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Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
straight legs securing a cracked ice fretwork shelf in the lower section, this 19th century Qing Dynasty
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
from the user point of view. Robust and with big dimensions, has a lower shelf and scratch-resistant
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 74.81 in
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
from the user point of view. Robust and with big dimensions, has a lower shelf and scratch-resistant
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
thought specially from the user point of view. Robust and with big dimensions, has a lower shelf and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
thought specially from the user point of view. Robust and with big dimensions, has a lower shelf and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 160cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
thought specially from the user point of view. Robust and with big dimensions, has a lower shelf and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Walnut - 190cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 74.81 in
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
thought specially from the user point of view. Robust and with big dimensions, has a lower shelf and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Mrs. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 74.81 in
Desk "Orlando" by MarCo Romanelli
By Marco Romanelli
Located in Napoli, NA
Orlando is a home / office desk designed by designer MarCo Romanelli. This desk has an essential
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Other

Desk "Orlando" by MarCo Romanelli
Desk "Orlando" by MarCo Romanelli
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 19.69 in
Carved Oak Desk, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved Oak Desk England circa 1920 Detailed carving, with single drawer on both sides, lower shelf
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Desk, England circa 1920
Carved Oak Desk, England circa 1920
H 31 in W 48.25 in D 30 in
Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sized laminate top houses a lower storage shelf and two cabinets. Vibrant yellow and red enameled pull
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Located in Geneve, CH
, gray, or beige lacquered MDF Lower top in white lacquered MDF Dimensions: Upper shelf: D 80 x W 45 cm
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seater childrens desk
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30
Located in Bordeaux, FR
lower stretcher shelf provides structural support and visual balance, while intricate gilt bronze mounts
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Antique 1850s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30
Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 66.93 in
Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
single shelf aperture with 2 drawers below in the same manner. The lower section provides a generous
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

20th Century Representative Monumental Art Deco Desk #3
Located in Berlin, DE
on frame base. There are four drawers on each side and a pull-out compartment as shelf. The cover
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
perfect for a computer. The lower part of the desk is flanked to left is a pull out shelf, with four
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
a drawer, fall front top and two lower doors (see photo). Lower doors slightly rounded by time (to
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Antique 1820s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, flip top, lower shelf stand, original label, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship
Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
shelf in the lower; the drawers on both sides feature a single large dovetail joining the corners. This
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20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ÉGÉE collection This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ornate bronze ormolu, lower shelf with inlaid desk set, satinwood floral inlay throughout, beautiful wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Burl

French Desk, Louis XVI Style with Sèvres Mounts and bronze dore accents
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style desk having floral porcelain Sèvres mounts The upper portion of this desk
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English Oak Writing Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak writing desk has the original brass pulls and castors. There is a lower platform shelf
Category

Antique 1890s English Desks

Materials

Brass

English Oak Writing Desk
English Oak Writing Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 21.5 in
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
ladies writing desk with a cartonnier shelf compartment above the writing surface. The desk features
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak veneer from the 1960s. In the lower part, two
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
H 63.78 in W 29.53 in D 13.78 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cartonnier Desk
Located in Paris, FR
drawers that are decorated with painted gold foliage. In the center, a table slides out to form a shelf
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
surmounting two blind paneled doors, which opens to a three shelf interior, over a lower case with slant front
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
in very good condition. The interior has (1) lower adjustable Shelf and (1) lower large file drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Ebonized Predictor Group Desk by Paul McCobb for O'Hearn Furniture Company
By O'Hearn Furniture 1, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
This hard-to-find desk is a Paul McCobb design for his Predictor series, manufactured by O'Hearn
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Silvio Cavatorta Diminutive Desk with Companion Table in Walnut and Green Glass
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelf - L: 23.38" x D: 9" Height between lower tier and surface: 9" Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957): Silvio
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
writing surface, two lower book matched mahogany cabinet doors revealing interior sliding shelf, and
Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Desk, Antique Bonheur du Jour, Gamichon a Paris
By Jean-Baptiste Gamichon
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
dressing the join. Inside a single shelf divides the space with the rear of the doors dressed with rouched
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk with a Pierced Heart to the Top
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A wonderful Arts & Crafts mahogany writing desk with a pierced heart to the top
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
lower leg. Please see photos, circa mid-late 20th century. Bring on the paperwork!!!! This desk is so
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage modern occasional table and desk, in black lacquered wood, featuring a glass top shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
H 27.75 in W 21 in D 9 in
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen
By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen
Located in London, GB
design can be observed on the lower shelf which also acts as a stretcher. Four reeded baluster legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
lower three drawers. The front of the desk opens to reveal the writing surface and interior storage. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compartments for sewing notions, a pull out wicker basket for storage, and a lower shelf. With both leaves
Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Teak

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
This is the most charming table, from the lower shelf for books, to the veneered wood and the
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
above the drawer, lower storage shelf. Versatile in its design and size, beautiful warm patina colour
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full size lower shelf all
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
pattern panels of gilt-brass above a shelf fitted with two drawers, the extended lower part with a hinged
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
H 45.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
illustrated one has a lower shelf but in all other design elements including the fitted interior, the small
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Danish Rio Rosewood Secretaire by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
), on the upper part, two small drawers and an open storage niche. The desk shelf pulls out to enlarge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing desk and storage compartments and pigeon holes, lower
Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
Located in Essex, MA
compartments. Lower shelf. Sabot feet. J.P Morgan Provenance.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Tulipwood

Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
H 29.25 in W 21 in D 12.75 in
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers which are revealed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Directoire mahogany trestle table, early 19th century. An octagonal top with lower shelf table.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
lower shelf inside the kneehole. The drawers have oak linings, a box wood edge, a flame mahogany
Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
supports and a low gallery to the top shelf. The lower part of the scroll supports have turned walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
H 47.45 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gris St. Anne Marble and Ormolu Pedestal Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
plaques with foliate scrolls surrounding the head of a lion with a beaded ring in its mouth. The top shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Woman with Lowered Head
By Joseph Goethe
Located in Greenwich, CT
table, desk or mantle or shelf!!! The wood has some cracks in it that are inherent to working in this
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Fläpps Shelf 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
double desk. If the lower shelf unit is hung at a sitting working height, the upper shelf unit becomes a
Category

2010s German Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Shelf 80x80-2 - White
Fläpps Shelf 80x80-2 - White
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 13.39 in
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Lower Shelf Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lower shelf desk available at 1stDibs. Each lower shelf desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. If you’re shopping for a lower shelf desk, we have 92 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lower shelf desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right lower shelf desk, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one lower shelf desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eric Gizard, A.R. Cordemeijer and Arne Wahl Iversen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lower Shelf Desk?

Prices for a lower shelf desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $481 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,213.