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Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station
Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station

Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station This one is dated 1903 and has a very Gothic

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk
An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk The Desk stands on elegant reeded legs and

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Teak

Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter

Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter An Original Italian Front of

Category

19th Century International Style Used Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS
ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS

ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale This Antique Reception Desk Letter Set. Is a stunning example

Category

20th Century British Used Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk
1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk A superb and extremely rare piece, the greeter

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Formica

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in

Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Iron

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter  This is a fabulous piec
Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter  This is a fabulous piec

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piec

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piece of Arts and

Category

Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and

Category

1880s Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk
C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk

C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk

By General Fireproofing Company, Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large Split Reception Desk, initially designed by Davis Allen for General Fireproofing

Category

1970s American Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Arts and Crafts Adjustable Oak Clerk's Desk, Mobile Reception Station
Arts and Crafts Adjustable Oak Clerk's Desk, Mobile Reception Station

Arts and Crafts Adjustable Oak Clerk's Desk, Mobile Reception Station

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter A very neat mobile Front of House Reception

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the

Category

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a shelved cupboard, at the other side there is an opening fall

Category

Early 1900s Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

French Oak Hotel Restaurant, Reception Greeting Station
French Oak Hotel Restaurant, Reception Greeting Station

French Oak Hotel Restaurant, Reception Greeting Station

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Golden Oak Reception Greeter, this is a tall piece set on turned legs The top of the desk is a large

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Alessandro Albrizzi Table
Alessandro Albrizzi Table

Alessandro Albrizzi Table

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alessandro Albrizzi Table ,Used as the Reception Desk at "Martha's" on Worth Ave. in Palm Beach

Category

1970s English Used Reception Desks

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter  A very neat Front of House Rec
Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter  A very neat Front of House Rec

Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Rec

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the

Category

19th Century Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter
French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter

French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception

Category

Early 1900s Industrial Used Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

Luxury reception counter / bar made of solid wood with gold leaf
Luxury reception counter / bar made of solid wood with gold leaf

Luxury reception counter / bar made of solid wood with gold leaf

Located in Berlin, DE

Offered here is an exceptional reception desk/bar. It was custom-made. Made of solid, heavy wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

the is a storage shelf This is a tall unusual piece with sturdy presence The Reception desk is in

Category

1880s Gothic Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table

By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers

Category

1980s American Used Reception Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

French Oak Hotel Greeting Station, Filing Cabinet, Greeter
French Oak Hotel Greeting Station, Filing Cabinet, Greeter

French Oak Hotel Greeting Station, Filing Cabinet, Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

and sides of the desk are panelled in oak with a brass kick board at the bottom, at the reception side

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter in Pine
Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter in Pine

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter in Pine

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Reception Greeter, the front and sides of the desk have inset panels, at the back there are 2 drawers and

Category

19th Century Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

By Lehigh Leopold

Located in South Charleston, WV

and use as a dining table or reception desk are also possible. Signed with metal label to underside

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain

By Sarraguemines

Located in Vosselaar, BE

in the world would look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or counter in a shop. Dimensions

Category

19th Century French Baroque Revival Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Reception Table
Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Reception Table

Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Reception Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

piece and would work well as a hall or side table, or possibly as a reception desk as it looks very good

Category

19th Century Chinoiserie Used Reception Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Bamboo & Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970's
Bamboo & Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970's

Bamboo & Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970's

By Dal Vera

Located in Cork, IE

home well, whether it used as a reception desk in a hospitality or retail setting, as a workstation in

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Unique Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Unique Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Unique Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered

Category

20th Century Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered

Category

20th Century French Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Victorian Reception Bell

English Victorian Reception Bell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style receptionist bell with a square black metal base supporting a brass harp holding the bell.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Station Greeter, with Light
Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Station Greeter, with Light

Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Station Greeter, with Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Station Greeter, with Light Tall Arts and Crafts Greeter, the

Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

A Small Victorian Mahogany Hall Table or Reception Table
A Small Victorian Mahogany Hall Table or Reception Table

A Small Victorian Mahogany Hall Table or Reception Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Small Victorian Mahogany Hall Table or Reception Table The Table has a small drawer on the front

Category

1880s Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 20th Century Chrome Plated Jaguar Dealership Ashtray c.1960
Vintage 20th Century Chrome Plated Jaguar Dealership Ashtray c.1960

Vintage 20th Century Chrome Plated Jaguar Dealership Ashtray c.1960

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

display on reception desks within authorised showrooms, these ashtrays formed part of the brand’s

Category

20th Century British Other Used Reception Desks

Materials

Chrome

Large French Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp, Cream Coloured
Large French Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp, Cream Coloured

Large French Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp, Cream Coloured

Located in London, GB

midcentury light - perfect for any room in the house, or a chic hotel reception desk.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Ceramic

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and provides further utility as a reception room desk, and three pull out drawers with a pen / pencil

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Pine Counter with Wrought Iron Panels, France, circa 1900
Antique Pine Counter with Wrought Iron Panels, France, circa 1900

Antique Pine Counter with Wrought Iron Panels, France, circa 1900

Located in TOURCOING, FR

for use as a bar counter, reception desk, boutique display, restaurant or hotel feature, this piece

Category

Early 1900s Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Art Deco Counter Attributed to De Coene, Belgium 1920s
Monumental Art Deco Counter Attributed to De Coene, Belgium 1920s

Monumental Art Deco Counter Attributed to De Coene, Belgium 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

proportions suggest versatility, equally suited as a bar, reception desk, or statement console in a curated

Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Glass, Oak

XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century

XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

sideboards, kitchen islands, console tables, or reception desks. The natural terracotta surface and simple

Category

1940s Turkish Primitive Used Reception Desks

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Style Polished Chrome & Carrera Marble  Console, Manner Raymond Subes
Art Deco Style Polished Chrome & Carrera Marble  Console, Manner Raymond Subes

Art Deco Style Polished Chrome & Carrera Marble Console, Manner Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

standing reception desk or similar application. This console is a testament to the timeless appeal of Art

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Princess Margot Pendant Light with 1 light
Princess Margot Pendant Light with 1 light

Princess Margot Pendant Light with 1 light

By Villari

Located in Solagna, IT

hotel lobbies and reception desks, where its sculptural presence becomes an immediate point of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Tiki Bar in Bamboo and Rattan attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1950s, Dry Bar
Tiki Bar in Bamboo and Rattan attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1950s, Dry Bar

Tiki Bar in Bamboo and Rattan attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1950s, Dry Bar

By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina

Located in Cork, IE

at a reception desk at a lakeshore restaurant (last two photos) and we could also see this working

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963

Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963

By Balcomb Greene

Located in Hudson, NY

. Gertrude Greene was the group’s first paid employee, sitting at the show’s reception desk. Instead of a

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978

By Balcomb Greene

Located in Hudson, NY

was the group’s first paid employee, sitting at the show’s reception desk. Instead of a catalogue the

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Super Chic Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by John Van Koert Cymball Line
Super Chic Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by John Van Koert Cymball Line

Super Chic Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by John Van Koert Cymball Line

By John Van Koert

Located in Dallas, TX

warmth to any space. This pair would make an excellent use in front of a desk or reception area. Expert

Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Reception Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Business Card Holder with Antoni Gaudí Design
Bronze Business Card Holder with Antoni Gaudí Design

Bronze Business Card Holder with Antoni Gaudí Design

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Benalmadena, ES

, ideal for displaying business cards on desks, counters, reception areas, or welcome tables. Thanks to

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Used Reception Desks

Materials

Bronze

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Used Reception Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used reception desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used reception desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of used reception desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used reception desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used reception desks over the years, but those made by Atelier Sommarti, Brother Mel Meyer and Carla Venosta are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Reception Desks?

Prices for used reception desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used reception desks begin at $164 and can go as high as $35,608, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.
Questions About Used Reception Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Desk 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, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.