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Desks For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and unusual desk model N°804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Pulling out the desk top opens the rolltop. This desk cabinet has plenty of storage space, 10 drawers a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Ash
$4,551 Sale Price
30% Off
Sought after Mummenthaler & Meier “magic box” Vintage 1950’S teak desk in box
Located in Markington, GB
Introducing the stunning Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, a must-have addition to any luxury office space. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this desk features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$2,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Dovetailed drawers, sleek legs, and original swivel mirror in nice condition.
An unrestored it...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak, Mirror
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Leather Top by Milling Road
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker
Manufacturer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker
Materials: Light Walnut, Original Leather Top, Patina...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Faux Bamboo & Grasscloth Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish 20th century British Colonial style writing desk featuring a faux bamboo wood frame with rich tortoiseshell finish and woven grasscloth panels. The upper gallery includes f...
Category
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian modern tall high standing pine desk host station by HADSTEN
By Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern tall high standing pine desk host station by HADSTEN. Made in Denmark. Beautiful woodworking with joinery carved knobs. Flip top with ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Pine
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark.
Very nice overall condition, freshly oiled teak.
53x23 inch work surface with nice teak wood grain.
Six drawers,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Vanity by Arne Vodder
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960's.s Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Original glass surface, swivel mirror and elegantly splayed legs.
An u...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish vanity, circa 1960's. Compact, functional vanity with solid wood trim and stunning bookmatched veneer. Drop down cabinet and sle...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
French Louis XV Style Rosewood, Kingwood & Ormolu Roll Top Lady’s Desk 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
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French Louis XV Style Rosewood, Kingwood & Ormolu Roll Top Lady’s Desk 20th C
Measures- 42.75"H x 3...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish vanity, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Floating case with open cubby and drawers and original glass swivel mirror.
An unrestored item with th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Antique RJ Horner Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Two-Drawer Library Table c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique RJ Horner Arts & Crafts Carved Oak 2-Drawer Library Table Unsigned C1920.
Measures - 27 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Lou Hodges for Creative Crafts Mid Century Curved Walnut Executive Desk
By Lou Hodges
Located in Countryside, IL
Lou Hodges for Creative Crafts Mid Century Curved Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 73.75 wide x 34 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
1970s Writing Desk From Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection
Located in Pasadena, TX
A coveted piece from Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection, this beautifully crafted writing desk from the early 1970’s at the start of the collection, it’s striking in its simplic...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks
Materials
Lacquer
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully conceived room divider with integrated desk from the 1970s, designed by Stewart MacDougall. Crafted in a harmonious blend of birch, warm walnut, vibrant Formica, and sl...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. Flip down front door is des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl France and Son Rosewood Danish Mid Century Diplomat Desk FD 951
Located in New York, NY
Large rosewood executive Diplomat model desk, model FD-951, designed by Finn Juhl, made by France & Son circa 1960. This classic desk features two banks of locking drawers, each with...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in very good vintage condition without stains or major flaws. Designed and made by Arne H...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age desk with container and expandable plate.
a functional design. This small desk impresses with its reduced form and flexibility. The table top can be expanded on both sides...
Category
20th Century German Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid century Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Red Lacquer Finish Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal 5 drawer desk with a Red Stained finish Brass knobs solid maple. Desk is in vintage condition shows signs of use and wear. V...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-C. National Mount Airy Mahogany with Satinwood and Ebony Inlays Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century National Mount Airy Furniture Mahogany and Satinwood and Ebony Inlays and three drawers.
Measures 50" in width, 25" in depth and 29" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell. Bent chrome tube structure with 3 drawers. Good vintage condition for its age shows wear and use to chrome and...
Category
1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
M...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Copper
Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Johnson Furniture Company Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This a gem is a perfect smaller writing desk that lends itself to so many room layouts. As opposed to many larger desks that require ample space, this desk is far more versatile than...
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, Paris, France, 1970s.
This is a wonderful desk / table / vanity table in lacquered wood and brass by designer Jean Claude Mahey. A ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
Category
1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
Located in Rochester, NY
This is a stunning vintage Maitland Smith desk with Chinoiserie painted details throughout. The bamboo bases are leather wrapped and the hardware is all solid brass.
It’s in gorgeo...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter Lovig
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK
Composed of 19th century elements
ref. 501GWU22P
45 7/8" H x 32 1/8" W x 15 5/8" D; writing area is 15" D x 26 1/8" W
Thi...
Category
20th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk with a richly restored top and sympathetically restored drawer area. The solid brass p...
Category
1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak,...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks
Materials
Brass
Bodil Kjaer rosewood chrome desk with cabinets Denmark 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful freestanding desk, named working table, was designed by Bodil Kjaer in 1959. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark, this example was made in the mid-1960s, and feat...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
French Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Architecture is not about space but about time." — Vito Acconci
A commanding expression of French Brutalist design, this solid oak dining table embraces monolithic proportions an...
Category
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Maple Black Finish Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk solid maple black finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed desk on st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to re...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
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
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen.
Circa 1960's, made in Denmark. Pull out leather top writing area, 9 drawers and organiza...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Dorchester, MA
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Pace Collection Executive Desk
Located in Miami, FL
1970s designer desk from the Pace Collection, featuring a sleek rectangular lacquered olive burl wood top with a rounded bullnose front edge. The piece is anchored by polished chrome...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Oak
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern desk. Unusual form, varying from a secretary, vanity and drop front desk design. Desk surface slides out to expand writing sur...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish solid white oak desk Model 156 with (2) drawers designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Walnut Desk & Return
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller 9000 Series Mid Century Walnut Desk and Return
This desk measures: 84 wide x 36 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 28.75 inches
The return mea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Exceptional Louis XV Mazarin Bureau Plat with Fine Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
High-Quality Italian Louis XV / Louis XVI Style Mazarin Bureau Plat — Hand-Finished Reproduction, Circa 1990-2010
This piece is a high-quality Italian reproduction, crafted circa 1990-2010 in the Louis XV / Louis XVI Mazarin style. It is not an original 18th-century antique, but rather a hand-finished homage to the French master cabinetmakers of the 1700s.
The desk features elegant floral marquetry using walnut, maple, and other light hardwoods, with a finely proportioned Mazarin structure: multiple drawers on both sides, a central drawer above a door compartment, and cabriole legs connected by a decorative stretcher. The ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts are finely cast and richly detailed.
This reproduction combines the timeless elegance of palace-style French furniture with modern durability and functionality. It offers the appearance and craftsmanship of antique furniture, without the fragility or price tag associated with true antiques. Perfect for luxury interiors, boutique hotel spaces, or distinguished offices.
Please note: Only one piece is available.
Contrary to previous listing details, this is not a made-to-order or unlimited item. It is a unique piece, available for immediate sale and shipment.
Dimensions:
- Width: 143 cm (56.3 in)
- Depth: 73 cm (28.7 in)
- Height: 85 cm (33.5 in)
Condition:
Excellent, with only minimal, barely perceptible signs of age. Professionally maintained and showroom-ready.
Origin:
Italy, circa 1990.
Shipping:
Worldwide shipping in a custom-made wooden crate with tracking and full insurance. White-glove delivery available upon request.
Relevant styles: Mazarin desk, Louis XV, Louis XVI, French palace style, Italian marquetry, Florentine craftsmanship, Bureau Plat, Ormolu mounted furniture...
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
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
1970s Style of Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s after Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
38.5 h x 81 w x31 d
Lower shelf 15.75 upper shelf 16.75
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer to lis...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Wrought iron desk with its matching chair by Jacques Adnet.
Desk in black patinated wrought iron by Jacques Adnet , Compagnie des Arts Français.
The feet supporting the belt of the u...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate accent panels. Sculpted handles on four lower drawers. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
$2,975 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare 1930s Antique Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Rare 1930s Steel and brass Manufactured by the Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown, NY around ...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Some desks hold paper clips. Others hold power. This Paul Evans Cityscape Desk? It’s the power! Designed by the legendary Paul Evans in the 1970s, this monumental, sculptural masterp...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Denton, TX
Giant Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk.
Knee hole height is 27.38.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Déco Wooden Desk with Parchment Cover Designed by J.M. Frank for Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco wooden desk with parchment paper cover designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina
By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Material: wood, parchmen...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Desks
Materials
Enamel
Karl Springer "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in Exquisite Shagreen Lacquer 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in artisan shagreen and bone lacquer in beige and ivory with inset brass trim sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Drawer is lin...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
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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