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Hostess Desk

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a shelved cupboard, at the other side...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks writingdesk, greeting station A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage compartment with a draw...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs  Carved Wood Frame
Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs  Carved Wood Frame

Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs Carved Wood Frame

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These chairs work beautifully as host and hostess seating, desk chairs, or as an elegant accent pair in a study or living space.

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Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Walnut and Cane Side Chairs by Paul McCobb
Pair of Walnut and Cane Side Chairs by Paul McCobb

Pair of Walnut and Cane Side Chairs by Paul McCobb

Located in North Miami, FL

Great for extra seating, host/hostess chairs or a desk chair.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk
Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk

Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk

By Brother Mel Meyer

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Brother Mel Meyer (1928-2013) steel lectern sculpture made specifically for this solid walnut Mid-Century reception desk. Sourced from St. George Catholic Church, Linn Missouri. Me...

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

1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand
1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand

1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand

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H 44 in W 31.25 in D 42 in

1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s American Foreman's oak desk/hostess stand with brass hardware.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand

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H 45 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s school art easel/Hostess stand.

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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Mid-19th Century Jeweler's Work Table
French Mid-19th Century Jeweler's Work Table

French Mid-19th Century Jeweler's Work Table

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H 38.88 in W 43.75 in D 44.75 in

French Mid-19th Century Jeweler's Work Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Terrific as a bar table or restaurant's Hostess desk.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

Tiger’s Eye Maple Desk/Lectern/Hostess Stand, circa 1860
Tiger’s Eye Maple Desk/Lectern/Hostess Stand, circa 1860

Tiger’s Eye Maple Desk/Lectern/Hostess Stand, circa 1860

Located in Surrey, BC

It also has a single drawer. Makes a great hostess stand or a classy workstation. Dimensions: 35” H x 30” W x 24” D.

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Antique 1860s Canadian Country Desks

Materials

Maple

19th Century Hostess Stand on Cast-Iron Base
19th Century Hostess Stand on Cast-Iron Base

19th Century Hostess Stand on Cast-Iron Base

Located in Surrey, BC

Very nice wooden cubicle with etched glass sides and lift top working drawer. This wooden gem rest upon a nice 1900 cast iron base in original patina. Make an ideal small hostes...

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Vintage 1910s Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk is very attractive, it is panelled with decorative c...

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Antique 1870s Adam Style Desks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pitch Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station
Pitch Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station

Pitch Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pitch Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter A Good Heavy Pitch Pine Front of House Oak Greeter, the front and sides of the desk are panelled and decorate...

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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Pine

French Painted Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
French Painted Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

French Painted Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French painted hotel restaurant reception hostess greeting station, greeter An Original French Front of House Blue Greeter, the front and sides of the desk are panelled, with a 12...

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Antique 1890s French Provincial Desks

Materials

Paint

Figured Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Figured Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Figured Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Figured Walnut hotel restaurant reception hostess greeting station, greeter. A very neat Front of House Walnut Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a small gallery over ...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter An Original French Front of House Oak Greeter, the front of the desk has neat gallery, with a small acces...

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Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Oak

1920 Jewellers/Clockmakers Cabinet Desk in Original Paint
1920 Jewellers/Clockmakers Cabinet Desk in Original Paint

1920 Jewellers/Clockmakers Cabinet Desk in Original Paint

Located in Surrey, BC

Great Hostess Stand or small childs desk. This is the best one we have owned.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk

Located in Milford, NH

Great for a restaurant reception desk, host or hostess station or lectern!

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Drafting Table / Standing Desk, C. 1960s
Danish Modern Drafting Table / Standing Desk, C. 1960s

Danish Modern Drafting Table / Standing Desk, C. 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

Constructed from teak wood, c. 1960s. This period drafting desk can also be used a hostess station, standing desk, lectern or podium.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Small 18th Century Swedish Cabinet or Drop Front Desk
Small 18th Century Swedish Cabinet or Drop Front Desk

Small 18th Century Swedish Cabinet or Drop Front Desk

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early Baroque wood desk or Hostess station; has four small drawers, one medium drawer and one large drawer; drop down door rests on extending brace; secret locking mechanism that wor...

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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Karl Johan Style Swedish Empire Klismo Chairs in Cuban Mahogany
Pair of Karl Johan Style Swedish Empire Klismo Chairs in Cuban Mahogany

Pair of Karl Johan Style Swedish Empire Klismo Chairs in Cuban Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Chairs have been upholstered in a cotton twill They make an elegant host and Hostess chair, living room or desk chairs. Measures: 22 1/2" wide x 24" deep x 35 1/4" high.

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metal Hostess Station Desk
Vintage Metal Hostess Station Desk

Vintage Metal Hostess Station Desk

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H 52 in W 34 in D 30 in

Vintage Metal Hostess Station Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial style tall desk with drawer and top storage. Angled desk space, great for restaurant use or with a drafting stool. Desk height is 43". (Please confirm item location - ...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Large Industrial Slant Desk/Hostess Stand
Large Industrial Slant Desk/Hostess Stand

Large Industrial Slant Desk/Hostess Stand

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H 51.5 in W 36.5 in D 30 in

Large Industrial Slant Desk/Hostess Stand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Heavy duty metal desk with slanting top, perfect for bar or restaurant use. Restored in a bare metal style finish. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)     

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Vintage 1950s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Foreman's Desk Vintage Industrial Light Hostess Stand Table with Gooseneck Lamp
Foreman's Desk Vintage Industrial Light Hostess Stand Table with Gooseneck Lamp

Foreman's Desk Vintage Industrial Light Hostess Stand Table with Gooseneck Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial cast iron and wood foreman's shop desk. Includes adjustable goose neck lamp. Desk has 12 cubby holes and a fold down lockable shelf for storage. Desk work area mea...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Neoclassical Lectern Podium or Host/Hostess Stand
Neoclassical Lectern Podium or Host/Hostess Stand

Neoclassical Lectern Podium or Host/Hostess Stand

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H 15.25 in W 18.88 in D 15.25 in

Neoclassical Lectern Podium or Host/Hostess Stand

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A neoclassical lectern podium or host/hostess stand with black wood and metal construction, gilt details with brass toned base. The writing surface has two card holders to each side ...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Mobile Podium or Hostess Stand
Industrial Metal Mobile Podium or Hostess Stand

Industrial Metal Mobile Podium or Hostess Stand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Industrial mobile factory shop desk or podium with top drawer and paper holder shelf, drawer contains a locking mechanism. Measures: 33"height to bottom of desk, 22" width. ...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Neoclassical Revival Gilt Lectern Podium or Host / Hostess Stand
Neoclassical Revival Gilt Lectern Podium or Host / Hostess Stand

Neoclassical Revival Gilt Lectern Podium or Host / Hostess Stand

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Neoclassical lectern with black wood and metal construction , gilt metal and brass base and details with decorative designs. Card holders to each side of the writing surface with p...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Italian Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Italian Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Italian Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter An Imposing Front of House Reception Greeter, the desk has a Break Front with the panels decorated in the Classi...

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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Pine

Dark Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Dark Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Dark Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dark Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a small gallery over a shelved cupboar...

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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Pine

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French oak hotel restaurant reception hostess greeting station, greeter An original French front of house oak greeter, the front and sides of the desk are panelled At the recept...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French oak hotel restaurant reception hostess greeting station, Greeter An Original French Front of House Oak Greeter, the front and sides of the desk are panelled, At the recep...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Desks

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Danish Standing Writing or Drafting Teak Desk
Midcentury Danish Standing Writing or Drafting Teak Desk

Midcentury Danish Standing Writing or Drafting Teak Desk

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This drafting desk can also be used a hostess station, standing desk, or podium.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Dark Green Painted Pine Podium Host Stand with Storage, Hungary circa 1880
Dark Green Painted Pine Podium Host Stand with Storage, Hungary circa 1880

Dark Green Painted Pine Podium Host Stand with Storage, Hungary circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Restored, strong/stable, waxed and ready for use, this antique podium will make a one of a kind host/hostess stand or reception desk. Lock to door does not fully function, key is use...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Materials

Wood, Oak

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in London, London

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Located in North Miami, FL

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Find many varieties of an authentic hostess desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every hostess desk was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage hostess desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a hostess desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hostess desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful hostess desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hostess Desk?

Prices for a hostess desk start at $750 and top out at $3,527 with the average selling for $2,295.