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Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

___________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. W...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid century Solid Maple Vanity with Stool and Mirror by Heywood Wakefield
Mid century Solid Maple Vanity with Stool and Mirror by Heywood Wakefield

Mid century Solid Maple Vanity with Stool and Mirror by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid Century Heywood Wakefield M-776 Solid Birch vanity and mirror. Part of the Sculptura line with stool in Champagne finish. Made in American Circa 1950. Three drawers at ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Upholstery, Glass, Birch

Vintage Small Solid Oak Writing Desk/kitchen Table, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Small Solid Oak Writing Desk/kitchen Table, Denmark, 1960s

Vintage Small Solid Oak Writing Desk/kitchen Table, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A small solid oak desk made in Denmark during the 1960s. The table has a strong character with a warm, almost rustic feeling. Its shaped legs and visible construction give it the ch...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk
Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk

Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Birch

Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s
Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s

Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking Danish modern executive desk by Dyrlund, crafted in rich teak with the brand's signature soft, rounded edge detailing along the top. The rectangular top floats above a sub...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-century Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 209 Executive Desk c.1955
Mid-century Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 209 Executive Desk c.1955

Mid-century Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 209 Executive Desk c.1955

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Iconic executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfrabrik, Denmark. Crafted of teak with dovetail joinery and raised, sculpted edges on both sides. Solid teak draw...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Mid century danish modern teak and oak desk with 6 drawers
Beautiful Mid century danish modern teak and oak desk with 6 drawers

Beautiful Mid century danish modern teak and oak desk with 6 drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century danish modern teak desk with 6 drawers with curved brass handles. This danish desk has (2) drawers on each side with symmetrical design. The top has a beautiful teak wood...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

Crafted in France during the late 19th century, this Louis XIII style writing desk was sourced in Provence and is beautifully constructed from solid oak. The rectangular top is forme...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800
Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800

Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK Maryland, probably Baltimore or Annapolis circa 1800-10 44 1/4" H x 22 5/8" D x 44 1/4" W 30 5/8" knee clearance with writing surface withdrawn 19 1/2" D x 42 7/8" W writing surface Mahogany primary woods, mahogany veneers, tulip poplar secondary woods, brass hardware An American Federal inlaid mahogany cylinder desk of compact architectural form, the cylinder lid mechanically tied to the withdrawing writing surface so that the opening of the slide simultaneously raises the roll top. The case is constructed with a flush top, without a projecting upper edge, above a cylinder front, fitted interior, a series of three lower drawers, shaped apron and delicate outward splayed French feet. The interior is arranged with a lower row of five blind drawers that are drawn forward as the top is raised, these situated beneath two banks of pigeonholes with scalloped valances, each side fitted with four letter compartments above two small drawers. These flank a central prospect door inlaid with an oval shaded patera. The prospect door opens to reveal a small interior drawer, the underside of which carries later writing reading: “Samuel Peck / White Creek / Woods Hole / Mass. / Desk about 1812 / 1950.” Two very closely related examples include the desk in the collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art (6) and the desk in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago (7). The Baltimore Museum's desk happens to be the cover picture for their reference text (6). Both of which feature the cylinder top and delicate splayed feet, albeit with a serpentine apron instead of a gentle bow, while the Baltimore Museum of Art example features the identical lobed patera on the prospect door within the desk as the present example. The example in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, formerly with Israel Sack (vol. VII, fig. P5103), features a similar placement of the patera, though as an idealized shell, also framed with stringer inlays with inverted corners. Dimensions of the two desks and the present example are very similar to within 2". While the inverted corner rectilinear inlay of the drawers is somewhat widespread and not closely identified with a single work-center, the presence of the exact same framing of the drawers in those two examples and the present example is noteworthy. A closely related inlaid patera is illustrated in Montgomery, where it appears in the crest of a circa 1790 to 1800 cylinder fall secretary desk believed to be from Maryland.(1) This patera is also found on the labeled bow-front chest of drawers on splayed French feet by John Shaw of Annapolis, Maryland circa 1793. It is a recurrent design in John Shaw's work found in the same text as catalog no. 24, 27, 40, and 53, as well as no. 55 with some more detail added in the center of the inlay (and also featured on the cover of the book).(5) The dramatic swoon of the apron is an exaggeration of the bow-front chest of drawers Weismann discusses, having the same unusual treatment of the top with its flush profile to the case.(2) It is interesting to note that the form also relates to a group of Federal butler’s desks from New York work centers including several on beautifully tapered outward splaying legs with identical bowed aprons. Provenance: Private collection, Maryland. Reputedly acquired from Philip Bradley Antiques. Old label to interior drawer from Americana dealer C. W. Lyon, Inc., New York. Condition: Old refinish, with a mellow shellac surface throughout. Extensive losses to the extreme edge stringer inlays. A few veneer patches, including a larger filled patch to the proper left front foot side return, filled losses within a breakout at the proper left back foot, and the proper left front foot reattached and glued at one point. Old baize writing surface with staining and wear. Pulls and locks appear to be original. Tiny veneer loss to the edge of the withdrawing writing surface on the proper right side, together with several replaced veneer pieces. Backboards appear untouched. No key. References: 1. Charles F. Montgomery, American Furniture: The Federal Period 1788 to 1825, New York: Viking Press, 1966, pp. 39, 236 to 237. 2. Gregory R. Weidman, Furniture in Maryland 1740-1940, Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore: Schneidereith and Sons, 1984, pp. 123, fig. 78. 3. Christie's, New York, " Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints including The Garbisch Collection from the Sky Club", 21 January 2006, lot 846: American Federal cylinder-top secretary desk (upper added), Maryland, on splayed feet; achieved $ 14,400. 4. Christie's, New York, "Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints and Folk Art", 9 October 2002, lot 252: Federal Inlaid Mahogany Roll-Top Desk, Baltimore 1790-1810; achieved $ 11,352. 5. William Voss Elder III and Lu Bartlett, John Shaw: Cabinetmaker of Annapolis (Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1983), pp. 96 to 97, fig. 27. 6. William Voss Elder III and Jayne E. Stokes, American Furniture, 1680 to 1880: From the Collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art (Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1987), pp. 103 to 104, cat. 76. 7. Art Institute of Chicago, Cylinder Desk, John Bankston...

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century. Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Oak Slant-Front Bureau Writing Desk with Storage Mid-Century Modern 1970s
Oak Slant-Front Bureau Writing Desk with Storage Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Oak Slant-Front Bureau Writing Desk with Storage Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A slant drop-front writing surface opens to reveal internal small drawers and compartments over three deep lower drawers. This piece offers traditional character with Mid-Century Mod...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's
John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's

John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Classic American Mid Century Modern writing desk / vanity designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of the sought after Profile series, circa later 1950's. The desk features one ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Large Burled Executive Desk
Large Burled Executive Desk

Large Burled Executive Desk

Located in Annville, PA

Equally suited for use either at the workplace or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Large Burled Executive Desk with tooled leather top is both decorative and functional. Built ...

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2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored -Danish Modern Executive Sculpted Rosewood Desk by H.P. Hansen
Expertly Restored -Danish Modern Executive Sculpted Rosewood Desk by H.P. Hansen

Expertly Restored -Danish Modern Executive Sculpted Rosewood Desk by H.P. Hansen

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

___________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. W...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk
Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk

Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

Mummenthaler & Meier “Magic Box” Secretary Desk – Swiss Mid-Century Masterpiece, 1960s We are delighted to offer this exceptional “Magic Box” secretary desk by master Swiss makers M...

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Mid-20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elevate your workspace with this 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom. This desk showcases rich walnut grain, clean architectural lines, and a sleek floating to...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet
Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

This slant-front secretary with upper cabinet is an impressive example of colonial furniture craftsmanship, made from solid teak in Indonesia after an English model. The piece consis...

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Late 19th Century Indonesian Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Located in Casteren, NL

This English slant-front secretary, dating from around 1760–1780, is a fine example of Georgian craftsmanship. The case is constructed with quarter-sawn European summer oak, giving t...

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Late 18th Century George II Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage
Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage

Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage The Natsu Desk combines refined elegance with practical functionality. Crafted in oak veneer and enhanced by subtle lac...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Oval Louis XVI Writing Desk
Oval Louis XVI Writing Desk

Oval Louis XVI Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

An oval Louis XVI style writing desk. Three panels of black leather are framed with a scrolled gilt border. Four dovetailed drawers with beveled paneled fronts, open with round brass...

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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique George III style mahogany partners desk with leather top, 19th century. With an inset tooled green leather top, two pedestals each with 5 drawers on each side with cock beade...

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19th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet

Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s
German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s

German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Space age desk with container and expandable plate. a functional design. This small desk impresses with its reduced form and flexibility. The table top can be expanded on both sides...

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20th Century German Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Lady's Writing Desk Occasional Side Table 19Ct
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Lady's Writing Desk Occasional Side Table 19Ct

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Lady's Writing Desk Occasional Side Table 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Imposing example of an English Georgian flame mahogany rectangular Lady’s twin drawer Desk or occasional side table of compact proportions. Circa 1800-1820. The rectangular ...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian  Slant-Front Desk
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian  Slant-Front Desk

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk

Located in Casteren, NL

This English slant-front secretary desk, crafted around 1800, is a fine example of late Georgian furniture (circa 1760–1820). This style is characterized by restrained elegance, clean lines, and refined craftsmanship, combining practicality with aesthetic balance. The desk is made entirely of solid European summer oak—an unmistakable mark of quality, especially since similar desks often feature pine for their interior components. The warm, deep brown color, rich patina, and soft sheen give the piece a distinctive and authentic character. The fall-front is a flat panel fitted with its original brass escutcheon and a working lock. When opened, the writing surface is supported by the two outer top drawers, creating a stable and spacious workspace. The interior is beautifully arranged: directly behind the writing surface lies a recessed well, and behind it a central compartment enclosed by a door, complete with matching working lock and key. Flanking this central section are six small drawers, with open pigeonholes positioned above them, tucked beneath a finely scalloped valance—an elegant layout for organizing correspondence and writing tools. The construction reveals traditional craftsmanship, including exposed dovetail joints connecting the sides to the top. The drawers are fitted with finely pierced brass hardware, and all locks—on the drawers, fall-front, and interior compartment—operate with a single original key, a rare and telling detail of the desk’s authenticity. The piece stands on classic bracket feet, typical of the period. The desk is in excellent condition with no defects. It was gently cleaned and treated with a fresh layer of protective wax in our workshop. This graceful historic desk...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Bunny Williams Home Sofia Desk
Bunny Williams Home Sofia Desk

Bunny Williams Home Sofia Desk

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Sofia desk is defined by both its warm, grey-washed oak finish, and its writing surface surrounded by rounded dentil moulding, an elevated work space complemented by refined tape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks

Materials

Brass

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk - Kai Kristiansen
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk - Kai Kristiansen

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk - Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Bern, BE

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull out drawers located on the seating side. Three book / decor shelves on the open sid...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Teak Vanity or Desk
Danish Modern Teak Vanity or Desk

Danish Modern Teak Vanity or Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Danish Modern Vanity or Desk. Drawers on back side. Drawer with vanity mirror inside. 43.5w 25d 28.5h

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister

By Boyd & Allister

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in solid walnut with an exceptional live edge walnut slab top complimented by Wenge but...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home

Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A funky art deco vanity with mirror. Solid pine with period deco hardware. Mirror has some small dark spot from age. All in all very good condition. Price includes both vanity & mirr...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers. Beautiful danish construction including brass hinges with wond...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Danish Peter Lovig Mid Century Modern Desk in White Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Peter Lovig Mid Century Modern Desk in White Oak

Vintage 1970s Danish Peter Lovig Mid Century Modern Desk in White Oak

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile in that the back shelf can flip down on its brass hinges to create a larger work s...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Slant Top Desk
George III Oak Slant Top Desk

George III Oak Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III oak slant top desk, early 19th century. With a slant top, interior of desk with prospect door flanked by letter boxes, cubby holes, one long drawer, two drawers side by si...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger
1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger

1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an incredible piece! It is a heavily carved walnut William and Mary style desk by R.G. Kittinger. This was crafted during the 1920s, the Golden Age of American furniture. It ...

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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers

Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers And lower brace. This danish desk has (2) upper drawers and (1) lower deep file drawer. The top has a beautiful teak wood grain wit...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Cane and Rattan Console Desk, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Cane and Rattan Console Desk, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Cane and Rattan Console Desk, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer this exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern console desk, handcrafted in the 1970s from bamboo, rattan, reed, and plywood. Featuring an elegant architectural ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Desk by Bunny Williams Home
Bamboo Desk by Bunny Williams Home

Bamboo Desk by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

The Belle Epoque craze for all things inspired by Japan found expression in a multitude of faux bamboo furniture and furnishings. Our new Bamboo desk, designed as a cousin to our Bam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860
Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860

Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This handsome late Victorian writing desk is crafted from richly figured oak and combines practicality with the timeless appeal of Jacobean Revival design The rectangular top is inse...

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1860s Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Giltwood

Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk With Full Interior C1910
Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk With Full Interior C1910

Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk With Full Interior C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts roll top desk, crafted from distinctive quarter sawn oak, dating to approximately 1910. This piece exemplifies the robust construction and aesthetic principl...

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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910
Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910

Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

This rare writing desk and matching chair showcase Carlo Bugatti’s imaginative, eccentric brilliance - a strikingly unconventional choice for bold interior curators and collectors with a taste for the extraordinary. Created circa 1910, the set features Bugatti’s iconic fusion of exotic materials and architectural fantasy: walnut, vellum, pewter and bone intarsia, punched copper, and long silk tassels, all composed into forms that feel both ancient and avant-garde. The desk showcases six small drawers bearing enigmatic, glyph-like script, while lacquered oak acorn...

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Desks

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Copper, Pewter

Art Deco  Secretary Cabinet  Desk in Book Matched  Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
Art Deco  Secretary Cabinet  Desk in Book Matched  Walnut by Gilbert Rohde

Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is by the esteemed furniture designer Gilbert Rohde and originates from the United Stat...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...

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1960s Danish Other Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.
Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.

Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.

Located in Malibu, CA

Small scale Victorian style twin pedestal writing desk in mahogany with a dark finish. Charming traditional dark brass round drawer pulls. Constructed in the early '40's. These desk...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interi...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry Wood, Brass Handles & Hardware Dimensions: 59”H x 30”W x 17.50”D Table Height: 29 This French Provincial style secretary des...

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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

By Jean Gillon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened, it has a large teak writing top that ex...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Extendable Table. Vienna, c. 1900/10.
20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Extendable Table. Vienna, c. 1900/10.

20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Extendable Table. Vienna, c. 1900/10.

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Large Viennese Art Nouveau Extendable Dining Table Vienna, circa 1900–1910 We are pleased to present an exceptional and rare large-scale Viennese Art Nouveau extendable dining ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lafayette, IN

Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

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There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

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