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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Empire
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Basset
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Writing Desk by Bassett Furniture offers a charming touch of practical mid-century style to any space. More than just a workspace this petite vintage desk is not just a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Double Dresser Secretary Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Double Dresser Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 70 wide x 21 deep x 45 high All piece...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: We acquire our pieces from v...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Brugge, BE
'Model 70' 1950s Denmark Teak 72cm high, 172cm wide, 85cm deep Kai Kristiansen embodies the essence of Danish Modern design, with his creations serving as quintessential example...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Secretary desk, Made in Denmark. This piece boasts tons of storage space in the four deep and spacious drawers and above there is a hidden pull out desk plus...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Teak desk, mid-century modern, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 72 cm / width 125 cm / depth 60 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches The depth including the return is 78 inches All pie...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ranch Oak Desk and Matching Chair by Brandt
Located in Lafayette, IN
Great little desk in the "Ranch Oak" style and manufactured by Brandt Furniture Co. of Fort Worth, Texas. Desk features a great size paired with that wonderful, faux-weathered wester...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk This desk measures: 37.5 wide x 22.25 deep x 29.25 high to the work surface; 33.75 inches high to the top edge, with a chair cl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wrought Iron

Teak desk, mid-century modern, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 75 cm / width 125 cm / depth 55 cm, chair recess dimensions: he...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk is designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a good example of high quality materials and manufacturing. This desk is made out of te...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage buffet escritoire secretary cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak, wrough iron, brass and moleskine. Desk very convenient to store and close in a room with several functions...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks

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Wrought Iron

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

McGuire Oak & Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century modern desk with light wash color that highlights the woodgrain and brass drawer drop handles. The neutral finish makes this desk more contemporary than its dark brown an...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Rusell Wright for Conant Ball
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Maple

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary writer's desk fresh out of our restoration shop. Originally built in the 1960's this minimalist desk has undergone a comprehensive and transformative re...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Zig Zag White Bone Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite zigzag bone inlay desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Featuri...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Bone

Clover Bone Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite clover bone inlay desk, a testament to timeless craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Adorned with intricate four-leaf flow...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Bone, Wood

Henry Rosengren, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Floating Desk, Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Mobelfabrik, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Floating Desk, Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s A rosewood desk designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen in 1963 and produce...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern functionality. Adorned with intricate flower patter...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Desk or Vanity by Lane, Tuxedo series with chair
Located in South Charleston, WV
Black Walnut. With original chair. 44" x 18" 30 1/8" tall. Chair is 20" deep, 18.5" wide and 33.75" tall, seat height 18.5". Hard to find and exquisite desk or vanity by Lane Tuxedo ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Gilbert Rhode for Herman Miller EOG No. 17 Receptionist Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare Gilbert Rohde EOG No. 17 Receptionist Desk manufactured by Herman Miller in the 1940s. The desk is in original, unrestored condition. It's compose...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Bone Inlay Work Desk with Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite bone inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Bone, Wood

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Unusual 1st Empire desk, circa 1810, in mahogany, Burl, with Brass inlay and blackened columns ending on 2 blackened lion's feet above gilded leaves . Center drawer pulls out to re...
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1810s French Empire Antique Desks

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Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line modern design, four drawers four storage, rosewood drawer trim and pulls. This is an ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Oak, Rosewood

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

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

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Rosewood

Vista of California Desk
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid century modern classic by Vista of California. This piece features an iron frame with walnut stained birch veneer drawers and laminate top. In good vintage condition with mino...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Birch

Mid-Century 1960s Teak Desk by Stag
Located in London, GB
Stunning Mid-century 1960’s teak desk by Stag. Three spacious drawers on each side with beautifully designed handles. Stunning design with gorgeous teak grain throuhout. Very good v...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Design Teak Secretaire by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design Secretaire This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is manufactured Bornholms Møbelfabrik from a pressed wood teak veneer composite. Made late 60s the desi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass Desk, India 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Undocumented but very much in the style of Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass Desk, India 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk with Left Return
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk with Left Return This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The return measures: 62 wide x 6...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A large desk made of walnut wood from the 1960s, designed by Jens Risom for the American manufactory Jens Risom Design. Desk with two drawer modules. There are two drawers in the lef...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Desk features: Walnut roll top (4) action drawers Ebonized black side pane...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Chrome

Restored Chestnut & Bronze 4-Drawer Large Desk by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States towards the late 1960s, this desk was designed by Jack Cartwright and manufactured by Founders in very low numbers, probably due to the quality required dur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bronze, Steel

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Danish furniture manufacturer H.P. Hansen. Desk Features: - Book-matched Rosewood veneer - Solid rosewood frame - Br...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

1960s Leopold Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk
By Leopold Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A Midcentury Modern executive desk with a conference size overhanging. Rand & Leopold Desk Company was an office furniture manufacturing firm which operated out of Burlington, Iowa, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning mahogany and cork Mid-Century desk by Paul Frankl with three drawers above two cabinets, one fitted with pull out drawers and branded with "Johnson Furniture Company," all ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by Edward Wormley. The two-drawer filing cabinet can be placed under the desk to either side or wheeled out for easy access. Desk with drop leaf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany, Walnut

Nordic Mid-Century Desk with Glass top and brass details
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Crafted from rich wood, this table exudes warmth and character, while its sleek lines and minimalist silhouette capture the essence of mid-century modern aesthetics. Itss exquisite t...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece which offers plenty of storage. Features drop down door (with original key) which revea...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Olive, Burl

Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk in the style of Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredibly stunning Danish minimalist desk, with a style calling to mid-century modern icon Milo Baughman, c.1970s. Rich Brazilian rosewood grain, supported by a sturdy chrome base. The desk features three drawers for storage, with a cut detail below the drawers for easy access. The desk is fully finished - back included - providing an elegant 360 degree viewing, making it perfect for an open space...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik "Boomerang" Teak desk. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Stunning biomorphic shape. Raised edges with brass details. Drawers in the front and a ba...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century teak desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, crafted in 1967 by Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Denmark. This double-faced desk, featuring a minimalist design and warm teak wood construction...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Mid Century Modern secretary desk designed by Drexel group, it is marked inside the drawer and in the back too. This iconic desk is made of walnut wood and brass ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern teak 5 drawer desk with key Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern teak 5 drawer desk with key. Great Danish Desk with 5 drawers with carved handles. Two of the top drawers are lockable with the...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Scandinavian Secretary with drawers mahagony by Gjövik Möbler, Norway
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Scandinavian Secretary with drawers mahagony by Gjövik Möbler, Norway, 1960s Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 44...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

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

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Modern Desk with Polished Nickel Supports
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four overcast shagreen inlaid drawers with polished nickel handles and side supports. Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

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

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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