At 1stDibs, there are several options of u-shaped desks available for sale. Each of these unique u-shaped desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
mahogany. There are 127 antique and vintage u-shaped desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. U-shaped desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Victorian and
Louis XVI u-shaped desks are consistently popular styles. Many u-shaped desks are appealing in their simplicity, but
George Nelson,
Herman Miller and
Arne Vodder produced popular u-shaped desks that are worth a look.
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.