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Desks For Sale
Price: $1 to $5,000
French Hi Fi Cabinet Vinyl Storage & Record Player Storage Desk Storage c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Hi Fi cabinet with a part for the storage of a record player and many drawers to store vinyl records. If you put the vinyl recorder on the cabinet there ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

English style Chesterfield desk inlaid with green leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
With pleasure, we are pleased to offer you this beautiful wooden Chesterfield desk, featuring a top inlaid with green leather. This beautifully designed desk has a distinctive lived...
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks

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Wood

English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880 An 19th Century English walnut Davenport desk. The left side with drawers is the "bl...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks

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Walnut

Marc Berthier Fiberglass Desk Ozoo, France ca. 1960s by D.A.N.
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage White Lacquered fiberglas "Ozoo" desk by Marc Berthier produced by D.A.N. France ca.1967 Very good condition. First edition. L 110 x D 72 x H 72 cm With pencil holder, magazi...
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1960s French Vintage Desks

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Fiberglass

Sheraton Mahogany Desk - Antique Revival Desks Circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very Pretty Sheraton Revival Mahogany Desk. Standing on original Brass castors. Circa 1890 The Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) having satinwood crossbanding and reta...
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1890s Sheraton Antique Desks

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Mahogany

18th century Bureau
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very petite red walnut 1780 bureau, this piece is only 27 inches on the Carcas and 28 inches over all . the bureau has an untouched colour, and is nice to be in red w...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Desks

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Walnut

19th Century French Kidney Shaped Marquetry Desk
Located in Toronto, CA
Late Nineteenth century kidney shaped desk in the stule of Louis XVI. Exquisite marquetry on the front drawers and throughout, with book matched satinwood veneers on the back. Gilt ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Bronze

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features a total of four dovetail drawers, which the right...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P. Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1970s. This beautiful desk was made of the highest quality teak. The grain and color of the wood ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is swoon-worthy with its painted traditional scenes of a forest and stenciled gold detai...
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Metal

Bamboo and wicker writing desk
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful bamboo and wicker desk, Year 1960. This desk is made of wicker with bamboo edges. This desk can be placed either in the center of a room or positioned attached to the wa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bamboo, Wicker

Victorian large mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian mahogany pedestal desk 153cms This Victorian mahogany pedestal desk 153cms is of a good large size. The pedestal desk is made in 3 parts, this makes it easy to transport to...
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1860s Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

DECORATIVE SUiTE OF SIX SHAGREEN SHARK RAY SKIN DRAWER DESK CUPBOARD HANDLES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of six Shagreen upholstered drawer handles Shagreen is super collectable, it is basica...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Victorian Walnut Shaped Writing Table. Circa 1860 Standing on Shaped Carved Legs with a Ring Turned Stretcher and Turned and Carved Uprights. The Kidney Shaped top featuring a...
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1860s Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Arne Vodder for G.V. Møbler Danish Teak Executive Desk, c. 1960's
By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Clearance under desk measures H 27" x W 19.5". Elevate your workspace with this exceptional Teak Desk by the legendary Arne Vodder for GV Møbler. Immaculately preserved in p...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century English Burl Walnut Howard & Sons Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your study room / workspace with this Exquisite Howard and Sons Burl Walnut Lacquered Writing Desk, a masterpiece of design, craftsmanship, and fine details. The burl walnut wood and gilt bronze floral decorations create a sense of sophistication and luxury that is characteristic of Howard and Sons pieces. The addition of brass handles adds both functionality and classic charm to the design. The desk features a practical layout with five front pull drawers, including two on each side and one in the middle, each adorned with Clarke and Timmins marks on the handles, showcasing the heritage of this piece. The leather top provides a luxurious writing surface, and the four tapered feet with gilt brass hardware ensure both stability and style. Imagine this Howard and Sons Writing Desk...
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1870s European Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Desk by Svend Age Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk An exclusive mid-century modern large desk was designed by Svend Madsen and manufactured by HP Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. This elegant desk features a bowed large to...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Antique Chippendale Desk Serpentine Pedestal 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk of Serpentine Form. Circa 1880 The Desk Stands Upon Typical Chippendale Style Carved Ogee Feet. The Desk Has an arrangement of 9 Graduated Drawers. Th...
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1880s Chippendale Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and back, quality swan neck tambour opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Desk in rosewood of high quality Danish design from around the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood of high quality Danish design from around the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:150 D:75
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very good quality pedestal desk not the usual work type this is constructed as a one piece desk in mahogany. It has a back with mock drawers, a repeat of the front. It...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover the timeless charm of a Victorian desk crafted in England in 1830. This elegant Cuban mahogany desk is a true testament to the quality craftsmanship and refined style of the Victorian era. With a meticulously designed layout, this desk not only provides a functional workspace but is also a work of beauty in itself. The rich tones of Cuban mahogany impart a natural warmth and elegance to the room, while the intricately carved details and delicate finishes add a touch of sophistication. Functionality is also a hallmark, with numerous drawers providing ample storage space for your documents, supplies, and personal effects. What makes this desk even more special is its hidden drawer. Cleverly concealed among the others, it conceals a secret compartment where you can discreetly store your most precious items. The desk's top is covered with an elegant leather writing surface, offering a smooth and durable area for writing, working, or simply placing items. Furthermore, the desk's top section is adjustable, allowing you to find the best working posture. An ingenious feature of this Victorian desk is its adjustable lectern. This lectern can be raised to create a convenient bookstand, allowing you to read and study comfortably while staying focused on your work. Whether you're a Victorian antique furniture...
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The soft hue of the natural oak gives this vintage provincial desk an innate appeal. Hand-built in Belgium in the early 20th century, the rectangular tabletop is supported by a gener...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Country Desks

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Oak

G F Hardy. An oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage underneath
Located in London, GB
G F Hardy Manchester. An Arts and Crafts oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage underneath. The sides are carved and polychrome painted with a sweet little rabbit an...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (1 with lights), desk cupboard with dropdown door, two drawers and has one lovely floating bookshelf above the sideboard units...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Original desk organizer designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson in the 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Beech, Oak

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Maitland Smith Barrel Top Burled Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A barrel top burled wood secretary desk from Maitland Smith. A timeless piece of elegance and functionality. Elevate your workspace with the exquisite s...
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Late 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful little painted compact desk and bank of drawers, the half-hinged top opening back to reveal a compartmentalised interior with pigeonholes, the front faux-draw...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle, document slot and postal messenger bag hook underneath. Each shelf has slots for let...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Junior" desk by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1962.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Iconic "Junior" desk model by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. Produced between 1962 and 1967, this particular piece dates back to approximately 1962. It features a black lacquered me...
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1960s European Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has some visible wear, particularly in the top, so you can see some scratches and dings. And it has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it, modified, and painted the base black. There are some small rings on the desktop. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Need a GORGEOUS desk but have limited space? Well, here it is…. the perfect desk! This is a very handsome smaller roll top desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak make up vanity or desk. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box with two lower sections for make up storage...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak, Felt, Mirror

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer ‘Avalon’ in the UK. The cabinets are teak and and teak veneer with their original me...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian quality walnut leather top freestanding kneehole desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality walnut leather top freestanding kneehole desk having the original gallery back and red leather writing surface above seven drawers with the original brass h...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th C. Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry & Ormolu Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century French Louis XV Style kingwood and Walnut marquetry, ormolu mounted and galleried bonheur du jour, the top marquetry and galleried details. Two upper smaller drawers m...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Alfonso Marina Chippendale Carved Pine Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Alfonso Marina Mexico, 1998 Gorgeous carved pine, with original brass har...
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1990s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42 3/4in W: 36 1/2in D: 20 3/4in This antique 18th century French Directoire style cylinder desk is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home!...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Desks

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Brass

French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance. This exquisite table showcases the beauty of oak wood with a sanded finish, revealing...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Oak

Delphine Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Our Delphine Desk features a single center drawer finished with bright robin's egg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Antique small solid oak chest of drawers, filing cabinet, card index that was used as a stand-alone desk cabinet with information about customers, products, etc. Very nice condition ...
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1910s French Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Chippendale mahogany desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian Chippendale mahogany desk This Edwardian Chippendale mahogany desk was made circa 1910. The cabinetmaker took inspiration from the designs of Thomas Chippendale. Using the ...
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century vintage Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-20th century vintage handmade Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk. This secretaries desk features is original keys...
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1950s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Stripped Pine Greeting Station Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stripped Pine Greeting Station Cupboard This is a very good quality cupboard, it has been used as a Restaurant Greeting Station, it has a panelled front and a flat galle...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Danflex
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk manufactured by Danflex in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to details and the gr...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into a world where functionality meets artistry with the Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Desk. Crafted during ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

Early 1900s Antique Swedish Pine Writing Desk, Bleached
Located in Franklin, TN
Vintage Swedish pine writing desk from the early 1900s, meticulously sanded and bleached to unveil its inherent natural color and wood grain. The slanted lift-top lid gracefully hing...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century George III chinoiserie knee-hole desk. The gilt chinoiserie is on a red lacquered background. Decorated bracket feet support the three central drawers flanked by a set o...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Danish designer Peter Løvig Nielsen in the 1960s. Desks are characterized by original, extraordinary design and high-quality workmanship made of high-quality mater...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

An antique French cherry documents or folio case having molded lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique French cherry documents or folio case having molded lid which retracts to open compartment.
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20th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Kho Liang Le for Fristho Management Desk Model J1 Design from 1956
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Kho Liang Le for Fristho Management Desk Model J1 Design From 1956 Rare executive desk model J1 designed by Kho Liang Ie for Fristho in 1956. Executive desk made of wood and finishe...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Plywood

1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball, as part of their hugely successful Mod...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

1970's Ultra Modern Off White Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern Off White Writing Desk. Composed of Melamine. This is a really beautiful Modern desk.
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1970s Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Composition

George III Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with new blue tooled leather inset and carved edge detail. Below a long drawer flanked by two small drawers over a kneehole with three drawers on one side and four on...
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair & Mirror
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror. Beautiful condition inside and out. Circa 1970 - Sing...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Teak, Paint

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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