Tanker Desks
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
H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury chocolate brown metal fluorescent gooseneck flex arm adjustable tanker desk lamp with
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate different tasks.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flameproof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
tankers and cargo ships. The light fixture has been converted into a desk lamp with braided cable and red
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch.
Comes with vintage Edison filament
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 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
Brass, Bronze
Late Century Copper, Brass and Glass Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Late Century Bronze Brass Glass & Copper Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s Explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials.
The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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Located in Chicago, IL
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20th Century Industrial Shelves
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Iron
German Industrial Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made from oak circa 1940 / 1950s in Germany. It features 24 drawers with nice metal handles and name card holders. The interior dimensions of the drawers ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
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Oak
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
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20th Century French Desks
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Metal
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
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Metal
Vintage 1920s Steel Medical Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1920s steel medical glass cabinet. This industrial style cabinet includes 2 adjustable glass shelves and a bottom fixed metal shelf. Good rustic condition, this piece is heavy duty s...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
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- Goof F...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
Dutch Beech Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from beech circa 1950 in the Netherlands. It features 36 drawers with metal hardware. The inside of the drawers measure: DWH 36 x 26.5 x...
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Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid walnut. Natural leather interior full grain untreated. Designed by Møbler Gallery. Made in France by master craftsmen. Wood from eco-su...
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2010s French Secretaires
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Leather, Walnut
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal cabinet with two separate sections and glass shelves. Made by Smrecina OZ Pukavec in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950's. The cabinet's doors are fully functional w...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Cabinets
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Metal
1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition.
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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
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Steel
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
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Steel
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss midnight blue (BL20) and yellow ochre (RAL 1003), Go Rams
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum, Steel
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
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
profile in black, white and chrome, elevates the concept of a tanker desk to a remarkably sophisticated
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Steel, Chrome
H 30 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
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Steel
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
shelf. Pairs perfectly with our custom refinished midcentury tanker desks. Note: Brass powder coat is
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Steel
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Pink
Located in Alhambra, CA
drawer insert to a tanker desk, we repurposed it for versatile use. This functional, retro style piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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Steel
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Metallic Grey
Located in Alhambra, CA
insert to a tanker desk, we repurposed it for versatile use. This functional, retro style piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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Steel
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
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Steel
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 4-legged tanker table refinished in a pop of teal (RAL 5021). This table is narrower and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
1960s Tanker Console Knee Space Credenza, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our 1960s knee-space tanker credenza is a console table with the added functionality of a slim desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Steel
Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Steel
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss white with optional custom glass tabletop. This double
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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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
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
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
Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage
By Montage, Steelcase
Located in Wilton, CT
A one-of-a-kind item edited by Montage. The classic tanker desk by Steelcase, a true icon of the
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, GB
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
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Rare swivel-tilt desk chair with original vinyl seat and seat back, solid wood base, and hard
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Hardwood
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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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
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Steel
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
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
Materials
Metal
Designer Mid-Century Bent Plywood Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
). Bent plywood with art deco style reminiscent of a tanker desk; beautifully rounded front and back and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
Located in Hanover, MA
Corp of Lawrence, MA circa 1945. Constructed of bent plywood with the art deco stylings of a tanker
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Vintage 1940s American Desks
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Elshout, NL
additional pull down cabinet for out of sight storage that can be locked. Vintage tanker desk the organically
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 58.27 in L 28.35 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk Fantastic freestanding sunburst teak desk designed and made by Valdemar Mortensen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Teak
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
.
The perfect office accessory to go with your tanker desk.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
.
The perfect office accessory to go with your tanker desk.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
1980s Harrison Van Horn Natural Grasscloth Tanker Pedestal Desk
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a fabulous pedestal desk attributed to Harrison Van Horn, circa the
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Vintage 1980s Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Grasscloth, Hardwood
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
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Steel
1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool
Located in GB
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
H 31.5 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Paul Goldman 1940s Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Desk
By Plymodern, Paul Goldman
Located in New York, NY
Tanker-like desk to be formed. The bentwood is finished with a rich, smooth rosewood veneer. The desk
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket
By Welton Becket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
By pivotal Los Angeles modern architect Welton Becket, this tanker-style executive desk is an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
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.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate different tasks.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Late Century Flameproof Copper Ceiling or Wall Light, Glass Dome Brass Cage E27
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
-comissioned super tanker, fantastically over engineered.
Cast from copper with a brass cage and tempered
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Copper
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Late Century Japanese Cast Bronze Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Brass Cage
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Flameproof cast bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch.
Retro-fitted with a red
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
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Brass, Bronze
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 11.03 in
Midcentury Japanese Brass Industrial Searchlight / Table Lamp E27 Edison Bulb
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese brass searchlight converted to desk lamp.
A complete brass fixture with all methods of
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 24.02 in W 14.97 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Tanker Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury Danish modern teak tanker desk.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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
Materials
Metal
American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980 red lacquered laminated wood writing table, office or tanker desk with brass hardware
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 24 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
Materials
Composition, Metal
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
1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
By Paul Goldman, Plycraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Plycraft). Constructed of bent plywood with the art deco stylings of a tanker desk; note the rounded edges
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
heavy and sturdy. Pairs nicely with Steelcase tanker desks.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-19th century very good Anglo-Indian carved wood mahogany tanker partners desk. This antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 28 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
Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Mk. 1 Tank, and is why we named this mini tanker the "Mk 1". The desk has been fully restored
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 41 in W 51 in D 28 in
Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**
Located in Van Nuys, CA
building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate different tasks.
Sold $375 per
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Steelcase arm chairs, desk /office, excellent condition, superior quality and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Desk Model, Mid Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 desk Model - mid century.
With original decals. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
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Tanker Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of tanker desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tanker desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. There are all kinds of tanker desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of tanker desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco tanker desks are of considerable interest. Many tanker desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Steelcase, Cosco and Cramer Company produced popular tanker desks that are worth a look.
How Much are Tanker Desks?
Prices for tanker desks start at $350 and top out at $12,999 with the average selling for $1,722.
Questions About Tanker Desks
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 tanker furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tanker furniture is a vintage style of office-centric furniture including desks, filing cabinets, chairs and other business furniture featuring steel construction. They were first crafted around the 1920s and were known for exceptional durability. Shop a collection of tanker furniture on 1stDibs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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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