Unknown Desks
to
3
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
45
24
48
26
16
6
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
11
33
26
5
27
1
2
1
1
4
15
64
25
9
7
7
63
16
12
11
9
74
48
49
162,922
25
24
18
17
Creator: Unknown
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique desk or table piece.
This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuity. Made from rich, solid wood with a deep, warm patina, it blends functional design with timeless elegance. More than just a storage piece, this is a refined system for organizing correspondence, complete with a built-in perpetual calendar and integrated writing panel.
Behind the sleek double doors—one of which locks with its key—you’ll find a cleverly designed interior fitted with multiple compartments for letters, documents, and notes. At the top is a charming perpetual calendar with original sliders displaying the day, date, and month—an eye-catching and practical feature.
What truly sets this piece apart are the two fold-out panels inside each door. One features a removable writing surface, ideal for jotting down notes with a pencil or crayon. The opposite panel includes straps for securing cards or memos. In addition, there are hidden drawers and compartments for pens, stamps, or other stationery, making this a uniquely functional piece for both historical display and modern-day use.
The box features two front doors—one with its original Bramah lock, marked “Bramah Improved”, a renowned name in high-security locks since the 18th century.—perhaps a postmaster, a ship's purser, or a gentleman's estate office.
So, if you would rather sit down and write someone a real letter or postcard then, in our view, you will be the right custodian for this stylish and beautifully made antique.
Mind you, our fair price for this great value for money antique even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days.
Maximum width x height x depth when closed: 16.2 x 14.4 x 10.1 inches.
Ideal for:
*Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items.
*Interior decorators looking for a unique office or library statement piece.
*A refined and functional letter organizer.
*An exceptional gift for lovers of history and craftsmanship.
.
We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again).
To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller'.
Tags, Victorian letter box, antique desk organizer...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Brass
Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Northwestern Cabinet Co.
Manufacturer: Northwestern Cabinet Co.
Materials: Mahogany, Original Glass, Patinated Brass Hadles
Crafted by Northwestern Cabinet Co. in the 1950s, this Colonial Revival Secretary Desk with Glass...
Category
1950s American Colonial Revival Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Leather Top by Milling Road
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker
Manufacturer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker
Materials: Light Walnut, Original Leather Top, Patina...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Oak Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate accent panels. Sculpted handles on four lower drawers. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Curved Shape Top Gold Bronze Desk with Metal Frame by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Seneca Desk Console by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 170 x D 80 x H 75 cm
Materials: Metal frame and legs in Cloudy Bronze finish.
Desk with curved shape top, cylinder legs and...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal
Hideaway Desk Cabinet/Secretary Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A rare hideaway desk cabinet/secretary in rosewood, of norwigian design in the 1960s. This unique piece of furniture combines both a desk and cabinet in one functional unit, perfect ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Rosewood
$2,763 Sale Price
20% Off
Aries Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Aries Medium Desk by Pastform
Dimensions: D 65 x W 150 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Stained and varnished wood.
Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Rum, N...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
$4,835 / item
Curved Shape Top Glossy Red Desk with Striped Edge by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Medea Desk Console by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 170 x D 80 x H 75 cm
Materials: Copper glossy lacquer finish.
Writing desk with curved shape top, two cylinder legs, cylinde...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Copper
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, metal.
Classic leather front and upper, dead matte veneer, bronzed metal detailing...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal
$14,729 / item
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A strong, elegant piece to keep you perfectly organized! Crafted of hand-hewn fir and ash and veneered with thick hand-cut ash veneers, this chest offers storage for everything. A lo...
Category
1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Ash
$7,570 / item
Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Style: Italian Provincial
Materials: Painted Wood
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A desk from the 1960s brought from Denmark. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 75 cm / width 148 cm / depth. 78 cm
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage WWII Folding Military Field Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage WWII Military Field Desk
A vintage US Military aluminum celadon green painted metal folding field desk. Transforms from a rectangle to p...
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Aluminum
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s
Very good condition.
After Renovation
Wood: teak
Dimensions: H 73 cm / W 130 cm / D. 70.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Teak
Desk in rosewood of high quality Danish design from around the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood of high quality Danish design from around the 1960s.
Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:150 D:75
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Rosewood
$2,629 Sale Price
20% Off
Textured Natural Wood Desk with Support Round Leg by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Norah Desk Console by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 160 x D 65 x H 75 cm
Materials: Chestnut Burl with metal finish dividers and plinth.
Norah desk made in Chestnut Burl with ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Copper
1950's Brazilian Modern Three Legged Desk in Hardwood by Moveis Fratte
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century Brazilian modern desk, designed by Moveis Fratte in the fifties, is absolutely magnificent! This desk is made with naval plywood and features three ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Polished Steel and Black Oak Desk Console by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Black Oak Jean Desk Console by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 180 x D 80 x H 76 cm
Materials: Polished Steel, Black Oak.
Smooth lines of sculptural bases in polished stainless ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Steel
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk with 2 Chests of Drawers, Chromed Metal, Oak Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk with two chests of drawers, chrome plated metal, oak veneer, circa. 1935.
Category
1930s Czech Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Wooden Danish Desk
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your home office with our Mid Century Wooden Danish Desk. Crafted from high-quality wood, this desk boasts a sleek and minimalist design tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Grande Biedermeier Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
A perfect example of the wealthy, elegant Biedermeier period, this impressive, secretary is veneered in flame mahogany and birch intarsia, with bone escutcheons, secret compartments,...
Category
1810s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Unknown Desks
Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk made in Denmark in the 1960s.
There are 6 spacious drawers at the front, and at the back of the bar.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: H 73...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Teak
Textured Natural Wood Desk with Metal Bronze Details by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Sarah Desk Console by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 180 x D 82 x H 76 cm
Materials: Chestnut burl texture, metal bronze finish for under top divider.
Wide legs as a storage un...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal
Swedish Jugend Stil Desk
Located in New York, NY
Suitably sized for reception area or a home office, this solid mahogany and fir desk has the gravitas necessary to impress. No nonsense Jugend design calls attention to the clean lin...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Grace was the inspiration for this lovely birch secretary which makes working from home a joy! Three locking drawers sit beneath a generous drop-front with 6 interior drawers, a pair...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Portuguese Desk in Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese desk from the first half of the 20th century. Made up of a robust structure with straight lines and balanced volumes, this piece has four drawers on the right, a drawer ov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Birch Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Constructed of solid birch and fir and veneered with hand-cut Nordic birch veneers, the secretary features an upper locking drawer which rests upon a fitted desk area hiding behind a...
Category
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Birch, Fir
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Walnut
Desk, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish teak desk from the 1960s.
Desk in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 75 cm / width 139 cm / depth 69 cm
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Teak
$3,070
Black Oak Top Desk Console with White Finish Base by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Teseo Desk Console by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 172 x D 72 x H 75 cm
Materials: Black oak wood, Handmade white finish.
Writing desk in black oak wood and handmade white fin...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Oak
Rectangular Naturally Patinated Steel Contemporary Writing Desk by Dennis Kaiser
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Patinated Steel Contemporary Forever Writing Desk by Dennis Kaiser
Dimensions: D 50 x W 110 x H 77 cm.
Materials: Steel.
Handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy. Customization is ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Steel
French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century
The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender drawers on each side,
with gilt-bronze mounts and inset tooled green leather writing su...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Bronze
C1830 Louis Philippe Mahogany Document Desk with Leather Faced Drawers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1830 Louis Philippe Mahogany Document Desk with Leather Faced Drawers. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Desk Height: 28.5
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Turn of the Century Carlton House Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Inlaid Mahogany Turn of the Century Desk
1905
Mahogany Carlton House style desk. Moulded and curved upper section with three quarter pierced...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Unknown Desks
Materials
Walnut
Past Medium Office Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Past Medium Office Desk by Pastform
Dimensions: D 70 x W 130 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Stained and varnished wood.
Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, ...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
$2,633 / item
RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER
Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century.
in teak, ebony and sissoo.
Ornamented with rosettes, fleurs-de-lis and quartered shield
...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style executive desk
Mahogany with excessive bronze mounts and trim with tooled dark leather writing surface.
Dimensions:
31" H x 71.75" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Unknown Desks
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Steel
Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary writer's desk fresh out of our restoration shop. Originally built in the 1960's this minimalist desk has undergone a comprehensive and transformative re...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Portuguese Desk From the Mid-20th Century
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese desk from the mid-20th century. Robust and functional, typical of public offices or old offices, the desk has two side columns with three drawers each, totalling six drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Portuguese Desk in Oak
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese desk from the first half of the 20th century. With a robust and functional structure, representative of administrative furniture from the first half of the 20th century. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Desk with Carved Feet
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Desk with turned feet. The top has an overlap of small side compartments made up of symmetrical drawers, six in all, as well as a recessed central space that serves both to support o...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Executive desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This executive desk, designed by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. in the 1960s, is a versatile two-piece design that can be configured as a single L-shaped workstation or used as tw...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal
Bar Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar Medium Desk by Pastform
Dimensions: D 55 x W 120 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Stained and varnished wood.
Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brandy, ...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
$2,338 / item
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 customizable, delivery time c. 8-12 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Newly Refinished - American Studio Craft Organic Modern Desk or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Materials: Light-Walnut Stained Maple
Style: American Studio Craft
This American Studio Craft desk or console table, crafted in the 1950s, embodies t...
Category
1950s American Other Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Maple
Amazing Louis XV Style Bridge Desk 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Louis XV style bridge desk 19th century
France
with geometric marquetry made of rosewood and lemongrass.
In excellent condition.
Measurements: 84 x 44 x 68 cm.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
ENGLISH CYLINDER DESK 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ENGLISH CYLINDER DESK 19th Century
in mahogany wood and mahogany root.
With drop lid, top partially covered in leather, interior with drawers, b...
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Old Italian Surprise Bar
Located in Madrid, ES
Old Italian surprise bar from the nineteenth century, in light fruit woods-it has a tray lifting system that is stored inside and is movable. It is decora...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STATIONERY D. JOSÉ 18th Century
19th century Portuguese.
in chestnut wood, with two drawers and three drawers.
Folding lid with drawers and bins.
Signs of use. Dim.: 140 x 115 x ...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk, teak, 1960s
Very good condition.
Origin: Denmark
Dimensions: height: 74 cm, width: 145 cm, depth: 75 cm
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Teak
$2,730
Bargueño or desk with bridge base. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th c
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño or wastepaper basket with bridge base. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
In need of some restoration.
Bargueño or covered waste-paper basket placed on a support ...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Other
Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Magnificent ebene desk by the cabinetmaker Joseph Bertin from the 19th century with the manufacturer's signature and stamp.
This des...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Small modernist writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel, stained/ veneered/ lacquered wood. The table can be customized and is available in different amounts. Delivery time...
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Unknown Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Double-sided teak desk produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s.
It has 6 spacious drawers.
At the back, a lockable compartment and shelves for books.
After wood renovation. One key i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Desks
Materials
Teak
Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
1960 Large Desk by Pastform
Dimensions: D 50 x W 120 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Stained and varnished wood.
Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Edel/Schwarz, Rum...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
$4,039 / item
Unknown desks for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown desks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown desks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 37 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 10 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original desks by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $27,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
Questions About Unknown Desks
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.