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Desks For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Mid-C. National Mount Airy Mahogany with Satinwood and Ebony Inlays Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century National Mount Airy Furniture Mahogany and Satinwood and Ebony Inlays and three drawers. Measures 50" in width, 25" in depth and 29" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in very good vintage condition without stains or major flaws. Designed and made by Arne H...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Vanity by Arne Vodder
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960's.s Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Original glass surface, swivel mirror and elegantly splayed legs. An u...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mirror, Teak

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk / Bonheur du Jour—Circa 1900s This exquisite French Louis XVI-style bonheur du jour is a marquetry-inlaid writing desk, crafted in Fran...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish vanity, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Floating case with open cubby and drawers and original glass swivel mirror. An unrestored item with th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, wi...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish vanity, circa 1960's. Solid wood trim and stunning bookmatched veneer. Dramatic scissor legs and original swivel mirror. Atomic patterned glass top with some minor wear a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Desks

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Tropical Hardwood Mid-Century Desk w/ Drawers by Tecnogeral
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous mid-century desk featuring gorgeous wood veneers and solid wood legs, with 2 drawers. Knew opening height: 24.5”
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
Located in Leicester, GB
Please contact us with your country and postcode for the cheapest shipping options. US shipping for this piece £450 which includes a custom-made crate. This is a beautiful compact vintage bureau...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

1970's MacDougall Room Divider with Desk in Birch, Walnut and Yellow Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall room divider with desk, multiple shelves, storage cabinets, drawers, and waste Bin. Made from birch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Dovetailed drawers, sleek legs, and original swivel mirror in nice condition. An unrestored it...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Art Déco Wooden Desk with Parchment Cover Designed by J.M. Frank for Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco wooden desk with parchment paper cover designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank Material: wood, parchmen...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Desks

Materials

Enamel

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Johnson Furniture Company Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This a gem is a perfect smaller writing desk that lends itself to so many room layouts. As opposed to many larger desks that require ample space, this desk is far more versatile than...
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Walnut Desk & Return
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller 9000 Series Mid Century Walnut Desk and Return This desk measures: 84 wide x 36 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 28.75 inches The return mea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. M...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Copper

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 ...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style Lady Astor slant front writing desk By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Desk locks, and key is ...
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1970s American Queen Anne Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides lef...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Mahogany, with brass trim, stretchers, and hardware....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to re...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern desk. Unusual form, varying from a secretary, vanity and drop front desk design. Desk surface slides out to expand writing sur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
Located in Lafayette, IN
Excellent vintage writing desk in the Viking Oak style by the Romweber Furniture Co. of Batesville, IN. This charming desk features wonderful relief carved details, solid oak constru...
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1940s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original ...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers h...
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hand-Crafted Blonde Pine Kneehole Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
This desk is hand crafted in pine. It features two doors below the drawers on each side of the spacious drawers. The desk is constructed in 3 parts; the top segment includes the ban...
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20th Century American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Pine

Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Giant Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk. Knee hole height is 27.38.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter Lovig
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid oak,...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Jacques Emile Ruhlmann French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Desk Table
Located in Kingston, NY
Jacques Émile Ruhlmann attributed French work finely crafted Art Deco Macassar ebony desk table, with a vellum covered grooming surface above two corner pivoting oak lined hinged dra...
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20th Century Art Deco Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate accent panels. Sculpted handles on four lower drawers. Sourced in Northern Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By John Stuart USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Executive Desk Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the collaboration between Dassi and the renowned Gio Ponti. The teakwood structure is ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Art Deco Flame Mahogany Pine Library Writing Desk 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century American Empire & Art Deco Desk. The desk began its life as a traditional kneehole before being modified into a truly one of a kind piece. Made of flamed maho...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. Flip down front door is des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Teak

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

Bodil Kjaer, Executive Writing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, Denmark 1963
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Early and rare edition of Bodil Kjaer freestanding executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Metal frame in very good condition. Four keys included. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. An identical desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts. Literature: Mobilia, June 1961. This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table, desk or just 'work table', as Bodil Kjaer herself called it. According to Bodil Kjaer the idea of the table is, "that it should be suitable with modern art and architecture." The table is part of a larger series of elements of architecture in 1959, with the intention to build flexible working environments. This piece shows an interesting rhythm of horizontal and vertical lines, as do most of Kjaer's designs. The front is divided into four drawers. (Can be locked with its original Keys) The back has the same in inward gap yet without the drawers, yet this aesthetic choice unites the back and front and turns it into a monumental, architectural piece. The handles are all executed with a whole in the middle for functionality. The table's rise to fame was helped by its appearance in James Bond - From Russia with Love. Bodil Kjaer (1932-) is trained as an architect and is known mostly known for her designs in noble woods combined with a modern and sleek chrome base. The most important part of her furniture design career was from 1959-1964. She is mainly recognized for her flexible office furniture, designed in the 1960s. Her design language is greatly inspired by the Modernist masters such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Large French Campaign Style Iron w Leather Top & Apron by Maitland Smith
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large iron desk with embossed leather top and apron by Maitland Smith. Iron with arrow decoration as side supports along with gilt brass accents on the legs. The iron is lac...
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1970s Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Desk and Chair c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Heywood Wakefield Prophecy desk and chair. This stylish desk features a white Formica asymmetrical top, with a solid wood base. The desk has three deep storage drawers, each wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Formica, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa 1960's, made in Denmark. Pull out leather top writing area, 9 drawers and organiza...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cantilever desk designed by Georg Petersens for Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Circa 1960s beautiful teak wood. Unique architectural designed sturdy desk top accompanied by ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Cantilever Executive Desk by Georg Petersens
Located in Garnerville, NY
Georg Petersens design rosewood cantilever desk. Circa 1970. This beautiful desk features: exquisitely figured and matched rosewood veneers, solid rosewood legs and drawer knobs, lar...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Vintage IKEA Teak Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea, circa 1960s. Compact vanity with solid wood trim and dovetail construction. Platform lifts to reveal mirror and fitted interior storage. U...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Karges French Louis XV Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV Chinoiserie style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Karges USA, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian scenes, ornate bronze ormo...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

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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