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Pair of Nautical Brass and Teak Ship's Desk or Table Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass ship's desk or table lamps with teak base from a decommissioned ship. The shade
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
English 19th century gilt metal ship's wheel desk clock retailed by Hannaford, Regent Street
Category

Antique 1890s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95
By COX
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th century Solid Lucite Desk Clock Reversed Etched Nautical Picture of the Queen Elizabeth 2
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lucite

A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern with a ship at high seas signed Lalique France 8.5 in
Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair
Located in Linkebeek, BE
19th century black stained oak liner chairs Nautical decoration - paquebot - Antique Measures : 54cmx47cm H86cm HS:44cm Materials : Wood - Leather - Cast iron Wear consistent with a...
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Ship in bronze. 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish two-masted ship model. This Swedish wooden ketch (or brigantine) wooden ship model from
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a missing lock. Made in Europe, circa 1910s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living ro...
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American clipper ship-shaped table/mantel clock with a shaped wooden body, shaped metal
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
condition. The desk will be shipped from Germany. Shipping costs to Boston are included.
Category

Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

20th Century Mahogany Wood & Brass Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This late 20th-century Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock is a finely crafted maritime timepiece, made
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica sailing ship clock with 2 vases Sarreguemines Esdeve, circa 1930. Set with a clock
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian Pedestal Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
back of the top of the desk We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Certificate of Authenticity. We offer our clients to ship this fine Biedermeier desk by air for a discounted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Bodil Kjaer James Bond Executive Desk by E. Pederson & Son Denmark 1959
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Aachen, NW
able to ship the desk worldwide, please ask us for a shipping quote before purchasing.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Two Hand-Blown Inkwells
Located in Reading, Berkshire
The Inkwells Form A Very Attractive Figure Of Eight & Would Be A Wonderful Addition For Any Desk
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Desk is one of the finest we've had in recent years. Davenports or Ship Captain's Desks are so-named
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Industrial Desk Lamp on Ship Porthole Base 1950s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This unique industrial desk lamp features a base made from a maritime porthole window, originally
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Two Tier Desk with Cool Iron Feet from a Ship Post Office
Located in Round Top, TX
Two tier desk from a ship post office. Very Cool iron feet and wonderful patina. Great condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Maritime Desk Lamps, English, Ship's Log, Table Light, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage maritime desk lamps. An English, chromed ship's log trailing fin table
Category

Mid-20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

MODEL SHIP, “Fragata Siglo XVIII” Large Handmade Antique English Decorative Ship
Located in Wembley, GB
Fragata Siglio XVII Ship Model on a desk, showcase, library or console. The Fragata Siglio ship model
Category

Antique 1890s British Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Art Deco cast aluminium desk or table lamps from an US cruiser ship
Category

Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
fittings. It is in very good refinished condition. The secretary desk ships from Germany and includes
Category

Antique 1750s Swiss Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
H 38.98 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
effortlessly blends style and functionality. This extraordinary desk ships from Germany and includes shipping
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1760
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1760
H 38.19 in W 38 in D 19.49 in
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
. The secretary desk will be shipped from Germany and includes international shipping costs and customs
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Birch, Cherry

1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
H 67.72 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1920s Art Deco Brass Glass Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Brass Ship table desk lamp with frosted glass shade. ca. 1920 The lamp stabilizes itself
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sleek Custom-Made Faux Birdseye Maple Console or Writing Desk, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console or writing desk is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate, Hardwood

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
approx; 80 cm wide, 50cm deep, and 108cm height. We can ship the desk worldwide.
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch. Retro-fitted with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture
By Carl Koch
Located in New York, NY
furniture including chests, shelves, room dividers, and desks. All were shipped knocked-down and could be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Masonite

Vintage Articulating Aluminum Machine Age Cruise Ship Desk or Night Light
Located in Dallas, TX
Generally attributed to Donald Deskey, cabin lights for vintage ships like the S.S. United States
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a post WW II military bell that is mounted to a classic WW II inverted "J" foredeck bracket. The bracket is brass plated aluminum that was cast by J.M. Loeffler of Phila...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desk Accessories

Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful art deco vitange glass ship in the botlle perfect condition beautiful decor.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle
Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1900s English ship/library magnifying glass.
Category

Antique Early 1900s British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Unique contemporary modern solid beech tabletop 'Arch' desk
Located in София, BG
or school. Constructed for no-tools assembly the desk is shipped flat-packed. It easily fits to any
Category

2010s Bulgarian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Birch

Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base
By Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
. Shipping: Protected by a wooden case, the desk will be shipped with the most protection and care.
Category

2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Late 19th Century Desk and Sink for Cruise Ship or Train Cart
Located in New york, NY
Very rare late 19th century desk and sink for cruise ship or train cart. Mounted with silver and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper

English Mahogany Ship's Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany ship's desk with inset black leather sloped writing surface, opening to reveal a fitted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Ship's Desk
English Mahogany Ship's Desk
H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Adjustable Brass Ship's Desk Light, Midcentury
Located in Nantucket, MA
Adjustable brass ship's desk light from a stateroom. It is adjustable in three ways, the height
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Ship's Desk Light, Chrome and Painted Metal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's desk light made of chrome and painted metal (redone), adjustable. A nice heavy piece and
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a British clipper ship. Desk is finished in green, gold, and red with the top, face, and sides
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
serpentine bracket feet. Reminiscent of a Davenport or ships desk. Pen made by Kohinoor Germany no 130
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Deco Period Teak and Rosewood Desk from Cruise Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
Deco Period teak desk with rosewood accents and inlay. Originally a concierge desk from a late 40
Category

20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian Captain's upright secretary crafted in mahogany with inlaid ovals on the cabinet door fronts, brass campaign hardware, tooled leather writing surface, plenty of drawer stor...
Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's log desk ornament. An English, brass and oak maritime display instrument
Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Nautical Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Brass ship's desk lamp with dual adjustability....for the arm and the shade. This takes a European
Category

20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Ship Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of ship desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ship desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and mahogany. Ship desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Ship desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many ship desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfred Dunhill, Lalique and Waterbury Clock Co. produced popular ship desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Ship Desks?

Prices for ship desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ship desks begin at $45 and can go as high as $17,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,425.