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Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Collection Oak Spindle Desk With Hutch
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley Arts & Crafts oak desk with three drawers having copper hammered hardware in a darkened
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

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 GB
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

Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
By Stout Duck Ltd
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
H 295.28 in W 472.45 in D 236.23 in
Desk "Orlando" by MarCo Romanelli
By Marco Romanelli
Located in Napoli, NA
Orlando is a home / office desk designed by designer MarCo Romanelli. This desk has an essential
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Other

Desk "Orlando" by MarCo Romanelli
Desk "Orlando" by MarCo Romanelli
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 19.69 in
American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk
Located in New York, 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 New York, 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

Chinese Qing Style Elm Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export writing table or desk made in the Qing style. Constructed from elm with
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
spindle gallery. Having two large drawers in each pedestal. A substantial desk finished all round with
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
H 40.36 in W 63.39 in D 36.23 in
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
By Thomas Turner
Located in Dayton, OH
"An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden desk organizer is a remarkable piece of functional antique decor
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
writing desk features carvings around a ‘ship’s wheel’ spindle rail surrounding an upper shelf, with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
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

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
spindles is missing from the gallery rail, there would have been a sliding desk top on top of the drawers
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Spanish 19th C. Desk or Console Table with Beautiful Lyre-Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
design. The legs each have a spindle-carved post within their mid-sections, and are braced with a carved
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5356 Late Victorian desk chair with shaped top rail supported on spindles, generous elm seat and
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Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
H 35.039 in W 21.26 in D 24.409 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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

English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm
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Antique 1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J029 Turn of the century desk chair /office chairs in oak, having shaped top rail with tapering
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
H 34.252 in W 24.803 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair This solid chair has an attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
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
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group, George Nelson
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century writing desk model #1560 and chair both designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Part of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality late Victorian Sheraton style rosewood and marquetry desk in the manner of Edwards
Category

Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks

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

Early 20th Century Vintage French Wood Table With Drawer
Located in Fullerton, CA
Vintage wood table with small drawer and spindle legs. The dark worn wood gives this piece a class
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
authenticity. Desk-bookcase called “Office table”, circa 1957-1958 Tabletop fixed on a spindle leg and a
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Vintage 1950s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Leather

Regency Mahogany Writing Table By Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
compartments. The frieze with a drawer. Raised on a trestle base with spindles and turned stretcher ending on
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
, with spindle carved supports within their centers. The underside of the table is braced by a pair of
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Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
turned spindle supports and outscrolling feet with original castors. This piece relates to a number of
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Antique 1820s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 29.34 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
joining gilt-brass-mounted end supports having turned calamander spindles and braces issuing turned
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
deep buttoned tufted green leather and rich dark turned spindle wooden components. Leather has aged
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
, back rest, with spindle backs . The chairs are constructed of solid walnut, made by Sikes, circa mid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
with a curved back and central spindles. The origin of Captain’s Chairs is not fully known…but it is
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
-wound spindle mechanism, a power reserve of 1 day, an enamel dial in white with black Roman numerals, is
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Antique 1840s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with walnut turned spindle supports for the two shaped and hinged shelves. The front of the chest with
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Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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

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.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Dutch 1840s Ebonized Wood Jardinière with Brass Liner and Turned Spindles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch ebonized wood jardinière from the mid 19th century, with brass liner, turned spindles and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Victorian Piano or Desk Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
times and never noticed that one decorative spindle is upside down. The chair looks great in front of
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Piano or Desk Chair
Victorian Piano or Desk Chair
H 38 in W 14 in D 17 in
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840 A rare antique writing desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

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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.