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Art Deco Portuguese Walnut Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
) Material: Walnut, wood, metal, chromed Origin: Portugal Period: 20th Century Condition: Good.
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Portuguese Walnut Desk, 20th Century
Art Deco Portuguese Walnut Desk, 20th Century
H 30.91 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
Marc Newson “Riga” Desk
By Marc Newson
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
museums worldwide. Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: Italy; wood
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Metal

Marc Newson “Riga” Desk
Marc Newson “Riga” Desk
H 31 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950. The wood finish is
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2010s German Modern Desks

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Metal

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Lacquered Wood
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model H-180, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Spojené UP Závody, Brno, circa 1935.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Desks

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of a wall panel with 2 adjustable containers and 1 desk The panel is equipped with side racks that allow the cont...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Class Desk with a Walnut Wood Top and Graphite Finished Metal Base 55''
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
. The mixing of metal and natural wood provides a specific charm to the product. It was designed to be
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2010s Brazilian Desks

Materials

Metal

Class Desk with a Teak Wood Finish Top and Graphite Finished Metal Base 55''
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
mixing of metal and natural wood provides a specific charm to the product. It was designed to be used in
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2010s Brazilian Desks

Materials

Metal

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
. The thick wood desktop is in a gray hue, while the body and sides of this piece are in a dark ebony
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2010s Italian Desks

Materials

Metal

Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Bangalore, KA
traditional wood inlay techniques Sleek metal legs for a modern touch Legs and knobs packed separately for
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
H 30 in W 53 in D 20 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Burl Wood Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with timeless sophistication. Crafted from exquisite burl wood, this Regency
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Regency Desks

Materials

Metal

Vanity Desk Secret in Ebony and Galvanized Metal, Original Sin Collection, Italy
By Giorgio Ragazzini
Located in Treviso, Treviso
galvanized metal, 24 karat golden finish - Measures: cm H 76.5 140 x 70.
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2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder Desk for Sibast – Rosewood and Metal
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
, thanks to the use of natural materials such as wood or leather, and modern, like with the metal legs of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
wood. The table can be customized and is available in different amounts. Delivery time 10-12 weeks.
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2010s German Bauhaus Desks

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Metal, Chrome

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Stained Wood, Chromium Plated Metall, c. 1930
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model PS 10, stained wood, chromium plated metal, c. 1930. The wood
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2010s Czech Bauhaus Desks

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Metal, Chrome

Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
: structure des pieds à section carré en métal laqué noir, caisson bois plaqué et plateau en formica noir
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Contemporary Desk in Wood, Chrome, Glass Top, 21st-Century
Located in Miami, FL
metal central drawer. The chrome base frame supports a black wood body that has rounded corners at the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ziricotte Wood Desk "Litle Shanghai" with Leather Top and Silver Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in ziricotte wood and silver patined leg. There are two drawers on each side
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Three Drawer Danish Desk with Teak Wood Construction
Located in Dallas, TX
Three drawer Danish desk. Desk constructed of teak with square metal legs. Good original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wood and Brass Tube Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century writing desk with a rectangular top with a wooden frame and deep brown laminate desktop with three drawers with circular brass drawer pulls, resting on a brass t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Lap Desk Letter Holder. Item features a lift front with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

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Metal

Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
black painted square tubular iron frame with a veneered wood (we presume teak). This delightful table
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Iron

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore.  
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Desk, Ebonized Wood, Mirror, France, 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely constructed French desk. The curved C-shaped inverted legs supported by a metal
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Wood

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Little Shanghai Desk in Zebrano Wood and Black Sycomore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in zebrano wood and black saycomore silver painted leg. There are two drawers
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Style His Modular Desk Night System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description Wall mounting bracket - 5 x 3 x H285 cm Mate beige metal (Ral 1015
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise wood Louis XVI style Maison Jansen partners desk or bureau plat. The finest of quality and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Bureau Writing Desk, D. Maria Style, Vinhático Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This charming bureau desk in vinhático wood have five different size drawers on factory with bins
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Vintage 1910s Portuguese Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Other

Impressive Vanity Table with Rough Texture, Breakfree Collection
By Andrii Rudenko
Located in Port Orchard, WA
underside of the tabletop is reminiscent of glacier shards, in stark contrast to the thin metal legs
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2010s Ukrainian Industrial Vanities

Materials

Metal

Calen Desk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Calen desk by Madheke. Dimensions: D 90 x W 210 x H 78.5 cm. Materials: leather, wood, veneer
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2010s Indian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Calen Desk by Madheke
Calen Desk by Madheke
H 30.91 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra
By Metalurgica da Longra, Daciano da Costa
Located in Paris, FR
wood and metal.
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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Desks

Materials

Metal

21st Century Antigua Writing Desk in Carbalho by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
sections, with Gold finishing. One base with three drawers in curved multilayer wood, veneered in glossy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

English Desk Queen Anne Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Writing Desk with working metal hardware, a drop-front writing desk opening to an assortment of
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20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

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Metal

 English Desk Queen Anne Style, 20th Century
 English Desk Queen Anne Style, 20th Century
H 37.41 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in PAU, FR
, Charlotte Perriand, Marcel Gascoin... Formica top, tubular metal legs, solid wood box. Height : 76 cm Width
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Structure in white lacquered steel, suspended box in black waxed solid wood, glass top. Double face, niche
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Metal

Ligne Roset by Julie Pfligersdorffer White Poms Compact Desk
By Ligne Roset, Julie Pfligersdorffer
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Julie Pfligersdorffer for Ligne Roset in 2008, the Poms desk gives the classic secretaires a contemporary twist. Constructed from two layers of white laminate...
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Early 2000s French Desks

Materials

Metal

Shop / Cashier Counter from French Cafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Shop / cashier counter from French cafe. Cool brass change plate with lots of drawers and great storage.
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Antique Early 1900s French Desks

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Vintage Italian Inlaid Animal Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Italian writing desk. Chic animal marquetry construction with incredible attention to detail. Drop top writing surface reveals lots of little interior drawers...
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Metal

Nordic Mid-Century Desk with Glass top and brass details
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Crafted from rich wood, this table exudes warmth and character, while its sleek lines and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pierre paulin desk model "cm141", produced by thonet in 1953, model from the 50/60 period. Base in black lacquered steel surmounted by a black formica top and a box with 2 drawers in...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Organic modern madrona desk, Inspirational design elements lead with a mesmerizing butcher block top honed from Madrona burl finished in smoke gray. Organically textured stainless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Organic Modern Madrona Desk
H 29.5 in W 73 in D 29.5 in
Monumental Custom Desk in the Style of Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curved custom desk with two banks of three drawers with stylized X pulls, Center drawers on both sides of top, so can be used as a partner's desk. 70" between two pedestals.
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Vintage 1940s Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Desk Ennio Fazioli & Ufficio Tecnico for Mim, Italy
By Ennio Fazioli, MIM Roma
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
made of dark warm colored wood and has chrome detailed legs. Under the tabletop you can find 2 small
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Lugo, IT
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta. Signs of time and a 'not perfect corner as pictured. Thank you
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
French Napoleon III Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An unusual 19th-century Napoleon III desk Bonheur Du Jour in wood with yellow metal filets, a mat
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Metal

Transitional Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
adorned with metal buckles and matching ferrules, finished in a whisper of gold detail. Dimensions: 62
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Transitional Modern Desk
Transitional Modern Desk
H 30 in W 62 in D 26 in
Swivel Leather Desk Chair, Cubé Desk Chair
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Cubé is a desk chair with modern lines combined with noble metal details. It has an elegant leather
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2010s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1964 George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
laminate top. Wood trim adorns the sides. This example is an early 1st generation, produced circa 1964
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Desk with Leather Base Modern, Arthur S
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Walnut wood and leather is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The pebble shape of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Desk with Leather Base Modern, Arthur XL
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
wood and leather is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The pebble shape of the top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Modern Painted Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern painted desk with a lacquered top section with three drawers, the center drawer fold out for keyboard surface, on a silver gilt iron cube form base. Dimensions: 60" W x 25" D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern Painted Desk
Modern Painted Desk
H 30.63 in W 60 in D 25 in
Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible primitive Americans desk in a beautiful black paint with heavy patina and raw wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

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Wood and Metal Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wood and metal desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood and metal desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are 149 antique and vintage wood and metal desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood and metal desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood and metal desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some wood and metal desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller wood and metal desks, measuring 15 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wood and metal desks over the years, but those made by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Aymeric Lefort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood and Metal Desks?

Prices for wood and metal desks start at $599 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $3,600.

Finding the Right Desks for You

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wood and Metal Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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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