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Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Rolling Tanker Office Desk Chair. Circa Late
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair

Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair

H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office

1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office

H 31 in W 16 in D 24 in

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Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unrestored tanker steel desk in grey with pontoon style legs. Original feet are adjustable. The
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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Restored completely polished and clear coated beautiful piece.THE FIRST METAL FURNITURE FACTORY HERE STOOD
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

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Steel

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing

H 40 in W 60 in D 34 in
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks

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Steel

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

H 40 in W 60 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

H 30 in W 70 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk

Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk

H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 30.25 in
1950 Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice Mid-Century functional tanker style desk with brass details and two working drawers. The top
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Composition, Metal

1950 Metal Tanker Desk
1950 Metal Tanker Desk

1950 Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
Vintage Tanker Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury metal tanker style desk with two drawers and pull out writing shelf. (Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Tanker Desk
Vintage Tanker Desk

Vintage Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
By Cramer Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A midcentury Classic: 1950s vintage office desk chair by Cramer Company of Kansas City, a rolling
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A handsome vintage English stripped metal tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three drawers on one
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Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 31 in W 60 in D 31 in
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped metal Art Deco style tanker desk from the 1940s. It has three
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped midcentury style tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three
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Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's American original newly refinished office tanker metal desk with arch legs. We have another
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk
1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk

1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk

H 29.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed with lines meant to mimic a wooden desk, this piece only shows up once in a blue moon. I
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Leather

Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk
Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk

Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk

H 30.25 in W 72 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk

Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

H 30.5 in W 56 in D 28 in
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very rare and tiny salesman's sample of early 30's metal tanker desk. I'm hear-by issuing a
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

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Metal

Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk
Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk

Miniature Salesman's Sample Metal Desk

H 11 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
1920s single pedestal specialty tanker desk constructed to store a typewriter. This is a great
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

H 31 in W 45 in D 35 in
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Art Metal Co., Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Stunning tanker desk with unique deco accents including a waterfall top and streamline brushed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished

McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 60 in D 28.25 in
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By Art Metal Co., Cole Steel, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
into place to form a tanker desk with return. Unique configuration with cabinet bases. Floating center
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel

Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel

H 29 in W 63 in D 66 in
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Art Metal Co., Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic American steel tanker table with tapered legs and single drawer. Original Formica table-top
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top

1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's
Located in Mississauga, CA
This is a rare vintage tanker office chair that literally rolls like a dream. Extremely smooth
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's

Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's

H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's desk manufactured by McDowell & Craig Company in California. Wear consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

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Metal

Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk
Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk

Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 45.5 in D 30 in

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H 32.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
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1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer
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Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company

H 35 in W 24 in D 20 in
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H 34 in W 21 in D 24 in
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Metal Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal tanker desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every metal tanker desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a metal tanker desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal tanker desk, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal tanker desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cole Steel, Cosco and Cramer Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metal Tanker Desk?

The average selling price for a metal tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,675, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $2,712 for the highest priced.
Questions About Metal Tanker Desk
  • What is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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 steel tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
  • Why is it called a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
  • How heavy is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I refinish an old metal desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.