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Desks For Sale
Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This magnificent bureau, crafted during the Napoleon III era in the mid-19th century, is a perfect example of the elegance and refinement of the late Louis XV style. Crafted in mahog...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by slender tapered legs with ormolu trim ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Ormolu

1960s Large Exclusive Free Standing Palisander Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - quality craftsmanship
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Palisander

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century metamorphic oak desk, the moulded edge square top which lifts up and the front drops down, to reveal a nice fitted interior with various drawers and compartments, ...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Desks

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Oak

Neoclassical Style Gold Trim Mirrored Desk with X-Detail
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical Modern gold trim mirrored desk with X-detail. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks

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Gold

Monumental Ebony and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage executive desk designed in the United States, circa 1970s. This refinished desk is extremely attractive to any viewer due to the versatility of the design and the elegance of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Oak Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful desk, fabricated in Italy in the 1960s. This oak wooden desk is made with love and passion by a craftsman as you can see on the details. The desk can be used as free stan...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Marcel Breuer B21 Thonet Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table
Located in Sharon, CT
Important early piece (1928) of Breuer's revolutionary tubular furniture.
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Embossed Leather Desk by Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An elegant vintage leather desk designed by iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States in the 1970s. This desk stands out for its minimalist design. It has 2 large drawers that are great for storing documents and office supplies...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Wood

Handcrafted Myers Console in Solid Wood 48"W by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
A handsome console table with elegant curves and drawer storage. Contrasting drawer fronts with concealed integrated pulls and soft close slides provide a simple and elegant storage solution. The drawer fronts of this piece may be customized with leather, brass, or blackened steel. Custom sizing available. We work with North American solid hardwoods on a made-to-order fabrication basis. Additional offerings in white oak, white ash, dark oak, walnut & hard maple are available, with different finish oils & stains at our disposal. Please reach out for any customizations to species, stains, or leather quality. We are more than happy to provide more information and pricing as per your specifications. As all of our products are made-to-order, we cannot accept returns or refunds of purchased items. Crating, shipping & packaging materials are not included in the flat rate shipping quote provided. Please inquire within at the time of order for a quote on any applicable charges. Mary Ratcliffe Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

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Ash, Walnut, Oak, Maple

Slope Front Solid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
Slope front solid mahogany writing desk has a lift up center panel. It has six drawers with the original locks.  
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1870s English Antique Desks

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Brass

Georigian Bureau Desk Elm Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian elm bureau This bureau features 3 working drawers and 1 faux top drawer Period Georgian antique The drawers retain the original oval plate handles and escutcheons We can shi...
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1980s Vintage Desks

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Wood

Sheraton Writing Table Desk Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival mahogany 2 drawer writing table This writing table stands upon tapered legs with original brass castors Circa 1880 The table features 2 mahogany lined drawers with o...
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1880s Revival Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Georgian Revival Partners Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Georgian style mahogany partners desk This impressive desk stands upon a plinth base Each side of the desk having an arrangement of 6 mahogany lined drawers and 1 cupboard Circ...
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1860s Georgian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Centre Table Marquetry Inlay Desk 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous 19th century French Louis XVI marquetry and walnut centre table Ormulo fittings and central drawer Circa 1840 Shaped top - violin form - very elegant The inlay work offset b...
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1840s Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Wood

Yew Wood Pedestal Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Classic English style desk features a file drawer in the left-hand pedestal, a modern convenience not found in an antique desk. The three-piece, gold tooled tan leather and tuli...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks

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Leather, Yew, Mahogany

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Matt Lacquered Brick Red
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: Matt lacquered brick red LO92 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 brick red LL24, Glossy lacquered burgundy LL20, Glossy lacquered pink LL21, Glossy lacquered dark green LL22, Glossy lacquered Navy blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks

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Wood

19th Century Mahogany Brass Inlaid Knee Hole Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborate and very well made Antique European Knee-Hole Desk. Finely constructed and in a high lacquer polish. The lighter wood top with darker cross banding, brass bands and cur...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Desks

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Brass

Mahogany Bureau
Located in London, England
Mahogany bureau with fitted interior on bracket feet. Circa 1780 H 110cm x W 101cm x D 53cm
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1780s British Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Glossy Lacquered Brick Red
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks

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Wood

Large Empire French Writing Desk with Embossed Brown Leather Top & Column Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Empire French writing desk or bureau plat with embossed brown leather top, bronze dore mounts, column legs, and  three drawers.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks

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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Desks

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Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Oak Store Paneled Counter or Desk w/ Birds Eye Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an oak store paneled counter or six drawer kneehole desk, each dovetailed drawer with round wooden pulls and birdseye maple drawer fronts, a molded edge rectangular...
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Birdseye Maple, Oak

Antique Mahogany Campaign Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A late Victorian Mahogany desk with campaign style hardware on drawers and leather surface top. A center drawer is flanked by four drawers on each side and the back opens with two p...
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Early 20th Century Desks

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Mahogany

Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a stunning MCM desk by Drexel. It.comes from it's Biscayne line of furniture. It's made of a richly grained walnut. The top is white laminate giving this desk a week look of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Laminate, Walnut

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French Empire knee hole desk we date to circa 1890 Wonderful French desk with brass channelled inlay Such a good look to this piece, refined and very stylish from all angles Easy to move as on castors, great for a home office set...
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1890s Antique Desks

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Wood

Early Georgian Antique Walnut Bureau
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique George I Walnut Bureau An early eighteenth century small veneered walnut bureau of a particularly lovely original colour and patina; original brass handles and bracket feet; ...
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1720s English George I Antique Desks

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Walnut

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This wonderful early 19th century Antique English Rosewood and ebonized Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk is one of the finest we've had in recent years. Davenports or Ship Captain's Desks are so-named originally for a Captain Davenport...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Mahogany Single Bank Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Mahogany Single Bank Desk from Niagara Furniture with raised side panels and a rich brown color finish similar to that found in English antiqu...
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2010s Chippendale Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare circa 1880 Pollard oak partner desk with oxblood leather top made by and fully stamped Howard & Son’s Berners Street What can I say, a 140 year old desk, in one of the best timbers around and made by one of the greatest furniture makers England has ever produced. Howard & Son’s history is extensive, I’ll include a short bio below The desk has the normal partner desk drawer configuration, there are divider slots and some dividers in most drawers, most likely this was a watch makers desk...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Oak

Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Drop Leaf Desk
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...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Large Mahogany Credenza
Located in Annville, PA
Decorative and functional this great quality four part Large Mahogany Credenza from Niagara Furniture can solve a lot of your storage and display needs either at home or in the workp...
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2010s Federal Desks

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Mahogany

Bergwood White Desk
Located in Brussels, BE
Bergwood white desk.
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

English Country-Style Pine Wood Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (late 19th Century) pine wood kneehole desk having a scalloped gallery, three drawers in the frieze on the front side, a bank of three drawers below with brass pull h...
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20th Century British British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Brass, And Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, brass, and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by fine square tapered legs with elegant mottled fitted ormolu sabots. The straight ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Brass, Ormolu

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant small 19th century mahogany pedestal desk from partridge & cooper London Holborn Very beautiful pedestal desk which has been worked on both sides which allows it to be place...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

White Plastered Iron Desk Style of Giacometti, 1970
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Chicago, IL
White Plastered Iron Desk Style of Giacometti, 1970. Top glass is 3/4" thick. Desk has 3 drawers.
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Iron

Custom Craftsman Style Oak Desk - Ebonized
Located in Alhambra, CA
Modern Craftsman style custom made oak desk. Newly ebonized and laquered. Chunky vertical drawer pulls. Great compact size for small spaces. Computer , writing desk or creative wo...
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20th Century North American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Oak

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

André Arbus Mid-Century French Sycamore Desk Writing Table
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century French (1940s) sycamore rectangular desk / writing table featuring 3 front drawers with bronze star-shaped escutcheons & ring pulls, a Set of faux drawers on the reverse,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

19th Century, Biedermeier Cherry Ladies Desk / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful little Biedermeier solid cherrywood desk or side table from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. In the middle there is a drawer. In very...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desks

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Cherry

Custom Oversized High Gloss Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
Custom oversized high gloss lacquer desk with mirrored stainless steel X band legs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden drawer pulls, resting on four stretcher-connected b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa early 1800's. An exceptional and rare 19th century mahogany lap desk inlaid with impressive arrays of sunbursts to the corners and central sun form motif. These moti...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

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Brass

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

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Steel

Antique Rare Form English Mahogany Queen Anne Style Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an antique, rare form English mahogany Queen Anne style partners desk or library table with a tooled and worn gold decorated brown leather top. Having one conventional side w...
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Arne Vodder Mid Century Coffin Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Mid Century Coffin 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 measures ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Double Sided Mirrored Cabinet and Room Divider by Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
No. CG-001 The Mirrored Cabinet packs a lot of functions into one unit. Available with drawers or shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and bacl, reflecting lig...
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2010s Vietnamese Desks

Materials

Stone

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

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...
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks

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Hardwood

Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival mahogany writing desk. This desk was made by the well renowned company ''maple and co'' Circa 1880 The desk is raised upon tapered legs with original brass castors. ...
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1880s Revival Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood inlaid ladies writing table, having a hand dyed leather hide writing surface, above a single drawer with ornate original brass handle, s...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Italian 20th Century Desk by Carlo Pessina
By Carlo Pessina
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Italian 20th century desk by Carlo Pessina.
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks

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Wood

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk – or secretary – with cylinder, in mahogany. The body opens with two small handles decorated with gadroons to a convex quarter-cylinder flap revealing a paper holder with in the...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desks

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Wood

Midcentury Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Original desk organizer designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson in the 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Beech, Oak

Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite secretaire de dame, France 18th century, beautiful kingwood veneer on front, sides, top, back and the inside. The writing surface is covered with leather. With original bro...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Kingwood

Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest, all supported by a black steel base with patinated brass, adjustable feet (ca. 19...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Regency Monumental Carved Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Regency Georgian Secretary Desk features intricate carved details and a classic silhouette. Its drop-front design opens to reveal ...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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