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French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

with the square clock pinioned between two copper spheres to enable it to be tilted. The face sports

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical tilt alarm clock is in highly polished aluminium with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Teak Bokkcasevand Secretary Unit
Vintage Teak Bokkcasevand Secretary Unit

Vintage Teak Bokkcasevand Secretary Unit

Located in Frederick, MD

storage area plus a tilt-down desk which would also work well as a bar. This set was purchased from the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Walter Von Nessen Brass Tilt Desk Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Brass Tilt Desk Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Brass Tilt Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare Walter Von Nessen solid brass tilt desk lamp. circa 1970's the arm moves up and

Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll
Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll

Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features the adjustable height base with tilt and swivel functions. Tilt tension also adjustable. No

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)
1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)

1920s Oak and Leather Adjustable Swivel Tilting Desk Armchair (Antique Chair)

Located in Leeds, GB

A 1920's period oak framed and leather upholstered desk armchair. This handsome chair with solid

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore

Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Dallas, TX

tilt motion; the armchair is upholstered with a tufted brown leather, and dressed with decorative nail

Category

Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore

Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Dallas, TX

back with ear sides and tilt motion; the armchair is upholstered with a tufted tan leather, and dressed

Category

Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Karl Erik Ekselius Green Velvet Aluminum Swivel & Tilt Desk Chair, JOC Vetlanda
Karl Erik Ekselius Green Velvet Aluminum Swivel & Tilt Desk Chair, JOC Vetlanda

Karl Erik Ekselius Green Velvet Aluminum Swivel & Tilt Desk Chair, JOC Vetlanda

By Karl-Erik Ekselius

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Looking for a comfortable and stylish office chair? This gorgeous chair could be the one for you. Designed by Karl Erik Ekselius in the 1970s, featuring an aluminum frame and has bee...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ward Bennett Desk Chair
Ward Bennett Desk Chair

Ward Bennett Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in

Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A high back, adjustable height, tilting desk chair by Ward Bennett. Refinished Ash frame with new

Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Ash

Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk
Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk

Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

runners. Tilting desk top. H: 73 cm W: 76 cm D: 58 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett
Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett

Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett

Sold|$4,200 / item

Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

An adjustable height, tilting desk chair by Ward Bennett. Refinished Ash frame with new silk velvet

Category

Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Caned Swivel Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett
Caned Swivel Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett

Caned Swivel Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A fully caned swivel/tilt desk chair with ash frame and mohair seat. Designed by Ward Bennett for

Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA
Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA

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

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk
19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk

19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Spanish Olive Wood Tilt Top Desk Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age

Category

Antique 19th Century French Spanish Colonial Dessert Tables and Tilt-top...

Materials

Wood

Thomasville Double Pedestal Oak Campaign Desk with Chair, 20th Century
Thomasville Double Pedestal Oak Campaign Desk with Chair, 20th Century

Thomasville Double Pedestal Oak Campaign Desk with Chair, 20th Century

By Thomasville

Located in Big Flats, NY

tilting desk armchair features caned back and upholstered seat, raised on four legs with wheels, 20th

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Glass, Oak

Black Lacquer Ebonized Finish Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table
Black Lacquer Ebonized Finish Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table

Black Lacquer Ebonized Finish Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table

By James Mont, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer petit small writing table desk. Heart shape silver

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Office Writing Desk
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Office Writing Desk

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Office Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Office Writing Desk. Item features a custom

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Dressing Table Desk by Austinsuite
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Dressing Table Desk by Austinsuite

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Dressing Table Desk by Austinsuite

Located in Los Angeles, CA

removed and the table can be used as a desk, adding versatility to its functionality. Bring a touch of

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair
Turn of the Century Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair

Turn of the Century Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Early Industrial work, task, desk chair. This version swivels ( complete 360 ) and the back

Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Desk Chair Swivel & Tilt

Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Desk Chair Swivel & Tilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early pair of tan leather Charles Eames for Herman Miller soft pad desk chairs The chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. $1500.00 each chair (2 available)

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Hooker Tynecastle Leather Tilt Swivel Desk Office Chair 5323-30220
Hooker Tynecastle Leather Tilt Swivel Desk Office Chair 5323-30220

Hooker Tynecastle Leather Tilt Swivel Desk Office Chair 5323-30220

By Hooker Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

"Named for the Tynecastle area of Northern England, the 50-piece Tynecastle collection is inspired by the manor homes and equestrian life of the English countryside. Tynecastle combi...

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Herman Miller Tilt and Swivel Classic Office Desk Aeron Chair
Vintage Herman Miller Tilt and Swivel Classic Office Desk Aeron Chair

Vintage Herman Miller Tilt and Swivel Classic Office Desk Aeron Chair

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

A classic and very comfortable tilting and swiveling Aeron office desk chair By Herman Miller USA

Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s English Swivel Tilt Hillcrest Industrial Teak Captain’s Office Desk Chair
1940s English Swivel Tilt Hillcrest Industrial Teak Captain’s Office Desk Chair

1940s English Swivel Tilt Hillcrest Industrial Teak Captain’s Office Desk Chair

By Hillcrest

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A really clean example of a 20th Century teak Hillcrest Captain’s office desk chair dating from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

A tilt and rotate desk/study armchair upholstered in original leather English
A tilt and rotate desk/study armchair upholstered in original leather English

A tilt and rotate desk/study armchair upholstered in original leather English

Located in Central England, GB

This very handsome early 20th century leather upholstered high backed desk/study armchair has a

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Industrial, Tilt Top Table
Vintage Industrial, Tilt Top Table

Vintage Industrial, Tilt Top Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial, Wooden Tilt Top Table on a cast iron table base.

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

8 Mario Bellini for Vitra Leather Swivel and Tilt Executive Desk Office Chairs
8 Mario Bellini for Vitra Leather Swivel and Tilt Executive Desk Office Chairs

8 Mario Bellini for Vitra Leather Swivel and Tilt Executive Desk Office Chairs

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Hudson, NY

Luxurious and extremely comfortable desk or office chair designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage American Cast Iron Tilt-Top Table
Vintage American Cast Iron Tilt-Top Table

Vintage American Cast Iron Tilt-Top Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Authentic antique American fully adjustable tilt-top table (hospital bedside table, lectern, podium

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tilt Top Pine and Cast Iron Table
Tilt Top Pine and Cast Iron Table

Tilt Top Pine and Cast Iron Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Tilt Top Pine and Cast Iron Table. Reclaimed wood

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Classic Swivel Tilt Industrial Office Chair
Classic Swivel Tilt Industrial Office Chair

Classic Swivel Tilt Industrial Office Chair

Located in New York, NY

desk chair in the good form, general fireproofing tradition.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Premium Executive Swivel Tilt Executive Office Chair
Premium Executive Swivel Tilt Executive Office Chair

Premium Executive Swivel Tilt Executive Office Chair

By Marble Imperial

Located in South Charleston, WV

adjustments allowing the chair to be stiff with no tilt to a relaxed tilt. It also includes a tilt mechanism

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Fiberglass Dash 99 Tilt Swivel Chair
Eames Fiberglass Dash 99 Tilt Swivel Chair

Eames Fiberglass Dash 99 Tilt Swivel Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hanover, MA

and Hopsack. First introduced in 1952 by Herman Miller, this model tilts and swivels and can be

Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Turn of the Century Oak Swivel Tilt Office Chair
Turn of the Century Oak Swivel Tilt Office Chair

Turn of the Century Oak Swivel Tilt Office Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Industrial style swivel tilt office chair in oak. This example shows significant cosmetic wear to

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Drafting Table Antique  Ornate Vintage Industrial Tilt-Top Cast Iron and Wood
Drafting Table Antique  Ornate Vintage Industrial Tilt-Top Cast Iron and Wood

Drafting Table Antique Ornate Vintage Industrial Tilt-Top Cast Iron and Wood

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial antique cast iron and wood ornate adjustable drafting, draftsman, architects table. Top measures 60 1/4" x 37". Top is adjustable from 31 1/4" - 42 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

English Mahogany Tiered Architects Desk
English Mahogany Tiered Architects Desk

English Mahogany Tiered Architects Desk

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany inlaid racheted two tiered architects desk with recessed tilt wiriting surface

Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Leather Executive Tilt Swivel Office Chair by Hancock and Moore
Leather Executive Tilt Swivel Office Chair by Hancock and Moore

Leather Executive Tilt Swivel Office Chair by Hancock and Moore

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent Georgian style mahogany and leather executive office tilt and swivel chair attributed to

Category

20th Century American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Inkwell in the Shape of a Country Gentleman with Tilting Hat
Inkwell in the Shape of a Country Gentleman with Tilting Hat

Inkwell in the Shape of a Country Gentleman with Tilting Hat

Located in New York, NY

Inkwell in the shape of a Country Gentleman with Tilting Hat: Gilt Bronze Measuring: 7" x 7

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau

Located in IT

coeval rounded handles, as the rest of the hardware. Behind the tilt door it features a leather covered

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Wood

Classic 6 Aluminum Group Chairs, Charles Eames / Herman Miller Tilt, Swivel, Set
Classic 6 Aluminum Group Chairs, Charles Eames / Herman Miller Tilt, Swivel, Set

Classic 6 Aluminum Group Chairs, Charles Eames / Herman Miller Tilt, Swivel, Set

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

manufactured by Herman Miller, Amazing electric blue wool fabric, featuring adjustable height, tilt, 360

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Borsani Desk Chair
Executive Borsani Desk Chair

Executive Borsani Desk Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Tilt and swivel desk chair in charcoal wool textile manufactured by Stow Davis.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

, the desk’s tilted surface brings the back of the table towards the artist, minimizing reach, and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Oak Library Desk and Matching Chair Set
Ebonized Oak Library Desk and Matching Chair Set

Ebonized Oak Library Desk and Matching Chair Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, height adjustable, tilt-back, desk chair. The chair's foot print is 24 inches square, seat width is 16

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, White Vinyl Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair Four Wheels
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, White Vinyl Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair Four Wheels

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, White Vinyl Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair Four Wheels

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

some traces of wear on the base. The chair has four legs and can be tilted. EA117 mentioned in Europe

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

EA by Eames for Vitra, Germany, in purple Hopsak. The chair has an adjustable height, can turn and has five wheels. Upholstery has traces of wear like some spots. The base is in good...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

desk chair by Edward Wormley
desk chair by Edward Wormley

desk chair by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

"A-Frame" walnut side or desk chair with tilting back rest. Original finish and upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Executive Desk Chair
Vladimir Kagan Executive Desk Chair

Vladimir Kagan Executive Desk Chair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York, high back Executive desk chair. Tilts and swivels. Arm height ground up

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

American Studio Craft Sculptural Ebony Tilt Pendulum Clock by Thomas Stender
American Studio Craft Sculptural Ebony Tilt Pendulum Clock by Thomas Stender

American Studio Craft Sculptural Ebony Tilt Pendulum Clock by Thomas Stender

By Thomas Stender

Located in Troy, MI

Unique American Studio clock titled "Tilt Time" by notable craftsman Thomas Stender 1988 Slanted

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, highback adjustable tilt swivel desk chair on five star base with twin wheels

Category

Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, highback adjustable tilt swivel desk chair on five star base with twin wheels

Category

Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.

Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available.

Category

Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available

Category

Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

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Tilting Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tilting desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every tilting desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tilting desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tilting desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Knoll, Charles Pollock and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful tilting desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tilting Desk?

Prices for a tilting desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $19,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,225.