Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid-19th century French Louis XIII style library table, crafted from solid oak and sourced in Provence, France. The table has been structurally revised and waxed in-house, preservi...
Iron
1980s Francesco Molon Walnut Executive Desk with Leather Top
Located in Perkasie, PA
FRANCESCO MOLON Leather Top Walnut Executive Desk – Item 73874 This impressive executive desk brings together rich walnut, elegant carved detailing, and luxurious leather accents in...
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful compact vintage bureau cabinet from the 1960s. Ideal as a compact desk or a workstation. The Mid-century modern cabinet was designed by Robert Heritage as part of the Mul...
Teak
Maitland Smith Kidney-Shaped Mahogany Desk with Leather Top
Located in Perkasie, PA
MAITLAND SMITH Leather Top Mahogany Kidney Shape Desk – Item L73729 This elegant MAITLAND SMITH kidney-shaped desk combines beautifully figured ...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,020
French 19th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis XVI style Desk is made of walnut with a dark grey leather top. It has 2 extensions and each one is 14''W. It has 4 drawers, 1 in the center, 2 on the left side and ...
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A French Louis Philippe period walnut writing table dating to the mid-19th century, sourced in Provence, France. The table features a rectangular paneled top framed by broad walnut b...
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect al...
Brass
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique English desk crafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top on a case with five drawers and campaign style hardware having side supports with brackets and splayed leg...
Brass
Vintage Small Solid Oak Writing Desk/kitchen Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A small solid oak desk made in Denmark during the 1960s. The table has a strong character with a warm, almost rustic feeling. Its shaped legs and visible construction give it the ch...
Oak
American Queen Anne Revival Wood Writing Desk by Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This American Queen Anne Revival writing desk by Lane Furniture, dating to the 1970's, combines traditional elegance with practical everyday ...
Brass
John Van Koert "Profile" Model-K80 Executive Desk w/ Leather Top for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Leather Top, Metal Pulls Dimensions: 35.50in H x 54in W x 33in D Table Height: 30in ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-...
Metal
$3,115Sale Price|30% Off
Barbara Barry for Baker Italian Art Deco Style Modern Mahogany Writing Desk 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Barbara Barry Collection desk by Baker Furniture. Showcasing a sophisticated Neoclassical / Italian Art Deco inspired aesthetic with sleek, modern lines. The kidne...
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Louis XV Fruitwood & Leather Top Writing Desk with Pull-Out Side
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Conditon This John Widdicomb writing desk is an elegant American interpretation of the Louis XV style, crafted...
Brass
Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni & Co. "Orix" Desk, Italy, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Naples, IT
Designed in 1970 by the duo Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni & C, the Orix desk is an extraordinary expression of the aesthetic and functional experimentation of that era. ...
Metal
Newly Refinished - American Studio Craft Organic Modern Desk or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Materials: Light-Walnut Stained Maple Style: American Studio Craft This American Studio Craft desk or console table, crafted in the 1950s, embodies t...
Maple
Important Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Desk from The Levin House
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very rare and important piece of architectural history an original desk from the Levin residence an early Usonian house. In 1946 a group of four employees from the Upjohn company b...
Wood
Louis XV Style Writing Desk in Oyster Burl, Italy, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
An Italian oyster burl writing deskin the manner of Louis XV, ca. 1960s. Features fleur-de-lis papered drawers and graceful cabriole legs. The desk top surface measures 48.25" wide ...
Burl
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Solid Maple Vanity with Stool and Mirror by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Heywood Wakefield M-776 Solid Birch vanity and mirror. Part of the Sculptura line with stool in Champagne finish. Made in American Circa 1950. Three drawers at ...
Mirror, Maple, Upholstery, Glass, Birch
Lg. Pedersen & Hansen Teak Desk Top Organizer Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare large sized teak wood desk organizer which sits on a desktop for extra storage and easy access to your papers, mail and small items. There are two horizontal slots with upper ...
Teak
Chippendale Solid Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk by Jasper Cabinet Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Chippendale or Georgian style serpentine front bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeo...
Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, France, Circa 1770
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Louis XVI Desk is made of mahogany with a black leather top. It has 2 extensions and 4 drawers. The back is finished and the length of each extension is 14''.
Leather, Mahogany
Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival slant front writing desk By Grand Rapids Chair Co. USA, Circa 1930s Carved walnut and burlwood, with barley twist molding, and ...
Brass
M.F. Harty for Stow & Davis Mid Century Walnut, Chrome and Glass Executive Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
M.F. Harty for Stow & Davis Mid Century Walnut, Chrome and Glass Executive Desk This desk measures: 96 wide x 38 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches Fair Vintage...
Chrome
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Mid century danish modern teak and oak desk with 6 drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 6 drawers with curved brass handles. This danish desk has (2) drawers on each side with symmetrical design. The top has a beautiful teak wood...
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Richard Schultz for Knoll International
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern executive desk designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International in the 1960s. Built-in chrome inlay on the top and integrated drawers...
Chrome
Antique Derby Desk Co. Oak Rolltop Desk with Tambour Door
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Astoria, NY
Derby Desk Co. Oak Rolltop Desk, the wood slat tambour door opening to various open shelves and drawers above central drawer flanked by four drawers, "Derby Desk / Boston / MA" plaqu...
Oak
$3,900 / item
Bamboo Desk by Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The Belle Epoque craze for all things inspired by Japan found expression in a multitude of faux bamboo furniture and furnishings. Our new Bamboo desk, designed as a cousin to our Bam...
Wood
Newly Refinished - Scandinavian Modern Drop-Leaf Desk by Yngve Ekström for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Brass
Walnut desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covered ...
Brass
Modern Minimal Standard Desk
Located in Nyack, NY
The Modern Minimal Writing Desk's all solid wood construction is evident throughout. Turned legs, radiused edges and soft corners all contribute to the organic nature of this design....
Ash, Walnut
Antique American Mahogany Slant-Front Desk, Marvelli–Padovano Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
An American mahogany slant-front bureau, catalogued as 18th–19th century, with a fitted writing interior above four graduated drawers. The fall front opens onto pull-out supports to...
Brass
Oval Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
An oval Louis XVI style writing desk. Three panels of black leather are framed with a scrolled gilt border. Four dovetailed drawers with beveled paneled fronts, open with round brass...
Brass
Walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...
Brass
Spectacular Art Deco Maple And Macassar Desk, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish original Art Deco 1930's desk of great proportions offering a real sense of grandeur. An Art Deco blonde maple and macassar ebony desk...
Birdseye Maple, Macassar
Stylish Art Deco Modernist D End Two Sided Desk, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this lovely and totally original light to mid tone oak Art Deco desk dating to the 1930s with a modernist feel. Compact in size this desk is perfect if the ...
Chrome
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk in Solid Walnut Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant Italian solid walnut desk dating back to the mid-19th century, during the Louis-Philippe period. Featuring simple lines and a lack of excessive ornamentation...
Walnut, Faux Leather
$5,995 / item
Huge Partners Desk Green Leather
Located in Annville, PA
This is the Huge Partners Desk Green Leather in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk behemoth matches a number of other pieces which we produce. The fantastic solid mahogany t...
Leather, Mahogany
Theodore Alexander Barley Twist Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Theodore Alexander seventeenth century style writing desk, handmade for their Castle Bromwich collection. The tabletop is carved to give the look of parquetry, with two frieze draw...
Wood
Mid-century Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 209 Executive Desk c.1955
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Iconic executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfrabrik, Denmark. Crafted of teak with dovetail joinery and raised, sculpted edges on both sides. Solid teak draw...
Teak
Lawson-Fenning Ivanhoe Desk, Natural Walnut, Modern Writing Desk w/ Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ivanhoe Desk by Lawson-Fenning features a cantilevered base with open display shelves. Available in American walnut or white oak and drawers are available upon request. The Law...
Walnut
Large oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Large oak desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood cov...
Brass
Double-Sided Bauhaus Tubular Desk in Oak and Chrome from Mücke-Melder, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Executive writing desk from the 1930s, produced in Fryštát (former Czechoslovakia) by the Mücke-Melder factory. Representing Czech functionalism from the interwar period, close to th...
Steel, Chrome
$5,884Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary, dating from around 1760–1780, is a fine example of Georgian craftsmanship. The case is constructed with quarter-sawn European summer oak, giving t...
Brass
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your workspace with this 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom. This desk showcases rich walnut grain, clean architectural lines, and a sleek floating to...
Walnut
Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare writing desk and matching chair showcase Carlo Bugatti’s imaginative, eccentric brilliance - a strikingly unconventional choice for bold interior curators and collectors with a taste for the extraordinary. Created circa 1910, the set features Bugatti’s iconic fusion of exotic materials and architectural fantasy: walnut, vellum, pewter and bone intarsia, punched copper, and long silk tassels, all composed into forms that feel both ancient and avant-garde. The desk showcases six small drawers bearing enigmatic, glyph-like script, while lacquered oak acorn...
Copper, Pewter
Italian 1970's Mahogany Neoclassical Style Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's mahogany Neoclassical manner desk, the tapered columnar metal legs support a rectangular working surface of taupe colored leather, with two drawers on either side a...
Metal
Antique Circa 1900 English Pine Schoolmaster's Standing Desk with Storage
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful unique antique circa 1900 English pine schoolmaster's or clerk's standing desk with a lift up, slant-top writing surface and drawer storage below. The old pine wood just ...
Pine
$3,900 / item
Bunny Williams Home Sofia Desk
Located in New York, NY
Our Sofia desk is defined by both its warm, grey-washed oak finish, and its writing surface surrounded by rounded dentil moulding, an elevated work space complemented by refined tape...
Brass
Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mummenthaler & Meier “Magic Box” Secretary Desk – Swiss Mid-Century Masterpiece, 1960s We are delighted to offer this exceptional “Magic Box” secretary desk by master Swiss make...
Wood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1880, features a sophisticated design in walnut and burl wood. The upper section...
Walnut
George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in solid walnut with an exceptional live edge walnut slab top complimented by Wenge but...
Brass
$4,345 / item
Large Burled Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Equally suited for use either at the workplace or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Large Burled Executive Desk with tooled leather top is both decorative and functional. Built ...
Wood
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary. This 18th century English bureau desk has 3 rows of graduated hand do...
Brass
$13,125Sale Price|30% Off
Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptionally carved mahogany partners desk by R.J. Horner & Co, circa 1890s. Drawing inspiration from Victorian & Italian Baroque Styling. Features a serpentine form with carved ...
Mahogany
Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk This desk measures: 68.75 wide x 32.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - D...
Teak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Mahogany
$4,783Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This slant-front secretary with upper cabinet is an impressive example of colonial furniture craftsmanship, made from solid teak in Indonesia after an English model. The piece consis...
Brass
Mainline by Hooker Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Two-Tiered Desk
By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this desk is the most dynamic and handsome of all the Mainline pieces. While most others tend to look clunky, this model features some design cues that ...
Brass
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interi...
Rosewood
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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