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USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'DU2' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
A Customizable desk unit designed to your specifications. Available in 14 standard surface colors
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'DU2' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
A Customizable desk unit designed to your specifications. Available in 14 standard surface colors
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
uprights included) There one desk unit with pull down counter and interior compartments and one storage
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
the Kagan Family Custom Dresser and Desk, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1950. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large desk unit and chair are made with a bamboo style wood. Great detailing and ample storage
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
H 95 in W 64.75 in D 24.25 in
L-Shaped Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, 1970
By Guido Faleschini, Mariani Interior Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
integrated desk unit and a slightly smaller top. The black wooden frame and brown leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
shape and it has an unique mechanism that opens as you pull out the writing surface. The desk unit is
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Ligne Roset by Julie Pfligersdorffer White Poms Compact Desk
By Julie Pfligersdorffer, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
room for a laptop to be left on the table top when the lid is lowered. A drawer in the desk unit is
Category

Early 2000s French Desks

Materials

Metal

Maple + Aluminum Desk by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian desk unit designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. This desk has one
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
and can be either nestle under, or extended from the main desk unit. Pair of T-shaped supports
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Laminate

American of Martinsville Dania 3 Piece Louvered Walnut Desk Modular Unit
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
drawers of the modular pieces-very stylish. This set measures 47" T x 72"L x 18.5"D. The desk unit by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mobilier International. Three drawers unit. Each handle are stamped "WABBES". Belgium, 1960. Litt.: Het
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk, Cabinets and Drawers
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with some wear consistent with its age. Some chipping to the edges. Extremely heavy unit. Desk
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Desk with Drawer Unit in Solid Pine by Dutch Designer Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Beerse, VAN
Desk with drawer unit designed by Dutch designer Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. Ate van
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Unit Additional information: Fantastic and functional space saving desk suited for organizational
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bamboo Desk Wall Unit Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bamboo Desk Wall Unit Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Teak

Glass Paperweight 'Price Per Unit'
Located in Madrid, ES
models are available, and price per unit is indicated. Set weight: 3 kg. Price per unit· Size
Category

20th Century European Other Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Glass Paperweight 'Price Per Unit'
Glass Paperweight 'Price Per Unit'
H 2.37 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
assembly for the creation of this desk. Each intersection is outlined with a millimetrical grove around
Category

2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 1960s functionalist style desk represents a fascinating piece of furniture that embodies the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 32.29 in
Art Deco desk - France 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco drawer unit desk, four drawers, wood with oak veneer, resting on an aluminium-covered base
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco desk - France 1930
Art Deco desk - France 1930
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
Center unit finished on all four sides. Made of oak, it is completely veneered in mahogany feather
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
H 50.4 in W 64.57 in D 25.99 in
Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with desk, adjustable display shelving, drawers and lateral files. All of the wood on this unit is
Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Hot Desk 1, Miami by Russell Bamber, Geometric Shaped Desk, Colored Laminate
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
Hot Desk 1 is an eye-catching centre-piece sculptural unit that can be used as a reception desk
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Black wood table "The Office Game" Table Contemporary Limited Edition last unit
By Las Animas
Located in Barcelona, ES
"The Office game" is the artistic approach to office furniture by the Spanish designers Las Ánimas. It consists of 3 unique pieces: a cabinet, a table and a buc (chest of drawers). ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Washington, DC
. An independent unit sits on the tabletop with two drawers and two storage slots. Measures: Desk
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
By Maison Regain
Located in London, GB
very well simulated elm wood. Ideal as a desk or vanity unit. Good condition generally, some scuffs
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 23.43 in
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
into the unit, providing a convenient storage space for stationery. The desk's black color further
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 35.32 in
Swing Writing Desk by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
This ash wood writing desk features two drawers on the left, one open compartment on the right, and
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Swing Writing Desk by Libero Rutilo
Swing Writing Desk by Libero Rutilo
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
Located in Durban, ZA
apartment in the UK, it now stands overlooking The Thames and The London Eye. A view most any desk would be
Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

The London "I" - An Executive Desk
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
H 307.09 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 30 Desk This iconic desk from Danish master Kai Kristiansen features elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Pierre Chapo Elm Mid-Century B19 Desk
Located in London, GB
A scarce double sided desk by legendary French designer Pierre Chapo, France, c1980s
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo Elm Mid-Century B19 Desk
Pierre Chapo Elm Mid-Century B19 Desk
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s This executive desk shows the fine
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 55.12 in
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
surprises don't end there. At either end of the desk, two drawer units stand tall, each adorned with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
H 30.71 in W 66.54 in D 31.11 in
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960 This highly refined desk that
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
. Original key to lock included. Desk top only measures 67"Wide 31.38"Deep. Left side unit measures 15.25
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Simple Modern Desk, Reclaimed Oak and Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
pricing on other wood species! This simple modern desk in reclaimed oak and walnut for the Cali
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950's
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Austin, TX
Gianfranco Frattini rosewood desk model 530, designed and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Rosewood

Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA
Category

Vintage 1960s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Tambour Steel Fronted Typists Workstation Desk by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Toledo Typist Desk A rare compact typist table/desk manufactured by Toledo, circa 1910. It has a
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rails Functional Sculpture Plywood Trestles Table Desk
By Gwendoline Porte
Located in London, GB
within a room. The units can be built up or broken down – a symbol of our fluid and mindful approach
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A colonial style desk / dressing table designed by Toko van der Pol in Java, Indonesia around 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk in Black
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
into the unit, providing a convenient storage space for stationery. The desk's black color further
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Molteni&C Touchdown Workstation Desk by Studio Klass
By Studio Klass, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
Touch Down Unit, an innovative workstation designed by Studio Klass and originally thought for
Category

2010s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
FEM work desk with Interior Architects Fyra FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Ash

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s
By Eden Rotterdam, Clausen and Maerus
Located in Antwerpen, BE
desk in solid oak and oak veneer with 3 large storage units on top which can be closed with tambour
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Compact & Minimalist Home Desk Dex by Reinier de Jong
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dex is an elegant and minimalist desk designed by Dutch designer Reinier de Jong. DEX is a compact
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Executive Office Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
finishes in solid brass in antique finish. Desk: L120xD65xH82cm. Shelf unit: L116,5xD24,5xH20cm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
possible to separate both table units, then you would have two desks (see photo 2). Architecturally
Category

Vintage 1980s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Antwerp, BE
it in an L-shaped configuration or as standalone units. Complementing this iconic desk, an office
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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Desk Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each desk unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 88 options for an antique or vintage desk unit now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a desk unit — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk unit, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk unit over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Tjerk Reijenga are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk Unit?

The average selling price for a desk unit at 1stDibs is $3,675, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $39,055 for the highest priced.