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Desks For Sale
Lia S Desk Freijo Wood
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
A desk table that has everything you need handily available, lining up practicality and beauty. The Lia S is a perfect work station or even a dressing table. With several compartment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Desks

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Cascade Wall Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall-mounted desk by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is inspired by the French mid-century design. Crafted in oak, this compact desk is perfect for today needs, it is compact, versatil...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Cammello
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of furniture in which the visual pleasure of a continuous saddle-leather surface is underlined by delicate hand-produced incisions and cold markings that create refined graphic decorations. A special procedure makes it possible to curve the front of the saddle-leather without any need for internal supports. The ideal companion of the desk is the Ginger chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

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Leather, Ash

Art Deco Vanity Table or Desk After Style of Ruhlmann
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco Desk In Style of Ruhlmann. Macassar wood was chosen and the “ivorite” plastic details were shaped and inlaid by master craftsmen working to create this timeless classic. A real signature of the Grand Art Deco period. The finish is pure “French” polish with parchment leather inlay as part of the writing surface of the desk. The drawers are all joined in the class French tradition, heavy and meaningful. You’ve probably only ever seen a piece like this in books on Art Deco. This custom piece was made for our shop, the goal was to re-create this famous Ruhlmann desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Desks

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Macassar

Modern Organic Desk Made from Sustainable Ancient Wood & Blackened Steel
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The folded steel base for the Milford desk was inspired by the plunging mountains that create the Milford Sounds and the way the light catches shadows on the ridges and valleys of Mitre Peak. The Milford Desk is made from matai, a New Zealand native...
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Desks

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Steel

Custom Black Lacquered Office Writing Desk with Brass Inlay by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
This is a custom hand crafted desk that is not a production piece. It is only made to order and is made from bespoke materials designed just for this one piece. Solid maple drawers w...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Bookcase Secretary
Located in Oakwood, GA
Spectacular piece! Black Laquer, Gold paint accent, Chinoiserie design, Top has 2 beveled glass doors, Red painted interior, 2 Removable, adjustable glass shelves, Bottom case has a ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks

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Wood

Mid 20th Century French Painted Escritoire Bureau
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This is an elegant 20th-century French Louis Philippe-style walnut painted escritoire, also known as a "secretaire à abattant," featuring a charming light blue painted finish. It has...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

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Walnut

18th Century Chinoiserie Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century and later decorated chinoiserie bureau. The fall front opening to reveal a fully fitted interior and a well, above an arrangement of four draw...
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18th Century English Antique Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Scandinavian Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning 1970s modern rosewood desk by Ganddal Mobelfabrik, in vintage original condition. Rich, vibrant tone and grain with intense color and contrast. Floating top and finished bac...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

George Coslin, Arredamenti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Rosewood
Located in Stamford, CT
Geroge Coslin, Arredamenti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Rosewood Modern Italian writing desk designed by Geroge Coslin for 3V Arredamenti, Padova circa 1960s. This exa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Adam decorated drop-front desk offers satinwood construction with slant front having neoclassical reserve of woman and cherub in co...
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Desks

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Wood, Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain. Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Located in London, GB
This beautifully Cerejeira veneered mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid pedestal desk is indeed a show stopper. It features a moulded edge top inset with a central leather writing su...
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2010s Indonesian Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Luggage Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial style desk crafted in mahogany in a three piece construction with a tooled leather top featuring burnished brass hardware, leather strap pulls on the thre...
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20th Century Vietnamese British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Floral Motif Teak Wood Inlay Desk, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with Artisanal's exquisite teak wood inlay desk—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. A...
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2010s Indian Bohemian Desks

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Wood, Teak

Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Across the pond in Europe, the mid century revolution had already happened, yielding huge success in the form of designers and architects like Ettore Sottsass and many more. This inspired Dunbar to produce this desk: one of the most conservatively designed Dunbar models ever at the time. Then, it probably looked incredibly sleek and handsome. Now, it stands as a piece of history not only for Dunbar, but for American design as a whole. In classic Dunbar fashion, the construction of the desk is absolutely in the top of its class. Known for overbuilt pieces, this desk takes it to another level. A frame of black enameled square tubular steel supports a mahogany cabinet with four drawers of the same material, attached with beautiful solid brass hardware. The top is of a rare form of walnut called tawi, which has an interesting grain structure that's visibly more smooth than figured walnut, and is secured to the base with no less than 12 high-quality brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional stability and smoothness. When the drop side is extended, it feels like a perfect natural extension of the main work surface. To top it all off, the drop side has sliding support panel on the underside made of solid rosewood, one of the most expensive and premium woods. Signed in the interior of the second drawer with a metal label. An extraordinary construction for an extraordinary piece of history. In good condition. Top has been refinished and is ready for another generation of use. Structurally excellent. Drawers slide smoothly with almost no dip when extended. Drop side is sturdy and hinges feel great. If desired, we can restore this desk even more. We can repaint the frame black, we can refinish the cabinet, polish brass, etc. As it stands, it has a nice original patina that adds to the character of the desk. Let us know what you'd likle to see! We have decades of experience restoring vintage furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Steel

19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Desk or Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Table A substantial 19th century, English Regency, Chinoiserie partners library table with a gre...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Teak Danish Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite, Danish modern, teak desk was designed by Arne Vodder and made in Denmark by H.P. Hansen. The look of this desk is absolute perfection in every way, from the upward cu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Rosewood Desk Model 75 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk Splendid midcentury Danish modern ''model 75'' executive desk designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. This refinished vintage desk features six dr...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality antique French desk or bureau plat Classic look crafted from kingwood with original ormolu fixtures Good size at five feet - 154 CM - wide Great for a home office set up Boug...
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1920s Vintage Desks

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Kingwood

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and bro...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT CLASSIC PEDESTAL DESK FOR LiGHT RESTORATION
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Viscount David Linley Classic Pedestal desk RRP £25,500 Please note the ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This magnificent bureau desk, likely made in mid-19th century England, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and opulent materials. The desk features finely executed gilt bronze ormolu...
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Early 19th Century English Rococo Antique Desks

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Bronze

Large Danish teak desk, double sided, by Svend Aage Madsen for H. P Hansen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian executive office. Very elegant slender design, on the front side a box with 4 drawers on each side with key provided. On the back side a box with interior shelf ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Large Danish Rosewood Executive Desk by Christian Linneberg 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian desk. 3 drawers on the right side, a large document holder on the right side. Sober and very elegant design.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine antique Moorish style walnut with mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair, late 19th to early 20th century. Completely hand-carved, and with elaborate inlay work of m...
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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Desks

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Danish Teak Executive Desk model 206 by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian executive desk with, on the front, 3 drawers on the left and 2 drawers on the right including a document holder, the top drawers lock (keys provided). T he bottom...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rattan, Teak

Customized Bruce Burdick Executive Desk With Marble Side Tables, 1980's
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a new era of workspace elegance with this custom Bruce Burdick desk system, a masterpiece of innovation, style, and craftsmanship that embodies the legacy of modern design....
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Large Desk with Sideboard in Rosewood & Chromed Steel by Jørgen Pedersen, 1960's
By Jørgen Pedersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Desk with Sideboard in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jørgen Pedersen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and chromed steel Style:...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Victorian Partners Desk Oak Period 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a period Victorian Blonde Oak Partners Desk. This Partners Desk is Raised Upon Turned Bun Feet and Castors. Circa 1860 Featuring an Arrangement of 9 Graduated Mahogan...
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1860s Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Standing Desk with Dovetailed 2 Part Construction. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 46.5" H x 37.5" W x 24....
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Desks

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Pine

Johannes Sorth Bornholm Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Tambour Door Secretary Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Tambour Door Secretary Desk Bookcase This secretary measures: 39.5 wide x 17 deep x 71.75 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Desk This desk measures: 47 wide x 23.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Regency Mahogany Desk/Writing Table
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality early 19th century mahogany writing desk in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster and London. The writing surface inset with a green hide surface and surrounded by a thr...
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish writing desk in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark. This versatile piece features unique spla...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Fine Art Deco Burr Walnut 6 Drawer desk circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Art Deco Burr Walnut 6 Drawer desk circa 1930s 3pc desk, top sits on dowels on top of pedestals. lifts off 2 drawer Top with recently re placed black leather inset top with Burr...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Writing Table Inlaid with Bronzes
Located in Barletta, IT
French writing table from the second half of the 19th century, Louis XV style, made of bois de rose and bois de violette. It features a central floral inlay, an under-table drawer, a...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood inlaid ladies writing table, having a hand dyed leather hide writing surface, above a single drawer with ornate original brass handle, s...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Rosewood

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

Peter Løvig Nielsen Danish Rosewood Flip Top Desk, 1972
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful rosewood Flip Top Desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen. This exceptional desk has been restored in a low-sheen finish. Only the top surface of the desk has been touched. ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Podium, Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Podium, Restaurant Reception Greeter This piece is beautiful colour of Golden Oak, it is an Arts and Crafts Reading stand, the top of the desk is flat ...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Desks

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Oak

Antique Mahogany Drop-Down Desk with Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Mahogany, Brass Pulls & Hardware Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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1950s American Chippendale Vintage Desks

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Brass

Maurice Villency Mid Century Petite Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Maurice Villency Mid Century Petite Danish Teak Desk This desk measures: 44 wide x 24 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Axel Larsson Designed Bodafors Desk Cabinet Stunning
Located in New York, NY
This Swedish Modern cabinet was designed by Axel Larsson (1898-1975). It has a drop-down writing flap and has a lock and key (key included). The cabinet has birch & oak wood, and an ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Birch, Oak

Italian Wood Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking Italian high style multi-wood inlaid writing desk. The polish on this desk is stunning! This one is a real stunner! 54"W x 27"D x 31"H
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Early 2000s Desks

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Wood

Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect al...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

G.V. Mobler Teak Danish Modern Adjustable Desk
Located in Fulton, CA
An expanding Danish Modern teak desk made by G.V. Mobler, Denmark, circa. 1970's. Drawer position and desk top surface are adjustable. Drawer bank slides right or left side suitable ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Small lady's roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
A small French roll-top desk from the second half of the 19th century, in the Louis XV style, made of bois de rose wood. It features a white marble top bordered by a brass gallery, a...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Louis XV Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XV Desk with red leather top. Ebonite with gilt accents
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19th Century French Antique Desks

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Bronze

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage space (bookcase). There are two modules at...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

George III style Burl Elm Desk With a Tooled leather top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III style burled elm double pedestal desk with a tooled leather top, circa 1980's. Having a rectangular top inset with a tooled leather top with molded front, back and side ed...
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1980s Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Writing Desk by Heywood-Wakefield
Located in Trenton, NJ
Crafted by the iconic Heywood Wakefield, this Six Drawer Maple Writing Desk is the perfect blend of style and functionality. Made from solid maple, the desk offers a rich, natural wo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Drexel Travis Court Federal Style Mahogany Vanity / Knee Hole Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Drexel Travis Court Series Federal Style Mahogany Vanity or Knee Hole Desk. Smoothly operating drawers. Clean vintage condition Measures 48"...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Desks

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Brass

Danish Teak Floating Bookshelf Desk by IB Kofod Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful Danish teak desk ny IB Kofod Larsen. The desk features beautiful details, stunning grain and the the bookshelf front that makes these floating desks extra special. There ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Kittinger George Washington Style Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The absolute highest quality piece of American cabinet making is exemplified in this VINTAGE Kittinger George Washington Style Desk. From the recently refinished top to the brass cap...
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1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century Regency Style Mahogany Fall Front Plantation / Bookkeepers Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Regency Style Mahogany Fall Front Plantation Desk / Bookkeepers Desk with needed legs. Cross-Banded Mahogany and satinwood front around flame mahogany surface Fall front...
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Late 19th Century American Regency Antique Desks

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Wood, Mahogany

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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