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Arts & Crafts Stickley Mission Oak Spindled Desk Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Stickley Mission Oak Spindled Desk Chair 20thC Measures: 40.5"H x 17.5"W x 20"D ***Please note that we
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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak spindle writing desk or
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Walnut Stain Maple #1560 Desk & Spindle Chair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and very original condition, Desk + Chair, designed by Paul McCobb and built by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculpted spindle chair with walnut base and leather seat, perfect for use at a desk or
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Antique Chinese Chair features wood wood carved detailing , matted wood, and walnut tone. The aging of the wood is beautiful, evident throughout the Piece. Vintage Condition Con...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th-century English chair with a spindled backrest and wonderful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
any interior. It features a spindled backrest and a clean, almost naïve design typical for its time
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Antique 18th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack painted cedar table desk with twig spindle design and stained pine slat
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20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar, Pine

American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk
American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk
H 29.75 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
Austrian Hoffman Bentwood Secessionist Table Desk
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood Secessionist (19/20th Century) table desk with spindle gallery & 3 drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
stained veneers and a dark mahogany backdrop with a mirrored back behind spindles. the desk is in two
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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
both sides and would work well floating in a room or office. Matching Planner Group spindle back desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique R J Horner Inlaid Mahogany Side by Side Curio & Secretary Desk C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Horner Inlaid Mahogany & Mirrored Side by Side Curio & Secretary Desk with Spindle Gallery C1930
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dark Wood Console and Secretary Desk With Spindle Legs
Located in Rochester, NY
Elegant Georgian style console table with 2 drawers and 2 shelves. Brass knobs and spindle legs
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20th Century American Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
By George Nakashima, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Spindle Back Desk/Side Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century spindle back desk/side chair by Paul McCobb. More available.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Conant Ball Spindle Desk Chair / Side Chair in Solid Maple, C. 1960s
By Leslie Diamond
Located in Deland, FL
A Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern solid birch desk chair from the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Stickley Mission Collection Fayetteville Oak Spindle Library Office Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickley Mission collection fayetteville oak 66" spindle library office desk. Item features solid
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1990s North American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This early 20th-century oak desk chair features a spindle back and a shaped seat for added comfort
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Wood Desk with Spindled Legs and Box Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish early 18th century desk or table. This handsome Spanish desk of walnut features great
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Tapiovaara Style Swedish Spindle Back Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Ebonized Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Black and White Upholstered Cushions. In Good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Walnut Side Table with Spindle-Shaped Legs and Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
French walnut side table with single drawer, spindle-shaped legs and cross stretcher from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Spindle
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Provincial Ebonized Gallery Desk, ca. 1900
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Astoria, NY
French Provincial ebonized galleried writing table or desk, with spindle gallery top on rectangular
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Burl & Mahogany Parquetry Ladies Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
form with upper gallery having storage drawers and spindle rail over desk with shaped top, drawers
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century, Antique 5-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
the desk with simple spindle corners and it rests on attractive turned legs. As seen in photos, minor
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Desk w/ Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut toned McCobb desk with matching spindle chair,two drawers,brass pulls and conical end
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Desk w/ Chair
Paul McCobb Desk w/ Chair
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Fine Geroge Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
by a pair of simple spindle legs. The desk was recently restored by Mira Nakashima and is in
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Located in Portland, OR
spindled gallery supported by turned columns with ebonized decoration, below a cylinder desk which pulls
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
fitted with drawer, raised on 8 turned spindles joined to a plank seat, raised on ring turned front legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Maple Spindle Back Student Chair with Attached Arm Desk by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full size, maple, student's chair features an attached arm desk with laminate top and spindle back
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Laminate

Antique Folk Art Green Painted Windsor Spindle Back Side Desk Chair Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hitchcock style Windsor spindle back side chair painted green with a pink rose accent.   
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Mid Century Paul McCobb Spindle Back Side Chair or Desk Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic Paul McCobb spindle back desk or side chair in maple, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Miniature Desk / Platform
Located in New York, NY
A miniature desk or child's desk. 2 drawers, spindled legs, decorative carved border trim and
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20th Century Thai Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Miniature Desk / Platform
Miniature Desk / Platform
H 19.5 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Ornate Late Victorian Block Front Drop Front Secretary Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
wonderful top section which has a wood border with brass twisted spindles. The interior of the desk offers
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Dining or Desk Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining or desk chair Designed by Paul McCobb for his
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Large solid oak writing table, 1940s
Located in LYON, FR
Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display
Category

20th Century French Provincial Tables

Materials

Oak

Large solid oak writing table, 1940s
Large solid oak writing table, 1940s
H 88.59 in W 29.73 in D 36.23 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Bureau Commode With Green Marble Top
Located in Sheridan, CO
features two small drawers, several compartments and sides are spindles. Below the desk, there are three
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique swivel desk chair is coming from the private collection of a former boat captain living
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chair - a Pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Windsor Writing Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hidden swivel drawer, spindle back, writing desk surface, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain
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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Desk and Chair from the Planner Group by Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
matching spindle back desk chair all from the Planner Group Collection manufactured by Winchendon Modern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Shovel Dining, Desk or Side Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool designed chair from one of the greats, Paul McCobb. This chair was part of his Planner Group and manufactured by Winchendon. It features a heavy iron frame with solid ma...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency rosewood book carrier or desk caddy, the spindled gallery with two side carrying handles
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Antique 1830s English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Spindle Desk by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful 1950's spindle legged desk with a unique top shelf is painted and lacquered in black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Spindle Desk by Paul McCobb
Spindle Desk by Paul McCobb
H 36.25 in W 60 in D 22 in
Oak Standing Desk with Spindle Shelf
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This gorgeous standing desk is made of lovely oak and features three large drawers. The richness of
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Vintage 1920s American Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chrome Spindle Back Chair
By Dalum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A terrific high style modernist side/desk/vanity chair. Having an unusual and elegant spindle type
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate
Located in San Francisco, CA
Accept no imitations ! Ain't nothin like the real thing, baby !
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate
Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate
H 71 in W 42 in D 20 in
Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
pad. The antique desk chair has bentwood arms with turned spindle upright supports. The desk chair is
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
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Spindle Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the spindle desk you’re looking for. Each spindle desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect spindle desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A spindle desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made spindle desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff and Gunlocke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Spindle Desk?

Prices for a spindle desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $335 and can go as high as $4,485, while the average can fetch as much as $1,063.