Vintage Tanker Desk
Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s General Fireproofing "Modemaker" single-pedestal tanker desk, newly refurbished with a gloss
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
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Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome vintage steel Tanker's desk made in America circa 1950 with four drawers including a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss midnight blue (BL20) and yellow ochre (RAL 1003), Go Rams
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 4-legged tanker table refinished in a pop of teal (RAL 5021). This table is narrower and
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
Category
20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
additional pull down cabinet for out of sight storage that can be locked. Vintage tanker desk the organically
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 58.27 in L 28.35 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
comes with an additional pull down cabinet for out of sight storage that can be locked. Vintage tanker
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Cosco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Tanker Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury metal tanker style desk with two drawers and pull out writing shelf.
(Please confirm
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
By Kem Weber, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage, fully restored steel “tanker” desk by “Royal Metal Manufacturing Co". Metal Furniture
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Tanker Desk Drawer Insert Repurposed as File Holder, Refinished in Black
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage tanker desk drawer insert repurposed as file holder/ magazine rack. Refinished in gloss
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
H 16.75 in W 12 in D 4 in
Vintage Tanker Desk Drawer Insert Repurposed as File Holder, Refinished in Black
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage file holder or magazine rack refinished in gloss black powder coat. Once the drawer insert
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
H 16.75 in W 12 in D 4 in
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped metal Art Deco style tanker desk from the 1940s. It has three
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, 1960s
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Columbia brand single pedestal desk newly refinished in "electric" blue powder coat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped midcentury style tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three
Category
Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A handsome vintage English stripped metal tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three drawers on one
Category
Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage McDowell Craig Tanker Desk, Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker refinished in white. Features: Many utility drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
example of an early tanker desk, complete with vintage industrial patina. Notice how the middle section
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks
Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Steel Age
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the storage capability of two file drawers and four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk Refinished in Two-Tone Pink
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Who says tankers can't be cute?! This Classic 1960s single pedestal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's
Located in Mississauga, CA
This is a rare vintage tanker office chair that literally rolls like a dream. Extremely smooth
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Bauhaus Colors, in Stock
By Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig tanker desk refinished in a playful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Art Metal Co., Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic American steel tanker table with tapered legs and single drawer. Original Formica table-top
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Panel Leg Tanker Table with Drawer, Refinished
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel panel leg tanker table with over-sized bumper top and single drawer. Sleek frame, newly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Tanker Table by Steelcase, Refinished in Bright Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
(RAL5012). This streamlined and practical tanker table is ideal in a workspace, office or library. Steel is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Red Wine
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Organizers
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts to a classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat pieces for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Bengal Silver
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Bright Blue
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.75 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Desktop Organizers, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts in a Classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat steel pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Industrial Tanker Desk Steel Mid Century Vintage Retro Wow!
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category
20th Century Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Refinished Tanker Console Desk or Knee Space Credenza
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steel Age, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the functionality of a slim desk with the added
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Tanker Desk Refinished in Acid Wash Patina
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker with a twist. Refinished in a unique acid wash
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steelcase Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
1950s Walnut Wood Tanker Desk
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1950s walnut wood tanker desk by Imperial Furniture. The desk has three drawers on one side
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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Vintage Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage tanker desk available at 1stDibs. A vintage tanker desk — often made from metal, steel and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage tanker desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage tanker desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage tanker desk over the years, but those crafted by McDowell Craig, Steelcase and Cosco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Tanker Desk?
A vintage tanker desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,723, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $3,288.
Questions About Vintage Tanker Desk
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
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