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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
H.P. Hansen Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
H.P. Hansen Mid Century Danish Teak Desk This desk measures: 58.25 wide x 29.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Vintage Parson Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Showcasing the iconic charm of mid-century modern design, this exquisite desk displays a burl wood finish that infuses warmth and sophistication into any space. Boasting three spacio...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Burl

Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century desk, model 75, produced by Omann Jun danish furniture factory. A desk with a high craftsmanship of design and workmanship, characteristic of Danish design from the 1960s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk was designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, manufactured in the 1950s in the Swedish factory Seffle Möbelfabrik. The desk with an interesting modernist form is an e...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Rway black mid century desk with silver hardware. This desk in in decent vintage condition with some considerable scratching to the top. Looks like It was used as a wr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Rosewood Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard for Tibergaard, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk designed by G. Nielsen Tibergaard was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of rosewood and free standing thanks to the finished back side with open storage spa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by Hooker
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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Metal

Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine example of a classic Scandinavian design desk. Clad in fine walnut veneer and sophisticated book matched on the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done is beautif...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style 3 Drawer Desk. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 30.5" H x 47.5" W x 19" D x Middle 22.5' W.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Plastic, Laminate

Hunting Aviation Metal Desk Ernest Race
Located in New York, NY
Ernest Race designed Metal Desk for P.W. Cow / Hunting Aviation, United Kingdom 1946. A wonderful piece of British Design History Desk by Ernest Race. The aluminum metal has a pattern to its surface as aircraft panels...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) A rare and spectacular original four-drawer desk, in solid teak, by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbus...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Solid Walnut and Burlwood Desk by Lou Hodges, California Design, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful solid walnut and olive Burlwood desk designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group, 1980 This uncommon desk is a perfect example when form meets function. The solid w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut, Burl

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser, Model 4112 Desk and Model 4014 Dresser, Angled Steel White Frames with Walnut drawer ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s. A double pedestal desk with 9 drawers of varying sizes for quite a bit of storage.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rare Director's Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Germany c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A rare Director's Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Wendl, Germany. The design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, a bright and bold era. The writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors. Ernest Igl focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use, seen in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes. The body of the desk is entirely made of molded fiberglass and lacquered in white. The push up writing surface reveals a large storage compartment. A switch inside can lock and unlock the drawers. The top aluminum panel has a clock, large ceramic inset tray, two round ceramic dishes and five ceramic pen holders...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features a floating top design with a raised lip along the edge...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-Century Modern, birch veneer and cast aluminum school desk designed by English designer James W. Leonard features a flip top with interior storage. Manufactured by the Educ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk This desk measures: 56 wide x 23 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Very Rare Mid-Century Vintage Retro Teak Desk by Remploy
Located in London, GB
We’re happy to provide our own competitive shipping quotes with trusted couriers. Please message us with your postcode for a more accurate price. Thank you. Stunning and very rare M...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Teak

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass We present you a Neoclassical writing desk from the early 20th century. It is...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks

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Brass

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

Materials

Metal

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Located in Braga, Braga
Mid century rosewood desk. Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features three drawers on each side and one in the center (three lockable) on the front. A closed bar cabinet and bookshelves on...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Leather, 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

Materials

Steel

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Bone, Wood

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

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Maple

Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedens...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk elements made of walnut laminate with different color hardwood overlay. The top in burr walnut veneer. The front of the side doors and the central drawer covered in cognac l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthaler & Meier but this same model was also made in Norway and France We believe this is the French version that was made by Ateliers Genestar as that version has the retractable plywood curved lamp...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Plywood

Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exclusive wooden desk attributed to the important Danish designer and architect Sven Ellekaer. Ellekaer's unmistakable design with its V-shaped curved wood and the precise union betw...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Birch

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

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

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Walnut

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

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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