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Desks For Sale
Price: $1 to $5,000
Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
For the Florentine collector, this is a rare find! It is a petite secretary with lovely fold out writing surface. It has quote a bit of stationary s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Poplar, Giltwood
Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish writing desk original from the 1960’s. This is an attributed to Arne Vodder, it has no label or sign. This desk has enough space for storage, it has two drawers and ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Danish modern floating writing desk manufactured by Arne Vodder, and original from the 1960’s. There is plenty of storage with one lateral file...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
1965 Sligh Lowry Distressed Walnut and Tooled Leather Executive Desk Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful rare Sligh Lowry Furniture Distressed Walnut and Black Tooled Letaher Top Excutive Desk Bookcase in good vintage condition. Gold stincile ornate leather top
Measures 54" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Small Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A small desk made in the 1960s in Denmark. It has a module with three drawers with contoured handles. The desk has been professionally renovated and is made of teak wood. It has bee...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Antique Carved Oak Scottish Arts & Crafts Green Man Desk Bureau Dresser 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Scottish carved oak Arts & Crafts 'Green Man' desk, circa 1880.
The Green Man design has it's roots in antiquity, the face made up o...
Category
1880s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, most likely originated in the Massachusetts area between 1800-1805 time period...
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Vanity or Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique Art Nouveau Vanity (Desk) 43" wide, 16" deep and 30" tall.
The desk is very light and is placed on coasters.
It has 4 drawers that open and close freely.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Wood
Rattan and Herringbone Woven Wicker Secretary Desk and Chair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Oval secretary desk features rattan and wood construction and veneers of woven wicker in a herringbone pattern. Includes matching chair and custom cut glass top.
Measures 56"W x 27"D...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Michel MORTIER (1925-2015)- A writing table with a beech base and a white laminated plywood top. Model MP2 (Mortier/ Perrigault), 1979.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, Beech
RARE Hard Rock Maple Conant Ball American Modern Art Deco Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Russel Wright Conant Ball American Modern Solid Hard Rock Maple Art Deco Round Pull Desk Very RARE.
This RARE Solid Hard Rock Maple Desk With Roun...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Carlton House Writing Desk. Stands on four hepplewhite legs with ball feet. Accented with tooled leather top, starburst brass drawer pull, b...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single pedestal teak desk with floating top, four-drawer cabinet, carved recessed pulls, and metal structural frame. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency George III Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency writing desk. A chic George III style with a chic roll top. Inlay leather writing area. Lots of little drawers and slots for organizing. A real showstopper...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Desks
Materials
Pine
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
This desk measures: 59 wide x 28.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This Handsome Scandinavian Modern teak desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Denmark in the 1950s. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Writing Desk Attributed to Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage writing desk features faux bamboo frame, faux wicker drawer fronts, and bronze hardware. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having a green leather top, decorated with gold tooling, above three drawers. The top fits on to two pedestals, each with a further th...
Category
19th Century Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut 5 Piece Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970's handcrafted solid walnut desk set, letter tray, pencil holder, envelope holder, card holder, and clip holder, elegant excellent condition incredible craftsmanship an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Small Writing Table With Two Drawers In Mahogany 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine mahogany writing table with two drawers from the 19th century from England
Elegant desk which has two drawers in the belt which is entirely in solid mahogany
The desk rests o...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire abattant secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper drawer over drop front desk opening to interior with p...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working lock and key, small inlaid brass plaque, very nice antique. Circa 19th Century. Measu...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Interior compartment, possibly for holding letters
Sliding drawer on the side (stuck)
Category
19th Century Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Solid Walnut Desk Dining Table Floating Top Tapered Legs New Hope School
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A one of a kind walnut writing table or desk that is large enough to serve as a dining table for four. The piece features solid walnut throughout, a floating top and tapered legs. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk. Item features 2 drawers, blue distressed painted finish, solid wood construction, carved and finish back...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire.
This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope. Circa 1860
The Drawers and Fall Having Wonderful Matched Flame Mahogany Veneers.
Th...
Category
1860s Biedermeier Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
1970s American Queen Anne Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
ENGLISH CYLINDER DESK 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ENGLISH CYLINDER DESK 19th Century
in mahogany wood and mahogany root.
With drop lid, top partially covered in leather, interior with drawers, b...
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
By WK Möbel
Located in HEILOO, NL
Teak wooden cabinet with fold-out desk, produced in Germany in the 1960s.
The cabinet has 2 doors with lock and stands on adjustable metal legs.
The top of the cabinet folds fo...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
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
Mid Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Danish designer Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage space. On the front t...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Ligne Roset by Julie Pfligersdorffer White Poms Compact Desk
By Ligne Roset, Julie Pfligersdorffer
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Julie Pfligersdorffer for Ligne Roset in 2008, the Poms desk gives the classic secretaires a contemporary twist.
Constructed from two layers of white laminate...
Category
Early 2000s French Desks
Materials
Metal
Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau circa 1790.
Fine quality George III period walnut bureau, fitted with a fall and 2 over 3 drawers.
Fa...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Merton L. Gershun Walnut Writing Desk for American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut writing desk for American of Martinsville.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Chippendale Style Desk or Side Chair, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th Century Carved Chippendale Style Desk or Side Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Ebony
Period: 19th Century
Styles: Chippendale
Number of Seats: 1
It...
Category
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a symbol of refined craftsmanship and artistic expression. Expertly handcrafted from p...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 60" W x 30" D x 26" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Biedermeier Writing Desk With Leather Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage walnut Biedermeier writing desk with an embossed leather inlay top. The Biedermeier style, known for its clean lines and simplicity, is elegantly showcased in this writing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expanding Desk by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho 1950s Ritts Company “Tropitan” Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho desk. Made by the coveted Ritts Company of California. The “Tropitan” model with a three shelf design. Rattan trim and laminate top ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Rattan, Laminate
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a Menu B...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, totally free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (with lights), desk, two lovely floating bookshelf and 1 large shelf above the d...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Desk, Inlaid Walnut Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, H1141
+ Scotland 1910
+ Solid Walnu...
Category
1910s Scottish Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Oak Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This authentic desk organizer was crafted from fine oak wood in 19th-century France. Adorned with delicately carved finials reminiscent of chess figures, it features a spacious compa...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
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
SCRIVANIA E SEDIA CHIPPENDALE in bambù e vimini Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
SCRIVANIA e SEDIA in bambù e vimini, Dal Vera, Anno 1960.
La scrivania è in vimini con i bordi in bambù. Questa scrivania può essere sia da centro che da parete, e può essere abbi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950.
The wood finish is customizable, delivery time c. 8-12 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's.
desk size: 80cmx140cmx77,5cm
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Ebonized Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop front secretary desk
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
US...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk, having a well figured mahogany top, above a brushing slide with a single drawer below. The desk has a ...
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk.
Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers.
Unmarked, however very well made.
60" x 30" x 29"H
Condition: Overall very good con...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Sheraton Revival Bonheur du Jour Console Desk 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th-century vintage desk from the 1930s of Sheraton Revival style, drawing inspiration from the renowned British furniture designer Thomas Sheraton of the late 18th century. Shera...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Jasper Cabinet Co.
USA, Circa 1970s
Carve...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Gordon Russell. A fine quality Cotswold School ash single drawer desk
Located in London, GB
Gordon Russell. A fine quality Cotswold School ash single drawer desk. With brass Gordon Russel Ltd. Broadway Worcs to the back. This timeless piece of Cotswold history is fit for pu...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Kidney Shaped Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R028 Fine quality and very attractive Edwardian kidney shaped desk in satinwood, having new black tooled leather to the top above two shaped and satinwood crossbanded frieze drawers ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks
Materials
Satinwood
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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