Metal Tanker Desk
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome, Steel
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury chocolate brown metal fluorescent gooseneck flex arm adjustable tanker desk lamp with
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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Metal Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal tanker desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every metal tanker desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a metal tanker desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal tanker desk, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal tanker desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cole Steel, Cosco and Cramer Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Metal Tanker Desk?
The average selling price for a metal tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,675, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $2,712 for the highest priced.
Questions About Metal 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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