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Painted Metal Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted metal desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
By Max Sauze
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
Metal wired desk with two glass shelves. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Metal Desk, Top Covered with Faux Leather, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal desk, top covered with faux leather circa 1960
Maybe a former dentist's office.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Metal Desk With Two Drawers
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Metal Desk with Brown Leatherette Top from Mermelada Estudio, 1960s
By Mermelada Estudio
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Metal Desk with Brown Leatherette Top from Mermelada Estudio, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of metal shifted only for military purposes. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Poli Metal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian desk buy Poli, metal base tarnish chrome.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hunting Aviation Metal Desk Ernest Race
By Ernest Race
Located in New York, NY
Ernest Race designed Metal Desk for P.W. Cow / Hunting Aviation, United Kingdom 1946. A wonderful
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Progetto 1 Italian White Metal Desk Table by Monica Armani, 2005
Located in Delft, NL
Progetto 1 Italian White Metal Desk Table by Monica Armani
A white metal desk, the Progetto 1
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Art Deco Streamline Moderne Metal Desk in the Style of Norman Bel Geddes, 1930's
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool Art Deco metal desk very similar to the designs Norman Bel Geddes created for Simmons
Category
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Located in Milano, IT
Here is a desk of timeless elegance, an exquisite creation of the Rationalist period in Italy
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp
By Christian Dell, Hala Zeist, Egon Hillebrand, Gispen
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp.
This sculptural orange enameled designer lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Lacquered wood and chromed metal desk by D.I.D., 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Lacquered wood and chromed metal desk by D.I.D., 1970s
Desk table with rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.73 in W 51.38 in D 27.56 in
Italian Metal Desk Lamp in Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian metal desk lamp adjustable shade and the neck of the Lamp. Table lamp is from the 1970s in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Desk Organizer C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement desk organizer offers mixed metal construction with two boxes on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Metal Desk With Birch Top, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Postmodern desk featuring a rectangular birch table top with rounded corners and beautiful
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1980s White Metal Desk Clock by Time Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern desk or table clock by Time Square. This "fashionable timepiece" (the manufacturer's
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
sealing the envelope with a wax stamp.
The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "the Cube" for Elidus, Metal Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "The Cube" for Elidus, metal desk lamp.
1970s.
In great condition with no
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this desk lamp made in Mexico in metal and orange color.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Adjustable desk lamp in water green metal from the 1950s.
Its design is reminiscent of the lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Attributed to Christian Dell 1930s Germany
By Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage metal desk lamp or table lamp attributed to Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s.
While
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade
This desk lamp was
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredamenti) teak and metal desk model Ss34, Italy, 1959
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful Italian desk made of teak and metal, produced by ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredi), model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Z Shaped Metal Desk Dining Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Z Shaped Metal Desk Dining Table Base.
Item features a unique Z
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
George Kovaks metal desk lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in PARIS, FR
Chrome desk lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970. Chrome-plated steel.
LP1119
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage desk lamp attaches to your tabletop with a self cranking clamp, and it is very sturdy
Category
20th Century French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 in
Vintage White Metal Desk Lamp by Swivelier, Attributed to Bill Scarlett, 1960s
By Swivelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Mid-Century White Metal Desk Lamp by Bill Scarlett for Swivelier, Circa 1950s/60s. White
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 20 in W 11.25 in D 17.25 in
Postmodern Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Black metal postmodern halogen desk lamp with rotating head and a heavy metal+plastic base. There
Category
20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
White vintage bendable metal desk lamp
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this vintage adjustable white desk lamp.
Add this beautifully shaped desk lamp with a
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tall brass and metal desk lamp
By Arlus
Located in NANTES, FR
Tall and elegant desk lamp in brass and painted metal, probably by Maison Arlus or Lunel. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Red & Black Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfectly straddling the line between mid-century modernism and postmodernism, this desk lamp has
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Classic metal Desk lamp 1950s USA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Black Metal table lamp . Beautiful cast Bronze lions head .
Marble base .Complete with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Classical Greek Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Striking Brutalism by Jaime Artigas Sculptural Art Solid Iron Metal Desk
By Jaime Artigas
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s rare custom Brutalist table desk. A work of art. The base features Solid Iron metal sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Brutalist Desks
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Iron
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 26 in
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
H 8.25 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Walter & Moretti - White Metal Desk Lamp
By Walter & Moretti
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique modern desk lamp in which the base, arm and shade are formed from a single piece of brushed
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Desk Clock
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone, Brass, Nickel
Small Black Bauhaus Style Metal Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small black table lamp in bauhaus style. The lamp has a metal shade and a stone base. The shade can
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco 1930 Mushroom Chromed Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
Chromed metal lamp mushroom desk Art Deco, 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Industrial American Metal Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A brown painted metal industrial desk lamp designed and manufactured in United States in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass and Varnished Metal Desk Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features a brass and varnished metal structure.
This desk lamp is vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Orange Metal Desk Lamp from 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Great stock fund condition for this desk lamp produced in Italy during the 70s and made from
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1940s Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent.
Art Deco era electric table desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Red Metal Desk or Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Red and nickel-plated desk lamp with an over sized on/off red button incorporated in the base in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
By Trau
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage metal desk made by Trau in Turin in the 1950s. 5 drawer gray metal structure with red faux
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Metal Desk Chair by René Malaval "Radar" Chair
By Rene Malaval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
René Malaval for Bloc Metal
France, post war
This vintage metal side chair will add wonderful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent.
Art Deco era electric table desk
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Antique European Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1950
Located in London, GB
A simply formed industrial desk lamp, European. c.1950
Comprising of heavy cast base, tiltable
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage Orange Silver Metal Desk Lamp 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk lamp from metal in orange and silver color tones 1960s Germany.
A wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Chinese Jade, Cloisonné, & Gilt Metal Desk Accessory/Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and quite decorative Chinese jade, cloisonné, gilt metal, and stone desk accessory
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Jade, Stone, Bronze, Metal
H 10.5 in W 23 in D 6.5 in
Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch midcentury industrial black metal desk with three cupped ring drawers and rectangular wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lasne, BE
Wood and black metal desk with 6 drawers, 2 of which have a lock. No key. Wear due to time and age
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome-Plated Metal Desk Lamp by Fase - Spain
By Fase
Located in Girona, ES
Rare desk lamp, revolving base and pivoting lampshade, chrome-plated metal, black lacquered sheet
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid Century Industrial Floating Brown Metal Desk Lamp by Dazor, Signed
By Dazor
Located in Plainview, NY
innovation and functionality. Crafted from robust metal and painted in a rich, lustrous brown hue, the lamp
Category
20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Art Deco Copper Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed copper bankers desk lamp made in England. c.1930
Curved shade with fixed
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
design. The black metal lampshade and round base are connected by a solid, sharp arm. The lamp has strong
Category
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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An assortment of used metal desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used metal desks — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Used metal desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used metal desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Ico Parisi, Herman Miller and Ahrend de Cirkel each produced beautiful used metal desks that are worth considering.
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Prices for used metal desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used metal desks begin at $1 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,479.
Questions About Used Metal Desks
- What are desk blotters used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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