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Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Miami, FL
Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top Offered for sale is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top

$1,250
H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 31 in
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

$2,200
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

$750
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s General Fireproofing "Modemaker" single-pedestal tanker desk, newly refurbished with a gloss
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk

Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk

$1,200
H 30.5 in W 30.25 in D 50.5 in
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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

$525
H 31 in W 16 in D 24 in
Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp

Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp

$403
H 12 in W 20 in D 6.5 in

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Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome vintage steel Tanker's desk made in America circa 1950 with four drawers including a
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950

Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950

H 30.75 in W 60 in D 34 in
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Heavy steel gauge made in the US, the 4 feet are exterior and new formica top with his protection
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

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
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
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20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk

Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk

H 29 in W 45 in D 30 in
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial steel desk. Invincible brand. Painted black steel frame, creamy off-white laminate top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available

Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
! This double pedestal steel desk features utility drawers, filing drawer, locking stationary drawer and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
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

Materials

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
Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique piece is a combination of a mid century tanker table top mounted on a custom made steel
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Vintage 1970s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base
Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base

Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base

H 31.5 in W 45 in D 30 in
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
streamlined and practical tanker table is ideal in a workspace, office or library. Steel is in very good
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal

Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal

H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
pedestal steel desk features utility drawers, filing drawer, locking stationary drawer and letter trays
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White

Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, England
1940s steel tanker desk in its original military olive green with a black rubberised desk top. The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk

1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk

H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique small 1950s industrial design single bank steel tanker desk with green top, produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel single pedestal tanker desk refinished in gloss white powder coat finish. Metallic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White

1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White

H 29 in W 49 in D 30 in
1920s General Fireproofing Tanker desk
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
1920s Double Pedestal tanker desk with a built-in typewriter tray. Original paint distressed to a
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Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1920s General Fireproofing Tanker desk
1920s General Fireproofing Tanker desk

1920s General Fireproofing Tanker desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 34 in
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Complete Tanker desk set featuring a forest green enameled steel executive size tanker desk by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair

General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair

H 30.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Cosco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair

Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair

H 32.62 in W 17 in L 32.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Authentic Mid-Century Modern tanker desk, French, circa 1940 in original green Steelcase. Maker's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940

H 31 in W 61 in D 31 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

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
1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two exceptionally cool Industrial steel tankers office
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool
1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool

1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool

H 31.5 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco enameled steel Tanker fluorescent desk lamp with chrome accents. Circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp
Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp

Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp

H 10.984 in W 16 in D 6 in
Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1950s powder-coated steel case tanker desk with four drawers by the General Fireproofing Company
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing
Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing

Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 34.5 in
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
By Royal Metal Co., Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage, fully restored steel “tanker” desk by “Royal Metal Manufacturing Co". Metal Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber

Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made Mid-Century Modern tanker desk in good condition, constructed of oak with a Formica
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk
1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk

1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk

H 31 in W 66 in D 39 in
Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aluminum and steel tanker chair by the Good Form Company, circa 1930. The chair has Naugahyde like
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form
Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form

Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form

H 30.5 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, this timeless steel desk offers lots of style and a small footprint. This beaute
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk

Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Steel Tanker Desk Leather Clad Chrysler Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
virtually no faults. Midcentury Tanker desk Italian 1960s Steel Chrysler style Mad Men Era
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Tanker Desk Leather Clad Chrysler Midcentury, 1960s
Steel Tanker Desk Leather Clad Chrysler Midcentury, 1960s

Steel Tanker Desk Leather Clad Chrysler Midcentury, 1960s

H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Steel Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk. Features deco styling.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steel Desk
Vintage Steel Desk

Vintage Steel Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Steel Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic petite steel tanker desk, features a green laminate top and aluminum mesh beaver guard.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Steel Desk
Vintage Steel Desk

Vintage Steel Desk

H 28 in W 60 in D 36 in
Vintage Steel Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk. Features deco styling. Customizable surface color or material. Visit
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Steel Desk
Vintage Steel Desk

Vintage Steel Desk

H 29.5 in W 61 in D 30.5 in
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century twin pedestal steel tanker desk, circa
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20th Century Desks

Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s

Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage steel desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk, done to order with customizable features such as surface color or
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage steel desk
Vintage steel desk

Vintage steel desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury steel tanker desk refinished with a twist. This beauty features an oversized solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top
Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top

Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top

H 29 in W 70 in D 30 in
Vintage steel desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic steel tanker desk, done to order with customizable features such as surface color or
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage steel desk
Vintage steel desk

Vintage steel desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Polished Steel Desk by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome single bank steel tanker desk with turquoise blue formica top. This is from the
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Formica

Polished Steel Desk by General Fireproofing
Polished Steel Desk by General Fireproofing

Polished Steel Desk by General Fireproofing

H 30 in W 44 in D 30 in
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
fixed shelf. Pairs perfectly with our midcentury walnut stop steel tanker desk. Please note: This desk
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top

Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top

H 25.25 in W 78 in D 16 in
Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished
By Steel Age
Located in Alhambra, CA
1930's double pedestal tanker desk by Steel Age. Refurbished in a smokey blue powder-coated finish
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished
Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished

Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished

H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steel Age, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's Steelcase tanker desk features a double pedestal base with adjustable pontoon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished

Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 60 in D 28 in
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel, Art Metal Co., General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Highly unusual modular steel desk by Cole Steel, circa 1950. Features individual units that lock
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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
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
Classic Steel Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Allsteel
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare model vintage steel desk with sled legs, this steel double bank desk is polished and sealed
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Classic Steel Double Bank Tanker Desk
Classic Steel Double Bank Tanker Desk

Classic Steel Double Bank Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Steel Age
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the storage capability of two file drawers and four
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's
Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's

Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's

H 29 in W 60 in D 19 in
All Steel Fan Top Tanker Desk with Bumper
By General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
This 1960's double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel is a classic suited for the executive. Notable
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rubber

All Steel Fan Top Tanker Desk with Bumper
All Steel Fan Top Tanker Desk with Bumper

All Steel Fan Top Tanker Desk with Bumper

H 29 in W 84 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial tanker desk from the 1950s. Solid steel frame with chrome trim and formica top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim
Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim

Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 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 Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface

Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 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

Materials

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
1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished in Natural Steel and Pearl
By General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
We refinished this 1960's double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel in a natural steel frame with
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished in Natural Steel and Pearl
1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished in Natural Steel and Pearl

1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished in Natural Steel and Pearl

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Shaw Walker Tanker Desk with Linoleum Top and Steel Corner Bumpers
By Shaw Walker
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury Tanker desk with Linoleum top and steel corner bumpers. Minor reassembly of legs to desk
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Shaw Walker Tanker Desk with Linoleum Top and Steel Corner Bumpers
Midcentury Shaw Walker Tanker Desk with Linoleum Top and Steel Corner Bumpers

Midcentury Shaw Walker Tanker Desk with Linoleum Top and Steel Corner Bumpers

H 29 in W 58 in D 31 in
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Steel

Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver

Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver

H 30 in W 66 in D 38 in
Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Another classic steelcase desk. Single tanker style. This is the petit one. Deco Styling
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk

Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk

H 29 in W 46 in D 31 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

Materials

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

Materials

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
1960s AllSteel Single Pedestal Petit Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique, sized-down tanker desk features a single pedestal with locking file drawers. Bumper
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1960s AllSteel Single Pedestal Petit Tanker Desk, Refinished
1960s AllSteel Single Pedestal Petit Tanker Desk, Refinished

1960s AllSteel Single Pedestal Petit Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 45 in D 18 in
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Art Metal Co., Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic American steel tanker table with tapered legs and single drawer. Original Formica table-top
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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
1920s General Fireproofing Tanker Desk with Distressed Patina
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very early model single pedestal tanker desk by General Fireproofing, circa 1920s. Its incredible
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1920s General Fireproofing Tanker Desk with Distressed Patina
1920s General Fireproofing Tanker Desk with Distressed Patina

1920s General Fireproofing Tanker Desk with Distressed Patina

H 29 in W 45 in D 34 in

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The average selling price for a steel tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,765, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,760 for the highest priced.
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    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.
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    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.
  • What is a steel tanker desk?
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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