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Desks For Sale
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
Located in Rochester, NY
This is a stunning vintage Maitland Smith desk with Chinoiserie painted details throughout. The bamboo bases are leather wrapped and the hardware is all solid brass. It’s in gorgeo...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Desks

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Leather, Wood

Rare Circa 1900 Dairy Store Counter in Earthenware
Located in Paris, FR
Rare dairy store creamery counter in colored earthenware, Circa 1900 period. White and grey marble top. This case piece bears the label - Heinrich Nax, Frankfurt. Minor restorations ...
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Early 20th Century German Desks

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Marble

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s Indian Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Architectural Oak Dining Table with Parquet Top, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Architectural Oak Dining Table with Parquet Top, France, 1950s Form distilled to mass and rhythm — a collector’s piece of sculptural restraint. This commanding French oak dining tab...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Desks

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Oak

Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
39 1/8 deep, 72.5" wide and 28.25" tall. A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s danish modern teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design distinguished by 3.75” wide solid teak legs with exposed finger joinery in the style of Niels Bach or Peter Hvidt. Expansive top features very handsome highly figured grain. Finished on all sides, allowing for flexible room placement. Five drawers with flush-mount solid brass hinged ring pulls. Top right drawer locks, though key is no longer extant. Bottom right drawer has rails for hanging file folders. Privacy panel is inset 14” from the back, providing plenty of room for opposing chairs...
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1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

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...
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1950s American Colonial Revival Vintage Desks

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Brass

1960s Studio Made Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s studio made live edge desk. Sourced from the home of a New Jersey architect who had it commissioned custom for his study. Stylistically reminiscent of George Nakashima, it fe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut-Stained Mahogany Style: Antique Victorian This exquisite 1940s antique spinet-style writing desk blends elegance with clever...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Brass Pulls This beautifully crafted English Arts & Crafts writing desk embodies both functionality and elegance....
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Desks

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Brass

Vintage French Provincial Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Painted Wood
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Teak

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls Dimensions: 39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28"
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1950s American American Colonial Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk features a two tier top, the upper section having two sliding doors, that open to rev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Ernest C Masi Minimalist Wood Dowel Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Ernest C Masi dowel wood desk with a leather top and five drawers is a stunning and practical piece of furniture that will elevate any home or office sp...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Wood

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern functionality. Ador...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exquisite writing desk is crafted from solid teak wood, exuding timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Hand-finished by skil...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive credenza desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Walnut case, with gorgeous burled walnut drawer fronts, and original brass pull...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Desks

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Brass

Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Stunning vintage faux tortoise bamboo writing desk. Beautiful frame and detail. Features three drawers for storage.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

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Faux Bamboo, Rattan

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished. Measure 45.75" in width, 21" in depth and 44" in height.
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 40"W x 26...
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Desks

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Oak

18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary. This 18th century English bureau desk has 3 rows of graduated hand do...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks

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Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Flip Down Desk in teak
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers. Beautiful danish construction including brass hinges with wond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques, with beautifully visible dovetail joints at the corners. Made in the Southern Ne...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Desks

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Steel

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Schirolli Wooden Desk
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Original 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Located in Lafayette, IN
This fantastic little desk is an original 1950s piece designed by the renowned Paul McCobb for the Planner Group and manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company. Desk has lots o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Executive Series Kidney-Shaped Desk by Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s "Executive" Series desk by Giacomo "Jack" Buzzita for Stow Davis' Executive collection. Desk features a 70" kidney-shaped top, walnut veneer and nickel-plated brass ha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Lowboy.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Lowboy. Circa 1780 George III period lowboy. Well figured mahogany. The lowboy, with a central arch kneehole, is designed with fou...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This Danish Modern Mid-Century Teak Rolltop Desk is perfectly compact yet contains an abundance of storage. Stamped "Made in Denmark" on the back. Measurements: 36" wide, 17.75" dee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Early 20th Century Walnut and Elm Bureau in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century walnut and elm bureau in in the Queen Anne style, having a lovely figured and inlaid fall which opens to reveal various drawers and compa...
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1910s British Queen Anne Vintage Desks

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Elm, Walnut

Swedish Desk in Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Nice desk in antique Gustavian style Fits perfectly in any home, modern or old style The table has straight tapered legs, 3 drawers and brass handles in typical gustavian style . Ma...
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark. Very nice overall condition, freshly oiled teak. 53x23 inch work surface with nice teak wood grain. Six drawers,...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Rare 1930s Antique Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Rare 1930s Steel and brass Manufactured by the Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown, NY around the turn of the century, this monumental ...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Desks

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Brass, Steel

Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery
Located in London, GB
An exhibition-quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored boats on a river overlooked by a large tree on the river bank inlaid to the upper cup...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desks

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Walnut

Carlton House Horn Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 20th C. tessellated horn Carlton House desk by Maitland Smith. A wood frame, with applied horn and brass inlay detailing. Multiple cubbies and drawers, with cast brass drop pull...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Desks

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Horn, Wood

Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details. A similar desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Jacques Adnet pique sellier leather and brass desk 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful desk table with drawer, bureau de dame, in black leather by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. This desk is characteristic of Adnet's work, soft saddle-stitched lea...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Brass

19thc French Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Desk with Ormolu in Diminutive Size
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome diminutive size French Louis XVI lady's writing table constructed of mahogany and featuring a black leather top with gold Greek key border, foliate bronze ormolu mounts and ...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptionally carved mahogany partners desk by R.J. Horner & Co, circa 1890s. Drawing inspiration from Victorian & Italian Baroque Styling. Features a serpentine form with carved ...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its ingenious design makes it versatile in accommodating two-persons on each side by simply...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and back, quality swan neck tambour opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

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Oak

Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fi...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century was known as a golden age of letter writing and diary keeping. As such, desks were necessary pieces found in many homes and businesses across America. Of the many de...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Floating Pedestal by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Understated yet sophisticated, this mid-century modern writing desk is a graceful fusion of simplicity and utility. Handcrafted from solid, sustainably sourced wood, it features a mi...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Drexel Oxford Square Series Campaign Desk in Pecan, c. 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Dazzlingly sumptuous, if a bit boisterous, this campaign style desk was made by Drexel as part of their 'Oxford Square' Collection. It has all of the bel...
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1970s American Regency Vintage Desks

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Fruitwood

California Studio Black Walnut Executive Desk #1
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk handcrafted of beautifully figured black walnut, two drawers with exposed joinery on sides, raised on sculptural pedestal base with cross stretcher. Measuremen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice New England Cherry Chippendale Slant Front desk with a great color and patina on an older refinish. Nicely fitted interior with a shell ...
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks

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Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Desk features: Walnut roll top (4) action drawers Ebonized black side panels Deep inner file space Cast aluminum frame Foot rest White laminate writing surface Power outlet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Chrome

Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet. Desk in black patinated wrought iron by Jacques Adnet , Compagnie des Arts Français. The feet supporting the belt of the u...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Wrought Iron

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref. 501GWU22P 45 7/8" H x 32 1/8" W x 15 5/8" D; writing area is 15" D x 26 1/8" W Thi...
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20th Century French Empire Desks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rococo 18th century Swedish yew and elm bureau desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rococo 18th century yew and elm bureau desk circa 1750. Stunning swedish rococo period bombe shaped bureau.   Beautifully made from yew wood and elm, using various techniques such a...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks

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Elm, Yew

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks

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Burl, Lacquer

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in solid walnut with an exceptional live edge walnut slab top complimented by Wenge but...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk. Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers. Unmarked, however very well made. 60" x 30" x 29"H Condition: Overall very good con...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Highly Carved Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved mahogany with a flat top writing surface and a intricate carrved gallery with dragons and birds. Carvinga are on every service ans these are highly skiiied labor. See ...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Cherry Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice early 19th century Cherry slant front desk probably Pennsylvania or Virginia. Nicely dovetailed case resting on tall bracket feet. The interior sur...
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks

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Cherry

Mid-Century Heavy Gray Strafor Desk from the Netherlands, w/ File Storage, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Strafor manufactured desk from the Netherlands, 1960s. The desk's frame has cabinets on both sides with a file drawer on the right hand side. Outfitted with a linoleum t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet. Desk in black patinated wrought iron by Jacques Adnet , Compagnie des Arts Français. The feet supporting the belt of the u...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Executive Rosewood Desk by Kittinger, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Add timeless elegance to your office with this executive rosewood desk by Kittinger from the 1950s. Fully restored to its original beauty, it features six drawers and bookshelving on...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century walnut bureau
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 18th Century walnut bureau, having a lovely figured fall which opens to reveal a wonderful fitted interior consisting of various drawers and compartments, a green le...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel Walnut
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1957 Desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel finish (walnut). Offers a bank of divided storage at left, the lowest of which is file size; a pull out writ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York Circa late 18th Century to Early 19th Century , featuring three flawlessly working upper drawer, and A Abattant Door that o...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks

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Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper h...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks

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Copper

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall unit, a unique Dutch Mid-Century piece, was manufactured by Pilastro and features a wood desk with a laminate top, a wood cabinet with wood sliding doors, a red perforated ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Antique French Kingwood & Ormolu Kidney Shaped Lady’s Desk with Tower C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Kingwood & Ormolu Kidney Shaped Lady’s Desk with Tower C1900 Measures - 40.25"H...
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20th Century Desks

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Ormolu

19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial writing desk, side table, or console, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid rustic European pine, it featur...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

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Pine

Mid century danish modern 4 drawer teak desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern G.V. Møbler teak desk boasts a striking floating top with three dovetail drawers on the left and a deep file drawer on the r...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Birch, Teak

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in Sweden. Similar to other pieces of the era and origin, this desk features awesome graine...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
American Pine Clerks Desk, Circa 1930-40s. Features a hinged and sloped top over chamfered, tapered legs. The petite hutch along the back is divided into compartments and is perfec...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Desks

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Pine

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

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.

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