At 1stDibs, there are several options of kidney shaped desks available for sale. The range of distinct kidney shaped desks — often made from
wood,
metal and
walnut — can elevate any home. We have 254 antique and vintage kidney shaped desks in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Kidney shaped desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Kidney shaped desks bearing
Victorian or
mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
Gilbert Rohde,
Paul Frankl and
Gampel-Stoll each produced beautiful kidney shaped desks that are worth considering.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.