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Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

$2,500

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) 35" High, 27.75" Wide, 28" Deep Makes for a wonderful architect's / architectural table, artist drawing board, office work desk, standing desk, engineer's desk...

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian
Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian

Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian

$491Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.17 in W 13.98 in D 2.76 in

Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, pine engineer's instrument set in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Superb personalised set of...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Beech

Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back

Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair with swinging back rest A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and ...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$8,400Sale Price|67% Off

H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Architect desks, more commonly known now as drafting desks, were built for artists, architects, and engineers, serving as multipurpose desks.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

$9,555 / item

H 30 in W 64 in D 30 in

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware.

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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

$9,555 / item

H 30 in W 64 in D 30 in

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware.

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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

$9,555 / item

H 30 in W 64 in D 30 in

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware.

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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Metal & Reclaimed Wood Industrial Machinists Engineers Desk
Vintage Metal & Reclaimed Wood Industrial Machinists Engineers Desk

Vintage Metal & Reclaimed Wood Industrial Machinists Engineers Desk

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Vintage Metal & Reclaimed Wood Industrial Machinists Engineers Desk A striking vintage engineer's/machinist's desk.

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table
Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table

Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Vintage Industrial Desk or Work Table A striking vintage engineer's/machinist's desk.

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Craftsman, Tool Block, Victorian
Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Craftsman, Tool Block, Victorian

Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Craftsman, Tool Block, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique engineer's letter punch set. An English, mahogany tool block, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. Fascinating master craftsman's caddy, for th...

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Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

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H 30.71 in W 42.72 in D 30.71 in

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

Located in Bozeman, MT

Architect desks, were built for artists, architects, and engineers, serving as multipurpose desks.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Industrial Adjustable Desk Lamp with Opaline Ruffle Shade
19th Century Industrial Adjustable Desk Lamp with Opaline Ruffle Shade

19th Century Industrial Adjustable Desk Lamp with Opaline Ruffle Shade

Located in Lincoln, GB

Constructed from brass and cast iron, this piece combines durability with elegance and would have originally been used in a workshop, engineer’s desk, library, or artist’s studio. I...

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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare 1920s Industrial Oak Engineer/Foreman's Desk
Rare 1920s Industrial Oak Engineer/Foreman's Desk

Rare 1920s Industrial Oak Engineer/Foreman's Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, 1920s, Industrial oak engineer/foreman's desk with brass pulls. Measures: 48" W x 30" D x 32.75" H, chair clearance is 26.5"/24.5".

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Industrial Oak Engineer Foreman's Desk
Early 20th Century Industrial Oak Engineer Foreman's Desk

Early 20th Century Industrial Oak Engineer Foreman's Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, industrial, quarter sawn oak, engineer/foreman's desk with brass pulls and chair clearance of 26.5 and 24.5 inches.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian
Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian

Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique engineer's letter punch set. An English, beech and steel tool engraving block, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully portable master cra...

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Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Beech

Otis King Model K Pocket Calculator, Boxed and Complete, Beautifully Engineered
Otis King Model K Pocket Calculator, Boxed and Complete, Beautifully Engineered

Otis King Model K Pocket Calculator, Boxed and Complete, Beautifully Engineered

By Taylor Instrument Company

Located in London, GB

A super little collector's item and fun desk accessory. Beautifully engineered and fully functioning...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Industrial Singer Engineers Machinists Table / Bench / Desk Midcentury
Industrial Singer Engineers Machinists Table / Bench / Desk Midcentury

Industrial Singer Engineers Machinists Table / Bench / Desk Midcentury

By Singer Manufacturing Company

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Industrial engineers desk. The stand was made during the midcentury.

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

Materials

Metal

Industrial Midcentury Engineers Heavy Duty Workshop Desk Bench Table Vintage
Industrial Midcentury Engineers Heavy Duty Workshop Desk Bench Table Vintage

Industrial Midcentury Engineers Heavy Duty Workshop Desk Bench Table Vintage

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Superb looking midcentury engineers stand fitted with a thick reclaimed wood top.

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Chromed Bronze Alarm Clock & Integral Dice Paperweight Desk Set
French Art Deco Chromed Bronze Alarm Clock & Integral Dice Paperweight Desk Set

French Art Deco Chromed Bronze Alarm Clock & Integral Dice Paperweight Desk Set

By Bayard

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully engineered French Art Deco desk set features a chrome-plated brass Bayard mechanical alarm clock mounted on a heavy chrome plated bronze base.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

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18th Century by Matteo Bonechi Presentation of Jesus Painting Oil on Canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Matteo Bonechi (Florence, Italy, 1669 - Florence, Italy, 1756) Title: Presentation of Jesus Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 75 x 49 cm – with frame 89.5 x 65 cm Shap...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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Materials

Linen, Velvet

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

$2,400

H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...

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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple
Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple

By Anco Bilt

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Great size and construction using oak for the base and maple for the top. Iron adjustment hardware all in very good condition with age related wear. No abuse. Height reaches 44inches...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese
18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese

$59,850Sale Price|52% Off

H 58.25 in W 43.25 in D 5.25 in

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese

By Paolo Veronese

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The original o...

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Canvas

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Regency Mahogany Library Table

Regency Mahogany Library Table

$7,250

H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in

Regency Mahogany Library Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Regency mahogany library table features twin hinged, solid mahogany leaves that can either extend the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 59 in D 39.5 in

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940, mid-20th century.

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Vintage 1940s Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod turned feet, the base of square form, having reeded columns to the angles, ...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Engineer Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic engineer desk available at 1stDibs. An engineer desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 164 options for an antique or vintage engineer desk now, or shop our selection of 78 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the engineer desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An engineer desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made engineer desk over the years, but those crafted by Zieta, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Gio Ponti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Engineer Desk?

The average selling price for an engineer desk at 1stDibs is $2,890, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $217,592 for the highest priced.