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Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Cabinet Desk

Pollaro Ruhlmann Reproduction “Granet” Macassar Ebony Executive Desk
Pollaro Ruhlmann Reproduction “Granet” Macassar Ebony Executive Desk

Pollaro Ruhlmann Reproduction “Granet” Macassar Ebony Executive Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pollaro

Located in Hillside, NJ

hand made by Pollaro master craftsmen. Leather writing surface. Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann originally

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2010s American Art Deco Desks

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Nickel

Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton
Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton

Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton

By Gregg Lipton

Located in Hanover, MA

maker, Gregg Lipton. Inspired by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann’s Soussa desk. Executed with extra special

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

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Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk
Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

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H 29 in W 47 in D 27.25 in

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in San Francisco, CA

Designed for the Cite University in Paris. Branded Ruhlmann. Oak with leather inlay...

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Vintage 1930s French Desks

Art Deco Vanity Table or Desk After Style of Ruhlmann
Art Deco Vanity Table or Desk After Style of Ruhlmann

Art Deco Vanity Table or Desk After Style of Ruhlmann

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H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 29 in

Art Deco Vanity Table or Desk After Style of Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco Desk In Style of Ruhlmann. Macassar wood was chosen and the “ivorite” plastic

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Desks

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Art Deco Fall Front Secretaire Cabinet in the Manner of Jules Leleu, Paris, 1930
Art Deco Fall Front Secretaire Cabinet in the Manner of Jules Leleu, Paris, 1930

Art Deco Fall Front Secretaire Cabinet in the Manner of Jules Leleu, Paris, 1930

By Jules Leleu

Located in Chicago, IL

hardware used here. His work is often compared to his contemporary and competitor Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Desk
French Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Desk

French Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Desk

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H 30 in W 55.75 in D 29.25 in

French Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Austin, TX

French Art Deco period desk in the Émile -Jacques Ruhlmann style. Ebonized mahogany with a high

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

French Art Deco Desk
French Art Deco Desk

French Art Deco Desk

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H 37 in W 68 in D 33 in

French Art Deco Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Westwood, NJ

In the Ruhlman Manner, this French Art Deco desk, true to its French lineage, is a study in curves

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Streamline Art-Deco Writing Desk / Vanity in the Style of  Ruhlmann
French Streamline Art-Deco Writing Desk / Vanity in the Style of  Ruhlmann

French Streamline Art-Deco Writing Desk / Vanity in the Style of Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

, reminiscent of the styling made popular by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Features a center drawer with two side

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

French or Italian Art Deco Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1940s
French or Italian Art Deco Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1940s

French or Italian Art Deco Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1940s

Located in Culver City, CA

reminiscent of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The desk also has a touch of Ico Parisi style flair, especially with

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Saddier Et Fils French Art Deco Gull Wing Desk
Rare Saddier Et Fils French Art Deco Gull Wing Desk

Rare Saddier Et Fils French Art Deco Gull Wing Desk

By Saddier et Fils

Located in Culver City, CA

-Jacques Ruhlmann, Leleu, Jacques Adnet, or other art deco designers like Pierre Jeanneret. The leather

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Vintage 1920s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old
Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old

Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old

By Jules Leleu, Maxime Old

Located in New Orleans, LA

-Jacques Ruhlmann, whose influence can be seen across Old's spectacular oeuvre. His innovative designs were

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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer

Sculptural Cerused-Oak Sideboard attributed to Maxime Old
Sculptural Cerused-Oak Sideboard attributed to Maxime Old

Sculptural Cerused-Oak Sideboard attributed to Maxime Old

By Maxime Old

Located in New York, NY

using the finest craftsmanship. Old joined the renowned designer and decorator Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

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20th Century French Modern Sideboards

Art Deco Bibliotek Dining Table attributed to Eliel Saarinen
Art Deco Bibliotek Dining Table attributed to Eliel Saarinen

Art Deco Bibliotek Dining Table attributed to Eliel Saarinen

Located in Atlanta, GA

of Nordic Art Deco design - much like Jacques Emile Ruhlmann was considered to be the grandfather of

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Finnish Dining Room Tables

Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Desk
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

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H 30 in W 47 in D 27 in

Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice Ruhlmann desk designed for Cite Universitaire. This example is in excellent original

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Vintage 1930s French Desks

Art Deco Writing Desk after Jacques Emile Ruhlmann
Art Deco Writing Desk after Jacques Emile Ruhlmann

Art Deco Writing Desk after Jacques Emile Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Fulton, CA

Art Deco Writing Desk after Jacques Emile Ruhlmann. Fine attention to detail, materials and

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Jacques Ruhlmann Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony
Jacques Ruhlmann Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony

Jacques Ruhlmann Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Undeniably the most revered designer of the French Art Deco movement is Emile Jacques Ruhlmann. His

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Macassar

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk
Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

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H 30 in W 47 in D 27.25 in

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann Desk

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Designed for the Cite University in Paris. Branded Ruhlmann. Oak with leatherette writing surface.

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Vintage 1930s French Desks

Art Deco Desk, Cabinet and Chair in Style of Ruhlmann
Art Deco Desk, Cabinet and Chair in Style of Ruhlmann

Art Deco Desk, Cabinet and Chair in Style of Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Oakland, CA

for our shop, the goal was to re-create this famous Ruhlmann desk. The goal was to re-create this

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
Desk by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann

Desk by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann

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H 30 in Dm 47 in

Desk by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Southampton, NY

Oak desk with 1 drawer and dark green writing surface, for La Cite Universite - Paris 1933. Desk is

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Vintage 1930s French Desks

Materials

Oak

Petite Art Deco Desk, Vanity Ruhlmann Style Mahogany, Shagreen and Bone Inlay
Petite Art Deco Desk, Vanity Ruhlmann Style Mahogany, Shagreen and Bone Inlay

Petite Art Deco Desk, Vanity Ruhlmann Style Mahogany, Shagreen and Bone Inlay

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Oakland, CA

with a minimal footprint. Very much in the tradition and style depicted here by designer Jacques Emile

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Mahogany

Ruhlmann Desk in Oak and Green Leather
Ruhlmann Desk in Oak and Green Leather

Ruhlmann Desk in Oak and Green Leather

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful desk by Jacques - Emile Ruhlmann. This was one of his rare commercial - as opposed to

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Vintage 1930s French Desks

French Art Deco Macassar Desk
French Art Deco Macassar Desk

French Art Deco Macassar Desk

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H 28.75 in W 48 in D 25 in

French Art Deco Macassar Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant vintage Art Deco desk handcrafted out of mahogany in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks

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Macassar, Mahogany, Lacquer

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Finding the Right Desks for You

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. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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