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Desks For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Mid-Century Danish Black Modern Minimalist Oak Office Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist office desk was produced in Denmark during the 1970s. The desk is characterized by clear lines and creates a harmonious composition of the materials used. The large t...
Category
1970s Danish Minimalist Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Bronze Mounted Louis XV French Style Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Bronze Mounted Louis XV French Style Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
Dimensions : 69" Wide X 38" Deep X 31" Tall.
This gorgeous desk was mad...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Hammered Iron Podium with Art Glass Insert Panels and Lucite Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist hammered iron podium with art glass insert panels and lucite top. Great condition. Extremely cool.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Iron
Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s Black Leather and Steel Desk.
Located in London, GB
Black leather covered executive desk designed by Guido Faleschini and manufactured by Mariani, Italy.
The desk has chromed steel edges and a steel channel in which a black enamelled...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Rare wall desk & shelve
Located in Perpignan, FR
Bureau & étagère monobloc murale
1970 anonyme / fibre de verre
80 x 255 x 55 cm / en l’état d’origine
Provenance . Hôtel Solazur de Tanger
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Desks
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass
1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a symbol of refined craftsmanship and artistic expression. Expertly handcrafted from p...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
Located in Biella, IT
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany desk with pull out "typewriter" table designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
Category
1950s Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
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, 1970
Carved solid mahogany, with glass front door...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
Located in Biella, IT
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
the color of the desk are white/cream and brown
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bent Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant mahogany desk designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bent Madsen for Willy Beck.
Category
1950s Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Roger Sprunger Rosewood and Stainless Steel Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern executive desk in the style of Roger Sprunger. Rosewood with stainless steel double pedestal base. Three drawers including one file and two regular with two pull...
Category
1970s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Restored Art deco Blond Rattan Side Table W/ Rice Mat Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Simply yet elegant small rattan side table with steam-pressed diamond-shaped sides and rice mat top. The table features Classic wicker wrappings and Art Deco appeal.
1930, United St...
Category
1950s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Rattan
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
This desk measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
This desk measures: 56 wide x 23 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
All pieces of furn...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
LATE 20TH C WARING & GILLOW PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GOLD TOOLED RED LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 20th-century Waring & Gillow pedestal writing desk with a red leather top.
This classic piece offers you six drawers and a cupboa...
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
This desk measures: 60 wide x 29 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl for Baker Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhl for Baker Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
This desk measures: 96 wide x 77.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches
The return measures 26 inches high...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
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 Mid Century Danish Rosewood L Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Rosewood L Desk
This desk measures: 69 wide x 68.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches
All pieces...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Another good looking campaign style piece for your collection! We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt. Airy, which is one of the higher quality campaign manufacturers. This well-made desk executed out of oakwood which has a lovely warm patina to it, the cuts of timber are lovely with great proportions from any angle. Supporting a rectangular top with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column cabinet with four drawers each having a top and bottom drawer, two of which are double as a filing drawer in the middle offering plenty of storage space. Solid finished back all standing on a plinth base to make it more stable. The brass inset military handles & brass corner brackets are all original and in brass. Signed "National Mt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks
Materials
Oak
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
This desk measures: 82 wide x 38 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches
All pieces of furnitu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair cleara...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
JASPER CABINET Americana Oak Leather Top Traditional Executive Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style double pedestal executive desk by Jasper Cabinet Company, their Americana. Solid oak, embossed black leather top, br...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith style Tobacco Leaf Desk
Located in Raleigh, NC
A unique tobacco leaf wrapped desk with pencil drawer. Circa 1980s and possibly made by Maison Jansen. This piece is finished on all sides an...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks
Materials
Hardwood
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
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three drawers. Top leaf drops down into a writing surface. Multifunctional and elegant, th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk with Drawers. Walnut and Cane.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, one of a kind, Vladimir Kagan Desk. Walnut case with cane modesty panel. Super cool and sleek design. Classic Kagan sculptural tripod legs support each side. We believe th...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Paul McCobb Desk for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare brass and mahogany desk with stone top designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.
Category
1950s Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and important desk by Jacques Adnet wrapped in black leather with signature saddle stitching and 3 drawers.
Curved legs wrapped in leather with b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Italian Inlaid Animal Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Italian writing desk. Chic animal marquetry construction with incredible attention to detail. Drop top writing surface reveals lots of little interior drawers...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Metal
Whimsical rustic Adirondack child’s Vanity Mirror desk and chair studio craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Whimsical rustic Adirondack child’s Vanity Mirror desk and chair American studio craft. Very beautiful vanity desk for kids great for a cabin or rustic de...
Category
1990s American Adirondack Desks
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
1950's Brazilian Modern Three Legged Desk in Hardwood by Moveis Fratte
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century Brazilian modern desk, designed by Moveis Fratte in the fifties, is absolutely magnificent! This desk is made with naval plywood and features three ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
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
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
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
Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning French Louis XV style desk - or Bureau Du Roi - hand crafted from kingwood
This is based on the original as found in the Palace of Versaille and is an astounding work
Hope...
Category
1980s Louis XV Vintage Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid Century Mahogany and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late 1950s desk features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rattan
Desk with Shelf and Drawers by René Gabriel, 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Desk with shelf and drawers by René Gabriel, 1950
This desk is one of the last pieces designed by the greatest designer of the French Reconstruction: René Gabriel (1899-1950).
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheticism, robustness and sobriety, a source of inspiration for a whole generation of future designers.
A student at the Germain Pilon School and then at the National School of Decorative Arts, René Gabriel began as a domino maker by designing and producing his own wallpapers, and then made his mark as a decorative artist in most of the salons and international exhibitions of the inter-war period. In 1927, he began his research into the creation of mass-produced furniture and proposed a piece of furniture composed of juxtaposable and superposable elements. He studied an economical version that he presented in 1934 at the Salon des arts ménagers under the name of RG elements.
Another major turning point came in 1944, when the Ministry of Reconstruction and Urban Planning commissioned him to create emergency furniture. A fervent advocate of furniture for all, René Gabriel designed numerous models for disaster victims by establishing close ties with industry. He also collaborated with Auguste Perret...
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Executive Office Group, NO 8000 Series...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Birch, Walnut
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
Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with two wooden drawers, formica top and metal legs by Pierre Paulin. Marks of wear on the top due to the age of the desk.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: Italian
Materials: Red lacquered wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an ...
Category
1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Teak & Oak Executive Desk for Søborg Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
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 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
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
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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