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Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 4.45-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass.

Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Linea Wood Desk
Linea Wood Desk

Linea Wood Desk

$23,415 / item

Linea Wood Desk

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Milan, IT

The integration of a wooden drawer unit enhances the overall silhouette, with delicate fittings that add a sense of floating lightness. This desk is thoughtfully designed with user c...

Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful blue glass paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating depth, movement, and a captivating play of light within the glass.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Cerused Desk
French Art Deco Cerused Desk

French Art Deco Cerused Desk

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Maxime Old, André Arbus, Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Houston, TX

This handsome desk with a floating top surface is trimmed with bronze details and retains two original keys.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive's Desk - Refinished!
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive's Desk - Refinished!

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive's Desk - Refinished!

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Sculpted recessed pulls, tapered legs, and the streamlined floating profile give the desk a refined architectural presence from every angle, making it ideal for executive offices or ...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe
Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe

Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe

Located in San Diego, CA

Floating rivets in lucite cube advertisement for the J L Thompson Corporation, paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa the 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brussels, BE

The desk features two floating pedestal cabinets, offering ample storage for your office essentials.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Italian Executive Desk Attributed Dassi Mobili
Mid Century Italian Executive Desk Attributed Dassi Mobili

Mid Century Italian Executive Desk Attributed Dassi Mobili

Located in Westport, CT

Sculptural Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk with a floating inset plateau in a silver opaque glass above a base comprised of four drawers, two opening with brass pulls and t...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano
Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large round glass paperweight infused with multiple suspended bubbles, creating captivating depth and movement within the sphere. The bubbles catch and refract light beau...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Defined by crisp lines and material clarity, this roserwoodveneered desk combines floating volumes with integrated drawers — a mature expression of Tenreiro’s modernist language.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pair of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs designed in the 1950s. These chairs have a floating back and V-leg frame. Pictures show that these chairs are stenciled on the back w...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Pastoe in the 1960s, this Cees Braakman desk features a floating teak top that extends beyond the drawer pedestals on both sides, creating a clean horizontal profile.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Floating Pennies in Lucite Cube Paperweight in the Style of William Rolfe
Floating Pennies in Lucite Cube Paperweight in the Style of William Rolfe

Floating Pennies in Lucite Cube Paperweight in the Style of William Rolfe

Located in San Diego, CA

Floating pennies in lucite cube paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa 1980s. The pice is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 2.75"H. #1949.

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Esvee Atelier Organic Modern Solid Oak Bureau Executive Desk with Brass
Esvee Atelier Organic Modern Solid Oak Bureau Executive Desk with Brass

Esvee Atelier Organic Modern Solid Oak Bureau Executive Desk with Brass

By Esvee

Located in Hyderabad, TG

Designed by Esvee Atelier, the desk balances a floating solid oak workspace with deep vertical fluting, offering a striking 360-degree silhouette suitable for freestanding placement ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The desk’s floating design, supported by Platner's signature pedestal-style legs, exudes a sense of lightness and sophistication.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

Excellent condition. The desk is finished on all sides and could be used floating in a room.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk, Mahogany & Cork, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk, Mahogany & Cork, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk, Mahogany & Cork, Art Deco, Circa 1940

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Miami, FL

As does the body of the desk prove, in floating the desk on a raised, recessed platform, as if inviting one to admire this stellar performance in design, such is Paul Frankl.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Partner Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Partner Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Partner Writing Desk

Located in Portland, OR

The back has the same details as the front with drawers on both sides, ideal for use as a partner desk or floating in a room. Item #022117-006 Dimensions: 53 w x 40 3/4 d x 28 3/4 t...

Category

Late 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The cream shagreen top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that creates the "melting" effect against the shagreen inlay. This desk includes 3 ''floating'' drawers...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Curved Smoked Glass Desk
French Curved Smoked Glass Desk

French Curved Smoked Glass Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

The sweeping smoked glass top appears to hover above the base, accentuating the desk’s floating effect. The built-in drawer unit is finished with metal hardware, and the top drawer ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1970 Italy
Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1970 Italy

Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1970 Italy

By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly refinished in a high gloss Ebony polished finish. Right side of desk has a floating pedestal with three pull-out drawers refinished in a caramel wood finish to contrast with th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

With its symmetrical design and graceful proportions, it brings both functionality and elegance to any workspace. The desk features dual floating drawer pedestals, each offering thr...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

A Midcentury Style Cerused Oak and White Finish Desk
A Midcentury Style Cerused Oak and White Finish Desk

A Midcentury Style Cerused Oak and White Finish Desk

By David Duncan

Located in New York, NY

A new midcentury style cerused oak desk with floating drawer at right of the underside with original leather tab pull and supported by four splayed iron legs joined by white powder c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Poul Nørreklit Desk in Lacquer & Plexiglass by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Poul Nørreklit Desk in Lacquer & Plexiglass by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Poul Nørreklit Desk in Lacquer & Plexiglass by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Poul Nørreklit

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

These clear legs create a visual illusion of the desk floating in space, stripping away the traditional notion of bulk and grounding often associated with freestanding desks.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.

MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking MCM Danish executive desk from the 1960s, expertly crafted from rich walnut and featuring a sophisticated floating top design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Model 75 Rosewood Executive Desk Danish Vintage 1960s
Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Model 75 Rosewood Executive Desk Danish Vintage 1960s

Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Model 75 Rosewood Executive Desk Danish Vintage 1960s

By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This freestanding executive desk features a floating top supported by an elegant leg structure with dual drawer pedestals.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive floating configuration includes two open cupboards with integrated lighting, a built-in desk section, two floating bookshelves, and a large upper display shelf—offeri...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Asian-Influenced Pagoda Desk by The Northern Furniture Co.
Mid-Century Modern Asian-Influenced Pagoda Desk by The Northern Furniture Co.

Mid-Century Modern Asian-Influenced Pagoda Desk by The Northern Furniture Co.

By RWAY

Located in Lafayette, IN

Rare pagoda writing desk by The Northern Furniture Company /Rway. Desk features a floating, pagoda-inspired top, unique Bakelite/silver drawer pulls, and a myriad of Asian influenced...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Morredi

Located in Deland, FL

This extraordinary writer's desk has recently undergone a partial restoration featuring new, custom-welded fasteners to secure the "floating box" design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95
Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95

Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95

By COX

Located in Miami, FL

She was then laid up until converted and since 18 April 2018 has been operating as a floating hotel in Dubai. Beautiful Desk Accessory, Paper Weight or Desk Clock.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lucite

Signed Karl Springer 1991 Floating Embossed Leather Shagreen Desk Console Table
Signed Karl Springer 1991 Floating Embossed Leather Shagreen Desk Console Table

Signed Karl Springer 1991 Floating Embossed Leather Shagreen Desk Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in St. Louis, MO

Creator: Karl Springer Period: 1990–1999 Styles: Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern Revival, Contemporary Luxe Materials: Steel, Leather, Lacquer Item Type: Desks / C...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Streamline Modern Dazor Lighting Floating-Arm Metal / Fiberglass Desk Lamp 1940s
Streamline Modern Dazor Lighting Floating-Arm Metal / Fiberglass Desk Lamp 1940s

Streamline Modern Dazor Lighting Floating-Arm Metal / Fiberglass Desk Lamp 1940s

By Dazor

Located in Miami, FL

Dazor Lighting model #2008 Floating-Arm desk lamp. It has a shade with a Flying Saucer shape with a metal top and a fiberglass diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Modern White Marble & Brass Floating Console Table or Desk
Mid-Century Italian Modern White Marble & Brass Floating Console Table or Desk

Mid-Century Italian Modern White Marble & Brass Floating Console Table or Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning and simple modern console table from Italy circa 1960's. Beautiful pure white marble with curvy brass legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

American industrial table lamp by Dazor floating fixtures, 1950s
American industrial table lamp by Dazor floating fixtures, 1950s

American industrial table lamp by Dazor floating fixtures, 1950s

By Dazor

Located in MIlano, IT

American industrial table lamp by Dazor floating fixtures, 1950s Industrial floating table lamp or desk lamp, part of the category of the "floating fixtures" used in medical or techn...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943
Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943

Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943

By Art Specialty Co

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original fully adjustable Art Deco floating arm articulating desk lamp. Large clamp secures to any table.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase RY100 Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase RY100 Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase RY100 Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Detroit, MI

Exceptionally well-crafted in teak, the freestanding modular system combines extensive open shelving, enclosed storage and an integrated writing desk. Four full-height vertical woode...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Abstract Wood Figurative Sculpture
Vintage Abstract Wood Figurative Sculpture

Vintage Abstract Wood Figurative Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 4.25" W x 3.75" D x 17.75" H, this vertical carved statue serves as a compelling centerpiece on a credenza, floating wall shelf, executive desk, or mantel. It seamlessly co...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Dazor Adjustable Metal Table Lamp - Mid-Century Design, Made in USA
Dazor Adjustable Metal Table Lamp - Mid-Century Design, Made in USA

Dazor Adjustable Metal Table Lamp - Mid-Century Design, Made in USA

By Dazor

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A Dazor floating fixture metal industrial desk lamp number 2324, in original conditions.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair, 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Curved backrest and floating seat. Suitable as a desk chair, height of armrests are 66 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Bertu Shelving, Modern Industrial Storage Wall Unit, Powder Coated Metal
Bertu Shelving, Modern Industrial Storage Wall Unit, Powder Coated Metal

Bertu Shelving, Modern Industrial Storage Wall Unit, Powder Coated Metal

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Each shelving unit is hand-made with hand welded iron and solid Alder shelves finished in a commercial grade finish. The desk is "floating" between the 2 large units for a nice open ...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity Mirror, Mahogany, Glass, France, 1940s
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity Mirror, Mahogany, Glass, France, 1940s

Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity Mirror, Mahogany, Glass, France, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

The piece includes a standing two-drawer desk with floating folding beveled mirrored sides, supported by a white and gray veined marble top.

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Carved Marble Lamp
Vintage Boho Carved Marble Lamp

Vintage Boho Carved Marble Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is an exceptional choice for a bedside table, a floating shelf, or a minimalist desk, providing both illumination and architectural interest.

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is perfectly sized for a desk, a floating shelf, or a bedside table, serving as an ideal vessel for a single dried bloom or as a standalone sculptural object.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Cast Horse Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Cast Horse Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Cast Horse Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Their weighted design and compact footprint make them ideal for a mantel, a floating shelf, or a desk in a study, cabin, or Boho Chic interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Red Kosta Boda Bowl by Anna Ehrner
Red Kosta Boda Bowl by Anna Ehrner

Red Kosta Boda Bowl by Anna Ehrner

By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. - could be used for multiple purposes, including a votive, office supplies at a work station, floating a bud or desk or simple decorative,

Category

20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ingrid Rectangular Dining Table
Ingrid Rectangular Dining Table

Ingrid Rectangular Dining Table

$3,792Sale Price|20% Off

Ingrid Rectangular Dining Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

The table also looks great used as a large desk, floating or against a wall. Made in the Philippines with the utmost care and quality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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Floating Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal floating desk for your home. A floating desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 212 options for an antique or vintage floating desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the floating desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A floating desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floating desk over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Kai Kristiansen and Peter Løvig Nielsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Floating Desk?

The average selling price for a floating desk at 1stDibs is $3,697, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.