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Desks For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1940s
Vintage French Provincial Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Painted Wood, Brass Handles
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks

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Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Desk Mod. "Arco" designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis in 1963. The desk has an iron frame and base on one side and has a case containing 3 drawers and the original metal was...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Iron

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by Hooker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly Refinished 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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Florence Knoll-Inspired Executive Desk: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the definitive charm of the 1960s with our executive desk, inspired by the legendary Florence Knoll. This piece is a modern tribute to the sleek and innovative de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik. Very Minimalist Cube Teak desk with Chrome square tube legs and chrome knobs. This Desk has (...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Amazing Desk from the second office furniture program, which was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. Arco - the arch - is the basis of the design, the static element was shaped dec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther for Munch Mobler. This desk comprises 3 drawers on the bottom section, and an upper s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Teak

French modernist desk in solid oak ceruse from the 40's style Jacques adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing modernist desk of the 50s in the taste of the work of Jean Michel Frank. Structure in solid oak and veneer, ceruse work on the whole desk. It is composed of three lateral dr...
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1940s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

1960s Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1960s walnut and chrome executive desk in the style of Florence Knoll. Nice walnut grain and color throughout, including exceptional 76x28 work surface. Features 5 drawers, complet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harmony House
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk is designed by Svend Åge Madsen and manufactured by h.p. Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a good example of high quality materials and manufacturing. This is a teak de...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Walnut Executive Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Stunning walnut color and figure present on this expansive executive desk designed by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis' "Electa" line. This desk features a large 36x70 work surface, f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Freestanding teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk designed by Valdemar Mortensen, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing. There are two modules at the front - three drawers each...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood, Teak

Stow Davis Kidney Shaped Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsome late 1940's American Art Deco kidney shaped desk designed by Giacomo "Jack" Buzzita for Stow Davis' Executive collection. Beautifully refinished bleached walnut large kidney shaped top overhangs ovoid shaped satin finished dark walnut case of drawers with cast bronze pulls and a crescent moon shaped pedestal support, both on a shaped ebonized plinth. Case appears like four drawers but is actually three as the middle is double height and fitted for files. Organizer vide poche in top drawer along with metal label "Stow & Davis Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan". Crescent moon pedestal can be reversed if preferred so the cove faces inside (see last two detail images). Stylistically similar to designs of Gilbert Rohde. Depth of top from center is 39 inches. This particular desk is unusual insofar as all the others I've seen are oriented the other way so that the ovoid case is on the left side and the crescent pedestal is on the right while the kidney top...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Bronze

1968 Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis Executive Office Suite
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Matching executive office suite designed by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis in 1968 as part of the Electa line. Stunning walnut color and figure present on this expansive executive d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Lugo, IT
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta. Signs of time and a 'not perfect corner as pictured. Thank you
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf, 2 drawers, and straight round legs, made in Bangkok. Beautiful condition, keeping...
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1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous mahogany, with original brass hardw...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage space (bookcase). There are two modules at...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk with Stacked Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the allure of tropical sophistication with our Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk. This Tiki-style masterpiece boasts stacked rattan sides, exuding exotic charm. The desk f...
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1940s Vintage Desks

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Rattan, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by American of Martinsville
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Black Lacquered Ormolu Desk / Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV writing desk featuring cabriole legs, exquisite ormolu, and a glossy black lacquered top. The elegant gilt bronze fittings protect the edges and at the same time acce...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks

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Brass

Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s white desk with metal handles. Art Deco-style white desk with dark-colored metal handles. This original vintage office desk features a large work surface with slightly curved ...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Granite

Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern executive rosewood desk, designed in Denmark, circa 1960’s. The Brazilian rosewood desk has been carefully restored to reveal its natural beauty and incredible...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Beautiful Top Down Italian Wood Desk With Inlay
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Pristine Beautiful Condition for Antique. Dimensions: 38.5" x 18.5" x 35".
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1960s Vintage Desks

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Wood

Rare Danish Rosewood Desk Attributed to Jorgen & Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a truly exceptional and exceedingly rare Danish Mid-Century rosewood executive desk, an embodiment of iconic design attributed to the visionary duo Nanna and Jørgen Ditze...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to 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 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

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

Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk 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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from th...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks

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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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

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

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction. You want to live in the golden yea...
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Mid Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

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

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction. You want t...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Wood

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Chrome

SCRIVANIA E SEDIA CHIPPENDALE in bambù e vimini 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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bamboo, Wicker

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinct...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Wood

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique....
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

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

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

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Marble, Metal, Steel

Louis XVI Style Desk by John Vesey
Located in Toronto, ON
"A status item in many of the best dressed rooms these days is at least one piece of furniture by John Vesey” wrote the newspaper fashion columnist Eugenia Sheppard in May 1968. Owne...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Desks

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Stainless Steel

Arne Vodder for G.V. Møbler Danish Teak Executive Desk, c. 1960's
By G.V. Møbler, Arne Vodder
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

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Teak

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

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

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Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Office Desk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Office Desk Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações Brazil, 1960s Solid rosewood and plywood with rosewood laminatio...
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1960s South American Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

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

Monumental L-Shaped Walnut Desk by Monteverdi Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century L-shaped walnut desk manufactured by Monteverdi Young in the United States, circa 1960s. The boomerang shape adds a unique touch, seamlessly blending style and functional...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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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

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Steel

Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A large and handsome executive desk constructed of solid walnut with "Y" shaped drawer pulls designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

1940s Hollywood Regency Ladies Kidney Shaped Writing Desk -Finished in the Round
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Desk. This piece is finished on all sides and would "float" very nicely in your room of choice. There is drawer space and shelve...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks

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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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