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Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall, all other drawers have Hobbs & Co locks, the handles are all period correct and original The top has multiple patina marks and colour variations, the timber on the desk is in a similar order, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it Dimensions Height 71.5 cm Width 137 cm Depth 80 cm Legroom Height 56 cm Width 60 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point In 1830 William Hampton opened a shop for the sale of general household furniture in Cranbourn Street. He was subsequently joined by his two sons George and William Powell (the sons of George Hampton; Harold, Fred and Clarence also later entered the business). In 1869 the business expanded with new premises on the corner site comprising 8 Pall Mall East and 1-3 Dorset Place (now Whitcomb Street). Throughout its history the firm suffered a number of serious fires, the first of which occurred in 1890. As the firm continued to expand it took over control of a number of other firms, beginning with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and in the early 1950's Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Hardwood

Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany freestanding slide top Davenport by Charles Hindley and Sons, Oxford Street, London having a quality slidin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Other

Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim drawers on the left and (1) large file drawer on the right. Nice nickel pulls and key. T...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Nickel

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

Materials

Brass

Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Executive Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An inlaid rosewood and flame birch desk with locking drawer, filing cabinet and pullout drawers. Various wood inlay. Finished on all sides. Knee hole...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Large Antique French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk After Charles Cressent
Located in New York, NY
Monumental antique bureau plat (desk) in the French Louis XV style after the original design by Charles Cressent (1685-1768), 80 by 38 by 32.5 inches, finely crafted with kingwood an...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Bronze

Mid-Century Portuguese Olaio Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese desk from the mid-20th century. Robust and functional, typical of public offices or old offices, the desk has two side columns with three drawers each, totalling six drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipping clerk's desk. An English, mahogany and leather partner desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Wonderfully wide example, with a broad w...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks

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Wood

Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk Midcentury Stow Davis walnut kneehole credenza with 4 drawers. The two bottom drawers were desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany desk designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
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1950s Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

18th Century George II Kneehole Desk
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality George II period kneehole desk. Great proportions, colour and patination. Great feet, stands proudly. England, circa 1750. A highly desirable and sought after model....
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks

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Brass

19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique secretary, lady's desk France Walnut around 1860 Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 59 x 53 cm Description: Quite extraordinary small piece of transforming furniture...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Walnut

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
Love Birds and Poppies This is an original and beautiful hand-painted and hand incised fall front desk. This unique work of art is hand-painted on front with a roundel of three vibrant and colorful birds against a mountain scape and bouquets and runners of red poppies and greenery on remainder front perimeters, the sides and back are plain. Inside we find a fitted interior with one drawer and pigeonholes. Two simple shelves...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

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Wood

George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk
Located in Dereham, GB
George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk Mahogany top with Satinwood Banded inlay, & Centre Fan inlay & 4 quarter fan inlays Kneehole Base with 7 Drawers, Satinwood Bandin...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Located in Huntington, NY
Napoleon III French travel fall front desk in rosewood and boxwood veneer 1860s. With inset leather fall front. Small compartment in top. Cut outs to interior for ink wells & paper organizing...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks

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Brass

An Aesthetic Movement oak knee hole desk
Located in London, GB
In the style of Bruce Talbert. Made by Gillows of Lancaster, stamped' Gillow & Co 11425' to centre drawer. An Aesthetic Movement oak knee hole desk with an upper gallery of which the...
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1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks

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Oak

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

Rare American Modern Cerused Oak Desk by Jay Spectre
Located in Queens, NY
Rare American Modern Cerused Oak Desk by Jay Spectre
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Tabernacle - walnut veneer and marquetry decorated in typical "Vienna Set-top Style". Fall front writing surface and 3 drawers in lower section. Eight drawers and a cen...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Desks

Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire
Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire
$14,940 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique French Pedestal Desk Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French burr walnut pedestal desk This unusual desk has an arrangement of 9 drawers with brass swan neck handles Featuring a wide molding to the bottom of the desk and turned bun feet...
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1880s Antique Desks

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Walnut

George III Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Architect Desk or Lectern
Located in Germantown, MD
George III Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Architect Desk or Lectern with brass gallery. Use it as your architect desk or as an elegant lectern. Measures 37" in width, 28" in...
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Late 20th Century American George III Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther for Munch Mobler. This desk comprises 3 drawers on the bottom section, and an upper s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Teak

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour having a quality shaped gallery top with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass column...
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1860s French Victorian Antique Desks

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Kingwood

Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office. The thick wood desktop is in a gray hue, while the body and sides of this piece are i...
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2010s Italian Desks

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Metal

Desk Laminate, 1950 Italian Furniture Especially Gio Ponti Attributed
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Desk laminate, 1950 Italian furniture especially Gio Ponti Attributed, made of colored laminate, brass legs spiked, and glass, presents in the lam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Early 19th Century Ebonized Fruitwood, Exotic Wood, and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Italian early 19th century ebonized fruitwood, exotic wood, and ormolu desk. The three drawer desk is raised by elegant square tapered legs with bun feet and finely in...
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19th Century Italian Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D' Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Fine and elegant French Louis XV Bureau D'Os Dane in walnut adorned sparsely with floral marquetry inlay to its fall front top above three drawers finishing on cabriole legs and bron...
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Walnut

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Dutch colonial teak desk with brass hardware. Solid carved legs united by footrest stretcher. Old brass handles and peg work joinery throughout. Locks have b...
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1840s Antique Desks

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Teak

18th Century Walnut Large Buffet Louis XV, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Louis XV buffet cabinet, made circa 1770 Walnut and brass Good patina. Good antique condition Shipping: 136 x 159 x 58 cm 81 kg.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

Diptych Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
With chic refinement suitable for the finest library, the desk is covered with ivory vellum. The small hides are uniformly joined in four-inch panels and tailored to perfectly align ...
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2010s Asian Desks

Materials

Brass

Diptych Desk
Diptych Desk
$8,550 / item
Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk, teak, 1960s Very good condition. Origin: Denmark Dimensions: height: 74 cm, width: 145 cm, depth: 75 cm   
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy English...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Desks

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Padouk

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

Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is swoon-worthy with its painted traditional scenes of a forest and stenciled gold detai...
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks

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Metal

Large Group incl. Walnut Desk and Sideboards Made by Ove Lander in 1947
Located in London, GB
Group of furniture made to order in 1947 by Ove Lander, Bredgade, Palae, Copenhagen Denmark and a third piece made in 1957 to match the originals pieces. For the avoidance of doubt, ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A large and handsome executive desk constructed of solid walnut with "Y" shaped drawer pulls designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

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...
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Desks

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Mahogany, Leather, Poplar, Pine

Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's. desk size: 80cmx140cmx77,5cm  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Philadelphia partners desk in mahogany with gadrooned top and apron resting on center pedestal with carved baluster and legs, and ending in brass casters with lions' paw ...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks

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Brass

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian antique Davenport dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Riding on the original brass castors beneath the plinth base, this Davenport benefits from the un...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Rosewood

Exposed Dowel Shape Legs Floating Top 3 Drawers Walnut Desk Table Console Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exposed dowel shape legs floating top 3 drawers walnut desk table console mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-century designer Arthur Umanoff's signature combination of wrought iron, walnut, and woven rush up the style quotient in this charming circa 1950 writing desk with laminate inset...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wrought Iron

Antique Bureau, French, Marble Top, Kingwood, Marquetry Desk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau. A French, marble top, kingwood, marquetry desk dating to the turn of the 20th century, circa 1900. An interesting and unusual antique bureau The kingwo...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks

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Kingwood

John Stuart Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Dresser Pull Out Shelf Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart walnut Mid-Century Modern long credenza dresser server sideboard w/ 3 pull out shelf tabs mint! Two door compartments 4 drawers, brushed pewter hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Mid 20th Century Executive Desk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This vintage executive desk features a spacious tabletop securely attached to a metal frame. Adding practicality to its design, two compartments with drawers are integrated into the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Day System sets up all the necessary elements for an area that prioritises conviviality, rest, and entertainment. This piece combines bookcases, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets. This composition is inspired by a refined selection of materials and effortlessly conveys a sense of high quality combined with good taste. It features a dark brown oak veneer panel, antique brushed bronze...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot.
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19th Century North American Federal Antique Desks

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Mahogany, Satin

Antique French Louis XV Style Heavily Detailed Inlay wi Leather Topped Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Heavily Detailed Inlay Kingswood & Mahogany with Brass Ormolu Mounted Blue Leather Topped 3 Drawer Writing Desk A stunning piece that combines exquisit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Brass, Ormolu

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

Materials

Steel

French Modern Zebra Lacquered Iron & Brass Executive Desk & Curule Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Zebra Lacquered Iron & Brass Executive Desk & Curule Arm Chair  A striking French Modern executive desk and curule armchair set, a bold statement of elegance and sophi...
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20th Century French Modern Desks

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Teak 4 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiladsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely marked Teak version of this most classic of desks/writing tables, in the preferred 4 drawer larger model. Its in very nice original condition with no v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying the form of a Govenor Winthrop drop front desk with early English Jacobean...
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1970s American Vintage Desks

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Brass

Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and and well made table screen. In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object for scholar's desk. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Chin...
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20th Century Chinese Desks

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Wood

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Orcus desk in walnut by Konstantin Grcic. Secretary desk in MDF and plywood, veneered, drop-flap writing surface, 4 drawers, secret compartment, storage spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks

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Plywood

Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Desks

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Brass

Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American. It has an attractive interior with block front and serpentine d...
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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks

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Walnut, Pine

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...
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Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Desks

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Wood

PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STATIONERY D. JOSÉ 18th Century 19th century Portuguese. in chestnut wood, with two drawers and three drawers. Folding lid with drawers and bins. Signs of use. Dim.: 140 x 115 x ...
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Spanish walnut marquetry bureau. This is an exquisite antique Spanish bureau, circa 1780 in date this elegant bureau will soon become th...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Desks

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Maple, 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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