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Desks For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
1970's MacDougall Room Divider / Office in Birch & Walnut and Yellow Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall Room Divider with Desk, Multiple Shelves, Storage Cabinets, Drawers, and Waste Bin. Made from birch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Formica, Birch, Walnut
Jean Pascaud Student Desk in wood 1930 - Wooden top
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Encino, CA
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996)
Jean PASCAUD Oak Student Desk, France 1930
Original oak student desk from the Cite Universitaire of Paris with two drawers.
Measurements:
H: 29″1/2 x W: 43″1...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
A desk by 1 of Belgium's best-known and most important deisgners, Jules Wabbes. He designed this desk in the late 60s for Mobilier Univers...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Desks
Materials
Formica
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk with Shelving
Located in Freehold, NJ
This midcentury campaign style writing desk with bookcase features pressed wood construction, oak veneer with original finish, durable viny...
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
De Coene Black Oak Desk from 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk or Dining Table, With Four drawers in Black Oak painted, Made by De Coene in 1970, original and good condition.
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
All pieces of furniture ca...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Modernist Bombay Rosewood & Scrub Pine Desk + Chair by George Sneed Circa 1970s
Located in Norwich, GB
An English Modernist design solid Bombay rosewood and scrubbed pine desk along with rosewood and leather chair, made by George Sneed. Circa 1978.
The desk comes with a wonderful ack...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood, Pine, Leather
1970's Brazilian Rosewood And Steel Desk/Dining table By John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1970's mid-century modern Brazilian rosewood steel and lacquer desk or dining table by John Stuart, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Lizard Skin Desk, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer lizard skin desk, 1970. Desk has 3 drawers and has been restored.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Lizard
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1977
Carved solid mahogany, with glass fron...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Drop Leaf Desk
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Drop Leaf Desk
This drop leaf desk measures: 50 wide x 31.5 deep (tapering to 26) x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches; the leaf me...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Stunning 7' Live Edge Walnut Slab Dining Table the Style of Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful live edge walnut slab dining table the style of Nakashima. 3" thick slab with live edges on both sides and butterfly joints and an o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Desk Walnut and Brass Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury Desk Walnut and Brass Desk
This desk measures: 56 wide x 23 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Walnut Veneer, Chromium Plated Metall, circa 1935
By Vichr & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk, walnut veneer, chromium plated metal, circa 1935
This desk is restored on request, delivery time 6-8 weeks.
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brazilian Modern Desk in Cerejera Hardwood, Geraldo de Barros, 1970s Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Desk designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto is is gorgeous!
The desk is entirely made in Cerejera wood and features two floating drawers...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Planner Group midcentury Double Pedestal Desk
This desk measures: 53 wide x 26 deep x 28.75 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk: Timeless Elegance & Quality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of our 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk, a vintage gem meticulously restored to its original glory by our dedicated team. Crafted from quality mahogany wo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
White Plastered Iron Desk Style of Giacometti, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
White Plastered Iron Desk Style of Giacometti, 1970. Top glass is 3/4" thick. Desk has 3 drawers.
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Iron
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Mid Century Italian Rosewood Chrome Leather Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Mid Century Italian Rosewood Chrome and Leather Desk
This desk measures: 114.25 wide x 39.5 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Art Deco Burr Walnut 9 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous burr walnut 1930s Art Deco 9 drawer desk. Veneered in the most beautiful burr walnut to the drawer fronts with very pale contrasting straight ...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood and parchment leather
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk with 2 Chests of Drawers, Chromed Metal, Oak Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk with two chests of drawers, chrome plated metal, oak veneer, circa. 1935.
Category
1930s Czech Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for storage. Tight and compact, this desk is perfect ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ernest C Masi Minimalist Wood Dowel Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Ernest C Masi dowel wood desk with a leather top and five drawers is a stunning and practical piece of furniture that will elevate any home or office sp...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Space Age Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Igl-Jet Fiberglass Desk, 1970s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Space Age Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl directors Igl-Jet fiberglass desk, 1970s
This design really evokes the ethos of the seventies - a bright and bold era - with the commonly u...
Category
1970s Czech Space Age Vintage Desks
Materials
Fiberglass
Guy Lefevre Desk for Maison Jansen, 4 Tiroirs, Leather Brown, Circa 1970
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Rare, large Guy Lefèvre desk, Modèle 160, with 4 drawers for Maison Jansen 1970. Dark brown leather top. Frame, base and drawer handles in nickel-plated steel.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Leather
French Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Antiques
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This quality bureau plat stands upon elegant shaped legs with ormolu mounts.
circa 1930
The bureau plat features 3 oak lined drawers with decorative ormolu handles...
Category
1930s Vintage Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by André Lurçat, Manufactured by Thonet, circa. 1935
By André Lurcat
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by André Lurçat and probably manufactured by Thonet. Chrome plated tubular steel, stained oak veneer, circa 1930.
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mount Airy Janus mid century walnut desk
This desk measures: 46 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
A...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Floating-Top Desk with Brass Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern floating-top desk with brass accent.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1930s Czech Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Drexel Oxford Square Series Campaign Desk in Pecan, c. 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Dazzlingly sumptuous, if a bit boisterous, this campaign style desk was made by Drexel as part of their 'Oxford Square' Collection. It has all of the bel...
Category
1970s American Regency Vintage Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
1970s Jacobean Style Drexel Sandia Drop Front Desk-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of drop front Drexel desks from their Sandia Jacobean style line.Lots of storage and lots of look perfect for your library.
Category
1970s Jacobean Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare Warren McArthur Two-Tier Desk with Drawers, Reversible, Machine Age 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur two-tier desk with drawers
Aluminum and black lacquered wood
Warren McArthur Corporation, 1930s
Measures: 48" x 24" x 30" desk height
Desk is reversible, and ca...
Category
1930s Machine Age Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Art Deco Italy in the Manner Pagano Attributed Writing Desk
Located in Biella, IT
Walnut veneer desk Art Deco rationalism years '30 Italy design in the manner of Pagano(attributed)
veener is usured in only the back low zone invisi...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Bauhaus Desk, Oak, Steeltubes, by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist / Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czech circa 1935.
Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 deep drawers, by locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are lockable.
Very functional with many drawers and good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides.
In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
Category
1970s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Superb Parchment Covered Desk by Primavera, Art Deco, France, 1930's
By Primavera
Located in Paris, FR
Superb Art Deco desk/secretaire by Primavera. It is made of a beech wood structure, all faces entirely covered with leather (parchment). All angles are reinforced with chromed metal....
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With four large drawers, sculpted legs, and a black-stained writing surface, this vintage campaign desk is perfect for any home office or study. ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Italian Rattan Black Painted Wood Brass Handles Executive Desk 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Italian rattan executive desk from the 1970s. The mix of rattan, black painted wood all around, and brass handles, is inspired by mid-century Italian icon Gabriel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action Desk". These early productions of these Herman Miller products hold more value than the more modern productions. This desk is beautiful from all angles. It is a brutalist, post modern, collectible work of art.
Measures: Height: 34 inches
Width: 54 inches
Depth: 30 inches.
Note: We do have the Herman Miller Aluminum Group desk chair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Burl Wood Three Drawer Desk with Los Castillos Brass Pulls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Burl wood desk with Los Castillos brass pulls.
Constructed of wood with a burl wood veneer.
Shows minor wear consistent with age and used...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti: Sculptural Eros Console in White Carrara Marble, Italy 1971
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 - 2012)
A beautiful Eros console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, in thick white Carrara marble with subtle grey veining. A large ovoid top with a flat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
This desk measures: 72.75 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches
All p...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Attributed Lacquered Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman attributed lacquered desk. Desk has been re-lacquered in the original white finish and polished.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid centu...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Burl Ash Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco burl ash and inlaid writing table, circa 1930's. With an inlaid burl ash top, the front of the desk with a single file drawer on the left side and two drawers on the right s...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Ash
Vintage 7ft 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Oak Executive Desk by Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
This beautifully-made executive desk features a design reminiscent of Roger Sprunger and the unparalleled build-quality for which Dunbar is renowned. The clean, Minimalist lines are...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Leather, Nickel, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straightlined Art Deco Desk from France circa 1930.
Fully restored condition with black high-gloss piano lacquer finish.
Original, newly nickel-plated bronze handles. Original embossed leather plate...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Nickel
Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk, Danish Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen flip-top teak desk, Danish Modern.
Offered for sale is an iconic Danish modern teak desk...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Serge Chermayeff One-of-a-Kind Curved Desk from the BBC Building 1930s
Located in Coronado, CA
Spectacular one-of-a-kind curved desk designed by Serge Chermayeff circa 1933 for the BBC building in Manchester, England. This is the original desk t...
Category
1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Desks
Materials
Copper
French Art-Deco Writing Table, Manner of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large French 1930s art-deco executive desk in oak, with inset Naugahyde writing surface, and heavy cast-brass hardware, manner of Adre Arbus.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Half Circle Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid-century half circle walnut executive desk.
This desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches.
All pieces of furni...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing table on bun feet.
Made by one of the greatest furniture makers in British Histor...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Half Round Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid century half round walnut executive desk
The desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style mid century whitney birch desk
The desk measures: 52 wide x 25 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Birch
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair & Mirror
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror. Beautiful condition inside and out. Circa 1970 - Sing...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror
Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
Located in South Charleston, WV
71 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 28.75". Lehigh Leopold circa 1970.
May be used as a conference table or executive desk.
An exceptional piece of furniture, over engineered and industrial strengt...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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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