors with working lock and key and opens to three adjustable shelves
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
, not functioning. Desktop W: 47” H: 29.5” D: 31.5” Shelves 13.75” x 9.75” Price includes
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
H 39.5 in W 84 in D 35.25 in
Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
bookcase by A. Brandt Ranch Oak. Comprised of solid medium or honey oak finish, drop front desktop with
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Pine Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
situated over the drop front door that opens to reveal a slanted desktop, two cubby hole shelves and a trio
Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Pine

B40 Desk in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
cabinets that are placed slightly towards each other. The cabinet is equipped with shelves and drawers
Category

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

Materials

Elm

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a desktop painted in high gloss, six swing drawers, panels covered in leather, together with chromed
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a desktop painted in high gloss, six swing drawers, panels covered in leather, together with chromed
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a desktop painted in high gloss, six swing drawers, panels covered in leather, together with chromed
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Elmwood B40 Desk by Pierre Chapo in Black Ash, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chapo is renowned for. The two cabinets that support the tabletop are equipped with shelves and drawers
Category

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

Materials

Elm

Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections. The order of placement of each
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
H 79 in W 132 in D 19 in
French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are no additional shelves or drawers above the section which is enclosed by the desktop. Thus, the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Teak 4 Part Triple Stacked Secretary Display Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
bit deeper than the 3 above pieces and it has adjustable shelves on each side behind the sliding teak
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash 'Gray' Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Putty Tan Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang Red Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush 'Pink' Leather, Polished Nickel-Plated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
well in small spaces, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash 'Gray' Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Tennis Green Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series 01 Desk Lamp Hand-Dyed Mustard Yellow Leather Polished Un-Lacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
well in small spaces, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, on desktops, credenzas, shelves etc. Individually hand assembled and stamped with a unique serial
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
support the drop down desktop. Beneath that it has one large central drawer and 6 smaller drawers (3 on
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
shelves slide out so if you prefer you can convert that space into a larger area for more substantial
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in The Hague, NL
are the four cleverly incorporated pull-out shelves of different dimensions creating additional space
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Wall Unit with Desk by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
27.5 cm. The dimensions of the other shelves are L x W = 20 x 73 cm and the dimensions of the desktop
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Desktop Rolltop Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Desktop rolltop desk with brass edging. One long bottom drawer with original key. Interior drawers
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Desks

Materials

Wood

Desktop Rolltop Desk
Desktop Rolltop Desk
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 12.5 in
Cabinet Secretary Desk by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
for Pastoe in the early 1950's. Bookcase with 2 shelves and a drop-down desktop with beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Cabinet Secretary Desk by Cees Braakman
Cabinet Secretary Desk by Cees Braakman
H 53.15 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
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Find a variety of desktop shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all desktop shelves available were constructed with great care. We have 60 antique and vintage desktop shelves in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of desktop shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of desktop shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco desktop shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made desktop shelves over the years, but those made by Adam Otlewski, Poul Henningsen and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Desktop Shelves?

Desktop shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $72,000.

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