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Desks For Sale
Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare and important Sheraton period painted satinwood cheveret in original finish and with original painted floral swags and garlands. The superstructure with fitted book carrier; the stand with two short drawers above a secretaire drawer, fitted with a writing slide, with shaped under-tier and on square tapering legs. This is a rather rare form, but to find it in satinwood, painted and in the original finish is very rare indeed. This little desk was made for personal correspondence; billets doux and was already old when Jane Austin...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Desks

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Satinwood

French Kingwood, Gilt Metal and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French kingwood, gilt metal and porcelain mounted Bonheur du jour, with quarter veneered panels in crossbanded surrounds, the upper part with a cavetto top, appli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks

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Kingwood

American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany acanthus carved gadrooned partners desk with baize writing surface, eight drawers with the original wooden knobs, flanking acanthus carved corners, four lower acant...
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1840s American American Empire Antique Desks

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Brass

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Directoire mahogany trestle table, early 19th century. An octagonal top with lower shelf table.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Wood, Leather and Bronze Desk, Argentina, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronze desk. Argentina, circa 1950.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Continental Oak Bureau
Located in Cheshire, GB
Continental oak bureau, the serpentine shaped top to the fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior, of draws and pigeon holes surrounding a large writi...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Desks

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Oak

Continental Oak Bureau
Continental Oak Bureau
$1,152 Sale Price
20% Off
1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This cabinet is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last two pictures of this listing or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Colorful desk...
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Desks

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Metal

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian flame mahogany davenport, having a pierced brass gallery, above a rising fall, opening to two drawers, and two faux drawers, the left hand handle...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900
Located in Florence, IT
Charles- Boulle style ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell engraved brass and ebony finish desk. Center or parlor table with serpentine-shaped top, inlaid with foliate brass scrollwork...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks

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Bronze, Brass

18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian butler's desk from the 18th century raised on later base. This antique case piece from Italy has the appearance of being a three drawer chest at first glance. However, upo...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks

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Wood

1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Sigurd Hansens Danish Rosewood Executive Desk With An Extendable Side Leaf With Matching Rosewood File Cabinet. This Is A Gorgeou...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope...
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20th Century English Campaign Desks

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Leather

19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century hand carved set of walnut writing desk resting on lion's paws with three front drawers and with matching armchair covered with cane. Very good original condition with no...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czec...
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Antique English Regency Mahogany Kneehole Desk c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique English Regency Mahogany Kneehole Desk, dating back to circa 1820, is a striking example of the elegant and functional furniture of the Regency period. Its rich mahogany...
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1820s English Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Austrian Table/Writing Desk with Inset Stone Top and Painted Border, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Austrian table with inset stone top, painted border, tapered splayed legs, and one (1) drawer. Finished on all sides, so can float in a room. W...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Desks

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Stone

Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk Desk measures: 54.5 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a cha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Neoclassical Marquetry Bureau De Dame in the Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Neoclassical style freestanding slant front desk, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, late 19th c. Exquisite marquetry veneer in rosewood, satinwood and other decorative woods. The rectangular top with inlaid marquetry foliate sits above a sloping fall front centered by a foliate cartouche and corner cartouches, the kneehole. Open to reveal a nicely fitted interior with an arrangement of open compartments flanked by two short drawers and an inlaid hinged writing surface. Below this there are two large graduated drawers. Side panels inlaid with conforming scrollwork all rising on four elegant squared tapering legs finished with the original brass castor cups. The shape and the inlaid designs are similar to those on pieces of furniture produced by Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738-1814), the foremost cabinet-maker in late 18th-century Milan. Maggiolini and his workshop specialized in marquetry scenes inspired by antiquity, based on drawings by late 18th-century artists and designers such as Andrea...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desks

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Brass

Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece
Located in London, GB
Gordon Russell, c. 1938 Bureau (desk, secretaire) Walnut with brass and chrome fittings. Original metal label to rear. This is a rare item and a superb example of the best of B...
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Walnut

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

Georgian Mahogany Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mahogany library table. Carved vetruvian scroll detail. Top now covered in blue/grey felt. Kneel hole height 22.5 inches.
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Desk in Oak and Lacquered Metal, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in oak and black lacquered metal. Tray standing on a rectangular base and two boxes each opening with three drawers. French work realized in the 1970s. Dimensions : H 79 x...
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20th Century French Desks

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Metal

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French Directoire traveling secretary is made of walnut. Its large size is unusual and would make an impressive statement in a study. The top sec...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Desks

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Brass, Iron

EXQUISITE FLAMED HARDWOOD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LiBRARY PEDESTAL 2 PERSON DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made, Flamed Mahogany library pedestal desk with hand dyed brown leather top designed fo...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Live Edge Monkey Pod 3.5 Solid Slab Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft monkey pod desk with chrome base Stunning 3.5 solid kiln-dried monkey pod slab with chrome base.   
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

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

Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top A good look...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Yew

Rare Victorian Games Table circa 1840 Drop Middle Secret Drawers and Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1840 early Victorian English Oak games table This table is a bit of mystery, it has a square drop section in t...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Floating Desk by Colibri, 1960s
By Colibri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning mid-century modern teak floating desk designed by Colibri, Denmark, during the 1960s. This expertly crafted piece combines functionality with timeless Scandinavian design....
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant desk made by USM Pastoe. This desk was designed in the early fifties by Cees Braakman and is part of the oak series.   
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
1960 Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 50 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Edel/Schwarz, Rum...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

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Wood

David Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
David Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 61,5 x W 140 x H 78 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Rum, Nobel,...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

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Wood

1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk. A tooled gilt Greek key pattern borders the molded black leather top, and on either side, two sets of four stacked drawers and one...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid-century German Rosewood "Omega" Desk by Hans Eichenberg
By Haussmann & Haussmann, Hans Eichenberger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury rosewood “Omega” desk designed by Hans Eichenberger for Haussmann and Haussmann in Germany, circa 1950s. This desk has a Minimalist but highly functional design....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Antique French Style Writing Table by S&H Jewell
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique French style writing table by S&H Jewell, having ornate brass mounts throughout, the desk has three drawers to the top, above a Vernis Martin style...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Mahogany

1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
Located in PAU, FR
Elegant office 50 from the prestigious Cité universitaire d'Anthony decorated by some Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Marcel Gascoin... Formica top, tubular metal legs, solid wood b...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Rosewood And Bronze Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 18th century Louis XV period Rosewood and bronze desk. The desk is raised by four elegant tapered cabriole legs with fine scrolled acanthus leaf designed feet a...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Bronze

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black...
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2010s French Modern Desks

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Metal

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

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Oak

Tramp Art Style Top Desk in Nautical Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
Elaborately chip carved in a nautical motif design with a tapered scalloped gallery and three drawers each with a glass pull. Found in Upstate New York
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Desks

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Pine

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There are also three big drawers in the lower p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Writing Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden writing desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Moooi Paper LHS Desk in Wood & Cardboard with Oak Veneer Top by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Despite the advances made in technology, many of us still use paper pad and pen for grocery lists, notes & cards while sitting busily at our desks. But have you ever dreamt of a clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern 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

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svante Skogh for AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Sweden, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Svante Skogh for the Swedish manufacturer AB Möbelfabriken Balder in the 1960s. A desk with a unique, creative design, made with attention to every detail. It has ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

English Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Engish Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s Desk with rectangular top entirely in walnut. On the front the desk has three hidden drawers. The square section le...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Wood

English Satinwood and Patera Inlaid Knee Hole Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English satinwood and ebony string patera inlaid seven-drawer knee hole desk with original brasses, prospect door, and terminating on original bracket feet. Late 18th century.
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1780s English George II Antique Desks

George IV Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in London, GB
A George IV Mahogany Kneehole Desk with two flanking pembroke leaves and leather tooled top with writing stand, above ten long drawers on pediment base, with spandrel carved knee hol...
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Early 19th Century George IV Antique Desks

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Mahogany

C1700 burr walnut kneehole bureau on original bun feet
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1700 burr walnut kneehole bureau on original bun feet. Burr walnut bureau, of fabulous colour and patination complete with good interior and well kneehole configuration with cupboa...
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18th Century English Antique Desks

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Walnut

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian burl walnut Venetian Rococo slant front desk, 18th century. A Louis XV period walnut and burl walnut veneered Bureau. The inside of the s...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks

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Walnut

Fine Original Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Brown Leather Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Burr Walnut with age brown leather writing surface twin pedestal desk This is an important and sophisticated piece of English Victorian furniture...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.  
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desks

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Ebony, Mahogany

French Mahogany Marble Top Buffet with Mirror Maison Koenig, Liège, 1895
Located in Sofia, BG
Large mahogany Art Deco buffet Maison Koenig Liège made in 1895. There is light beige marble top, three drawers and two front doors with origi...
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Desks

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Mahogany

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare, 1883 dated honey oak partner desk with green leather top and brass presentation plaque to Reverend Frank H Fisher Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. What can I say, a 140 year old desk...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

No. 804 Rolltop Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and unusual desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. By pulling the desk top out you open the rolltop. This desk cabinet has a lot of storage space, 10 drawers at the f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary antique Napoleon III ormolu mounted table desk and jardiniere. This amazing piece can be used as a desk with its handsome leather top, or, removing the top, as a jardin...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV style ebony desk. The desk is raised by eight square tapered leg with mottled designs and bone inlays of winged figures above foliate designs. The legs are joined by a triple H designed stretcher with a central upholstered footrest...
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19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desks

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Ebony

19th Century Belgian Notary Desk Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original notary desk or writing furniture from the 19th century in Belgium. Made of solid oak. Standing on lion feet, 2 firmly connected base cabinets, ea...
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Oak, Wood

French Desk in the Style of André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
1940s Desk in the style of Andre´ Arbus. Black lacquered, original bronze sabots with three pull-out drawers.
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1940s Vintage Desks

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Bronze

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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