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Creator: Jens Risom

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches The depth including the return is 78 inches All pie...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk with Left Return

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk with Left Return This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The return measures: 62 wide x 6...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk with Left Return

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

A large desk made of walnut wood from the 1960s, designed by Jens Risom for the American manufactory Jens Risom Design. Desk with two drawer modules. There are two drawers in the lef...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk This dresser measures: 54 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 27.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut, Leather

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk

Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

A large and handsome executive desk constructed of solid walnut with "Y" shaped drawer pulls designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk This desk measures: 52 wide x 28 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches All ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk

1960s Jens Risom Designs Double Pedestal Executive Desk w/ Wood Pulls in Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an executive desk in walnut, designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs in the 1960s. It features two drawers on the left, three drawers on the right, and pull-out surface...

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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

1960s Jens Risom Designs Double Pedestal Executive Desk w/ Wood Pulls in Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom

Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk This desk measures: 68 wide x 72.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches The return ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk

Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Denton, TX

Giant Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk. Knee hole height is 27.38.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jens Risom (Danish American,1916-2016) Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk. Features 2 drawers with beautiful walnut handles. Key include...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture ca...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Formica, Walnut

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

By Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Chrome

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

H 45 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

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

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish

H 31 in W 48 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With four large drawers, sculpted legs, and a black-stained writing surface, this vintage campaign desk is perfect for any home office or study. ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk

H 29 in W 44 in D 18 in

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Two-door Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Jens Risom. Classic style of Risom where case appears to be floating on base. Nickeled hardware, finished back, Divided in centre with two adju...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza

H 38.5 in W 39.25 in D 22 in

1960s Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

By Florence Knoll

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

1960s walnut and chrome executive desk in the style of Florence Knoll. Nice walnut grain and color throughout, including exceptional 76x28 work surface. Features 5 drawers, complet...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

1960s Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

H 28 in W 76 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's

By Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Beautifully designed writing desk in teak. With a very distinct design this desks every wood surface has been given specific angles such as the tabletop, the unit with drawers as wel...

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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's

H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 72.84 in

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single sided writing desk offers two drawers for storage and organization and a spacious formica-style top for work. Slender tapered legs and unique McCobb drawer pulls...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk

H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in

Mid Century Modern Executive Walnut Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning mid-century modern walnut executive desk made in the USA, circa 1960's. This desk features a well-crafted walnut design accented by elegant chrome handles. Designed with fun...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Executive Walnut Desk

H 29 in W 76 in D 36 in

Mid-century Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Dorchester, MA

Jens Risom designed this credenza as part of an executive office suite. The handsome walnut case sets a shallow divided drawer above a deep drawer on either side of two shelves conce...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 21.75 in

American Walnut & Brass Vintage Executive Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Revive the hustle and bustle of the mid-century American workplace with this jaw-dropping walnut executive desk. Boasting a newly refinished walnut top measuring over 14 square feet ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

American Walnut & Brass Vintage Executive Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 34 in

Jens Risom Walnut Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Functional and understated walnut credenza designed by Jens Risom for his own company, Jens Risom Design in the 1950s. This pieces features five drawers, two of which are hanging fil...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Credenza

H 27.5 in W 71.5 in D 19.5 in

Previously Available Items

Midcentury Jens Risom Executive Desk - Black Walnut Danish Modern - Circa 1960s

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Decatur, GA

Vintage mid century modern executive desk by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. Manufactured by his firm, Jens Risom Design and produced during the late 1960s / early 1970s. Features five draw...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Jens Risom Executive Desk - Black Walnut Danish Modern - Circa 1960s

H 29 in W 74 in D 36 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Executive Two Part Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Asheville, NC

Mid century modern walnut desk with side return designed by Jens Risom. The tops have been sanded and restored. Some scuffing/scratching/small areas of veneer repair/fading from age ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Executive Two Part Desk

H 28.25 in W 62 in D 72.5 in

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom midcentury walnut executive desk This desk measures: 81.5 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inc...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk

H 29 in W 81.5 in D 36 in

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Brass Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom midcentury walnut and brass executive desk. This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Brass Executive Desk

H 28 in W 81.25 in D 36 in

Jens Risom Paldao Wood Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

1970's mid-century modern Paldao wood executive desk designed by Jens Risom, with two drawers and two pull out trays with aluminum handles and pull...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Jens Risom Paldao Wood Executive Desk

H 30 in W 75.25 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Return in Walnut by Jens Risom, USA

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

In a wide range of vintage office collections, Jens Risom’s signature workmanship and superior modern design from the mid-century era has made him one of the most popular designers i...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Return in Walnut by Jens Risom, USA

H 28.75 in W 68 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with File Cabinet Drawer by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century American Modern single pedestal executive desk in walnut by Jens Risom (ca. 1960, USA). Features a pull-out writing surface with glass top above a drawer with a laminate surface flanked by a solid walnut divider atop a corresponding filing cabinet drawer...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with File Cabinet Drawer by Jens Risom

H 28.5 in W 69.38 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Modern Large Executive Desk & Credenza by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large Executive walnut desk & credenza by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. in Walnut with a Vinyl Top, c. 1960s Wonderful Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza by legendary Dani...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Large Executive Desk & Credenza by Jens Risom

H 28.5 in W 68 in D 33.5 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Double Sided Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom mid century walnut double sided executive desk Desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches All pieces of furniture c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Double Sided Executive Desk

H 29 in W 81.25 in D 36 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut L Shaped Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom mid century walnut L shaped corner desk The desk measures: 74.5 wide x 52 deep x 24.75 inches high; with a chair clearance of 24.75 ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut L Shaped Corner Desk

H 24.75 in W 74.5 in D 52 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom mid century walnut and brass desk Desk measures: 72 wide x 36.25 deep x 30 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in w...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 36.25 in

Jens Risom Mid Century L Shaped Walnut Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom mid century L shaped walnut executive desk Desk measures: 62 wide x 66.5 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century L Shaped Walnut Executive Desk

H 28.5 in W 62 in D 66.5 in

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.

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