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Desks For Sale
Restored Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Rosewood 4-Drawer Desk Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This desk was designed in the early 1950s by esteemed designer Nanna Ditzel for production by Søren Willadsen. Ditzel studied design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts with oth...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mahogany Swedish Desk David Rosen, circa 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare mahogany desk David Rosen Sweden, circa 1960. 2 Drawers key included. Nice vintage condition.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass hardware that open to reveal workspace and compartments, with an open central work...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Desk Made In Teak By Svend Aager Madsen For Sigurd Hansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Modern 1960s teak wood desk with 3 drawers on each side designed by Svend Aage Madsen and manufactured by Sigurd Hansen from around the 1960s. High quality desk with shelf at the bac...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawers on each side. Very nice desk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Glass, Wood

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Lacquered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model H-180, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Spojené UP Závody, Brno, circa 1935.
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1930s Czech Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Early 20th Century Walnut and Elm Bureau in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century walnut and elm bureau in in the Queen Anne style, having a lovely figured and inlaid fall which opens to reveal various drawers and compa...
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1910s British Queen Anne Vintage Desks

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Elm, Walnut

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

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Bronze

Art Deco Exotic Wood Inlay Desk by Andrew Szoeke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Pallisander wood desk with exotic wood inlays. Desk features four pull-out drawers, one shelf and keyed locking. Back is also finished with the same figural inlay. Origin...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks

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Cherry, Sycamore, Walnut

Midcentury Style Cerused Oak Desk
Located in New York, NY
A new custom midcentury style cerused oak desk with floating drawer at right of the underside with original leather tab pull and supported by four spl...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Absolut Desk with Curved Glass and Clear Glass Top
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Absolut composed of a curved transparent glass base 19mm and a clear glass top 15mm with fastening plates in polished stainless steel. Available on request in: L220xD80xH74cm, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

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Stainless Steel

Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Spectacular tour de force art deco style desk custom made by Cumberland, Maine studio furniture maker, Gregg Lipton. Inspired by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann’s Soussa desk. Executed with...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks

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Satinwood

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a simple, yet elegant design characteristic of Mogensen furniture. Also typical of Mogens...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant French Empire bureau-plat or partners desk, The top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and small decorations on each corner, above five drawers, the middle one opening from th...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Art Deco Modernist Partners Desk, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish 1930s Partners desk. The base wood is Mahogany and veneered in a Bombay Walnut veneers which has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks

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Chrome

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers and compartments. Beautiful walnut veneers and solids with rosewood inlaid detail. Handsome hardware, hinges and pulls. Lock and key. Due to the curved shape of the desk and components, some measures are a close approximation. Exterior measures of the desk: 39" W x 20.5" D x 40.75" H 99.1 cm W x 52 cm D x 103.5 cm H Opened drop lid desk...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desks

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Walnut

Black Lacquered Sculptural Desk by Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Black Lacquered Sculptural Desk with a geometric form of 3 drawers opposite an "S" form pedestal base with a shelf (PAUL FRANKL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Lacquer

21st Century Antigua Writing Desk in Carbalho by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Antigua desk, with its sculptural design and its luxurious charm, is the perfect centerpiece for prestigious working spaces. In this version, features a top and chest of drawers with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

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Metal

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

16TH CENTURY MUSEUM QUALITY EXHiBITION HAND CARVED ITALIAN CASSONE DESK TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very large, Exhibition / Museum quality, hand carved 16th Century southern Italian...
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16th Century Italian Antique Desks

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Oak

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
An extraordinarily rare English Queen Ann Walnut metamorphic chest of drawers with pull out writing desk made in the early 18th century. This remarkable George I period queen Ann chest...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks

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Walnut

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

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Camphor Wood & Brass Bureau Desk Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Anglo Indian campaign Camphor wood with brass inlay Military bureau desk This piece really is exquisite. It’s a genui...
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Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Desks

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Brass

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Wood

Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A writing desk in oak that exemplifies studio level woodworking. A design by Hans J. Wegner known as the “Classic Desk” which references traditional Scandinavian cabinetmaking. This...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age desk with container and expandable plate. a functional design. This small desk impresses with its reduced form and flexibility. The table top can be expanded on both sides...
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20th Century German Desks

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Metal

Large Pedestal Desk In Mahogany From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century Very beautiful pedestal desk which has been worked on both sides which allows it to be placed in the middle of a room or a...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Iconic Brass Hardware 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mid-century German Rosewood "Omega" Desk by Hans Eichenberg
By Haussmann & Haussmann, Hans Eichenberger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury rosewood “Omega” desk designed by Hans Eichenberger for Haussmann and Haussmann in Germany, circa 1950s. This desk has a Minimalist but highly functional design....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Regency Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine inlaid Regency style writing table with two frieze drawers, turned and fluted legs that have acanthus cast brass capitals and feet, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks

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Brass

Italian Modern Walnut and Brass Executive Desk, Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Walnut and Brass Executive Desk, Gio Ponti
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Italian writing desk model 530 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Italian writing desk model 530 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini - 1960s Depth 79cm - Width 130cm - Height 71cm - Total Height 94cm This desk is a versatile wonder, fitting perfectl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very ...
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1880s English Campaign Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Black Wood Desk with Drawers From France
Located in Fullerton, CA
A classic vintage wood desk with drawers and storage space. There are 8 drawers on each side, each with a small round pull, and four ope...
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20th Century French Desks

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Wood

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955). Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Cassettone Bureau-Chest Bambocci 16century Italian Renaissance Walnut Lombardy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM QUALITY, ITALIAN, RENAISANCE WALNUT CASSETTONE WITH A FITTED BUREAU IN THE UPPER PART & EXCEPTIONAL BAMBOCCI CARVING, LOMBARDY - This exceptionally rare, museum quality, piece of early furniture was conceived and crafted as an artwork of the finest quality of its time. Throughout time it has been a luxurious, statement piece which has protected it, and fortunately it has survived in virtually, original condition. - This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Northern Italian Renaissance furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were considered unique sculptures in their own right. - The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. - The lion’s paw feet are a classical feature and make a great statement. - This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. - It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the colour and patina are warm and lustrous. - This cassettone is illustrated Illustrated in C. Alberici, Il Mobile Lombardo, Milan, 1969, p. 45, one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture, and has been in two renowned collections. The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion's-head carved feet. The sides are panelled. Exceptional original colour and patina. Literature : Illustrated in C. Alberici, Il Mobile Lombardo, Milan, 1969, p. 45. A Gonzalez-Palacois, Il mobile in Liguria, Genova, 1996 illustrates related pieces Measures: Length 147 ½ cm. 58 in, height 104 cm. 41 in, depth 75 cm. 29½ in, Provenance: Coll. Private Azzate The Collection of Sandro and Lidia Orsi, Ca’ Mera, Varese. Regarded as one of the most beautiful homes in Lombardy, Ca’ Mera, the country house of Sandro and Lidia Orsi was filled with beautiful objects from many different epochs. A renowned antiquarian from Milan, over his lifetime Sandro and his wife Lidia revived the Renaissance and Baroque character of the house and instilled their own unique vision into the interiors, which culminated with the creation of a Kunst – or Wunderkammer. “I have never seen such an example of poetical taste”, Sir John Pope...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desks

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Secretary
Located in Sofia, BG
Small ladies secretary animated form of veneer wood and rosewood marquetry, opening to two drawers in step. Bronze ornaments, pull handles the removab...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Rosewood

English Mahogany and Ormolu Partners Desk with Red Leather, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Partners Library Desk by Holland & Sons Constructed in mahogany and having splendid gilt bronze accents. Of freestanding pedestal form, rising from plinth bases, dress...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Mid Century executive desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. It has the maker’s mark in the drawer, (shown in the picture above). This wonderful desk has four drawer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Custom Black Lacquered Office Writing Desk with Brass Inlay by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
This is a custom hand crafted desk that is not a production piece. It is only made to order and is made from bespoke materials designed just for this one piece. Solid maple drawers w...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks

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Brass

Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany desk with brass hardware and floating glass shelf. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage comp...
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Desks

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Pine

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
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

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Leather, Wood

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of Americana namely, a 19th century American Cutler & Sons model 1 roll top desk. This is the prototype of the well-known Cutler & Sons patented desk...
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Desks

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Walnut

Jean PROUVE - "Standard BS"
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean PROUVE (1901-1984). "Standard BS" desk in folded and white lacquered sheet steel and oak suspended pedestals. Manufactured by the Jean Prouvé workshops around 1948. H: 74 cm - W...
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1940s Vintage Desks

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Wood

Walnut desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood co...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

George II Style Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A George II style mahogany writing desk with an inset leather top, circa 1920. The rich brown leather writing area is decorated with tooled Greek Key and beaded borders. Three shallo...
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Early 20th Century George II Desks

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Brass

A Bronze and Walnut Papiolo Desk by Lawrence Welker IV
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a one of a kind desk with a sculpted bronze base and live edge walnut top. The artist, Lawrence Welker IV created the base to resemble a moth. The desk surface is two joine...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

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Bronze

French Riviera Style Bamboo Desk Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant French Riviera style desk made of bamboo and wicker with two side drawers with recessed brass handles by the well-known manufacturer Dal Vera, Italy 1960s. A timeless desk wh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This outstanding Art Deco style desk is crafted by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970s. The company is well known for its use of unusual materials. This desk is beautifully covered in faux o...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks

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Brass

French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most powerful and of the highest quality French First Empire period, Circa. 1805, "Secretaire Abattant'. The secretary is solid Cuban mahogany and fire gilded ormolu mounts with tw...
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19th Century French Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak parquetry inlaid top with a leather inset writing surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks

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Metal

Empire Style Pedestal Desk in Mahogany with Gilt Bronze Mounts, France ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French Empire mahogany pedestal desk with gilt bronze mounts, black leather top, two (2) slides, and eight (8) drawers.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in our Old Plank workshop, this Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Desk can be made in any size or finish. Note the optional pop up door and hidden power strip...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Desks

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Brass

Bar Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar Medium Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 55 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brandy, ...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

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Wood

French Louis XIV Style Leather Top Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in France. A Louis XV style desk with brown tooled leather shaped top and brass banded edge with shell form mounts on the corners. The dark wood frame with lighter wood for the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks

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Brass

Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter An Original Italian Front of House Walnut Greeter, this is a very impo...
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19th Century International Style Antique Desks

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Walnut

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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