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Desks For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Kipp Stewart Writing Desk for Glenn of California
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a floating top with raised lip edges and a unique external supporting leg base. This piece...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an absolutely breathtaking piece. It is impossible to capture the beauty and simplicity of this desk with a camera. It is a thick clear sheet of glass that has been manipulated by the world renowned glass artist Laurel Fyfe into the form of a gently draped desk...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass

Gilbert Rohde Paldao “Ectoplastic” Desk for Herman Miller, 1940s
Located in Coronado, CA
A Gibert Rohde designed “Ectoplastic” desk for Herman Miller, circa 1940s. Rohde designed this desk as part of the Paldao Group, a furniture suite named for the distinct wood with co...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

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 D...
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1930s Machine Age Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1930s French Art Deco Oak Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning 1930s French Art Deco writing desk sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid oak, it features a rectangular top with a beveled edge. The desk...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

1950's Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, in fact that is a new leather desktop. Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style 3 Drawer Desk. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 30.5" H x 47.5" W x 19" D x Middle 2...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Plastic, Laminate

Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cantilever desk designed by Georg Petersens for Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Circa 1960s beautiful teak wood. Unique architectural designed sturdy desk top accompanied by ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Italian Wooden Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A meticulously crafted 1950s solid wood desk attributed to Paola Buffa. Buffa’s eye for detail is highlighted through its elegant form: a rectangular top with softly rounded corners,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
Desk tray designed by Jens Risom. Solid walnut with dovetail joinery. Labeled on the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This absolute phenomenal writing desk, was designed by Mummenthaler and Meier (Switzerland) in the 60's. It is a foldable and closable writing desk or secretary desk called the "Magic Box...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Oryx Desk Table by Parigi and Prina for Molteni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Plastic and Steel Orix Desk by V. Parigi & N. Prina for Molteni, 1970s Moulded ABS plastic with chrome base, and hinged glass writing surface. In impeccable original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Karges French Louis XV Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV Chinoiserie style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Karges USA, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian scenes, ornate bronze ormo...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Rohde 4140 Vanity for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany vanity/coiffeuse by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) top and padded drawers. Kneehole: 26" high x 22" wide x 17.5" deep See our separate listings for other pieces from this same collection. See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century French Oak Desk-Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French Desk Cabinet, circa 1940 Solid oak Ideal for office storage : one part to store documents in binders, one part can be used as a shelf and two drawers. Good condi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Leon Rosen for Pace Mezzaluna Mid Century Burlwood and Stainless Steel Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Leon Rosen for Pace Mezzaluna Mid Century Burlwood and Stainless Steel Desk This desk measures: 96 wide x 40.5 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 22.75 inches All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

ND93 desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1960s - 60s
Located in Paris, FR
An iconic piece of Danish design, this desk is in very good condition. Dimensions : Length : 175cm Width : 75 cm Height : 72 cm The top shelf has been completely redone in walnut s...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Axel Larsson Designed Bodafors Desk Cabinet Stunning
Located in New York, NY
This Swedish Modern cabinet was designed by Axel Larsson (1898-1975). It has a drop-down writing flap and has a lock and key (key included). The cabinet has birch & oak wood, and an ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Birch, Oak

Mid-Century Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk This desk measures: 79.75 wide x 37.75 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Burl

Vintage Oak Desk From France, CIrca 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Desk From France, CIrca 1960. Oak construction with eleven drawers. Light wear and use.
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1960s European Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

Jorge Zalszupin. Rare Desk "Diplomate", c. 1960. 72 x 210 x 110 cm
Located in PARIS, FR
Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) Rare Desk "Diplomate", c. 1960 This rare and sculptural “Diplomate” desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, is a striking example of Brazilian mode...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Atomic shape top, curved front and rear doors and open bookcase. Fantastic profile from all sides! An un...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Teal Cherry Brass Dining Table Italy 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table or writing desk or bureau plat very similar to Ico Parisi from solid cherrywood topped with green turquoise teal glass plate...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Shaker Style Pine Desk + Hutch
Located in Round Top, TX
Charming two-piece, pine desk + hutch with Shaker proportions. Natural, oiled finish with simple brass hardware and two round, white porcelain pulls to glass front doors. Very good o...
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Mid-20th Century American Shaker Desks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...
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1950s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black over red with thumb-nail moldings. The top with dra...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Desks

Materials

Wood

George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
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1960s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original ...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s 1970s Rio Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Rio Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Object: Desk Manufacturer: Sibast Furniture Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 179.5cm Dep...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak "Paletti" desk, designed by Olavi Hänninen and produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, Lahti, Finland, 1960s Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable French Art Deco Streamline executive desk. Simple chrome accents on the base complements the elegant design. The asymmetric design features a drawer bank with a file drawe...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI, Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Centre Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XVI. Mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted centre - Writing table with tooled leather top, Paris, circa 1900. Measures: Height 29 1/2 inches (74.9 cm) ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Desk Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style Black lacquer writing table, circa 2000. Made by Baker. With a rectangular overhanging top with rounded corners the top in...
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1990s North American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Italian Art Deco Parchment Desk Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Art Deco desk made in Italy in the 1940s and attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. The top and sides are entirely covered in fine parchment, beautifully restored. The base and handl...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Parchment Paper

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century GF Davis Allen Oak Desk with Stainless Legs and Trim
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Oak and Stainless Desk Designed by Davis Allen and from the Davis Allen Collection. Drawing on the minimalist aesthetic of Donald Judd, this simple and highly functional ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

1940s Jansen-Style Modern Wooden Desk with Bronze and Leather Accents, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1940s Jansen-style Modern wooden 2-drawer desk with bronze accents and leather surface, France By: Maison Jansen (in the style of) Material: wood, metal, bronze, copper, tin, leathe...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Art Deco English Compact Walnut Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this lovely and totally original walnut desk dating from the 1930s. Compact in size this little desk is perfect if the space available is limited and of con...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style. Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...
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20th Century Italian Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany Writing Desk W/ Red Leather Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome mid-20th century French writing desk, made in French Empire style and sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from rich mahogany, the desk features a rectangular...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

German Oak Desk with Burled Walnut Accents, circa 1930
Located in Evergreen, CO
Beautiful from every angle, this German desk showcases a rectangular top over a single drawer flanked by two pedestals. The top features a beveled edge and leather writing surface at...
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Mid-20th Century German Desks

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Bureau Plat
Located in London, England
French mahogany bureau plat with original inset leather top. Circa 1950 H 76cm x W 139/220cm x D 69cm
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1950s French Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune. Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century Italian Desk Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th Century Italian desk, dating circa 1900, is crafted from high-quality walnut, and showcases the Neoclassical style’s elegance and attention to detail. The desk features a s...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rare Mutenyé wood design desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel 1960
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with the Jules Wabbes desk for Mobilier Universel. This piece is a testament to refined taste and meticulous craftsmanship produc...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units over a Pair of aluminum pedestal bases (HERBERT HIRCHE-Christian Holzäpfel KG) Germa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top file cabinets accessed on the desk surface. Two...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Superb Desk in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in stunning blue shagreen with bone inlays and three drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Arne Vodder Teak Desk for Sibast
Located in Dallas, TX
A large teak desk with return designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast.
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1960s Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Hideaway Desk Cabinet/Secretary Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A rare hideaway desk cabinet/secretary in rosewood, of norwigian design in the 1960s. This unique piece of furniture combines both a desk and cabinet in one functional unit, perfect ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk by Dassi for La Permanente Mobili Cantu
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This magnificent desk, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s for Permanente Mobili Cantù, stands out for its refined glass top with a sculpted line. The front features a beautiful ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from th...
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1960s American Chinoiserie 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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