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Desks For Sale
Art Deco Style Mahogany Entry Desk or Bar by IMA S.A. Bogota, Colombia
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Art Deco style entry desk or bar by IMA S.A. Bogota, Colombia comprised of mahogany, mahogany veneer, laminate, brass hinges, and brass ring pulls. Gorgeous condition with wear as you would expect with a vintage piece but no outstanding flaws that we have detected. A small repair was made in the veneer and is unnoticeable. Please see photos. Circa 20TH Century.
MARAVILLOSO!!!! This art deco style entry desk or bar was made by IMS S.A. in Bogota, Colombia and is functional, versatile, and unusually unique. It is comprised of two separate pieces. Both are solid mahogany. The base has a gorgeous Greek Key design on one side and it’s plain on the other so you can change the look to be decorative or more transparent. The countertop is a flip open design with brass ring pulls and brass hinges that open to a large storage area for supplies of your choice. There are two large drawers on each lower side and two smaller drawers above the countertop lined with laminate inside and mahogany veneer. Because it is counter height, it would be perfect as a walk-up bar. Or use it as an entry desk in your home. It would also make an awesome check in counter at a restaurant, check out space at a boutique or nail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Colombian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Pine Kneehole Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This little desk would make an excellent vanity. While it probably didn't have a leather top in its earliest iteration, it has been raised in both appearance and stature, as casters ...
Category
19th Century British George III Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Pine
$3,150
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers, Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers, Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Industrial Slant Top Cabinet with Task Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Slant Top Industrial steel cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 50" wide x 39" deep x 44" high
Inside Dimensions of Drawers: 22 1/2" x 36 1/2" x 5" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large black desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Large black oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood co...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity, Eglomise Glass, Silver Leaf, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Desk or Vanity, Eglomise Glass, Etched Glass, Silver Leaf, 20th C.
This Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen fine églomisé double-drawer etched mirror and silver leaf vanity desk or console table is a truly exceptional piece, the photographs scarcely capturing its full magnificence. A stunning representation of the highly coveted Maison Jansen design, this églomisé vanity...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Glass
Studio Crafted by John Kapel Cherry Wood Desk
By John Kapel
Located in Denton, TX
Very Rare Custom Made John Kapel Sculpted Cherry Wood Desk. Incredible wood grains. Very sturdy and solid. This desk is very unique and hard to come by. As pictured- John Kapel makin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
Jean Pascaud Student Desk in wood 1930 - Wooden top
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Encino, CA
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996)
Jean PASCAUD Oak Student Desk, France 1930
Original oak student desk from the Cite Universitaire of Paris with two drawers.
Measurements:
H: 29″1/2 x W: 43″1...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Executive Desk in Walnut, designed by Jens Risom in the 1960s. Produced by Risom Design Inc. this example dates to the 1970s. It features several drawers which provide amp...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Glossy Lacquered Brick Red
By Giacomo Moor, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspended home-office cabinet. The opening of the unit, characterized by the Dual-Flap® system (patented Acerbis) in which the large door and a portion of the top open simultaneously, transforms the door into practical desk and reveals the interior, finished in eucalyptus wood and perfectly arranged with shelves, small drawer for pens and power plugs (2 Shuko and 2 USB). At the same time, the small top remains open with the right angle to facilitate access to the compartment and illuminate the interior with a continuous beam of light, thanks to a LED lamp perfectly integrated in the thickness of the top.
Finishes:
- Door and top glossy or matt lacquered.
- Sides and internal uprights matt lacquered in the colour of the door.
- Interior in Eucalyptus veneer.
Colors: Black, White, White SW, Ghiaia Grey, Pietra Grey, Fumo Grey, Lino, Sabbia, Warm Grey, Argilla, Red NY, Red Vico, Blue Iseo, Green Iseo.
Born in Milan in 1981, Giacomo Moor, after graduating in Design with a final dissertation on wood published by Abitare, opened his studio with his partner. With his multidisciplinary team, designers and woodworkers, he designs products for companies, he creates limited editions for galleries, produces unique pieces for private clients, and he is engaged in every step of the process. Giacomo Moor unites the precision and the formal rigour of the design with the sensitivity of manual craftsmanship, his empirical and resolving approach, and his capacity to combine technical and aesthetical skills, managing the production process, are constant elements of his working method.
Additional Information:
Material: Solid wood
Frame finish: Glossy lacquered brick red LL24
Dimensions: 154 W x 68 D x 23 H cm
Available in other frame finish options: Glossy lacquered white LL02, Glossy lacquered SW white LL09, Glossy lacquered linen LL10, Glossy lacquered sand LL12, Glossy lacquered clay LL15, Glossy lacquered mustard yellow LL23, Glossy lacquered burgundy LL20, Glossy lacquered pink LL21, Glossy lacquered dark green LL22, Glossy lacquered Navy blue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks
Materials
Wood
Lines Black Inlay Work Desk
By Anni Albers
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite bone inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bone, Wood
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice Industrial desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1955. This typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier desk, Vienna 1820-1825, walnut with maple marquetry. The top and the end panels with beautiful flower and vine decor. The table is in good original condition. If required...
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and leather writing desk with a bank of four graduating drawers to the left and a large upper drawer to the right with turned and flu...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb little Scandinavian office.
Box with 3 drawers which slides along the entire length to position the chair according to your choice, folding and sliding extension to have a la...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Louis XV style walnut roll top desk with large drawer and upper compartments.
Located in Oakville, ON
A charming roll top desk in the style of Louis XV made in walnut having interesting and attractive hand carved elements. The size is perfect to fit in smaller place in your home. it is highly decorative and functional. There is a large drawer as well has a leather table top that will accommodate a laptop...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
This impressive 19th century, French Empire style gilt bronze-mounted Fine mahogany roll-top desk,
The blackstone top over three short gilt-bronze mounted drawers, issuing a barrel top desk...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Large walnut office desk with six drawers and black legs in mid century modern
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Large walnut office desk in mid century style with six drawers. Six drawers guarantee a large amount of storage space. Perfect as an office desk, study desk, writing desk, computer d...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Large oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Large oak 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 oak wood and wood cov...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
A French Louis XV Style Rosewood Veneered Bureau en Pente
Located in San Francisco, CA
a good French Rococo Style Fall Front Desk having a rectangular top with an undulating herring bone-veneered slant front, opening to reveal a hand-tooled leather writing surface belo...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Black desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Black oak desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood cove...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Lines Sky Blue Inlay Work Desk
By Anni Albers
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite bone inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bone, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A beautifully crafted 19th-century French Bonheur du Jour (lady’s writing desk), showcasing classic Louis XV-inspired design. Made from rich walnut, this elegant piece features an upper glazed cabinet with shaped glass and two interior shelves, resting above a bank of six small drawers. Below, the shaped writing surface leads to two spacious drawers, all adorned with ornate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts in the Rococo taste.
The whole stands gracefully on cabriole legs, with additional ormolu mounts on the knees and feet. The sinuous form and high-quality craftsmanship highlight the fine detailing and curves typical of French design during this period.
This piece originates from France and dates to the mid-to-late 19th century. It is constructed from solid walnut, with its original ormolu mounts and escutcheons intact. The cabinet includes a glazed upper section with two interior shelves, a shaped serpentine front, and functional drawers. The cabriole legs and scalloped apron add to its elegance. It is in excellent antique condition with a rich, warm patina.
This would make an exquisite hallway accent, bedroom writing desk, or collector’s display cabinet...
Category
19th Century English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Single Pedestal Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece has three drawers, one of which is a filing drawer. A very distinctive desk with unique capped off point stainless steel legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the Péret table, known as the "hygienic" table, made of moulded natural wood, ...
Category
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Walnut and Elm Bureau in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century walnut and elm bureau in in the Queen Anne style, having a lovely figured and inlaid fall which opens to reveal various drawers and compa...
Category
1910s British Queen Anne Vintage Desks
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking original Antique French Napoleon III Bureau Plat, Writing Table or Ladies Desk. Highlighted by polished brass decorations, the black ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and Go...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage bookcase was designed to be the focal point of any office or living space. Its asymm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Executive Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Executive Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
This stunning 19th century Chippendale style desk has three drawers and solid brass hardware. Each s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
By Jack Freiden, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 34 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century British colonial partners desk hand crafted in well grained mahogany with a tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on either side over two pedestals ...
Category
19th Century English British Colonial Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Freestanding teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk designed by Valdemar Mortensen, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing. There are two modules...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Elm and Burr Elm Desk and Chair, Designed by John Makepeace, England, 1985
Located in Knutsford, GB
Elm and burr elm desk and matching chair designed by John Makepeace.
Made by Mark Coray in the Makepeace Workshops.
Of shaped form with round column supp...
Category
1980s British Vintage Desks
Materials
Elm
Italian 20th Century Desk by Carlo Pessina
By Carlo Pessina
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Italian 20th century desk by Carlo Pessina.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Wood
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal Inlays, and bronze handles and wheels.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
OPENING WRITING TABLE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant writing table for the center entirely veneered in fruit wood. This refined piece of furniture stands out for its arched band and slightly curved legs, enriched by feet decora...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Double-sided teak desk produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s.
It has 6 spacious drawers.
At the back, a lockable compartment and shelves for books.
After wood renovation. One key i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design white painted wood table desk with drawers and supported on 2 chrome "X" form bases. (Desk in need of full restoration)
Metal frame has very light scratchin...
Category
20th Century American Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Located in London, GB
This beautifully Cerejeira veneered mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid pedestal desk is indeed a show stopper. It features a moulded edge top inset with a central leather writing su...
Category
2010s Indonesian Desks
Materials
Brass
$17,929
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Channel classic mid-century style with this elegant Writing Desk by Arden, a beautiful example of streamlined design and everyday functionality. Crafted with clean lines, warm wood t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French marquetry ladies slant top three-drawer writing desk with floral motif inlay, flanking step back interior drawers, leather writing surface, carved scalloped skirt, original or...
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Gold, Ormolu
18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back, sides and top. The writing top is framed by...
Category
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Desks
Materials
Cherry
Antique Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Spade Foot Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Spade Foot Sideboard
This inlaid mahogany spade foot sideboard cabinet has one middle drawer and two side cupboard doors. This table has beautiful i...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut 5 Piece Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970's handcrafted solid walnut desk set, letter tray, pencil holder, envelope holder, card holder, and clip holder, elegant excellent condition incredible craftsmanship an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mirrored Xception Executive Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern executive desk made by Xception with a beautifully figured oak case and mirrored facings. Two drawers, a file drawer, and a pencil drawer. As shown in the last...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
C. 1958 Gordon Bunshaft of SOM / Alcoa / GF Studios Italic Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Italic Desk, designed by Alcoa / Reynolds / GF Studios for Gordon Bunshaft and SOM's Reynolds Metals Headquarters in Richmond, VA. The design is largely seen as a collabor...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in our Old Plank workshop, this Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Desk can be made in any size or finish. Note the optional pop up door and hidden power strip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Desks
Materials
Brass
Burled Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful burled partners desk by Niagara Furniture is crafted as an antique reproduction. The fine quality veneers in the drawer and door panels displays a rich color similar t...
Category
2010s Federal Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,675 / item
18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a brown leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, a selection of eight graduated oak...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Petite Secrétaire
Located in Malibu, CA
This petite secrétaire is perfect for small spaces. Small drawers with original hardware and multiple shelves are perfect to hold writing paper, note...
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Midcentury 1960s Consolle in Brass and Wood
Located in bari, IT
A tiki style console Italian midcentury production.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
$1,241 Sale Price
20% Off
Gotham Desk Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The harmonious mix of materials enhances the beauty of this Gotham desk. The desk features rich oxidized Ambrosia maple wood, a bronze frame, three blackened bronze encased in epoxy ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
$14,000 / item
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Located in Evergreen, CO
Made of solid oak and finished with a light stain, this beautiful writing desk has a narrow depth that maximizes storage without sacrificing floor space. Unlike many writing desks, t...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
Step into the refined world of the late 18th century with our Antique George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk, a timeless piece that exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Georg...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American Mid-Century Angle Top Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut writing desk with an angular top and two left-hand drawers, supported by five tapered dowel legs connected by stretchers. (BERTHA SCHAEFER FOR SINGER & SO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Black oak desk with two drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Black desk in mid-century style with two drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with n...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Traditional 72 Inch Mahogany Executive Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional mahogany executive desk. Its design was inspired by large desks from the 1800s. It is the regular size version of our classic (84”) LH-3084. It features a t...
Category
2010s American Regency Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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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