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Desks For Sale
19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
A early-19th century Asian hardwood lap desk on stand. A similar one is pictured in "The Decorative Arts of The China Trade," page 248. The stand is a replacement made from pearwood.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Walnut and Oak Changeable Cabinet, Desk, Sideboard or Bar
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant changeable cabinet, one open door in solid walnut.
Beautiful Herringbone pattern in the door in solid oak.
Its fully adjustable interiors that can be turned into a bar...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope with later stand
What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria then look no further, this is the finest example I have personally seen. The timber patina is glorious, it’s a very old type of mahogany, most likely Cuban. The brass fixtures and fittings all operate perfectly and are flawlessly mounted
The stand has been made at a later date to showcase and protect the piece, it is now the size of a normal side table. The writing slope itself has some interesting features, the top can be sat at a 45 degree angle for reading, there is a piece of beaded wood that slots into the two front holes, this holds and seats whatever literature you wish to rest there. The large side drawer is locked in place by a long metal rod, this rod also stops the drawer from coming all the way out. You have two internal document storage sections and various stationary cubby’s.
The writing slope is baize lined and on the underside of the base you have a crosshatched silk ripped design which has been studded in place. This is exactly the same as antique LV steamer...
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Large Antique William and Mary Burr Walnut Herringbone Inlaid Two Part Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique William and Mary burr walnut Herringbone inlaid two part bureau having a quality burr walnut Herringbone inlaid top above a burr walnut full opening to reveal a fitted ...
Category
17th Century English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' desk for Herman Miller.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XV/XVI Style Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre By Henry Dasson
Henry Dasson – Thought to be made especially for Dasson’s stand at the Paris Exhibition of 1889.
The rectangular top with pierced three-quarter gallery, above three frieze drawers, with the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neo-Gothic Small Desk Secretary in Solid Oak, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Small desk restored neo-Gothic around 1900 solid oak secretary
Features:
Small model with two drawers
Very high quality processing
Drawers pronged
Very elaborate carved decora...
Category
19th Century Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine and fully restored Queen Anne slant front desk was crafted in burled walnut on an oak carcass. This secondary wood choice wa...
Category
1720s British Queen Anne Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebony and Thuya wood Bonheur Du Jour. The bonheur du jour has a brass gallery around the top, above a central mirror...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chippendale style writing desk with tooled brown leather top and two drawers, each with two hanging bale pulls and a single keyhole. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks
Materials
Leather
William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality William IV Library Table.
19th Century
This Library Table Stands Upon Shaped and Carved Legs with Carved Claw Feet and Original Castors.
The Supports Being of a Turned and Fl...
Category
19th Century William IV Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau
A small 18th century Georgian mahogany bureau.
The bureau has original gilt brass rococo shaped handles and keyhole escutcheons.
The bu...
Category
18th Century English Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant French bonheur de jour ladies writing desk in kingswood and rosewood, with bronze gilt ormolu mounts to the legs and hand painted Sevres plaques. There is a sliding red lea...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
Paul Dupré-Lafon, Art Deco Desk in Veneer walnut and Gilt Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Dupré-Lafon, (1900-1971), Art Deco desk in veneer walnut and gilt bronze. Circa 1935
Fully restored. French varnish
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This magnificent bureau desk, likely made in mid-19th century England, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and opulent materials. The desk features finely executed gilt bronze ormolu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Rococo Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau De Pente Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau De Pente Writing Desk
This antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted bureau de Pente writing desk features a mahogan...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian burl walnut Venetian Rococo slant front desk, 18th century.
A Louis XV period walnut and burl walnut veneered Bureau. The inside of the s...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s vintage Herman Miller Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson. This is a classic example of Nelson's work with great emphasis on simplicity and functionality. It has cast aluminum legs and basket-like pull-out drawers.
We have multiple Action Office desks in stock...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany 2 drawer writing table.
Circa 1870
This writing table comes with the makers mark of Holland and Sons
The writing table is raised upon ring turned legs with original brass ca...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
George II Red Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II red walnut bureau, with a hinged fall enclosing a well fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes and secret compartments, with four drawers bel...
Category
18th Century Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming French Art Deco ladies writing desk.
This desk is covered with walnut veneer that is in a palisander colour.
It has three ches...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Dudouyt desk crafted in oak and veneer, with extendable leaf (L:50cm). This small desk has 3 drawers and 2 shelves underneath. Designed by Pierre Bloch & Charles Dudouyt (Fre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 Honey Oak Victorian pedestal desk with aged hand dyed brown leather ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Mahogany Sheraton Revival Pedestal Desk.
This Desk Stands Upon Shaped Legs.
Circa 1880
Each Pedestal Featuring 3 Graduated mahogany Lined Drawers.
The Drawer Fronts Having Tea...
Category
1880s Sheraton Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Writing Table Mahogany Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.
This Impressive Writing Table is Raised upon Chamfered Square Legs with Block Feet.
19th Century
Having Shaped and Pierced Corner...
Category
19th Century Chippendale Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a French 19th Century Amboyna and Ebony Cabinet, with three quarter balustrade gallery, above two panelled doors set with Paris porcelain po...
Category
19th Century French Antique Desks
Materials
Amboyna
Aeolus Console Table by Frédérique Domergue, Limited Edition
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid oak console clad entirely in bronze. Here the artist juxtaposes the brown of bronze medal against the green of antique bronze. The tabletop showcases algae impressions. The lateral strips are chiseled by hand to depict a diamond motif.
Dimensions : L 140 cm x H 90 cm x D 36 cm // L 55.12 in x H 35.43 in x D 14.17 in.
Limited edition of 8 (production time: 15 weeks)
Over nearly 20 years, French artist Frédérique Domergue...
Category
2010s French Desks
Materials
Bronze
Burled Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Burled Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-...
Category
2010s Renaissance Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique Burled Wood Petite Desk with Brass Gallery Rail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A petite burled wood antique desk with brass gallery rail and brass decorated hardware surrounding each drawer's keyhole. Beautiful burled wood on th...
Category
Early 20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Satinwood and Marquetry Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Leather Top
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A satinwood and marquetry kidney-shaped writing desk
in the manner of Maple & Co
The moulded and tooled leather inset top above an arrangement of nine drawers, inlaid throughout ...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Satinwood, Wood
Extraordinary Signed Zwiener Ormolu Mounted Lady's Secretary
Located in Cypress, CA
Extraordinary Ormolu mounted marquetry kingwood lady's desk, signed Swiener, also dated 1902 and bearing an initial of the persons that it was made for (see attached photo).
Meticulous attention has been given to every details.
Jean-Henri Jansen (1854-1928) founded the famous interior decoration firm of Maison Jansen in 1880. Manufacturing revival and
Nouveau furniture he became Fournisseur de la...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Ormolu
1970s Wicker and Wooden Dressing Table with Drawers and Mirrors
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wicker and Wooden Dressing Table with Drawers and Mirrors
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Desk Swedish Early 18th Century Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period Sweden. A rare Swedish Baroque desk in a stunning condition and patina from the Swedish King Fredrik I period. Structu...
Category
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Swivel Leather Desk Chair, Cubé Desk Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Cubé is a desk chair with modern lines combined with noble metal details. It has an elegant leather upholstery. The double cushioning on the seat adds to the level of comfort, while ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique French Bronze D' Ore Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D' Ore mounted Escritoire writing desk, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood, Kingwood and Charmwood Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality French mid-19th century Louis XVI style tulipwood, kingwood and charmwood two drawer writing desk with two pull outs. The desk is raised by slender sq...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
You want to liv...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Stickley Mid-Century Cherry Narrow Partners Desk with Protective Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Stickley Mid-Century Cherry Narrow Partners Desk with Protective Glass Top. All dravers in hardwood and dovetail construction. All drawers functioning perfectly. Table in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Desk with Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Danish modern teak desk, designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, showcases the essence of Danish craftsmanship. Beautifully refurbished, it featur...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk with natural wood top
A very good looking, nicely proportioned desk, I don't come a...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Yew
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully designed and shaped top glazed cabinet to the centre which opens to reveal a fitte...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plate by Krieger
Located in Brighton, Sussex
.A fine quality late 19th century Mahogany Louis XVI style bureau plat, having wonderful scrolling foliate gilded rococo style ormolu mounts to the elegant cabriole legs and drawer f...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Ormolu
French Desk in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
1940s Desk in the style of Andre´ Arbus. Black lacquered, original bronze sabots with three pull-out drawers.
Category
1940s Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite birch fall front desk with carved hinged molded edge top, fitted interior consisting of seven drawers over seven pigeon holes, with a leather writing surface. L...
Category
1810s American Hepplewhite Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front
Located in Toronto, CA
A serpentine curved front, small English kneehole desk in classical mahogany Georgian styling. The gold(ish) brown antique looking tooled leather...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Coastal Bamboo Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your home office with this Vintage Coastal Bamboo Desk, showcasing a timeless American style. Its sturdy bamboo construction and coastal-inspired design blend functionality w...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Desks
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Italian Walnut Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Italian walnut one drawer desk/ large sideboard. 1880.
Code: 8757
Dimensions:
W: 55" (139.7 cm)
H: 30.5" (77.5 cm)
D: 29.5" (74.9 cm)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk with a richly restored top and sympathetically restored drawer area. The solid brass p...
Category
1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Danish Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish style walnut desk. Vibrant color and in good condition.
Dimensions: W 48", D 18", H 29"
Knee width 23 "
Knee height 24.5".
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Late 19th Century French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French bureau De-Dame, having wonderful marquetry floral inlay to the fall and top, opening to reveal a shelf, drawer...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Southern Mahogany plantation desk with a molded edge hinged top, upper case with a fall front revealing a leather writing surface with a f...
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Poplar, Pine
French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu Bureau Plat. The desk is raised on straight tapered legs with ormolu sabots and pierce...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality antique French desk or bureau plat
Classic look crafted from kingwood with original ormolu fixtures
Good size at five feet - 154 CM - wide
Great for a home office set up
Boug...
Category
1920s Vintage Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Console, Attributed to Michel Ducaroy, circa 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Console - Attributed to Michel Ducaroy, circa 1970.
Rosewood and stainless steel
Measures: L 130 x P 43.5 x H 63 cm
Good condition!
Category
1970s European Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Vintage Teak Desk , 1950’s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
elegant Italian desk from the 1960s, crafted in solid teak and teak veneer, embodying the refined modernist design of the era.
This piece stands out for its suspended upper top, giv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Teak
Pedra Desk by Gustavo Neves, Brazilian Contemporary Furniture
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian Contemporary Furniture
Designer: Gustavo Neves
AEon Collection
Pedra desk
Materials: stone (limestone), metal (brass) darkened with manual treatment, manually sanded ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Stone
Antique Carved Chippendale Style Desk or Side Chair, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th Century Carved Chippendale Style Desk or Side Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Ebony
Period: 19th Century
Styles: Chippendale
Number of Seats: 1
It...
Category
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
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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