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Desks For Sale
Price: $1 to $5,000
Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine example of a classic Scandinavian design desk. Clad in fine walnut veneer and sophisticated book matched on the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done is beautif...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

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 22.5' W.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Plastic, Laminate

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

Materials

Kingwood

Solid Walnut and Burlwood Desk by Lou Hodges, California Design, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful solid walnut and olive Burlwood desk designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group, 1980 This uncommon desk is a perfect example when form meets function. The solid w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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

Expertly Restored - Danish Cantilever Floating Rosewood Desk by Georg Petersens
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Italian Inlay Partners Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the epitome of timeless luxury with our Vintage Italian Inlay Partners Desk. Infused with Old World charm and American refinement, this exquisite piece showcases intricate I...
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Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hunting Aviation Metal Desk Ernest Race
Located in New York, NY
Ernest Race designed Metal Desk for P.W. Cow / Hunting Aviation, United Kingdom 1946. A wonderful piece of British Design History Desk by Ernest Race. The aluminum metal has a pattern to its surface as aircraft panels...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Danish rosewood desk with extension and floating box, model 0S 51 by Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian office. An extension held by brass hooks allows you to adjust the desk according to your needs. The box with 3 drawers (key) can slide over the entire length. Bea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk This desk measures: 56 wide x 23 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-Century Modern, birch veneer and cast aluminum school desk designed by English designer James W. Leonard features a flip top with interior storage. Manufactured by the Educ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features a floating top design with a raised lip along the edge...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk with inset leather top and nine drawers raised on ogee bracket feet. Dealer: S138XX
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21st Century and Contemporary English Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk, 60s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk by Landstrom Furniture, 1960's, rectangular, with three short drawers above pedetals with two long drawers each side of the kneehole, th...
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian 5 drawer Davenport Desk with large storage cabinet. Features 2 drawers on left side and 2 drawers on right side, a large two doors storage cabinet with a doo...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing includes both the desk and chair. Collectors know that it is difficult to find original Heywood in good condition. The desk top has been refinished to match original...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century Danish desk, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this beauty looks great from every angle! Sleek tapering legs, integrated low profile handles and ample storage. S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Bureau "Nomos" Norman Foster plateau bois et pieds aluminium par Vitra XX Siècle
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Bureau Norman Foster (né en 1935) Modèle "Nomos", crée à l'origine pour tecno, mais celui est très rare car il a été édité par Vitra (Allemagne/ Suisse) et fut très peu commercialis...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1900 Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk. This Wonderful Desk Features an Arrangement of 9 Mahogany Lined Drawers. Each Pedestal Being of a Bow Form. Circa 1900 The Drawer Fronts Having Wond...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Desk Mahogany X Frame Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Writing Table. This Quality Table is Raised upon Cross Frame Supports with Original Box Brass castors. The Writing Table Features a Turned Stretcher, 2 x Oak Lined D...
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1980s Regency Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Sykky lven Blode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning and very beautiful Rosewood Desk for Brode Blindheim by Sykky Iven circa 1960s. This amazing slant front desk is structured on a refined stretcher base. The cabinet has wo...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Hespeler Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Inlays and Green Leather Top Desk
By Hespeler Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Hespeler Furniture Company Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany and Tooled Green Leather and Stenciled Top Desk .Measures 48.5" in width, 28.5" in depth and 31" in height with a knee c...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Cylinder Desk 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase. This Quality Bookcase Stand Upon Bracket Feet. The Lower Doors Being of a Paneled Form. The Cylinder Section Opening to Reveal a Pullout Leather...
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1860s Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Pedestal Desk Walnut Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne Style Walnut Pedestal Desk. This Desk is Raised upon Squat Cabriole Legs with Carved Knees. Having an Arrangement of 9 Mahogany Lined Drawers, the Centre Drawer Being of a...
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1980s Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

McGuire Oak & Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century modern desk with light wash color that highlights the woodgrain and brass drawer drop handles. The neutral finish makes this desk more contemporary than its dark brown an...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cherry Writing Desk Hall Library Table Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1930s French Louis XVI style cherry desk with dovetailed drawer. Made from cherry with crossbanded inlay and ormolu drawer pulls. The desk is supported by turned and tapered ...
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1930s Louis XVI Vintage Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Desk with Secret Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Medium tone tiger oak roll top desk with drawers on the right side that lock simultaneously to the top and three secret drawers. The roll top locks automatically when closed. Some vi...
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
This secretary desk in teak is ideal for collectors who have a limited space but are unwilling to compromise on style and functionality. This splendid secretary desk, designed by th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Very Rare Mid-Century Vintage Retro Teak Desk by Remploy
Located in London, GB
Stunning and very rare Mid-century teak desk with Formica top by Remploy. Features five spacious drawers. Beautiful design with lustrous golden teak finish, very stylish metal handle...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Teak

Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Immerse yourself in coastal tranquility with our Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk. Handcrafted with meticulous detail and inspired by classic American design, this desk bl...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Desks

Materials

Rattan

Bureau enfant bois stratifié vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Bureau enfant en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé. le métal doit être ressoudé.
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1970s French International Style Vintage Desks

Materials

Pine

Kittinger Chippendale Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk with Drawer Towers 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Kittinger Chippendale Style Mahogany Knee Hole De...
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20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Burr Walnut Bureau Circa 1775
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An absolutely wonderful example of a Georgian bureau with exceptional coloring and a fall front revealing a red leather writing interior, with pigeon holes, drawers, cupboard and bi...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Maitland Smith Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Carlton Desk Set c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** A Chinese Chippendale style desk set by Maitland Smith offers mahogany desk with shape...
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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Desk Bamboo and Black Lacquer by E. Murio, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk Bamboo and Black Lacquer by E. Murio, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Located in Braga, Braga
Mid century rosewood desk. Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features three drawers on each side and one in the center (three lockable) on the front. A closed bar cabinet and bookshelves on...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a quality mahogany breakfront shaped top crossbanded in satinwood with a red leather...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk is designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a good example of high quality materials and manufacturing. This desk is made out of te...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern functionality. Adorned with intricate flower patter...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
This old trading counter has been completely redone by us and is offered here in a matt varnished version for good daily protection while retaining the patina of the wood. Two large ...
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1950s French Other Vintage Desks

Materials

Pine

Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
Located in Lafayette, IN
This ultra-rare and ultra-cool desk features a black steel frame, walnut veneer cabinet and brushed-aluminum legs with rosewood inlay. The contrasting woods, aluminum accents and minimalist, mid-century lines, make this desk is the epitome of 70's chic! However, what makes this desk truly remarkable is its parlor trick... Cable-actuated, spring-loaded drawers that open at the touch of a button! (see video) This unique desk was custom-designed by SLS Environetics and produced by Leopold/Litton Industries for use in offices at the Sears Tower...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany knee hole desk, having an arrangement of seven drawers and a cupboard to the centre. The desk stands on bracket feet and is in very good...
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique desk, Western Europe, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 79 cm / width 131 cm / depth 7...
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Early 1900s German Louis XIV Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk. Five pull out drawers with an open bookshelf to side. Original brass handles and stretcher. Wear consistant with age. Dimensions: H 76cm W 120cm D 6...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sterling-mounted coromandel writing slope box on stand, c.1875, sterling silver mounts hallmarked George Betjemann & Sons, hinged top opening to inset leather writi...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Secretary desk, Made in Denmark. This piece boasts tons of storage space in the four deep and spacious drawers and above there is a hidden pull out desk plus...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
Here is our Vintage Carlton House Desk, English Styling with Leather Writing Surface. A lovely flamed mahogany veneer with a lively pattern make this a true show piece. With seven...
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20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Hardwood

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage buffet escritoire secretary cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak, wrough iron, brass and moleskine. Desk very convenient to store and close in a room with several functions...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Danish White Oak Desk - Henning Kjaernulf - Organic Scandinavian
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage executive writing desk in Nordic white oak by Henning Kjaernulf. Exquisite Danish design and craftsmanship. Finished with cubbie...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

Teak desk, mid-century modern, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 72 cm / width 125 cm / depth 60 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk This desk measures: 37.5 wide x 22.25 deep x 29.25 high to the work surface; 33.75 inches high to the top edge, with a chair cl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Harvey Probber Executive Desk: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Modern Functionality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the sophistication of the 1960s with our beautifully restored Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk. Crafted from the finest mahogany, this desk exemplifies the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Marble, Metal, Steel

Clover Bone Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite clover bone inlay desk, a testament to timeless craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Adorned with intricate four-leaf flow...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage French Regency Style Bureau Desk With HandPainted Floral Motif and chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This piece has original hardware on a single dovetailed drawer. Curved wood to the front two legs. Finished backing as shown. Chair with similar motif is included as a set. Vintage C...
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1970s French Provincial Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Teak desk, mid-century modern, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 75 cm / width 125 cm / depth 55 cm, chair recess dimensions: he...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Marble Top Dressing Table with Bird & Leaf Tiles
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Mirrored Dressing Table with Bird & Leaf Tiles, c1890 Measures - 52"H x 51.25"W x 22.25"D
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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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