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Desks For Sale
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

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Brass

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

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Wood, Faux Leather

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

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Brass

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

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

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

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

Kidney-shaped design desk by C. F. Christensen Silkeborg, Denmark 1970
Located in Breda, NB
Kidney-shaped desk by C. F. Christensen Silkeborg, Denmark 1970. This kidney-shaped desk, manufactured by C.F. Christensen of Silkeborg, Denmark in 1970, is a beautiful example of Da...
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1970s Danish Vintage Desks

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Wood

Walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern executive rosewood desk, designed in Denmark, circa 1960’s. The Brazilian rosewood desk has been carefully restored to reveal its natural beauty and incredible...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

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

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

Empil Desk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
A streamlined side facing a disorganized side, the Empil desk plays with contrasts. A combination of 4 cases that can be set as one wishes. It offers the features of a classic desk. ...
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2010s French Desks

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Oak

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

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

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 splayed legs with supporting crossbars. Offers ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

George Coslin, Arredamenti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Rosewood
Located in Stamford, CT
George Coslin, Arredamenti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Rosewood This modern Italian writing desk, designed by George Coslin for 3V Arredamenti in Padova during the 19...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

19th CENTURY REGENCE STYLE BUREAU PLAT
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Rare French 19th century Régence style unuasual Green lacquer Bureau Plat, very rare Silvered mounts. Raised mounted cabriole legs, the scalloped shaped frieze with three drawers eac...
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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Desks

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Hardwood

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

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 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

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

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" in width, 20" in depth and 5...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Fine Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality mid-Victorian gilt metal mounted figured walnut and ebonised pedestal desk, tulipwood crossbanded throughout, the black leather lined top with eared corners...
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19th Century European Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979 model SCR7 Features: Architectural design with upper and lower surfaces, cross steel support beam with Two Drawers with lacquered...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian Art Deco Burled Walnut Desk
Located in Cambridge, US
Italy, ca. 1930s. An impressive desk by Bianchi Gerolamo & Sons of Cantù. Features dramatic burled walnut construction with generous storage - including left and right side cabinets ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Walnut, Burl

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

Materials

Brass

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

Walnut desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covered ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Oak desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with n...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Walnut desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood co...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood c...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

De coene desk Alfred hendrickx style Belgium 1950
Located in Linkebeek, BE
De coene desk Alfred hendrickx style Belgium 1950 Wear consistent with age and use. Belgium Furniture - For Bellform
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1960s Vintage Desks

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Beech

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak Retro Desk sideboard
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has a three shelves and two drawer units. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wa...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Oak desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with natur...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Walnut desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Black oak desk with three solid drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak walnut wood and wood covered wit...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with n...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Writing Desk with Marquetry Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
of U-shaped form and in the neoclassical taste with conforming writing surface surrounded by a raised level fitted with slots and drawers all flanked by hinged doors on either end; r...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany Pedestal Desk Of Nice Small Proportions, Having Attractive Gilt Tooled Leather Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Nine Drawers...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk. Great vintage condition. Measures 32" in width, 20" in depth and 73" in height. Bottom part is 32" in with, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Formica, Walnut

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has a large desk and two cupboards. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (wi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

19th Century Federal Curly Tiger Figured Walnut Butler's Fall Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Curly Tiger Figured Walnut Butler two-part Fall Front Desk. Hand-rub refinished recently. Drawers operating smoothly. Measures 42" in width, 22" in depth and 88" in ...
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19th Century Unknown Federal Antique Desks

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Brass

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has two shelves and and a drawer unit. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenther and Meier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler and Meier. This amazing piece closes completely into a box and opens up to display several storage compartments and shelving. Comes with one original...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

George Nakashima Walnut Two Pedestal Desk With Captains Chair 1961
Located in Hamburg, PA
A George Nakashima black walnut Double Pedestal Desk and Captain's Chair. The desk was first made in 1955, this one was crafted in 1961. Both pieces maintain their original client's ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Leather Office Chair Chesterfield Swivel Deep Button
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a Chesterfield leather office chair Deep button leather to back and cushioned arms so very comfortable Chair swivels so perfect office / desk chair We have various de...
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1880s Antique Desks

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Wood

Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
This beautiful burr walnut partners pedestal desk features a 3 sectioned inset leather writing surface with hand-tooling. The graduating, shaped drawers all have oak linings, dovetai...
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2010s Indonesian Desks

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Brass

Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
This stunning serpentine-shaped burr Walnut partners desk features satinwood crossbanding and a panelled hide writing surface. The pedestals are flanked with hand carved lion heads, ...
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2010s Indonesian Desks

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Brass

Paul László for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Desk/Vanity
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning ash desk designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Ash

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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