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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Empire
Mid-Century Modern Faux Painted Burl 3 Drawer Solid Oak Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux painted burl 3 drawer solid oak desk. Beautiful 3 drawer desk all solid oak drawers. Great Design - Style of Milo Baughman circa 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Burl

Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of renowned automotive designer/illustrator and 'master of streamlining', Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky. The count was famous for his wonderfully stylized Industrial designs and worked with major automakers of the day like Auburn, Cord, Packard, Tucker and the White Truck Co. With his design background and deep reverence for anything automotive, it is little surprise he would create a desk with a full car-like dashboard (complete with clock, barometer, thermometer, radio and glovebox!) In fact, the desk was patterned off of Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky's personal desk, which he designed for his office in New York. What makes this desk particularly significant, however, is the fact it is one of only two examples still known to exist and was first shown at Bloomingdale's 'Home of Tomorrow' display during the 1939 New York World's fair. The desk was manufactured in 1939 by the Red Lion Table Co. of Red Lion, PA. Interestingly, its sister company, Red Lion Cabinet Co, was responsible for the manufacture of all wooden Philco...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom
Located in Seattle, WA
Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom. Clean Lines. Narrow Drawers with Adjustable Dividers. Deep File Drawer. Floating Top Design. Original Jens Risom Label...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was expertly crafted of teak in England. Whe...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Good things do come in small packages! In a great size to fit almost anywhere, this multifunctional cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany

Thin Profile Walnut Desk with Chrome Accents
Located in South Charleston, WV
A sophisticated and practical desk in American Black Walnut. Measures 60.25" wide, 20" deep and 29" tall. Features styling much in the vein of Kipp Stewart with chrome finger pulls, high-end file drawer sliding hardware identical to Knoll International, and built in steel dividers in the 2 file drawers. Features 2 pencil drawers also. Matched walnut throughout, adjustable feet and a thoughtful minor lip along the ends of the table. Note the dowel jointed framing on the sides. Knee hole area is a generous 28.5" wide and about 27" tall and has a privacy panel...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design. 3 Drawer finished back Dimensions. 58 W ; 30 H ; 24 D Overall Knee Clearance. 23 7/8.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive chrome and walnut desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper. Made in Italy. Massive desktop surface. Circa 1970s. Walnut top with three hidden drawers. Two polished chrom...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its ingenious design makes it versatile in accommodating two-persons on each side by simply...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Plexiglass, Wood

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian desk in a beautiful caramel wood. Four pull-out drawers flank each side of the desk. Angular extension on the left side of the desk for extra writing space and fanta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: P. Olsen Sibast, Stenstrup Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 62" (closed), 84.25" (open) wide x 35" deep x 28.75" tall ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Executive Desk by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large executive desk by Franco Albini from Italy, ca the 1950s. The desk has a small cabinet at the front of the desk with some shelves giving it a very attractive design from all si...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

ModernMates Desk by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Leslie Diamond designed this clean-lined desk for Conant Ball's ModernMates collection. Crafted from solid birch, the case sits on splayed feet and has a protective Formica writing s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Formica, Birch

Large Black Wooden Executive Desk Attrb. to Blerk, 1960's
By Blerk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large executive desk in black painted wood. In very good condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, masculine 6-drawer dresser with recessed pulls, topped with drop-front desk fitted with drawer and storage cubicles. On enameled metal legs with rosewood block feet. Retain...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Vintage Art Deco "Fletcher Aviation" Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage Art Deco “Fletcher Aviation” designed by Frank Fletcher for Fletcher Aviation in the United States, circa 1940s. Due to its design and...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Restored 1960s Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our beautifully restored 1960s executive desk. This exquisite piece, hand-crafted from a blend of oak wood and brass, is a testa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk blonde maple finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very be...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
Very large mid-century oak desk, from the 1950s, fully restored. This is a superb double-sided desk, so it can be placed in the middle of a room and / or serve as an executive office...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

1960s Italian Ico Parisi Rosewood President's Writing Office Desk for MIM Roma
Located in London, GB
A very large Italian 'President's' office desk designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM Italy during the 1960s. The polished rosewood desk top is supported by beautifully detailed alum...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Desk Made In Oak By Rosengran Hansen, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This oak desk, designed by Rosengran Hansen and manufactured by Brande Møbelindustri around the 1960s, is a classic example of Danish furniture design. With its timeless appeal and f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Countryside, IL
Maurice Villency style mid century teak desk with bookcase front The desk measures: 52.5 wide x 26.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clear...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bent Silberg Mobler mid century Danish teak desk The desk measures: 51.25 wide x 23.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak & Oak Two-Tier Desk with Brass Accents for Møbelfabrik F.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: Møbelfabrik Falster Dimensions: 39in H x 45.50in W x 22in D Desk Height: 29.50in. ______________________________...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Teak

Rosewood and Polished Aluminum Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Restored.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brazilian rosewood and aluminum floating top desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Three shallow drawers are carved out of the desk top: two side drawers and one wide center drawer. I...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Stunning MidCentury Minimalist Rosewood Dining Table 1 Leaf by Georg Petersens
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful rare dining table featuring Brazilian rosewood on a rectangular form table top on chrome legs. Dining table has 1 leaf that is removable ans stows away under the table. Lea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Jerome 'Jerry' & Evelyn Ackerman Micro-Mosaic Inlaid Desk Drawer Handle Pull
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic little micro-mosaic design gem with orange inlay by well know Mid-Century Modern designers Jerome (Jerry) & Evelyn Ackerman. The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Greta Magnusson-Grossman Desk for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson-Grossman desk for Glenn of California, c.1950s, USA. This stunning desk features a mixed base of walnut and iron with a black laminated writing surface and cabinet do...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Iron

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and fabricated by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 50's. A cute circular storage...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century French Oak Desk-Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French Desk Cabinet, circa 1940 Solid oak Ideal for office storage : one part to store documents in binders, one part can be used as a shelf and two drawers. Good condi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Expertly Restored - American Modern Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Modern Studio Craft sculpted walnut executive desk. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Asian-Influenced Pagoda Desk by The Northern Furniture Co.
By RWAY
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare pagoda writing desk by The Northern Furniture Company /Rway. Desk features a floating, pagoda-inspired top, unique Bakelite/silver drawer pulls...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Silver

Mid Century Paul Mayen High Gloss Taupe 6 Drawer Dresser Desk for Habitat
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
6 drawer dresser with center desk Minimalist mid century Paul Mayen high gloss taupe dressers with desk with 6 drawers total for Habitat. High Gloss fini...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Lacquer

Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic industrial midcentury desk by renowned French designer Raymond Loewy for Brunswick of Chicago, circa 1950s. The desk features an exposed metal frame, a unique peg board...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Small Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern desk features three drawers with unique carved pulls. Wonderful compact design with an abundance of work space on the top and plenty of room for storage...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Unique American Studio craft custom woodworker made 7 drawer knee hole Solid Blonde Maple desk. Scandinavian inspired design and inset carved handles with Japanese influenced joints used throughout the desk construction. Very clean inside and out with all drawers on smooth metal glides. The 2 lowest drawers hand aluminum...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Maple

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk with Shelves, Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern glass top desk with rosewood veneered cabinetry in the iconic Italian styling of Ico Parisi. Similar functionality to a secret...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Exposed Dowel Shape Legs Floating Top 3 Drawers Walnut Desk Table Console Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exposed dowel shape legs floating top 3 drawers walnut desk table console mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Italia Vanity Desk in Lacquered Wood Gio Ponti Style Colored Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italia vanity desk in lacquered wood and Gio Pont style colored glass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Lacquer, Glass

1968 Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk 1965 design This vintage roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century GF Davis Allen Oak Desk with Stainless Legs and Trim
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Oak and Stainless Desk Designed by Davis Allen and from the Davis Allen Collection. Drawing on the minimalist aesthetic of Donald Judd, this simple and highly functional ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Vintage Desk, Designed by M. Puchała, Poland, 1960s, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage desk - refurbished. Type 20-11 / Var II designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala, manufactured by Glucholaskie Fabryki Mebli. Manufactured at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. ...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Knee Hole 4 Drawer Desk with Key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak knee hole 4 drawer desk with key. Beautiful wood grain on top great construction details - solid wood handles. Made in Den...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice desk designed by G. Nielsen Tibergaard, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak and free standing thanks to the finished back side with open storage ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk Desk measures: 50 wide x 26 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches ?All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Karl Springer Parsons Desk
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Parsons desk or console table with two drawers. The desk is lacquered faux leather with a reptile print. This work has been authenticated b...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Faux Leather

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 36.25 deep x 22.25 inches high...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Cherry

Roger Landault 'Attributed to' Elegant Mahogany Desk Table circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Landault (attributed to) elegant mahogany desk table circa 1960 Fully restored Two desks are available.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Wood, Leather and Bronze Desk, Argentina, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronze desk. Argentina, circa 1950.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bookcase/Desk, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, bookcase / desk in gilded ash, France, 1950. Equipped with 4 shelves, two of which are adjustable and a drop...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Ash

Large Danish Modern Teak + Oak Partners Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Measurements: 85.5? wide x 36.25? deep x 28.74? tall Condition: In good original condition with some vintag...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak, 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. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Gianfranco Frattini Hardwood Writing Desk for Bernini, 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Writing desk model 807 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface, ten drawers in the low...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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