U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller.
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
Light cherry wood varnished desk. 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Light cherry wood varnished desk. Inverted U-shaped legs with crossbar. Top made of a thick board, raised above the legs.
Cherry
Sold
H 31 in W 62 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco 20th Century U-Shaped Waterfall Desk Writing Table Three Drawer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek and sexy curved 20th Century Art Deco desk featuring coveted waterfall U-shape. Features three drawers at front. Great lines and better scale. Art Deco feel with a more modern,...
Wood
Aviator Aluminum, Mahogany and Leather Writing Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome aviator style u-shaped writing desk has an aluminum frame with mahogany supports.
Aluminum
Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
The legs have an interesting U-shaped design. The desk is in good condition with normal wear and tear due to its age.
Teak
20th Century Iron and Oak U-Shaped Desk, Two Drop Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century iron and oak U-shaped desk, two drop leaves Measures: 63" W x 34.5" D x 28.25" T, apron:26.75" T 45.25" D when leaves extended, surface:15.75" D.
Iron
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Coen de Vries, EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Steel
$3,410
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
$2,800
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 41 in
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top mino...
Aluminum
Bruce Burdick Executive Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An iconic modular executive desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller, circa 1980s. This sophisticated workstation is part of Burdick’s celebrated office system, known for i...
Aluminum, Steel
Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The T96 is an executive desk that organises its architecture around two chromed pylons and a boomerang-shaped top, pushed out at each end into obtuse angles that open the desk toward...
Aluminum
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Steel
$3,126
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
MidCentury Pedestal Extension Dining Table - George Nelson - Herman Miller - 60s
By Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Pedestal extension dining table model 5559B designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, produced in the USA in the 1960s. Dining or conference table model 5559B, designed by George...
Aluminum
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, model 80, glass, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, Italy, 1949 Franco Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic ...
Chrome
$12,733Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 36.62 in
Important Mid Century Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM 1958
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular tabletop, The desk contains a three drawer block ...
Wood
L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and black lacquered iron desk designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.9"H x 53.0"W x 28.3"D All items ...
Iron
Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
By Skipper, Hans Von Klier
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather, metal and wood desk with 3 drawers and a sideboard on wheels that can be moved wherever you like. Designed by Hans von Klier in the 70s. Sideboard dimensions: H: 59 cm W:100...
Metal
Steelframe Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. USA. Laminate top with newly refinished avocado green drawers. Original pulls. Remnants of a table in one drawer.
Steel
$4,320
H 28.35 in W 49.61 in D 31.89 in
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Robert Propst
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. L...
Aluminum
$5,457 / set
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy1990
By Massimo Scolari, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy,1990s Dimensions D: 80 - Chair : 46 cm H: 73 - Chair : 89 cm W: 160,5 - Chair : 65 cm
Leather, Wood
Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A bleached Teak desk with exposed joinery finished on all sides. Clearance under apron 24”.
Teak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1970’s Dark walnut with black lacquer outline executive desk by Monteverdi-Young. Custom ordered by renowned interior designer Gary Jon In beautiful vintage condition. ...
Walnut
Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
By Todd Merrill, Schumacher
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke 9 piece modular sectional sofa having a double-tufted back designed by Todd Merrill for a Samantha Todhunter design installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspi...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$16,144 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,696 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
Charlotte PERRIAND, Dining Table, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte PERRIAND (1903-1999) Grooved table, model designed around 1954, piece acquired at the Steph Simon Gallery around 1960 Ash dining room table. Thick top with a slightly cha...
Ash
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
By Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...
Aluminum, Chrome
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Model A/567 Wall Light by Chiaravallotti
By Chiaravallotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six Model A/567 wall lights by Chiaravallotti. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Holophane prismatic glass, brass, custom brass backplates. We recommend three E12 max. 25W bulbs p...
Brass
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
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