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1960s Danish Set of Wooden Upholstered Dining Chairs by Poul Volther
1960s Danish Set of Wooden Upholstered Dining Chairs by Poul Volther

1960s Danish Set of Wooden Upholstered Dining Chairs by Poul Volther

By Poul Volther

Located in High Point, NC

of the pencil legs and seat backs is tastefully complimented by a fresh creamy off-white boucle

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Small Pine Sideboard / Table, American Probably Texas
Small Pine Sideboard / Table, American Probably Texas

Small Pine Sideboard / Table, American Probably Texas

Located in Dallas, TX

pencil legs with brass castors, handmade, regional, United States, probably in Texas, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1970s Danish Modern Nesting Tables, Set of Three
1970s Danish Modern Nesting Tables, Set of Three

1970s Danish Modern Nesting Tables, Set of Three

Located in High Point, NC

A set of mid-century nesting tables created in Denmark. Thin pencil legs and subtly sloping tops

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Vintage Scandinavian Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Vintage Scandinavian Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in High Point, NC

craftsmanship in their construction. The seats and back radiate a cozy farmhouse charm, while their pencil legs

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

these chairs. Featuring a unique shape, with high pencil legs and stretchers, these chairs perfect for

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

wingback lounge chairs. Absolutely incredible lines on these chairs. Featuring a unique shape, high pencil

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Style Writing Table with Red Leather Writing Surface
Louis XVI Style Writing Table with Red Leather Writing Surface

Louis XVI Style Writing Table with Red Leather Writing Surface

Located in Dallas, TX

, straight, tapered pencil legs, embellished with gilt bronze mounts / ormolu around drawers and sides of

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage French Black Patinated Country Chairs, Set of Four
Vintage French Black Patinated Country Chairs, Set of Four

Vintage French Black Patinated Country Chairs, Set of Four

Located in High Point, NC

seats and pencil legs suggest a more modern approach. Fit for spaces new and old, this set of dining

Category

20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Midcentury Tufted Brown Velvet Sofa
Baker Furniture Midcentury Tufted Brown Velvet Sofa

Baker Furniture Midcentury Tufted Brown Velvet Sofa

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

midcentury lines and sits on straight solid walnut pencil legs. The sofa is in very good vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dresser
1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dresser

1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dresser

By Morris of California

Located in Burbank, CA

in white, and has the original aluminum pull handles in brass. It has the classic tapered pencil legs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table

Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

ends to emphasize the look of winged flight. Tapered pencil legs keep the top elevated at a low profile

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Credenza Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Credenza Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Credenza Dresser

By Broyhill

Located in Wilmington, DE

design project. Elevated on lovely pencil legs and featuring that dsitnctive bow stretcher base this

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Buffet with Hutch

Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Buffet with Hutch

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pasadena, TX

style shortened tapered pencil legs. An absolute must own piece for any admirer of Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Grasscloth

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers

By Broyhill

Located in Wilmington, DE

lends itself to any space or design project. Elevated on lovely pencil legs and featuring that

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Custom Desk With Straight Legs and Pencil Drawers With Applied Panels
Custom Desk With Straight Legs and Pencil Drawers With Applied Panels

Custom Desk With Straight Legs and Pencil Drawers With Applied Panels

By Dos Gallos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mahogany, walnut or oak custom desk with pencil drawers. Can be made any dimension. Color and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Desks and Wri...

Drawing of Legs
Drawing of Legs

Drawing of Legs

By Werner Bell

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-century pencil sketch of legs by artist Werner Bell, 1964. Original artwork on paper

Category

1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Skovmand Andersen Vintage Danish Teak Oval Dining Table with Extension Leaf
Skovmand Andersen Vintage Danish Teak Oval Dining Table with Extension Leaf

Skovmand Andersen Vintage Danish Teak Oval Dining Table with Extension Leaf

By Skovmand and Andersen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

stunning pencil legs. Dining table surface has been professionally refinished by our in-house cabinet shop

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Seated Nude Woman Holding Her Leg

Seated Nude Woman Holding Her Leg

By Paul Cadmus

Located in New York, NY

Seated Nude Woman Holding Her Leg Signed in pencil, u.l. Conté crayon on paper 8.5 x 11 inches

Category

20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Conté

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Five Drawer Desk
Mid-Century Harvey Probber Five Drawer Desk

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Five Drawer Desk

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pasadena, TX

One Large File Size Drawer and Four Medium Desk Drawers Upper Drawers Have Pencil trays

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

EARLY 19THC SOFA IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN
EARLY 19THC SOFA IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN

EARLY 19THC SOFA IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PENCIL POST LEGS

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

Walnut Desk
Walnut Desk

Walnut Desk

Sold|$8,740

Walnut Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut writing desk with two pencil drawers, barley twist legs (or salamonic) and iron

Category

20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar desk with chrome panel legs, 3 pencil drawers, 1 file drawer and 2

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Chrome

19THC ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED FARM/COFFEE TABLE
19THC ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED FARM/COFFEE TABLE

19THC ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED FARM/COFFEE TABLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC PAINTED FARM TABLE/COFFEE TABLE SIZE-GREAT NATURAL SCRUB TOP WITH PENCIL POST LEGS IN

Category

Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Olivewood Burl Console
Olivewood Burl Console

Olivewood Burl Console

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful olivewood burl console with brass bamboo legs with 3 pencil drawers and brass hardware

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Unique Oval Mid-Century Coffee Table
Unique Oval Mid-Century Coffee Table

Unique Oval Mid-Century Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long vintage oval table with pencil tapered legs and great walnut grain creating a diamond

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19THC  SMALL FARM TABLE-ORIGINAL GREY PAINT
19THC  SMALL FARM TABLE-ORIGINAL GREY PAINT

19THC SMALL FARM TABLE-ORIGINAL GREY PAINT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

SUPER SIZE FARM/WORK TABLE-GREAT FORM AND WONDERFUL ORIGINAL SURFACE-GREAT PENCIL POST LEGS WITH

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

19THC HICKORY & WALNUT WORK TABLE/COFFEE TABLE
19THC HICKORY & WALNUT WORK TABLE/COFFEE TABLE

19THC HICKORY & WALNUT WORK TABLE/COFFEE TABLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PATINA.THE TOP HAS WONDERFUL WEAR AND THE LEGS ARE PENCIL POST LEGS.THE TABLE HAS EARLY HAND MADE NAILS AND

Category

Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

Drexel Declaration Desk
Drexel Declaration Desk

Drexel Declaration Desk

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A fine simple walnut desk with full size file drawer, brass pull and pencil drawer sitting on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Teak writing desk with two side stacks of drawers and one pencil drawer. Angled legs make it quite

Category

20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

EARLY 19THC  AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN
EARLY 19THC  AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN

EARLY 19THC AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GREAT EARLY SOFA WITH CARVED PENCIL POST LEGS THIS SOFA WE UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN WITH

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Serving Table
George III Mahogany Serving Table

George III Mahogany Serving Table

Located in Dallas, TX

apron flanked by carved oval rosette paterae and continuing on sides, all on tapered pencil ribbed legs

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED WEAVERS STOOL FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED WEAVERS STOOL FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED WEAVERS STOOL FROM NEW ENGLAND

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED WEAVERS STOOL WITH CARVED PENCIL POST LEGS IN A WONDERFUL OLD

Category

Antique 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Pair of Diminutive Mahogany Stools
Pair of Diminutive Mahogany Stools

Pair of Diminutive Mahogany Stools

Located in Greenwich, CT

over splayed bases, the aprons with pencil chamfered edge, the legs of tapered form, the whole with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani Desk
Osvaldo Borsani Desk

Osvaldo Borsani Desk

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

desk blotter, aluminum loop legs. 2 pencil drawers for storage. Measures: 8 feet. Extremely

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

MINIMAL FLORENCE KNOLL DESK
MINIMAL FLORENCE KNOLL DESK

MINIMAL FLORENCE KNOLL DESK

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

three to the left , key is present and locks are working . Top left drawer has original pencil tray

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Delightful Set of Six French Garden Chairs
Delightful Set of Six French Garden Chairs

Delightful Set of Six French Garden Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Simple, yet Sturdy Double Pencil Form Legs; 2 Arm Chairs and 4 Side Chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Metal

Paul McCobb Model 1322 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Directional Furniture
Paul McCobb Model 1322 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Directional Furniture

Paul McCobb Model 1322 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Directional Furniture

By Paul McCobb

Located in West Hartford, CT

and pencil point legs. It is rare to find a 1322 chair with the matching ottoman. The upholstery is a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

A Pair of Maitland Smith Mahogany Kettle Stand Tables
A Pair of Maitland Smith Mahogany Kettle Stand Tables

A Pair of Maitland Smith Mahogany Kettle Stand Tables

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lambertville, NJ

candle leaves. The rich mahogany wood with tapered legs with satinwood pencil inaly. The top with a

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

EARLY 19THC SOFA IN HICKORY & UPHOLSTERED IN HOMSPUN LINEN
EARLY 19THC SOFA IN HICKORY & UPHOLSTERED IN HOMSPUN LINEN

EARLY 19THC SOFA IN HICKORY & UPHOLSTERED IN HOMSPUN LINEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GREAT EARLY SOFA, MADE FROM A HIRED HANDS BED IN THE 19THC OF HICKORY WOOD WITH CARVED PENCIL POST

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Hickory

19th c. Hickory Farm Bench
19th c. Hickory Farm Bench

19th c. Hickory Farm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

century long and narrow. The pencil post legs are affixed to the plank top by way of a mortised finish

Category

Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Hickory

Mid Century Scandinavian Dry Bar Teak Credenza
Mid Century Scandinavian Dry Bar Teak Credenza

Mid Century Scandinavian Dry Bar Teak Credenza

Located in San Jose, CA

an adjustable shelf. Finished with unique sculpted handles and pencil tapered legs. Skeleton key

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Laminate, Teak

Rosewood Midcentury Desk by Miller Desk & Safe Company, 1930s
Rosewood Midcentury Desk by Miller Desk & Safe Company, 1930s

Rosewood Midcentury Desk by Miller Desk & Safe Company, 1930s

By Dunbar Furniture, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful desk with quality finish throughout. Interior drawers are all rosewood with pencil

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Intriguing Antique Victorian Side Table Painted Black
Intriguing Antique Victorian Side Table Painted Black

Intriguing Antique Victorian Side Table Painted Black

Located in Round Top, TX

pencil line carving on the legs outlines and accentuates the curves, and is repeated on the stretcher as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Side Tables

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

pencil box. The long tapered legs ending in tall brushed gold caps. Perfectly scaled to also style as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Metal

Pair Concrete Garden Flamingos
Pair Concrete Garden Flamingos

Pair Concrete Garden Flamingos

Located in Seattle, WA

. Each is standing on original pencil-gauge iron rod legs. One is poised head up, the other head down

Category

20th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Set of Four Vintage Danish Modern Frem Røjle Teak Dining Chairs by Poul Volther
Set of Four Vintage Danish Modern Frem Røjle Teak Dining Chairs by Poul Volther

Set of Four Vintage Danish Modern Frem Røjle Teak Dining Chairs by Poul Volther

By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther

Located in San Jose, CA

. Features a curved backrest support and pencil tapered legs in old growth teak. This set includes four side

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Large 19thc Original Painted Harvest Table
Early Large 19thc Original Painted Harvest Table

Early Large 19thc Original Painted Harvest Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CREAM ALL ORIGINAL PAINT.THIS BEAUTY IS FROM NORTH CAROLINA AND HAS PENCIL POSTS LEGS.IT IS ALL WOOD PEG

Category

Antique 19th Century American Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Falster Mobelfabrik Teak Dresser or Bachelor's Chest, 1960s
Danish Modern Falster Mobelfabrik Teak Dresser or Bachelor's Chest, 1960s

Danish Modern Falster Mobelfabrik Teak Dresser or Bachelor's Chest, 1960s

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in Miami, FL

skillfully carved teakwood handles. The chest is gracefully raised on long pencil tapered legs. The four

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Teak

John Stuart Walnut Desk with Chair
John Stuart Walnut Desk with Chair

John Stuart Walnut Desk with Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

A compact desk and chair by John Stuart. The desk features a floating top and tapered legs,two

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Custom Lacewood “Mezzaluna” Office Desk by Pace Collection
Custom Lacewood “Mezzaluna” Office Desk by Pace Collection

Custom Lacewood “Mezzaluna” Office Desk by Pace Collection

By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shape with 90º cut-outs at either corner and the centre that branch into the legs of the piece. This

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Swedish Nils Jonsson for Troeds Vintage Expanding Oval Teak Dining Table
Swedish Nils Jonsson for Troeds Vintage Expanding Oval Teak Dining Table

Swedish Nils Jonsson for Troeds Vintage Expanding Oval Teak Dining Table

By Nils Jonsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Hugo Troeds

Located in Chattanooga, TN

to a maximum of 104? long! Smartly designed with the pencil turned legs positioned at the far corner

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Stellar French Forties Two Tier Marble & Brass End/Side Table
Stellar French Forties Two Tier Marble & Brass End/Side Table

Stellar French Forties Two Tier Marble & Brass End/Side Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Standing proud on four reeded pencil shaped legs, we gladly present this stunning modern

Category

20th Century French End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of 6 George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chairs Solid Cherry
Set of 6 George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chairs Solid Cherry

Set of 6 George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chairs Solid Cherry

By George Nakashima

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

, sculpted seat, indented feet at the bottom of the 4 turned legs, pencil markings, doweled spindles, and the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

John Keal for Brown-Saltman Mahogany Drum Table Lazy Susan Cocktail Table 1950s
John Keal for Brown-Saltman Mahogany Drum Table Lazy Susan Cocktail Table 1950s

John Keal for Brown-Saltman Mahogany Drum Table Lazy Susan Cocktail Table 1950s

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Chattanooga, TN

we have an end table that is at once circular and triangular, and it spins! Pencil tapered Danish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Pencil Leg For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pencil leg available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every pencil leg was constructed with great care. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage pencil leg now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pencil leg, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pencil leg is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pencil leg over the years, but those crafted by Bassett Furniture, Milo Baughman and Dos Gallos Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pencil Leg?

Prices for a pencil leg can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $30,998, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.