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20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
lordly Neo Renaisansce desk solid oak Masterful oak desk. Massive oak carved and partly walnut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer
20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer

20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer

H 30.71 in W 65.75 in D 33.86 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished

H 30.13 in W 48 in D 22 in
Historic Gold Equestrian Trophy "Cup" by Black Starr and Frost
Located in New York, NY
Historic gold equestrian trophy made by Black Starr and Frost Engraved "The L Stuart Wing
Category

Vintage 1910s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Historic Gold Equestrian Trophy "Cup" by Black Starr and Frost
Historic Gold Equestrian Trophy "Cup" by Black Starr and Frost

Historic Gold Equestrian Trophy "Cup" by Black Starr and Frost

H 19.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent historicism clock or mantel clock from circa 1890 On the pedestal there is a figure of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

H 20.48 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
headquarters. Franco Albini designed this historic wood desk envisioning a minimalist structure in which
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina

H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
desk exhibits historic knocks, marks, wear, and imperfections typical of functional antique furniture
Category

Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

H 43.31 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
hand with a frame in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1790. The desk has old historic paint from
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs

H 28.94 in W 42.52 in D 29.34 in
Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
few rent tables survive and they are usually only found in historic house and museum collections
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque

H 29.53 in W 46.66 in D 30.71 in
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
By Bruno Weil
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil Step into the
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)

Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)

H 30.12 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 60s designed by the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes

H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 16.34 in
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram

H 6.5 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
can make a tasteful statement without occupying excessive space. Why Collect This Desk Clock? Historic
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)
Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)

Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)

W 5 in D 0.5 in L 3 in
National Trust John Locke Secretaire
Located in Asheville, NC
This very rare Kindel reproduction is part of The National for Historic Preservation Collection
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rococo Secretaires

National Trust John Locke Secretaire
National Trust John Locke Secretaire

National Trust John Locke Secretaire

H 98 in W 45.5 in D 27 in
Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Located in Senden, NRW
Luxurious desk set from Germany circa 1875. Known as the Grünerzeit or Historicism period this
Category

Antique 1870s German Other Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble

H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture
Located in Senden, NRW
Elaborately crafted small men's desk from the Gründerzeit period. This is a beautiful restored
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture
Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture

Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture

H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 31.5 in
Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works
Located in Senden, NRW
Extraordinary historicism bureau or secretary circa 1880 made of walnut with connected inlays made
Category

Antique 1880s German Other Desks

Materials

Walnut

Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works
Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works

Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works

H 63.78 in W 37.01 in D 25.6 in
Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
A unique, massive desk - historicism. Dated at the turn of the 19th/20th century. Made of walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century European Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century
Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century

Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century

H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A country late 17th century bureau from England, in wonderful condition for its age. The desk has a
Category

Antique 1690s English Desks

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk

H 35.5 in W 45 in D 15 in
Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Beautiful original old desk with three drawers from the period between 1880-1920, historicism
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk

Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German historicism or Renaissance Revival desk from the end of the 19th century. This
Category

Antique 1890s German Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890
Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890

Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890

H 34.45 in W 78.75 in D 37.21 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console

H 30.25 in W 48.13 in D 22.13 in
George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Nelson desk from a Eero Saarinen designed building which was designated a National Historic
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark
George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark

George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality desk by Baker furniture company. The desk is in very good condition with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table
Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table

Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table

H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in
Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Furniture in very good condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration
Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration

Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration

H 29.93 in W 53.55 in D 28.35 in
Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
/ width 234 cm / depth 52.5 cm Desk: height 80 cm / width 175 cm / depth 86 cm.
Category

Vintage 1910s Belgian Chippendale Desks

Materials

Oak

Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910
Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910

Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910

H 84.26 in W 92.13 in D 20.87 in
French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic writing desk from France based on the Louis XVI style, this is an early 20th century
Category

20th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk
French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk

French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk

H 30 in W 51.25 in D 25.63 in
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
centuries. This desk comes from an important and historic northern Italian family. The desk has been
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table

H 30.32 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 95 in W 41.25 in D 24.75 in
Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality and heavy desk metal desk lamp by historic high end lighting company, Arteluce. Fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp
Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp

Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp

H 15.5 in W 24 in D 8.5 in
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
cire-perdue. Add a historic element to your desk with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In
Category

Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique historic desk statue. A Continental, cast bronze mounted figure of Frederick the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian
Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian

Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian

H 8.86 in W 7.68 in D 4.14 in
19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterly oak desk. Solid oak carved. Slightly protruding top plate. Desk standing on paw shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk
19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk

19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk

H 31.11 in W 66.54 in D 33.08 in
19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Musealer antique antler desk, circa 1840-1860. Massive oak body on cross, linked feet. High knee
Category

Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk
19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk

19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk

H 28.75 in W 50.01 in D 30.71 in
Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Hepplewhite style kneehole desk of the Historic Charleston Collection by Baker offers mahogany
Category

20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C
Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C

Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C

H 30.75 in W 61.25 in D 27.25 in
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut four-drawer desk with aluminium J pulls, chromed steel legs, woven privacy panel and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 30.13 in
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut four drawer desk with aluminum J pulls, chromed steel legs, woven privacy panel and topped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 30.13 in
George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two-piece desk and work station set designed by George Nelson for the Irwin Union Bank by Eero
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark
George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark

George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
but also a beautiful decorative piece that adds a touch of historic character to your desk or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Cut Glass, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell
Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell

Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell

H 2.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of 1920s Just Andersen desk lamps. A historic duo with marks from a 100 years life-time. * A
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
cire-perdue. Add a historic element to your desk with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In
Category

Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
process cire-perdue. Add a historic element to your desk with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In
Category

Antique 1830s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century

H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Historicism Baroque Revival Desk
Located in Senden, NRW
Antique Baroque Revival or Historicism desk made, circa 1885. The beautiful piece features baroque
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Historicism Baroque Revival Desk
Historicism Baroque Revival Desk

Historicism Baroque Revival Desk

H 31.11 in W 56.3 in D 31.89 in
French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet
By Michel Dufet
Located in Oakland, CA
Important restored Art Deco desk by French designer Michel Dufet. This is a very unusual design
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet
French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet

French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet

H 31 in W 57 in D 39 in
Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors
By Historic New England
Located in Allentown, PA
Sienna and ochre grain-painted lap desk in four colors wonderful graphic paint, circa 1830.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture

Materials

Paint

Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors
Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors

Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors

H 7 in W 16 in D 8 in
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Historic Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic historic desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every historic desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer historic desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each historic desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful historic desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Historic Desk?

Prices for a historic desk start at $1,680 and top out at $200,000 with the average selling for $3,827.