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Desks For Sale
Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Table Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in bordeaux color designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s. Hexagonal top shape, the double brass bar support with high adjustable le...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

French Bureau Plat Desk, Empire Dummy Partners Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire bureau plat Classic French antique desk in kingwood with ormolu fixtures We date this desk to circa 1930 Has drawers on both sides although one side they are decorative so this is a dummy partners desk Great for a home office set...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Desks

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Kingwood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks

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Wood

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid oak wood offering a real storage solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and two l...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

Custom Oak and Polished Chrome Single Drawer Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
Made to order single drawer writing table in oak with polished chrome stretcher and hardware. Available in custom dimensions and finishes.
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2010s American Modern Desks

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Chrome

Mid-19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-19th century Georgian style mahogany knee hole desk in very nice original condition. The case having a single top drawer with a knee hole center flanked by three by three drawers...
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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

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

19th Century English Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English mahogany pedestal desk. (Light honey color to mahogany).
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19th Century British Regency Antique Desks

Rustic Adirondack Style Hewn Dark Stained Wooden Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack (2nd quarter 20th Century) heavy wooden executive desk with a hewn solid wooden desktop supported by two pedestal bases, each c...
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20th Century Rustic Desks

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Wood

Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk, the table is set on a heavily Carved 3 footed leg, set on this there is a leather top desk with a drawer...
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1860s Adam Style Antique Desks

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Leather

19th Century French Writing Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Louis XVI style bureau plat, having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, raised...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century 'Boat Top' Polished Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century polished walnut table desk with a 'boat' form top resting on a bracket-shaped walnut base. (HARVEY PROBBER) Finish is original.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Art Deco French Colonial Rosewood Desk
Located in San Marino, CA
A French Colonial rosewood desk of distinctive and graceful design. 1930s with one pencil drawer.
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1920s Vietnamese French Provincial Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Bamboo

Gildas Berthelot: Contemporary Hanging Furniture, En voiture Simone
Located in Timisoara, RO
En Voiture Simone From Sleek And Minimalist Sculptures To Intricate And Ornate Decorative Pieces, Every Creation Showcases The Unparalleled Versatility Of Maple Wood As A Medium. Gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green ...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Desks

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Marble, Brass

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

Large Danish Rosewood Executive Desk by Christian Linneberg 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian desk. 3 drawers on the right side, a large document holder on the right side. Sober and very elegant design.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Cylinder Bank Desk
Located in South Salem, NY
A Cylinder bank desk. Some scratches to wood, two legs are not fixed and wobbly, roll up opening works difficult, item is refinished.
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19th Century British Antique Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Victorian rosewood and marquetry writing, having a green leather writing surface, decorated with blind and gold tooling above an arrangement of 9 drawers, each with or...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Rosewood

French Oak Dudouuyt Parquetry Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak double pedestal base desk with front panels and a raised ¬Ω round inset top with a parquetry design & sliding side shelves (sign...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Oak

19th-Century Sandblasted Walnut Extendable Desk
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant 19th-century walnut extendable desk is a perfect blend of functionality and timeless design. Measuring 101 cm in width without extensions ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

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Walnut

modernist art deco desk in walnut circa 190/1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
modernist art deco desk in walnut circa 190/1940 To be restored, missing wood veneer
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Gemini Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Gemini Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 55 x W 140 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brandy...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

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Wood

Hans Wegner GETAMA Executive Floating Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner for Getama Executive Floating Desk. Finished back so can float on room. Key included. Oak and Mahogany.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished with ormolu mounts and the legs with winged lions At each end is an intricate laurel r...
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1890s Napoleon III Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Les Cordes, Buffet by Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Cordes - buffet by Marc Dibeh 2020 Materials: French Oak, Hemp Rope, Brass Dimensions: W300 x H85 x D65 cm Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates his cultural environme...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Desks

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Brass

Antique English Mahogany Writing Desk with Chippendale Fretwork, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany writing desk with Chippendale fretwork and Galleried top, circa 1880. Made by Edwards & Roberts.
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Campaign Slant Bureau / Bedstead with Original Brasses, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany campaign hinged slant front bureau / bedstead with removable faux drawer front panel with the original brasses and escutcheons, fitted interior with a folding bedste...
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1790s English Campaign Antique Desks

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Brass

Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant contemporary modern desk with a black lacquer finish and burl drawer fronts. This ultra-sleek Italian desk has four drawers ensuring plenty of room for storage and workspa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Fine Art Deco Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco desk attributed to Jules Leleu.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Palisander

19th Century English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous 19th century English two-part campaign chest..... the top two drawers hold a pull-out desk...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Wood

Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen for Thorald Madsens Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen for Thorald Madsens Mid Century Danish Teak Desk This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 29 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All pieces o...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Solid wood Writing Desk – Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your workspace with this striking Mid-Century Modern desk, meticulously handcrafted from sustainably sourced solid wood. Designed by Artisanal, this piece blends clean lines,...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Swedish Gustavian Writing Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian writing desk in original paint. Tapered legs and a reeded drawer. Interior of 3 reeded drawers.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks

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Wood

Moooi Paper RHS 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

Philippe V Desk From the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This exceptional Felipe V writing desk is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking. It captivates with its graceful design and meticulous craftsmanship. The piece, with a hinged cover and front, has been fashioned from the rich and warm woods of walnut and rosewood. What sets this piece apart is the intricate geometric decoration, finely inlaid in fruit woods, creating a captivating visual contrast. The details are simply breathtaking: bone inlays delicately worked into the sides and legs of ebonized wood, adding a touch of refinement and sophistication. The ebonization enhances the depth and texture of the wood, adding an extra dimension of elegance to this piece. Originating from Spain and dated to the late 17th century, this writing desk encapsulates the opulence and style of the era. Measuring 84x87x130 cm, it commands a prominent place in any space, serving as both a functional piece and a work of art. This design reveals a clear influence from the typology of San Filippo...
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17th Century Antique Desks

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Wood

Ebonized and Lacquered Graceful Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An ebonized and lacquered mahogany desk from Kravet Furniture. The writing desk features graceful lines, curved and tapered legs and a single drawer with a round, nickel drawer pull...
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Late 20th Century Desks

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Mahogany

Vintage Contemporary Made Goods Faux Shagreen Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with this Vintage Contemporary Writing Desk by Made Goods, showcasing a luxurious faux shagreen finish. This sophisticated piece features clean lines, a sleek ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

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Wood

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...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Bamboo Chair and Desk with Glass Top
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A single young bamboo desk with its comfortable chair: from Italy. The thick crystal top (not photographed ) is cm. 130 x 80 x 2 cm. depth. Shipping the crystal may cause some probl...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Desks

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Bamboo

Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a Menu B...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern desk features a unique raised top along the back and sculpted feet. Sleek design with unusual recessed pulls and a wonderful vintage teak finish. This ca...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Modern Honey Color Ash Wood and Gray Faux Leather Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Add this gorgeous modern desk to your home office for a sophisticated look. Custom designed contemporary desk with three drawers made of honey colored figured ash. The paneled top is...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

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Faux Leather, Ash

Charles X Style Desk, 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Charles X style burr-walnut and bronze small desk, grey marble top, 1930, 4 drawers and a desk storage, with its keys. Measures: H: 120 cm, W: 66 cm, D: 38 cm.
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1930s European Charles X Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century burr elm Davenport, having brass gallery & gilt-tooled green leather swivel lift-up top enclosing small drawers, above 4 mahogany & cedar lined graduated drawers ending on plinth base. Stamped C. Hindley and Sons...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Elm, Burl

Antique Painted Shop Counter
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful antique shop counter/desk has a light three plank pine top and an antique painted finish on the bottom. The counter, finished on al...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks

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Pine

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary
Located in New York, NY
19th century Queen Anne style walnut inlaid secretary with a slant front. The inside of the secretary has the original mercury mirrors and the drawers have handcut dove tails to the ...
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1880s English Queen Anne Antique Desks

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Original Shagreen Gilt Metal Writing Table Desk with Single-Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £13,000 original shagreen black lacquered with gold gilt metal detailing writing table desk  This is a very substantial desk. Shagreen for those of you who aren’t familiar is shark or ray skin. There are reproductions skins available however these are totally original, the way to tell apart from the feel is on the reproductions each skin is exactly the same, on the real hide...
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20th Century English Modern Desks

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Shagreen

French Louis XV Style Kingwood and Green Leather Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) kingwood and bronze trimmed kneehole desk with green leather top.
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19th Century French Antique Desks

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Bronze

Kho Liang Le for Fristho Management Desk Model J1 Design from 1956
Located in Oirlo, LI
Kho Liang Le for Fristho Management Desk Model J1 Design From 1956 Rare executive desk model J1 designed by Kho Liang Ie for Fristho in 1956. Executive desk made of wood and finishe...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Plywood

Antique French Desk, Walnut Bonheur De Jour Ladies Desk circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
-Gorgeous French antique bonheur du jour desk - We date this to circa 1880 - Hand crafted from walnut this really is a museum quality collect...
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1880s Antique Desks

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Walnut

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

Italian Midcentury 1960s Consolle in Brass and Wood
Located in bari, IT
A tiki style console Italian midcentury production.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. If you...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Bon hour du jour. The pair of doors above having wonderful parquetry inlaid diamond shaped inlay, a sliding tablet opening to write upon...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut ''Dickens'' Desk.1 This ''Dickens'' desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany lined drawers. Circa 1870 The centre drawer being of a faux example. The drawer ret...
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1870s Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

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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