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Modesty Panel Pedestal Desk

English Yew Wood Modesty Panel Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pedestal desk features a modesty panel as well as two file drawers and three-piece parchment
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21st Century and Contemporary British Desks

Materials

Leather, Yew

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
', each corner of the desk with decorative floral carving, modesty panel to the back of the kneehole
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Pedestal Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine George III style mahogany leather top pedestal desk, with a flame mahogany veneered and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Pedestal Desk
George III Pedestal Desk
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 38 in
Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Desk
Florence Knoll Desk
H 29 in W 66 in D 32 in
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Desk
Florence Knoll Desk
H 29 in W 66 in D 32 in
Penhurst Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
, dovetailed drawers and raised bracket feet. The modesty panel keeps the users legs and feet hidden while
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2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Penhurst Mahogany Desk
Penhurst Mahogany Desk
H 31.5 in W 74 in D 43 in
Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

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Located in Dallas, TX
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Large Traditional Mahogany 84 Inch Executive Desk by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk Distressed Brown Embossed Leather
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Desk With an Embossed Brown Leather Top. The Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk is a stunning ...
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Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
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Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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H 80.5 in W 85.25 in D 88.5 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Victorian Desk Kidney Form Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view this in our Hertfordshire showroom - just 25 minutes north of London Absolutely stunning walnut Victorian style kidney desk Swivel chair is not included - but is available ...
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Large Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality large mahogany partners desk, having an inset leather writing surface, decorated with black tooling, above three drawers in the front, with three further d...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Large Mahogany Partners Desk
Large Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 42.13 in
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very impressive antique Georgian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality and is a great s...
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Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by an English cabinetmaker with whom we have been associated for over 30 years, this walnut writing desk has Classic lines that would blend well in a modern setting. I...
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Pedestal Desk in the Biedermeier manner
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A blond wood burr veneered and ebonized pedestal desk with inset leather top and diamond design inlaid ends. The design is taken from Biedermeier. We are currently working to a 30-3...
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Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. This actually has a brass plaque in the top drawer from when it was pres...
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Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. This is of extremely fine quality, it was made by...
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Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. The shaped top is cross banded in various exotic specimen wood...
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th century painted dining table with curved legs and wrought iron centre brace. Circa 1920.
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H 31.11 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

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By Stephen Smith
Located in Andover, MA
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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George Nelson Double Pedestal Desk
George Nelson Double Pedestal Desk
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 36 in
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style burl pedestal desk with brass moldings and trim, a wonderful burl walnut veneer
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H 30 in W 79 in D 34.25 in
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Asymmetrical Executive Desk
Asymmetrical Executive Desk
H 29 in W 94 in D 28.5 in
Renzo Schirolli Desk
By Schirolli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leatherette covered modesty panel with floating pedestal drawers - which have original red lacquer interiors
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Renzo Schirolli Desk
Renzo Schirolli Desk
H 29.5 in W 98.38 in D 47.25 in
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By G. None
Located in Newark, GB
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H 79 in W 150 in D 77 in
Finn Juhl Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
This impeccable double pedestal desk was designed by the master of Danish modern design, Finn Juhl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glenn of California Executive Desk with Brass Details
By Kipp Stewart, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Welton Becket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pedestals joined by a modesty panel. Both front and back panels alternate scored and polished aluminum, for
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Aluminum

George Nelson Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Nelson double pedestal walnut desk with caned modesty panel and floating top. Beautifully
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George Nelson Desk
George Nelson Desk
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
George Nelson Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Nelson double pedestal walnut desk with caned modesty panel and floating top. Beautifully
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George Nelson Desk
George Nelson Desk
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
Renzo Schirolli Desk
By Schirolli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leatherette covered modesty panel and pedestal drawers Cylindrical bronze column sits on solid marble base
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Renzo Schirolli Desk
Renzo Schirolli Desk
H 29.75 in W 99 in D 32.5 in
Renzo Schirolli Desk
By Schirolli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leatherette covered modesty panel and pedestal drawers Cylindrical bronze column sits on solid marble base
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Renzo Schirolli Desk
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H 29.75 in W 99 in D 32.5 in
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Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Georgian style pedestal desk of curved outline, the leather inset top above a carved edge
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George III Leather Top Desk
George III Leather Top Desk
H 30.25 in W 84.75 in D 36 in
Arne Vodder Teak Desk and Return
Located in New York, NY
. Open storage compartment beneath the work surface, concealed by the canvas clad modesty panel. Both
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Teak

Arne Vodder Teak Desk and Return
Arne Vodder Teak Desk and Return
H 28.5 in W 71.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Reception Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
, reception desk with a right hand return. A modesty panel, metal frame support and trimming is also featured
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson EOG Executive Office Group Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
the interior top right drawer. The cane modesty panel at the back of the desk is in surprisingly good
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Aluminum, Chrome

Large Victorian Style Burr Walnut Kidney Partner's Desk
Located in London, GB
bookcase in the kneehole that also acts as a modesty panel. This elegant partner's desk will create a
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Walnut

Small French Mahogany Library Desk in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
from a plinth base, with pedestals, radiused and reeded at the angles, having fielded panels dressed
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks

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Finn Juhl Double Pedestal Desk by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
writing surface, lovely brass handles, and are connected in the front by a cane modesty panel
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Finn Juhl Double Pedestal Desk by Baker
Finn Juhl Double Pedestal Desk by Baker
H 29 in W 81 in D 36.25 in
Executive Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
L-shaped design Cane modesty panel Chrome hardware Brushed chrome legs Large 7' x 3' "Floating
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Beautiful Early Florence Knoll Desk and Return for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll Desk model #1544 EWR with natural woven cane KC-4 kneehole modesty panel. Top drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Florence Knoll Model 1503 Walnut Desk for Knoll Associates, Restored, circa 1950
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacturing label on the underside. Featuring double pedestals with modesty panel that shows steel reveal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Walnut Executive Desk with Rosewood and Brass Details, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an inset modesty panel suspended between four brass spacers. This example has a right-hand typewriter
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dakota Jackson Desk, circa 2000s
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Miami, FL
Single-sided desk with full modesty panel in makore veneer with high gloss finish, two pedestals
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Dakota Jackson Desk, circa 2000s
Dakota Jackson Desk, circa 2000s
H 30 in W 80 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
file drawer and four drawers. Both pedestal bases are connected by a cane modesty panel.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Cane, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique American Victorian Oak Roll Top 'S Curve' Tambor Desk, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
central drawer flanked by two pull-out candle slides. The desk paneled on both sides and the rear as well
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

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Oak

L-Shaped Executive Desk and Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
"wide and is guarded by a rattan modesty panel. The black lacquer desk top is a full 72" wide and 30
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Aluminum, Steel

Regency Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive Regency period mahogany one part (fixed) pedestal desk, the facing side with nine
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Mahogany

English Pedestal Desk
Located in Roswell, GA
Beautiful English Burl Walnut Pedestal Desk with optional removable modesty panel(see pic 7 & 8
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Brass

English Pedestal Desk
English Pedestal Desk
H 32 in W 62 in D 38 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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English Burled Walnut Large Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Burled Walnut Black Leather Top Executive Home Office Pedestal Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful walnut pedestal desk is English-made by hand as a Georgian period reproduction. The
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2010s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Large French 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Pedestal Desk with Slides
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
on all sides and also has a modesty panel so it can free stand in the centre of a room. Certainly a
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Mahogany, Leather

Oak Desk
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Quality American antique oak lawyer's desk - double pedestal base w/ modesty panel, 8 drawers
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak Desk
Oak Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
Executive fine quality Desk
Located in Roswell, GA
Superb mahogany executive pedestal desk. Crossbanded writing surface with ebony stringing
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English Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Executive fine quality Desk
Executive fine quality Desk
H 31.5 in W 81 in D 37 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Rosewood Pedestal Desk
Located in Singapore, SG
beauty and depth. The back features a modesty panel with a carved pilaster at each end. The desk
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

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Rosewood

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Modesty Panel Pedestal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modesty panel pedestal desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every modesty panel pedestal desk was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage modesty panel pedestal desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modesty panel pedestal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modesty panel pedestal desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one modesty panel pedestal desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florence Knoll and Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modesty Panel Pedestal Desk?

A modesty panel pedestal desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,910, while the lowest priced sells for $4,870 and the highest can go for as much as $122,319.