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Desks For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of symmetry, the cantilevered sides of the body meet the rectangular working surface, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir,...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Birch
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel Walnut
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1957
Desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel finish (walnut). Offers a bank of divided storage at left, the lowest of which is file size; a pull out writ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Desk 1942
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Desk, 1942
Teak veneer executive desk with brass-plated steel pulls, vinyl accents, and six drawers including two sliding trays...
Category
1940s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very good quality early 20th century mahogany and inlaid writing desk
English circa 1900 with original brass handles , castors and leather insert
Having 9 mahogany lined drawers , th...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
1968 Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects).
Current institutional memory at the firm suggests it was a special order from Herman Miller for the then new New York offices of MGM, however Herman Miller's archivist was unable to confirm.
Styling, particularly the distinctive slim milled aluminum tracks through which the entire drawer carriage glides is clearly similar to Warren Platner's designs for Lehigh-Leopold which were then among the most costly of executive office furnishings. The bent flat bar chromed steel base with its distinctive pigeon toe splay is somewhat similar to a table base in Stow Davis' Electa Series, designed by Alexis Yermakov circa 1971. Walnut laminate top is very clean with no issues. One one corner edge shows a small separation.
The only identifying markings are within the milled aluminum channel:
G.P.
F.I.
2
And the date Dec. 20, 1968.
See image 18.
Between the rectangular laminate top and the chrome base is a heavy blackened steel plate. Underneath the bent chrome pigeon toe feet are bars of a thick phenolic material which act as floor protector.
We can have keys made to fit the two locking drawers.
Tim Anderson...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Desk Attributed to John Widdicomb, Circa 1960
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
Attributed to John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid cherry wood, with original cream and pink painted finish, and origina...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak corner desk, circa 1960s. Impressive book matched veneer top with robust solid sides with contrasting brass trim.
Please inquire.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Taliesin detai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Andreas Hansen Desk
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Pine Desk by Andreas Hansen – Vintage Danish Designer from Denmark designed this wonderful Mid-Century Scandinavian pine desk in 1969.
Clean Lines:
...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Pine
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk
By Gustav Stickley (signed with original paper label and red decal)
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sa...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks
Materials
Copper
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Iron
Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Some desks hold paper clips. Others hold power. This Paul Evans Cityscape Desk? It’s the power! Designed by the legendary Paul Evans in the 1970s, this monumental, sculptural masterp...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish modern teak low desk with large square pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern teak low desk with large square pulls made by Uniflex. Great low desk or vanity very unique design. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Measures 60” x 20” x 26”...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
Located in South Charleston, WV
71 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 28.75". Lehigh Leopold circa 1970.
May be used as a conference table or executive desk.
An exceptional piece of furniture, over engineered and industrial strengt...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of French Art Deco design with this exceptional dining table crafted by the renowned Charles Dudouyt. This table is a true masterpiece, charac...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Elm
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 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptional Art Deco English walnut desk of good proportions and dating to the 1930's. A high level of craftsmanship and materials used is evident thro...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Santos Rosewood Desk by Jensen & Valeur for Dyrlund
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has very nicely marked grain. It is in fantastic condition, and ready for your home or w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s.
Made of teak, after professional restoration in our workshop, in perfect condition....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style 3 Drawer Desk. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 30.5" H x 47.5" W x 19" D x Middle 2...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Plastic, Laminate
Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Desktop Organizer
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak desktop organizer. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1970s Style of Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s after Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
38.5 h x 81 w x31 d
Lower shelf 15.75 upper shelf 16.75
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer to lis...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Exceptional Louis XV Mazarin Bureau Plat with Fine Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional Italian Louis XV / Louis XVI style Mazarin bureau plat, crafted circa 1990, featuring exquisite hand-finished floral marquetry and meticulously applied gilt bronze mounts.
A true statement piece for luxurious interiors and refined settings. This magnificent Italian Mazarin-style bureau plat is a masterwork of craftsmanship in the tradition of the 18th-century French ébénistes, inspired by the renowned François Linke. The Mazarin form is defined by multiple drawers on each side, a central drawer over a door compartment, and elegantly curved cabriole legs joined by a marquetry-adorned stretcher — all present in this refined and balanced design. The desk is richly decorated with intricate hand-finished floral marquetry and classical scroll motifs on the top, sides, and drawer fronts, executed in carefully selected contrasting woods with extraordinary precision and polish.
The gracefully curved legs and cross-stretcher are further enhanced with delicate inlay work and finished with meticulously applied gilt bronze mounts and rosettes. The nine curved drawers, framed in decorative inlay, are fitted with ornate gilt bronze wreath pulls that add to the refined opulence of the piece.
This is a collector’s masterpiece that elevates traditional interiors and seamlessly complements elegant Hollywood Regency spaces, offering timeless sophistication and grand presence. Perfect for luxury residences, distinguished offices, grand libraries, or boutique hotel lobbies.
Dimensions:
Width: 143 cm (56.3 in)
Depth: 73 cm (28.7 in)
Height: 85 cm (33.5 in)
Condition:
Excellent condition, with only minimal, barely perceptible signs of age. Expertly maintained and ready for display or use.
Mazarin desk, Louis XV, Louis XVI, French palace style, Italian marquetry, Florentine craftsmanship, Bureau Plat, Ormolu mounted furniture...
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Empire Revival Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Three-Piece Study or Office Suite, comprising of a desk with leather top, a horse-shoe-shaped armchai...
Category
Early 1900s French Empire Revival Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Antique French Provincial Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Kidney Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Kidney Desk
Elevate your workspace with this beautiful antique inlaid marquetry kidney desk. Its kidney shape not only enhances ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Taupe leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. The last 4 images are original photos of the desk pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26.25"
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak, Leather
French Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Wood
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This striking French Brutalist dining table, crafted in the 1950s, is a masterful study of form and function. The monolithic construction and bold architectural lines are enhanced by...
Category
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass Barbarella cabinet for Poltronova, Italy. Designed in 1966, produced in 1985. The cabinet features three drawers over a drop-front ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Finely Carved Ball & Claw Console Writing Table Desk Two Drawers Rope
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahoganyfinely carved ball & claw console writing table desk two drawers rope edge.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age desk with container and expandable plate.
a functional design. This small desk impresses with its reduced form and flexibility. The table top can be expanded on both sides...
Category
20th Century German Desks
Materials
Metal
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall unit, a unique Dutch Mid-Century piece, was manufactured by Pilastro and features a wood desk with a laminate top, a wood cabinet with wood sliding doors, a red perforated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Marcel Breuer Custom Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer custom desk, acquired by Rufus Stillman, who built three separate Breuer Houses after seeing Breuer’s "House in the Garden” the year before f...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
1960s, Danish teak wood desk, drawers, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish teak wood desk. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Teak wood, plywood drawers. Classic Scandinavian 60s teak wood design direc...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Queen Anne Style Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant Queen Anne Style writing desk from the 20th century, featuring functional metal hardware and a drop-front design. The desk opens to reveal an assortment of drawers, compartme...
Category
20th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Desk Model 75 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Large Italian Desk With Double Doors And Drawers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This exceptional and magnificent large Italian desk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli
Located in Portland, OR
A inconic & rare Mid-Century Modern Italian table Rosewood & steel executive desk, designed by Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli & Alberto Rosselli and produced by Studio PFR, circa 1955,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe
By Laurel Fyfe
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an absolutely breathtaking piece. It is impossible to capture the beauty and simplicity of this desk with a camera. It is a thick clear sheet of glass that has been manipulated by the world renowned glass artist Laurel Fyfe into the form of a gently draped desk...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass
Vista of California Floating Modernist Desk, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern iron frame mid-century desk with floating mahogany top and drawers designed by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. for Vista of California.
This hard-to-find vintage desk can be positioned with the drawers on either the right or left side of the sitting area.
Width: 49.5 inches
Height: 28.75 inches
Depth: 22 inches
Desk Top: 42" x 22" deep
Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and marks as expected with age. Minor chipping to lower edge of bottom drawer. See photos. Shows very well.
We currently have this Vista of California desk in our gallery paired with a pair of Danish iron & suede lounge chairs by Erik Ole Jorgensen, a Percival Lafer jacaranda...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a vibrant rosewood top, sides, and drawer fronts, with contrasting graphic black trim ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Wooden Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
A meticulously crafted 1950s solid wood desk attributed to Paola Buffa. Buffa’s eye for detail is highlighted through its elegant form: a rectangular top with softly rounded corners,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements featuring two glove boxes, two drawers, elegant splay...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desk, Denmark, circa 1960s. Designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen, this model is known as the Boomerang Desk because of its slightly curved top. Our model is constructed of oiled teak with...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Atomic shape top, curved front and rear doors and open bookcase. Fantastic profile from all sides!
An un...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Sven Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk. H.P. Hansen, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful desk in rosewood designed by Danish Architect Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Very sculptural shape with many wonderful details. Bookcase to the back side , and...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert
By Braun, Herbert Hirche
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Herbert Hirche
Manufacturer: Braun
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 52.25? wide x 15? deep x 28? tall
Condition: In excellent original condit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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:...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Rare Mutenyé wood design desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel 1960
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with the Jules Wabbes desk for Mobilier Universel. This piece is a testament to refined taste and meticulous craftsmanship produc...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Post Office Sorting Desk
Overall Dimensions: 30" x 48" x 75" high
Dimensions of Desk Space: 29" x 45 1/2"
Dimensions of Shelves: 10 1/2"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Materials
Maple, Oak
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
Brown Saltman, desk with chair, wood, United States, circa 1940s
A cubist desk with chair. This set holds a similar idiom with clear forms and lines. Both the chair and the desk ...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This 1960's Danish drop leaf table by Georg Petersen, is the epitome of a versatile. It is the perfect piece for a small living space where you need options for more seating, a true...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers And lower brace. This danish desk has (2) upper drawers and (1) lower deep file drawer. The top has a beautiful teak wood grain wit...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
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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