Wood Tanker Desk
Recent Sales
American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980 red lacquered laminated wood writing table, office or tanker desk with brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 24 in
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-19th century very good Anglo-Indian carved wood mahogany tanker partners desk. This antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 28 in
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig, Art Metal Co.
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
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
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Wood Tanker Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Questions About Wood 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.