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Caos Crocodile Desk
By Sergio Villa, Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
size will also function was versatile working surface. The structure of the desk is in wood with an
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
desk, features working drawers to each side.
This model of bureau plat was made by a small number
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Desk ''Glória'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Glória is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The aesthetics
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
working, top cupboard is not attached to desk and comes with multiply extra storage space. This is the
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
antique desk.
With working locks and key.
The botanical name for the mahogany this item is made of
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
various angles, the table / drawer extends as a writing/working surface with old worn baize top, it opens
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Freijó Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Peroba Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum" is a desk, designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', with a structure made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French writing desk of the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture in walnut
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
metallic makers plate, stamped, Maple & Co, London, Paris, Buenos Aires, By Royal Appointment.
The desk
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
trunk! Perfect for it being floated within a room. The working side of this desk houses four drawers set
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 21.5 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk
A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Stefano Trapani
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A contemporary and refined reworking of the Charles X secretaire rouleaux.
The Charles 10 desk is
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 41.34 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Federal Cherry Slant Lid Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice size late 18th century American Cherry Chippendale slant front desk with white Pine
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chippendale Desks
Materials
Cherry
Evo, Oak and Brass Desk or Dining Table by Feruccio Laviani, Made in Italy
By Feruccio Laviani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with firm design, made combining old and modern woodcraft. The classical side is in solid oak slats
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
By Derby
Located in Doylestown, PA
of drawers, interior compartments and paneled on all sides. Nice old finish in great working order
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Oak
Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather.
Beautiful and very unusual box, created in
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s.
This is a rare and very unique postmodern
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danny Venlet Bulo Easy Rider Belgium Desk Seat Lounge Space Age Red Chrome
Located in Antwerpen, BE
functions such as lounging, working on a laptop or just sitting. With its convenient swivel feature, this
Category
1990s Belgian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique desk.
With working locks and key
Category
Antique 1880s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Worn and Patinated English Antique Pine Tavern Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. It makes a fantastic desk or working table, but is generally used in the kitchen as a breakfast table
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Pine
Fabulous Antique English Flame Mahog. Chippendale Style Large Desk w/leather
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
(non-working) drawers. Its size still would allow for its use as a partner's desk or at least work
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 ATTRIUBTED JAPONISME PEARL DESK
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in GB
important, museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 attributed writing desk with sublime mother of pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.52 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Junghans Mid-Century Golden Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Atomic Starburst Hollywood Regency table or desk clock from the 1950s, executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the same time, creating a flat surface area for the perfect working environment. Our desk features
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
no gaps. Lock is present and working, lacking key, crystal ink bottle is of a later period, nice
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
ANTIQUE FLAMED HARDWOOD DESK FROM PRINCESS DIANA'S FAMiLY HOME SPENCER HOUSE
Located in GB
Edwardian circa 1910-1920 Flamed Mahogany twin pedestal desk with green leather writing surface from
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.11 in W 65.95 in D 32.88 in
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch, 1966, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Modern Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 27.56 in
Unused Boxed Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a world map clocks face and world time zones. Comes like directly
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold
H 2.75 in W 1.85 in D 1.57 in
Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
What can I say, a 140 year old desk, in one of the best timbers around and made by one of the greatest
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock.
Very beautiful antique desk-table clock, created in Geneva
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 4.03 in W 3.9 in D 0.73 in
Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
hall table.
As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
& Roberts, was one of the principal London companies working in the nineteenth century in the taste of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Agate, Bronze
H 59.06 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Serge Mansau for Fratelli Guzzini Italy MCM Designed Lucite Tape Dispenser - NOS
By Robert P. Gottlieb, Serge Mansau, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in St. Louis, MO
dispenser, new old stock. Great desk accessory.
See my other listing for vintage Robert P. Gottlieb lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
H 4.13 in W 4.94 in D 1.19 in
19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
controlled by a wide top handle. This heavy tool is in very good working order for thick books, and adorns a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
H 13 in W 20 in D 10.25 in
Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
By George Nelson, Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
chair vibrates with uber-swank mojo. It is truly a miracle to find this decades old chair with its
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
tool is in excellent working order, and adorns a rich patinated gun barrel painted finish with gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
wide top handle. This heavy tool is in wonderful working order and adorns a rich patinated bronze and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
tool is in excellent working order, and adorns a rich patinated gun barrel painted finish with gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
colour finish, they have been fully restored by my leather polishers to include having the old colour
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.49 in W 26.38 in D 28.15 in
Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
. This pen comes from old stock direct from the manufacturer. This pen is rare to see in the aftermarket
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 0.24 in D 0.24 in
19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
handle. This heavy tool is in very good working order for thick books, and adorns a rich patinated rust
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds
Located in Madrid, ES
also presents an old textile on the back to protect the work. The miniature in the center presents a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 1.58 in
Rare Inkwell, Bronze Art Nouveau USA President Wilson 1st W War, Signed Cuzin
Located in Paris, FR
he was called, was barely a year old when his family moved to Augusta, Georgia. He would live there
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Henrik Wigström 1915 Red Enamel Picture Frame in Gilded Sterling with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Presentation picture frame from the imperial Russia.
Beautiful neo classic picture desk frame
Category
Vintage 1910s Russian Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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H 2.76 in W 1.85 in D 0.28 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
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W 1.85 in D 1.57 in L 2.75 in
Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 60.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Attributed to L.Messagé (1842-1901) and F.Linke, "Source Allegory" Clock
By François Linke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original and key, in working conditions
H 26 W 14.5 D 9 cm
Bibliography: C. Payne, Francois Linke 1855
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
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H 10.24 in W 5.71 in D 3.55 in
Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer.
An exceptional boudoir
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 2.95 in W 1.9 in D 1.25 in
20th Century Wood with Marble Top French Napoleon III Roll-Top Bureau, 1870
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
an external drawer, complete with working key, of good capacity. Openable roll-top bureau that offers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
H 42.52 in W 33.86 in D 21.26 in
Gilt Bronze Paper Cut - Maurice Frécourt - Period: Early 20th Century
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
pages of old books, but its most common use is to open letters or envelopes.
Elegant on your desk, or
Category
20th Century French Other Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
comes to you in full working order. Runs on electric so no ticking sounds or winding required.
Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Royal Blue Glass & Brass Clock, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
by our horologist so comes to you in full working order. Runs on electric so no ticking sounds or
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock.
Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 3.35 in W 2.16 in D 1.1 in
Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900
By Fabergé
Located in Portland, OR
desk clock, by workmaster Feodor Afanassiev (1870-1927), the clock circa 1900.
In 1883 Afanasiev moved
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Silver
H 5.063 in W 2.938 in D 1.25 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal old working desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every old working desk was constructed with great care. Find 292 options for an antique or vintage old working desk now, or shop our selection of 57 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the old working desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An old working desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one old working desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
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