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Desks For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Louis XV
Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Curved piece of furniture in Louis XV style, veneered in poplar burl and fruitwood, of beautiful line and pleasant furnishings. Desk f...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s
20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s

20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine piece dates from the third quarter of the 19th century and has many of the characteristics of a period piece, although made later. The mahogany is exceptionally well-chosen...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

Height Adjustable Industrial Desk Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful work station/desk, designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California. The desk has a beautiful industrial steel base, the desk has a height adjustable mechanism that r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Height Adjustable Industrial Desk Made in Los Angeles
Height Adjustable Industrial Desk Made in Los Angeles

Height Adjustable Industrial Desk Made in Los Angeles

Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oga Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Oga seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of contemporary design. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the burea...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by François Linke. The rectangular top inset with a green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled border, within a gilt-bronze su...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke

Antique French Louis Style Kidney Shaped Desk With Clock And Candelabras
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis IV Style Kidney Shaped Desk with a Clock and Two Candelabras This exquisite Antique French Louis IV Style Kidney Shaped Desk is a stunning addition to any offic...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Style Kidney Shaped Desk With Clock And Candelabras
Antique French Louis Style Kidney Shaped Desk With Clock And Candelabras

Antique French Louis Style Kidney Shaped Desk With Clock And Candelabras

Simply Modern Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An elegant modern writing table with three singular leather wrapped drawers, our Cardamon finish on the veneered frame (and handles) with panel end supports and brushed brass finish ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Simply Modern Writing Table
Simply Modern Writing Table

Simply Modern Writing Table

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...
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1860s English Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A Fine Bureau Plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle Constructed in ebony with arabesque foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work, and having extensive fine quality ormolu mounts; rising from animal paw sabots, mounted with female masks at the shoulders; the apron housing three drawers, with faux drawers to the obverse, the central drawers set with a Bacchic mask issuing foliates, the platform of serpentine form, having a brass guard edge, and inset with a gilt tooled morocco leather. Stamped to the carcass ‘BF’ and ‘Gros’. French, Circa 1870 Denise Ledoux-Lebard’s ‘Le Mobilier Français du XIXe Siecle’. Published by les Editions de l’Amateur, 2000, lists a Benjamin Gros, whose enterprise amalgamated with the noted ebeniste Winckelsen in 1871; Gros had received an honourable mention for his ‘Boulle’ furniture in the Exposition Universelle in 1855. Literature; Le Mobilier Francais (qv) Seymour de Ricci, Batsford 1929 ‘Louis XIV and Regence Furniture...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of our collector’s shelving system are used to create this modular office configuration with desk, adjustable display shelving, drawers and la...
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit

Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit

19th Century Louis XV Style Burlwood Ormolu Mounted Lady’s Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French 19th century Louis XV style Burlwood Ormolu Mounted Lady’s Desk. Elegant French burlwood and ormolu mounted Lady’s cylinder desk. The single door cabinet is raised by slend...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Burlwood Ormolu Mounted Lady’s Desk
19th Century Louis XV Style Burlwood Ormolu Mounted Lady’s Desk

19th Century Louis XV Style Burlwood Ormolu Mounted Lady’s Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite French Louis XV style secrétaire with wave shaped front adorned with beautiful flower marquetry made of kingwood, rosewood and boxwood veneer, drop front writing desk with ...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom si...
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Modern Lage Bookcases Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Lage bookcases, Contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Lage Bookcases Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Lage Bookcases Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Lage Bookcases Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern off-white lacquered desk with brass plated details between the drawers and a brass plated toe kick in the style of Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Lane. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has been professionally cleaned and waxed. The top surface has a stain and there is an all over patina as you would expect with use and age. The brass plating at the toe kick is showing its age with pitting and rust. It could be replaced or painted if it bothers you. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. What a phenomenal desk!! This is an awesome… possibly custom-made, modern off-white laminate desk...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer
Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer

Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer

Modern Writing Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern writing desk was custom made for utility. The desk features 3 drawers for storage, a steel base brushed with antique brass and a white oak top stained ebony. This is a bu...
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Modern Writing Desk with Three Drawers
Modern Writing Desk with Three Drawers

Modern Writing Desk with Three Drawers

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique . A very important rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady. ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Modern Manhattan Desk Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Manhattan collection presents itself with a straight and rhythmic silhouette on both horizontal and vertical lines, invoking the constructions in height, provided by the technica...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modern Manhattan Desk Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Modern Manhattan Desk Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club

Modern Manhattan Desk Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club

Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Located in Prato, IT
Venezia, Italy, handcrafted production from 1976 In Venetian style Louis XV Painted and decorated in gold Upper part with two doors with two beveled mirrors depicting a Lady and a...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976

Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976

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...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke. Signed to the bronze mount ‘F.Linke’. Linke Index Number 1650. This very fine and unusual bureau de dame ha...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke

Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronze work characterize this tambour front roll top writing desk by François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Linke is celeb...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke

Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke

Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
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 ...
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1970s European Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster
Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster

Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century French Louis XV style ladies desk. The case is veneered with marquetry decoration and embelli...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Edition Modern, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table Desk, Cabriole Legs Banded Top, Drawer
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully proportioned 19th century French style writing table or desk, crafted in walnut with a lovely pattern walnut top with a walnut edge band. The carving is nicely detailed...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table Desk, Cabriole Legs Banded Top, Drawer
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table Desk, Cabriole Legs Banded Top, Drawer

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table Desk, Cabriole Legs Banded Top, Drawer

19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
19th century French kingwood Bureau plat writing desk. Beautiful Louis XV Form. Lacquered Bronze Mounts are original. Grand proportion. Embossed Plum leather.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat

19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat

Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.
By Gervais Durand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV style bombe secretary inlaid marquetry, Ormolu Mounted. Signed Henry Dasson. This 19th century bombe tulipwood secretary is built with superior craftsmanship and intricate ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.
Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.

Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.

Vintage John Stuart White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk X-Chrome Base Two Drawer
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage John Stuart campaign 2 drawer desk and or writing desk is white lacquered over wood with chrome handles and 2 X-frame ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage John Stuart White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk X-Chrome Base Two Drawer
Vintage John Stuart White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk X-Chrome Base Two Drawer

Vintage John Stuart White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk X-Chrome Base Two Drawer

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll International. It features a walnut top that sits o...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

Desk, Walnut, Modern, Storage, Hardwood, Customizable, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Modern, hardwood rift desk. Our writing desk and chair combo is still the most popular pairing we make. Timeless lines and subtle tapers make this desk the crowing jewel of any home office. The writing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Desk, Walnut, Modern, Storage, Hardwood, Customizable, Semigood
Desk, Walnut, Modern, Storage, Hardwood, Customizable, Semigood

Desk, Walnut, Modern, Storage, Hardwood, Customizable, Semigood

Karl Springer Superb Desk in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in stunning blue shagreen with bone inlays and three drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Karl Springer Superb Desk in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)
Karl Springer Superb Desk in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)

Karl Springer Superb Desk in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)

1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Action Office II Series roll-top desk, designed by George Nelson in 1965. This example dates to 1975 and is dated as such. The piece features a rich walnut-ve...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk
1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk

1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom si...
Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Llot Llov's Osis desk was developed specifically for the home office — it has a small footprint yet offers the necessary space to work, and it has a privacy screen to help with both ...
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2010s German Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov

Contemporary Handcrafted Console ICARUS Layered Marble Pedestals/Top, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handmade console model "Icarus" in marble. Rectangular surface in marble layers, resting on two geometric, layered pedestals in solid marble. Variations are available i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Desks

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Handcrafted Console ICARUS Layered Marble Pedestals/Top, by Anaktae
Contemporary Handcrafted Console ICARUS Layered Marble Pedestals/Top, by Anaktae

Contemporary Handcrafted Console ICARUS Layered Marble Pedestals/Top, by Anaktae

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk This secretary measures: 26 wide x 20 deep x 50.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much det...
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk

19th Century Bureau de Dame
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Louis XV style Kingwood, ormolu mounted bureau de dame with parquetry inlaid to the whole, various drawers to the top and fri...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Bureau de Dame
19th Century Bureau de Dame

19th Century Bureau de Dame

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry cylinder bureau. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze mounts 'PB'. The top of Sarrancolin marble above a tambour with a central mount depicting Minerva. The marquetry depicting allegories of Geography and Astronomy. The interior has a green-leather covered pull out writing slide below an arrangement of drawers and cubby-holes. The back and sides intricately inlaid with marquetry of military and Maritime trophies. The sides with pullout leather-lined slides. The kneehole with a frieze drawer and three short drawers to the sides. France, Circa 1880. This desk is inspired by the bureau de roi, begun by Jean-François Oeben and completed by Jean-Henri Riesener for Louis XV in 1769 (now at Versailles) featuring similar marquetry panels, as well as a bureau à cylindre, also by Riesener, formerly thought to have been made for King Stanislas of Poland, but now identified as being supplied to the comte d'Orsay (now in the Wallace Collection). The present lot is however most similar in form to a secrétaire à cylindre...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau

19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Introducing a magnificent 19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk, a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship from the 19th century. ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Tulipwood

19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk
19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk

19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Tolda Desk with Mirror in Canaletto Walnut & Black Frame by Valentina Carretta
By Valentina Carretta, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tolda is a neo-romantic pop element, the adjustable mirror reveals the inspiration for the classic dressing table, now revisited in a contempora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Tolda Desk with Mirror in Canaletto Walnut & Black Frame by Valentina Carretta
Tolda Desk with Mirror in Canaletto Walnut & Black Frame by Valentina Carretta

Tolda Desk with Mirror in Canaletto Walnut & Black Frame by Valentina Carretta

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 72x48 in 2x Available
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Library Desk, designed by Thomas Moser and produced by Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers based in Auburn, Maine. This piece dates back to 1990. This desk is comprised of cherry woo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 72x48 in 2x Available
1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 72x48 in 2x Available

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 72x48 in 2x Available

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950. The wood finish is customizable, delivery time c. 8-12 weeks.
Category

2010s German Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable

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

1970's Ultra Modern Off White Writing Desk
1970's Ultra Modern Off White Writing Desk

1970's Ultra Modern Off White Writing Desk

1960s Arco Office 3-Drawer Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Arco desk, designed by Studio B.B.P.R for Olivetti Sintesis in 1963. The piece was manufactured in Italy in the 1960s. The frame and base are made of iron, and it has a ca...
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Iron

1960s Arco Office 3-Drawer Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis
1960s Arco Office 3-Drawer Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis

1960s Arco Office 3-Drawer Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis

Unique Architectural Limed Oak Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautiful and unique limed oak desk featuring strong horizontal emphasis and dynamic splayed verticals. Likely from the 1940s, possibly made in France ,...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Unique Architectural Limed Oak Desk
Unique Architectural Limed Oak Desk

Unique Architectural Limed Oak Desk

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Small Executive Desk, model 502B-BWM, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s. The doors, sides, and back are constructed w...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome

Contemporary Handcrafted Console "Alke" in Wood with Brass Pedestals by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handmade console model "Alke" with a rectangular surface in walnut wood resting on two geometric pedestals in oxidized solid brass. Var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handcrafted Console "Alke" in Wood with Brass Pedestals by Anaktae
Contemporary Handcrafted Console "Alke" in Wood with Brass Pedestals by Anaktae

Contemporary Handcrafted Console "Alke" in Wood with Brass Pedestals by Anaktae

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 48x37 in
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Library Desk, designed by Thomas Moser and produced by Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers based in Auburn, Maine. This piece dates back to 1990. This desk is comprised of cherry woo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 48x37 in
1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 48x37 in

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 48x37 in

Essentials Desk by Uhuru
By Uhuru Design
Located in Pasadena, TX
Essentials Desk by Uhuru. Measure: 59" Donald Judd Minimalist inspired desk with powder coated steel legs and ebonized walnut veneer top by Brooklyn-based Uhuru. New in box. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Essentials Desk by Uhuru
Essentials Desk by Uhuru

Essentials Desk by Uhuru

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mismatch seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Citronnier Wood and Marquetry Secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950
By Englander & Bonta
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Citronnier wood and marquetry secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950. Englander & Bonta where two European designer that migrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1930 and man...
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1950s Argentine Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Citronnier Wood and Marquetry Secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950
Citronnier Wood and Marquetry Secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950

Citronnier Wood and Marquetry Secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The desk top is characterized by the presence of three lateral drawers, two similar on the left side and a larger one on ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s

Large Louis XV style flat desk, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century work
Located in NICE, FR
Large Louis XV-style 19th-century flat desk in solid beech veneer with inlay, opening with three drawers including a central drawer in the waistband with floral bronze fittings and r...
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis XV style flat desk, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century work
Large Louis XV style flat desk, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century work

Large Louis XV style flat desk, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century work

Modernist Nickel and Mahogany Desk
Located in London, GB
A Modernist nickel and mahogany desk France, Circa 1930
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1930s French Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Nickel and Mahogany Desk
Modernist Nickel and Mahogany Desk

Modernist Nickel and Mahogany Desk

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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