What is a wooden trough used for?

A wooden trough, often called a bread, dough or kneading trough, is a rectangular receptacle with a shallow basin used to make dough. The design allows the dough to be leavened inside and the flat top to knead and work it. Shop a selection of wooden troughs on 1stDibs.

What is a Davenport desk used for?

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.

What are desk blotters used for?

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.

What were antique wooden bowls used for?

Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Can a library table be used as a desk?

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.

When did Omega start using wooden boxes?

Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

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.

Used Wooden Desk

Small French Desk

Green Desk

Writing Desk With Drawers

Victorian Writing Box

Derk Jan De Vries

Executive Desk

Gio Ponti Writing Desk

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Early 1900s French Country Used Wooden Desk

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk

H 33.5 in W 53.5 in D 27.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s

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1970s Used Wooden Desk

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.43 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wooden desk, Italy, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

H 30.71 in W 50.01 in D 24.22 in

Charles X Wooden Desk Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Charles X wooden desk table, 19th century.

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19th Century French Charles X Used Wooden Desk

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Wood

Charles X Wooden Desk Table, 19th Century

H 31.3 in W 40.16 in D 25.6 in

Italian Wooden Desk from the 60's

Located in bari, IT

Wooden desk from the measurements contained with chest of drawers, Italian, 60s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

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Wood

Italian Wooden Desk from the 60's

H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in

1900s French Wooden Desk

Located in High Point, NC

Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm

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20th Century French Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk

H 43.7 in W 36.7 in D 25 in

1900s Belgian Wooden Desk

Located in High Point, NC

Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear with this authentic early 1900s Belgian Wooden Desk, a

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20th Century Belgian Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

1900s Belgian Wooden Desk

H 34.7 in W 27.3 in D 18.3 in

Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Desk, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italien wooden desk, 1960s.

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1960s Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Desk, 1960s

H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 22.84 in

19th Century French Wooden Desk

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden desk from 19th century France. The lower portion of this exquisitely crafted desk is

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19th Century French French Provincial Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Desk

H 34.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.1 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s

H 29.34 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk, Walnut, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden desk, walnut, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk, Walnut, 1960s

H 31.89 in W 88.19 in D 28.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass

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1950s Italian Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass

H 31.5 in W 72.45 in D 34.26 in

Spanish Wooden Desk with Ten Drawers and Iron Pulls

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish wooden desk with ten drawers and iron pulls.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Iron

Spanish Wooden Desk with Ten Drawers and Iron Pulls

H 32.29 in W 45.28 in D 22.05 in

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden desk organizer created in 19th century France. Ornate, tidy, and presenting a collected

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19th Century French French Provincial Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer

H 10 in W 25.2 in D 21.9 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

Category

1960s Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

H 29.73 in W 74.41 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 71.26 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wooden desk with 6 drawers, Italy, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers, Italy, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 63 in D 31.89 in

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

Located in London, GB

Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wooden desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s 4 Drawers.

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

H 29.73 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in

Anthroposophical Wooden Desk Attributed to Felix Kayser, Germany, circa 1930

By Felix Kayser

Located in Berlin, DE

Important Anthroposophical wooden desk attributed to Felix Kayser, Germany, circa 1930. From a

Category

1930s German Other Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood, Ash

Anthroposophical Wooden Desk Attributed to Felix Kayser, Germany, circa 1930

H 29.77 in W 60.44 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s.

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1960s Dutch Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in

Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century green wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s With desk chair.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood, Wool

Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands 1960s

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in

Italian Mid-Century Stately Wooden Desk with Glass Top, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Italian mid-century stately wooden desk with glass top 1950s Sturdy multipurpose desk with eight

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Stately Wooden Desk with Glass Top, 1950s

H 28.94 in W 58.27 in D 25.6 in

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk

Located in Brno, CZ

This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in

Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s

By Fabio Lenci

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 89.77 in D 84.65 in

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat

Located in Opole, PL

Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft

Category

Early 20th Century European Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in

Wooden desk by Ricardo Bofill

Located in PARIS, FR

Large varnished wood desk by Spanish designer Ricardo Bofill for Habitat, 1980s. The desk features

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Late 20th Century Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Wooden desk by Ricardo Bofill

H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Wooden Desk, Ico Parisi, 1968

By Ico Parisi

Located in Berlin, DE

This elegant and minimalistic desk has a wooden construction, with the original lacquer in blue

Category

1960s Italian Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wooden Desk, Ico Parisi, 1968

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in

19th Century French Wooden Desk

Located in High Point, NC

The commanding presence of this 19th-century French desk is attributed to its square pedestal

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19th Century French French Provincial Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk

H 50.4 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in

Wooden desk by Pierre Guariche

By Pierre Guariche

Located in PARIS, FR

Desk model "590" by French designer Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), manufactured by Minvielle in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Metal

Wooden desk by Pierre Guariche

H 28.94 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in

Chinese Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 20th century, with four drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls

H 34 in W 64 in D 22 in

Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "Pigeon Hole" Mid Century Wooden Desk, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and collectible "pigeon hole" wooden desk for the administrative building in Chandigarh

Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "Pigeon Hole" Mid Century Wooden Desk, 1950s

H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.68 in

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Desk mod. Canaas with

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

H 28.55 in W 70.67 in D 23.63 in

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s Wooden rectangular

Category

Early 1900s Italian Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Metal

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s

H 30.12 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in

A large wooden desk. Italy 70's

Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR

An attractive all-wood desk with oak veneer top and solid oak legs. Italian work, 70's.

Category

1970s Italian Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Oak

A large wooden desk. Italy 70's

H 28.3 in W 67.7 in D 33.8 in

Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in Madrid, ES

Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 31.3 in

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella

Located in Milan, IT

Exquisite craftsmanship desk, Attributed to Ignazio Gardella. The desk has 3 side drawers and 3

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden cabinet created in 1820s Sweden. Tall, slender, and painted in an inviting reddish ochre

Category

1820s Swedish Gustavian Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk

H 90.2 in W 53 in D 21.7 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wooden Desk With Black Lacquered Iron Base, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid- century modern Italian teak wooden desk with black lacquered iron base. The base consists of

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wooden Desk With Black Lacquered Iron Base, Italy, 1950

H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 70.87 in

Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Desk Wood Parchment. The plan has so esattamente shortcomings.

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1940s European Other Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Parchment Paper, Carbon Fiber

Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy

H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang

By Arne Vodder

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Boomerang desk designed by Arne Vodder. Solid teak wood structure and brass details on the legs

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 34.85 in

A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare French organic and sculptural solid wood desk and chair.

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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Hardwood

A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair

H 50.79 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Unusual Solid Wooden Desk Table

Located in London, GB

A really unusual rustic table. Sculptural wood top above chunky legs. Sourced in France but likely Indonisian or the like in origin. France, c1980s. Likely late 20th century....

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Unusual Solid Wooden Desk Table

H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in

Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front

H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 21.5 in

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair

By Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century

Located in Milano, IT

something more. With a small key, the drawer unlocks to reveal a stunning writing desk. Gracefully lifting

Category

1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Marble

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

H 105 in W 120 in D 62 in

Farmhouse Dining Table, Vintage Wooden Desk

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Wooden farmhouse table from the 1940s. Aesthetic, of good size and practical, the table will be

Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Farmhouse Dining Table, Vintage Wooden Desk

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 30.71 in

Lamp Revisited, Still Life with Lamp on Dark Brown Mahogany Wooden Desk

By Brett Eberhardt

Located in Kent, CT

brown mahogany wooden desk with gray metal handles on the drawer. The object and furniture is

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Brett Eberhardt
Lamp Revisited, Still Life with Lamp on Dark Brown Mahogany Wooden Desk, 2015

H 40 in W 30 in D 2 in

Mid-20th Century Argentine Wooden Desk/Game Table with Chessboard by Comte S.A.

By Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20th century argentine wooden desk/game table with chess and backgammon board by Comte S.A. By

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Argentine Wooden Desk/Game Table with Chessboard by Comte S.A.

H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 26 in

19th Century French Hand Painted Adjustable Wooden Desk Lamp

Located in Sofia, BG

Very rear hand painted desk lamp in dark mustard color made of wood. France, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Painted Adjustable Wooden Desk Lamp

H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in

Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s

Located in Brussels , BE

Wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries. Holds a drawer on each side, simple and timeless.

Category

1980s Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s

H 27.96 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in

Art Deco Handmade Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

This charming Art Deco wooden desk features clean lines and open shelving. Handmade by a craftsman

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Plywood

Art Deco Handmade Desk

H 28.5 in W 45 in D 16 in

Desk by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, 1960s

By Edmondo Palutari, Dassi

Located in Lasne, BE

Wooden desk with 5 drawers designed by Edmondo Palutari. Wear due to age and age of the desk.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Desk by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, 1960s

H 28.75 in W 43.71 in D 17.72 in

Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Desk

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Washington, DC

Beautiful Brazilian wooden desk by Brazilian master Joaquim Tenreiro, also known as the "Mestre de

Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Desk

H 25.2 in W 41.34 in D 24.02 in

Italian Mid-century Small Wooden Table

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful Italian wooden desk made in the 1950s, from the house on Lake Como, of fine Italian

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-century Small Wooden Table

H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in

Stripped-Brown Walnut Writing Desk by Gio Ponti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Striking wooden desk by Italian designer Gio Ponti in raw condition with originals drawers, however

Category

20th Century Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Stripped-Brown Walnut Writing Desk by Gio Ponti

H 34.5 in W 48 in D 23.25 in

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf

H 31.25 in W 39 in D 19.5 in

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

the 1950s in Italy. Clean-lined, elegant and simple structure made of lacquered steel with wooden desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

Boomerang desk Model A10 by Göran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, 1960s

By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik

Located in Lasne, BE

Wooden desk with 3 drawers with locks at the front of the desk and a hinged door with locks at the

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Wooden Desk

Materials

Wood

Boomerang desk Model A10 by Göran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 53.55 in D 31.89 in

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Used Wooden Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used wooden desk for your home. Each used wooden desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used wooden desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A used wooden desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one used wooden desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Osvaldo Borsani, Mira Nakashima and Gianfranco Frattini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Wooden Desk?

Prices for a used wooden desk start at $34 and top out at $64,981 with the average selling for $1,886.

Questions About Used Wooden Desk

What is a wooden trough used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A wooden trough, often called a bread, dough or kneading trough, is a rectangular receptacle with a shallow basin used to make dough. The design allows the dough to be leavened inside and the flat top to knead and work it. Shop a selection of wooden troughs on 1stDibs.
What is a Davenport desk used for?
1 Answer
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.
What are desk blotters used for?
1 Answer
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.
What were antique wooden bowls used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Can a library table be used as a desk?
1 Answer
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.
When did Omega start using wooden boxes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
1 Answer
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.