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Desks For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
1970s Burlwood Executive Desk
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1970s olive burlwood executive desk.
Stately proportions, 72 inches wide, 36 inches deep.
Full depth central drawer with plenty of storage space.
Exceptional and stunning burlwood...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Olive, Burl
French Wooden Modernist Desk, France 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Probably one-of-a-kind, this desk has been crafted with precision and care. It features clean lines and impeccable craftsmanship. Its sleek silhouette exudes an air of understated lu...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk
This dresser measures: 54 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain detail with chic inlay detail. Green felt wri...
Category
Late 18th Century North American Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
This desk measures: 92.25 wide x 34.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s. Resembling a chest of drawers with an angled...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top hiding a witing slope with a tooled leather top and two drawers. Above, a marble galle...
Category
1790s French Directoire Antique Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
George I Walnut Bureau.
This Bureau Stands Upon Bracket Feet and Features an Arrangement of 2 Over 2 Oak Lined Drawers.
18th Century
The Drawers and the Fall Having Herringbone Inlays.
The Interior Having an Assortment of Drawers and Pigeonholes.
The Bureau Retails its Original Handles, Escutcheons and Loper Pulls.
The Bureau is of a Good Warm Antique Walnut Colour.
Category
18th Century George I Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary early 18th-century Anglo-Indonesian table showcases the artistry of the time, carved...
Category
1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Desks
Materials
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top
By Maddox Furniture
USA, 1970s
Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
A Late Federal Cherrywood Desk and Bookcase, Circa 1830.
This unique piece includes a folding desk and make a fabulous looking compact desk with plenty of storage in bookcase above. This was possibly a clerk's desk.
Includes plenty of storage and desk...
Category
Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Kneehole Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A wonderful knee hole desk.
Category
18th Century British Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
C1700 burr walnut kneehole bureau on original bun feet
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1700 burr walnut kneehole bureau on original bun feet.
Burr walnut bureau, of fabulous colour and patination complete with good interior and well kneehole configuration with cupboa...
Category
18th Century English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a polished piece of St. Anne gris marble. Directly beneath the marble are three draw...
Category
18th Century French Directoire Antique Desks
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Desk for Les Arcs, France circa 1970
Located in Malibu, US
Wonderful and rare desk/console designed by acclaimed architect and designer Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort Les Arcs in Savoie, France in the 1970s.
Furniture from Les Arcs i...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Pine
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Jacobean Hand Carved Oak Slant Front Writing Desk Early 17th Century
By Jacobean
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 17th Century Hand Crafted English Jacobean Slant Front Desk on Later Stand also fashioned in oak. Intricate hand carved detailing on the front and side panels. Interior fitted with 3 inlayed oak...
Category
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
George III inlaid mahogany bureau
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III inlaid mahogany bureau
This George III inlaid mahogany bureau was made circa 1780.
It has the unusual drawer formation of a wide drawer at the top, a pair of small drawers...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk
This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 27.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens with a flap which reveals 4 interior drawers, 1 shelf and 2 lockers as well as a s...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
This desk measures: 59 wide x 28.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches
All pieces of furnit...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
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
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
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
Post Modern Burl and Steel Mezzaluna Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace c 1970/80's
Located in New York, NY
Stunning executive desk designed by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection, circa 1970-1980's. The desk features a large semi circular top of stunning burl veneer, two side drawers also ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
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
Early 18th Century Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet
Located in Reepham, GB
A fine early Georgian walnut secretaire cabinet veneered throughout with book-matched figured walnut. The fall front opening to a fitted int...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
This desk measures: 70 wide x 34 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches
Al...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Burl
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
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
William Sklaroff Uniplane Desk, 1971 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning fiberglass desk by William Sklaroff for Vecta. Made in 1971. Two rosewood drawers flank each side of desk with a rosewood panel running along the backside. Great display pie...
Category
1970s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk
This desk measures: 103.5 wide x 41.75 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches
All pieces of furnitu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having
Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With
Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket
Feet
(Typical of the lat...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk of the period Louis XVI, 18th century. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant turned leg...
Category
1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Large French Campaign Style Iron w Leather Top & Apron by Maitland Smith
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large iron desk with embossed leather top and apron by Maitland Smith. Iron with arrow decoration as side supports along with gilt brass accents on the legs. The iron is lac...
Category
1970s Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
This desk measures: 61 wide x 29.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches
All ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Arrangement Of Drawers, Retaining Original Brass Handles, Surrounding Central Cupboard Door, Raised On Elegant Original Ogee Bracket Feet.
As a general rule kneehole desks like this are a smaller, more compact version of the more typically found pedestal desk, with some form of an arrangement of drawers around a central set recessed cupboard the must popular design and layout. There are of course many different designs to be found along the same theme, but as a general rule this is the typical form of an 18th century kneehole desk...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
French bureau plat marquetry leather top three drawer desk with hearing bone inlays, three opposite side faux drawers, original floral ormolu mounts, brass escutcheons, brass knobs, ...
Category
1770s French Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Vintage Mid Century 1970's Grand Rolltop Writing Desk with Asian Flair. Beautifully carved. will convert to a standard writing desk by t...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Peter Lovig Mid Century Teak Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Teak Executive Desk
This desk measures: 59.75 wide x 30.5 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Composition
Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern teak desk by Svend Madsen for Falster. Desk has six drawers with tow locking drawers with key. Contoured drawer pulls and dove tail drawer construction. No stains ...
Category
1970s European Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century, Italian Veneered Wood Bureau Mazzarina
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian veneered wood Bureau Mazzarina
This Mazzarina desk was made in the Baroque period, in the early eighteenth century, in Turin, inspired by the models of furnitur...
Category
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Leon Rosen Lacquered Executive Desk For Pace, USA
Located in Toronto, ON
Large stunning desk (model 7990) in Zebra wood with tubular polished stainless steel base by The Pace Collection, American 1970's. There are 3 drawers. Original label on
inside of on...
Category
1970s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Zebra Wood
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long drawers, circa 1750
Measures - 29.25" x 26" x 16.25".
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Tulipwood Ladies Work table
Located in Essex, MA
Small work table of small scale to decorate a hall way or a small space. With many drawers and compartments. Lower shelf. Sabot feet. J.P Morgan Provenance.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Tulipwood
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with an eye and love for antiques and an interest in possible provenance, this extraordinary Kentucky-made women's writing desk should peak your interest. It is said that t...
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk
This desk measures: 52 wide x 28 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches
All ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Oak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Oak Desk
This desk measures: 84.25 wide x 33 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a ch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen for Thorald Madsens Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen for Thorald Madsens Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 29 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches
All pieces o...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard mahogany and oak. It may be small but it is heavy and substantial. We'll make peace wi...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 34 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Writers Desk in Oak w/ Acid Etched Bronze Frame by Harry Lunstead Designs, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Simultaneously minimal and stylish this exceptional writers desk, designed by Harry Lundstead, is the very epitome of Modern Contemporary Design. With its sleek, thoughtful and hidde...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
1970 Mid Century Modern Elegant Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Elegant Ladies Writing Desk. Single center drawer. Beautiful wood.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Philippe V Desk From the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This exceptional Felipe V writing desk is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking. It captivates with its graceful design and meticulous craftsmanship. The piece, with a hinged cover and front, has been fashioned from the rich and warm woods of walnut and rosewood. What sets this piece apart is the intricate geometric decoration, finely inlaid in fruit woods, creating a captivating visual contrast.
The details are simply breathtaking: bone inlays delicately worked into the sides and legs of ebonized wood, adding a touch of refinement and sophistication. The ebonization enhances the depth and texture of the wood, adding an extra dimension of elegance to this piece.
Originating from Spain and dated to the late 17th century, this writing desk encapsulates the opulence and style of the era. Measuring 84x87x130 cm, it commands a prominent place in any space, serving as both a functional piece and a work of art.
This design reveals a clear influence from the typology of San Filippo...
Category
17th Century Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
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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