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French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table
French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table

French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The case has an ogee edge on the top and is fronted by a large storage drawer. The corners are decorated with large rosettes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Victorian 5 drawer Davenport Desk with large storage cabinet. Features 2 drawers on left side and 2 drawers on right side, a large two doors storage cabinet with a doo...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Dark Walnut Kneehole Desk by Edward Wormley
Mid-Century Dark Walnut Kneehole Desk by Edward Wormley

Mid-Century Dark Walnut Kneehole Desk by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Dark Walnut kneehold Desk with sides having a small drawer over a large drawer, supporting a floating rectangular top (EDWARD WORMLEY)

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Desk from the 1960s in Leather 'Parchament' and Wood, Italian
Desk from the 1960s in Leather 'Parchament' and Wood, Italian

Desk from the 1960s in Leather 'Parchament' and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

By Lehigh Leopold

Located in South Charleston, WV

The 1" brushed steel legs are complimented by an H-Base compromised of thick and large solid 1/2" thick x 3" wide aluminum stretchers bolted into place with large gauge hex bolts in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century American Walnut Desk, Hand-Crafted, 3 Drawers, 1950s-70s
Mid-Century American Walnut Desk, Hand-Crafted, 3 Drawers, 1950s-70s

Mid-Century American Walnut Desk, Hand-Crafted, 3 Drawers, 1950s-70s

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century walnut desk with a large top drawer next ot a smaller drawer over a bottom cabint drawer NEEDS REFINISHING AND REPAIRS TO VENEER

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The lower section has 4 Large bottom Drawers (2 The width of the Secretary, and the other Two share the width in half.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread

Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk, Early 19th Century, Flame Veneer, France
Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk, Early 19th Century, Flame Veneer, France

Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk, Early 19th Century, Flame Veneer, France

Located in Winter Park, FL

There are six dovetailed drawers: four on the top and two larger below, each with small turned knobs. Finished an all sides, so that it may be used in the middle of a room.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top
19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top

19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top

Located in St. Louis, MO

A classic 19th Century English large burled walnut partners desk in Georgian III style, with a original red leather skiver top with tooled edges, showing the character that comes wit...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The presence of supporting beams beneath the larger surface reinforces the structural integrity of the desk and provides a striking geometric constellation.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Georgian Mahogany Cylinder Desk, England, Circa 1780, Elegant Design
Georgian Mahogany Cylinder Desk, England, Circa 1780, Elegant Design

Georgian Mahogany Cylinder Desk, England, Circa 1780, Elegant Design

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

The top, which unusually for one of these of this date still operates very well, opens to reveal a good sized, slide out writing surface which is a most practical and sensible design...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk, circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk, circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk, circa 1790

Located in Huntington, NY

One quaint cubby with ornate scrolling arch. In the base, four large drawers supported by simple bracketed feet.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and  Mahogany Rolltop Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and  Mahogany Rolltop Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The two brass knobs on the tambour rolltop sections have been replaced with larger solid brass cone shaped knobs making it easier to operate the tambour slide function.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Important Desk by Brunce Burdick (1933-2021) for Herman Miller Editor
Important Desk by Brunce Burdick (1933-2021) for Herman Miller Editor

Important Desk by Brunce Burdick (1933-2021) for Herman Miller Editor

By Bruce Burdick

Located in Paris, FR

Large corner desk in lacquered metal, aluminum, glass and black plastic, comprising two glass tops, one round, the other rectangular, fitted with a pedestal with two drawers and shel...

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface has space for anything you might need to be most productive.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

19th Century Regency Style Mahogany Fall Front Plantation / Bookkeepers Desk
19th Century Regency Style Mahogany Fall Front Plantation / Bookkeepers Desk

19th Century Regency Style Mahogany Fall Front Plantation / Bookkeepers Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

Cross-Banded Mahogany and satinwood front around flame mahogany surface Fall front opens to reveal three top drawers above compartmented pigeon holes to store items upright and horiz...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Regency Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rising from elegant cabriole legs , fitted with a center drawer for storage Large size in depth. and a lock original hardware , cubbies and letter slots.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Continental Oak Bureau
Continental Oak Bureau

Continental Oak Bureau

$1,164Sale Price|20% Off

Continental Oak Bureau

Located in Cheshire, GB

Continental oak bureau, the serpentine shaped top to the fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior, of draws and pigeon holes surrounding a large writing surface with pull-out c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Oak

Desk table in the style of  Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950
Desk table in the style of  Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950

Desk table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in taranto, IT

Equipped with two chests of drawers, one suspended and rotatable, with a large window, the other fixed, on a black lacquered metal structure with brass feet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted and Découpage Ladies Desk, Circa 1890
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted and Découpage Ladies Desk, Circa 1890

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted and Découpage Ladies Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Dallas, TX

Each leg is paired with an onion foot beneath two protruding rings, with two larger circles beneath the rectangular joints that frame the lockable belt drawer, whose façade is illust...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920, Art Deco
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920, Art Deco

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk  New York, Circa 1800s
American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk  New York, Circa 1800s

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York, Circa 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York Circa late 18th Century to Early 19th Century , featuring three flawlessly working upper drawer, and A Abattant Door that o...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Year 1930 French Wood is Zebrano Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture and the e...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Zebra Wood

American Antique Hand-Painted  Birds and Poppies Desk
American Antique Hand-Painted  Birds and Poppies Desk

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk

Located in South Burlington, VT

The president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed a fine large collection which is now being deaccesssioned.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wood

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Florence designed this piece to serve both as a large desk, and also as a work table to promote collaboration.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Federal Butlers Desk
Federal Butlers Desk

Federal Butlers Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fitted desk interior with curly Ma...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Desk in Wood from the 70s
Italian Desk in Wood from the 70s

Italian Desk in Wood from the 70s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Morredi

Located in Deland, FL

Petite in stature this ultra-functional desk packs so much practicality in a small package with six drawers (one large on the left side, four smaller on the right and a hidden drawer...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Bought from a private residence in London's Knightsbridge An antique partners desk is a large, double-sided desk designed for two people to work simultaneously, featuring drawers and...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955

By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Made in walnut wood, it features six drawers — four smaller above and two larger below. Signed on the side, it is a rare and collectible piece of Italian modern design, merging funct...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A single maple drawer pulls out from the center of the desk with a large black leather handle. Drawer is deep and is covered at the back by a leather flap.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Two crystal ink bottles of a later period. This extra-large Writing Slope is one of the finest examples ever offered.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and bro...

Category

20th Century English Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Burled Writing Table
Burled Writing Table

Burled Writing Table

Located in Annville, PA

Overall a very beautiful and functional desk with a large work surface, the visitor side is finished with burled wood veneers surrounded by moldings in the shape of faux drawers.

Category

2010s Chippendale Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode
Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode

Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode

Located in Troy, NY

Early 18th Century Marquetry Desk-Commode of Italian Origin, having three drawers, the top one having a fall-front featuring a desk compartment fitted with small drawers. Two large d...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table
French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table

French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Three drawers over two large deep drawers with a large center knee hole this stunning desk simply has it all including a showplace back with a reverse semi circle apron center. 32...

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2010s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style
Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style

Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very good cabinet maker in this time the desk cylinder has three belt drawers and a large belt drawer lined with finely chiseled bronze,at the four corner of the desk there is fo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932
Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932

Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932

By Frits Spanjaard

Located in The Hague, NL

The desk has four large drawers on the right, which can be simultaneously locked with a single key.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Macassar, Oak

C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut
C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut

C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut

By Frank Fletcher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large American Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk, designed by Frank Fletcher and manufactured by Fletcher Aviation for Hughes Aircraft in Pasadena, California ca. 1945.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Rare Mutenyé wood design desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel 1960
Rare Mutenyé wood design desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel 1960

Rare Mutenyé wood design desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel 1960

By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This piece is made for the Foncolin building, one of Wabbes first large prestigious office projects, the piece is recognizable by the exquisite wood-joints on each corner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Located in Markington, GB

Originally sourced from a large private house installation, these units are all in very good vintage condition, reflecting careful use and preservation over time.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The tier topped with black portor gold marble with its openwork gallery opens with three drawers, the belt with two rows of drawers provides an indentation in the center, and opens t...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Desks

Materials

Wood

1977 Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Wrapped Executive Desk with Chrome Legs
1977 Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Wrapped Executive Desk with Chrome Legs

1977 Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Wrapped Executive Desk with Chrome Legs

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large leather-covered executive desk known as the “Pfister Table,” initially designed in 1977 by Charles Pfister for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Executive Boomerang Desk
Midcentury Executive Boomerang Desk

Midcentury Executive Boomerang Desk

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very unique large executive boomerang desk. The top is made out of laminate and the bottom is solid wood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning full sized Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with slidi...

Category

Antique 1860s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent

A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent

By L. Cueunieres Ebeniste.

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

For writing-tables, Cressent favoured large figural corner mounts of female busts, atlas figures or soldiers.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This is a complicated piece of furniture, it looks to me that it was one absolutely enormous desk that has had the top cut down to be used as two very large sideboards or as one Isla...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme
Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme

Located in Lisse, NL

Fine quality and great design Napoleon III desk with large drawer and bronze angels. This wonderful antique ladies desk also is highly practical because of the open design and the...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk
C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk

C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk

By General Fireproofing Company, Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large Split Reception Desk, initially designed by Davis Allen for General Fireproofing Reception circa 1974.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three large drawers below provide ample room for storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique American Walnut Renaissance Revival Aesthetic Movement Desk Table 1875
Antique American Walnut Renaissance Revival Aesthetic Movement Desk Table 1875

Antique American Walnut Renaissance Revival Aesthetic Movement Desk Table 1875

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Portland, OR

The base having two X frame supports at each side with incised carving & circular carved roundels, to the center is one large roundel with four carved urn shaped finials.

Category

Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated d...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XV/XVI Style Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre By Henry Dasson The rectangular top with pierced three-quarter gallery, above th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Georgian Style Wood & Hogan Burr Walnut Partners Desk Bench-Made in England
Georgian Style Wood & Hogan Burr Walnut Partners Desk Bench-Made in England

Georgian Style Wood & Hogan Burr Walnut Partners Desk Bench-Made in England

Located in North Salem, NY

User's Side with 6 Fitted Box Drawers, One Fitted Large Central Drawer and a File Drawer appearing as Two "Dummy" Drawers in the Right Pedestal.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England
Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England

Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Johnson Furniture Company Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk
Johnson Furniture Company Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk

Johnson Furniture Company Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk

By Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Louisville, KY

This a gem is a perfect smaller writing desk that lends itself to so many room layouts. As opposed to many larger desks that require ample space, this desk is far more versatile than...

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

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An assortment of large desks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique large desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 241 antique and vintage large desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Large desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large large desks, so small large desks measuring 16 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large desks over the years, but those made by Osvaldo Borsani, Jens Risom and Arne Vodder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,056, while they’re typically $1,050 on the low end and $254,815 highest priced.

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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