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vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
period 70s
design unknown Sweden
condition good signs of
Category
1970s Swedish Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Metal
John Mascheroni Polished Aluminum and Glass Desk
By John Mascheroni
Located in New York, NY
John Mascheroni polished aluminum and glass desk. Desk has a tubular frame with a 1/2 inch thick
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Aluminum
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
This desk is the first piece of our work, Polcha, we wanted to work the materials in trompe l'oeil
Category
1960s European Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk
Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Chrome
Three Drawer Danish Desk with Teak Wood Construction
Located in Dallas, TX
Three drawer Danish desk. Desk constructed of teak with square metal legs. Good original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an extremely rare desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark. This is a smaller version
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman Attributed Lacquered Desk
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman attributed lacquered desk. Desk has been re-lacquered in the original white finish
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Chrome
Dixie Mid Century 4-Drawer Walnut Single Sided Desk
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Dixie Mid Century 4-drawer walnut single sided desk
Desk measures: 52.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 high
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk
Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Desk measures: 50 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
T-shaped nickel-plated steel structure, originally created for the Foncolin Building, Brussels.
Literature: Marie Ferran-Wabbes’ Jules Wabbes 1919-1974, Renaissance du Livre, 2002, ...
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1950s Belgian Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Steel
Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel frame enclosing two mahogany drawers, faced with aluminum and inset with a dark-green tinted glass work surface. The top drawer locks.
Category
1970s French Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Shagreen desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Shagreen
Danish Desk
Located in New York, NY
A very handsome Danish desk with wooden sabots.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Palisander
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
small modernist desk
By Jacques Hitier
Located in TARBES, FR
Small modernist style desk in wood and steel, tubular leg and brass wrist, some signs of wear and
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Metal
Danish Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk from Denmark in teak wood. Space saving feature with a sliding top to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
even as a kitchen desk with the very useful 25 pigeon holes. It would add originality to any setting
Category
1950s French Industrial Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Steel
Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk in rosewood with finished back. Beautiful office desk featuring bowtie
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Cardin desk
By Francesco Bocola, Pierre Cardin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies.
This
Category
1980s European Post-Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk.
Quilted maple, brass and Leather.
Beautiful Pistachio color Leather
Category
1970s North American Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Maple
Vintage Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage walnut desk, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
The
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Architect Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy vintage architect desk with various drawers and compartments. A wonderful piece of
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Wood
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H=80 cm; W=185 cm; D= 90 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Brass
Carrara Marble Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 29.5" H, 58" W, 34" D
- Hand-made column base Italian Carrara marble desk with inset Calacatta
Category
1990s Post-Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Nicos Zogrophos Desk
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Zogrophos desk, slab of dark Emperador marble (brown with white veining).
Polished bronze uprights
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s
Rich caramel leather with contrast open
Category
1950s French Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gio Ponti Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti custom eight-drawer desk. From a small edition created for administrative offices in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Wood
Desk, Suzanne Guiguichon
By Suzanne Guiguichon
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Desk - Suzanne Guiguichon
Red and grey laminate
Steel blade legs
circa 1962
75 x 151 x 101
Category
1960s Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Laminate
Poli Metal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian desk buy Poli, metal base tarnish chrome.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful, sumptuos Boulle style partners desk. The piece is very distinctive and
Category
1980s French Provincial Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Wood
Modernist Writing Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A writing desk finely crafted in solid teak having a floating bank of drawers and turned dowel legs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's American drafting desk veneered in bronze and nickel-plated plates. Opening top and
Category
1960s American Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Blenko Desk Weight
By Blenko Glass
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and handmade glass desk weight in luminous tones of amber and red advertising the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Glass
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Desk +Typing Table Heritage Henredon, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Camden, ME
A professionally refinished classic nine drawer Honduran mahogany desk with a separate typewriter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 28 in W 51.5 in D 20 in
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison"
This
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Minimal Danish modern desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W59 D26.5 H30 Knee clearance 21.75
Danish modern desk in teak. Item has been fully restored. Desk
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Georg Petersens Cantilever Desk
By Georg Petersens, Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Cantilever Desk by Georg Petersens Molbelfabrik . Georg Petersens Cantilever desk in
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Plexiglass and ebony desk
Located in PARIS, FR
Large acrylic glass and ebony desk, 1970s. The top is made of Macassar ebony with brushed steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Plexiglass, Ebony
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 150 W x 72 H x 70.5 D cm
Category
1980s Italian Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Metal
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
Category
1970s American Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back.
Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
1940'S Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk. Solid Teak Top with heavy cast iron base set on wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Iron
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Freestanding Desk, 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful antique desk in the style of Louis XV.
Rich decorations, ribbed rivets.
The corner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Rococo Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Mahogany
J. Svenstrup Executive Desk
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler Denmark in teak, featuring six drawers to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite mid-century charm into your workspace with this Heywood Wakefield Desk, a highly sought and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Walnut
Seventies Studded Teak Desk
Located in London, England
Outstanding studded detail teak desk.
An almost architectural feel to the proportions and
Category
1970s French Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Double Sided Danish Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk in great condition. Item features a built in bookcase open area on the back side, sculpted handles
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Retro Desk Desks
Materials
Teak
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Retro Desk Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro desk desks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro desk desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of retro desk desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro desk desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro desk desks are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced beautiful retro desk desks that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Desk Desks?
Retro desk desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,263, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Questions About Retro Desk Desks
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
- What is a skinny desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is the best desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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