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Desks For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable French Art Deco Streamline executive desk. Simple chrome accents on the base complements the elegant design. The asymmetric design features a drawer bank with a file drawe...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Santos Rosewood Desk by Jensen & Valeur for Dyrlund
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has very nicely marked grain. It is in fantastic condition, and ready for your home or w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Spanish Baroque Walnut And Giltwood Vargueno
Located in Essex, MA
A good example of a piece that used to sell for 30-40,000 wholesale. With an upper section with a fold down writing surface opening to an elaborate interior fitter with many drawers ...
Category
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top file cabinets accessed on the desk surface. Two...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Desks
Monumental Monteverdi Young Boomerang Desk, Gilded and Ebonized, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a world where luxury meets artistry with this monumental executive desk, a true statement piece designed by the illustrious Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young. At an awe-i...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950's Brazilian Modern Three Legged Desk in Hardwood by Moveis Fratte
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century Brazilian modern desk, designed by Moveis Fratte in the fifties, is absolutely magnificent! This desk is made with naval plywood and features three ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Oak Desk From France, CIrca 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Desk From France, CIrca 1960. Oak construction with eleven drawers. Light wear and use.
Category
1960s European Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique Moorish Style Inlaid Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's. This hand-carved, intricately detailed example has absolutely incredible inlay work and fine woods to...
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Desks
Materials
Wood
The Sir William Stephenson 18th Century George II Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important George II period lacquer chinoiserie bureau, exquisitely decorated with gilded chinoiserie scenes on a rich black ground. Featuring intricate depictions of figur...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Desks
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial partners desk hand crafted in mahogany with a brown tooled leather top, two drawers on either side and elegant turned legs on brass casters.
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Desks
Materials
Brass
Teak Desk "Made to Measure" Serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Delft, NL
Teak desk "Made to measure" serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Teak desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
1960s
Curved with birch interior drawers and chrome legs
Original key...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Desks
Materials
Chrome
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An antique Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau bookcase with secretary desk. Circa early 20th century. The top bookcase is behind glass doors to add an element of sophistication but ...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
German Oak Desk with Burled Walnut Accents, circa 1930
Located in Evergreen, CO
Beautiful from every angle, this German desk showcases a rectangular top over a single drawer flanked by two pedestals. The top features a beveled edge and leather writing surface at...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Desks
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action Desk" refinished in a salmon pink.
Early productions of this piece are far more va...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood compartmentalized drawers with the original bone knobs, five lower drawers with the original br...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk and Low Cabinet by Aldo Tura in Lacquered Green Goatskin, Italy, circa 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Knutsford, GB
An Aldo Tura desk of stylish form.
Lacquered pale celadon green goatskin.
Italy,
circa 1960
Italy
Measures: 248 cm Wide x 104 cm Deep x 72 cm High.
An Aldo Tura low cabinet.
Lacquer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
1980s Space Age Desk
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece made in Belgium during the 1980s, this funky space age desk, never reproduced because to expensive.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Desks
Materials
Polyester
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern off-white lacquered desk with brass plated details between the drawers and a brass plated toe kick in the style of Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Lane. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has been professionally cleaned and waxed. The top surface has a stain and there is an all over patina as you would expect with use and age. The brass plating at the toe kick is showing its age with pitting and rust. It could be replaced or painted if it bothers you. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
What a phenomenal desk!! This is an awesome… possibly custom-made, modern off-white laminate desk...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Cowboy California Ranch Style Writing Desk and Chair by Monterey
Located in New York, NY
Rare and sought after writing desk and chair by the great California maker, Monterey Furniture Co. circa 1930's. The desk, and chair are both structurally sound and sturdy, both show...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from th...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 30 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Diminutive Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in Milford, NH
A fine diminutive Edwardian mahogany three part pedestal desk with leathered tool top and three fitted frieze drawers, with three additional fitted drawers on each pedestal, all with...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 40"W x 22.13"D x 37"H.
Good original vintage ...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Italian Writing Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Rattan and Plywood, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A Vintage Writing desk with drawers made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s.
This writing desk has a solid structure in ash wo...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood
English Kidney Shaped Kneehole Writing Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English kidney shaped kneehole writing desk from the Edwardian era, featuring a demi-lune top with original leather writing surface decora...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Desks
Materials
Other
Shapland and Petter. An oak Arts and Crafts hall/side table or small desk
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An oak Arts and Crafts hall/side table or small desk with central drawer flanked by decorative roundels. Floor to bottom of desk: 59 cm
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Return
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Edward Wormley desk and ensuite return, label, currently being refinished, desk.
Measures: 72 W x 36.5 D x 29 H.
Return
60 W x 30.5 D x 29 H.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979 model SCR7
Features: Architectural design with upper and lower surfaces, cross steel support beam with Two Drawers with lacquered...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian teak hand carved drop slant front desk with interior compartmentalized cubby storage in the style of George Zee and Co. of China. This amazing piece is in fabulous condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
This phenomenal drop front desk is made with superior craftsmanship and materials and is in exceptional original condition. Comprised of teak that has been carved on the drop front and the drawer faces with an incredible plum blossom and bird motif. The drop front is slanted above three rows of drawers. The top row having two drawers and the lower two a single full width drawer. All with recessed carved handles. Inside the drop front, besides the work surface, there is a removable cubby compartmentalized storage including a small drawer. This is made in the style of renowned Chinese furniture maker George Zee and Co. who made high quality teak and camphor wood furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk by K. B. Simonsen
Located in San Antonio, TX
K.B. Simonsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Danish Modern teak desk, circa 1960s features 6 drawers. Two top drawers feature a tray and the other features an insert for office supplies. The...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
American Pine Clerks Desk, Circa 1930-40s. Features a hinged and sloped top over chamfered, tapered legs. The petite hutch along the back is divided into compartments and is perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Desks
Materials
Pine
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk with Raised Edges 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern executive teak desk with raises edges.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Quality Edwardian Pineapple Leg Antique Oak Extending writing desk
Located in Markington, GB
Quality Edwardian Pineapple Leg Antique Oak Extending writing desk
This Quality Edwardian Pineapple Leg Antique Oak Extending writing desk circa, 1900 has a figured top with a ex...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
FULLY RESTORED EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED REGENCY TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, fully restored extra large double sided twin pedestal partner desk with brown leather, ...
Category
20th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Large Desk with Sideboard in Rosewood & Chromed Steel by Jørgen Pedersen, 1960's
By Jørgen Pedersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Desk with Sideboard in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jørgen Pedersen, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and chromed steel
Style:...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century writing desk model #1560 and chair both designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s.
Part of McCobb's iconic Planner Group series, this desk embodies the clean lines and minima...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Nickel
George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Italy, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish designed 1960's teak minimalistic floating desk
Located in Markington, GB
This vintage Danish designed teak floating desk features a slim and organic shape and offers storage possibilities with two double sets of drawers. There is also a cute little 'secre...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'
Italy, 20th Century
This 48-inch wide by 26-inch deep desk boasts a sleek and functional design, making it a per...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed circa 1965 for Lehigh Leopold by renowned architect Warren Platner, this striking executive desk combines luxurious materials with a bold architectural presence. The top is ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938
Located in Hellouw, NL
The name Gio Ponti needs little introduction to the design-loving public. This architect, designer and visionary stood at the cradle of modern Italian design. His countless projects ...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements featuring two glove boxes, two drawers, elegant splay...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
Located in Lafayette, IN
This ultra-rare and ultra-cool desk features a black steel frame, walnut veneer cabinet and brushed-aluminum legs with rosewood inlay. The contrasting woods, aluminum accents and minimalist, mid-century lines, make this desk is the epitome of 70's chic! However, what makes this desk truly remarkable is its parlor trick... Cable-actuated, spring-loaded drawers that open at the touch of a button! (see video) This unique desk was custom-designed by SLS Environetics and produced by Leopold/Litton Industries for use in offices at the Sears Tower...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box Chest Desk on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Charles II carved oak bible box, desk on stand, circa 1680.
The box and stand in two sections, the bible box having a hinged lid with a ledged sloped writing surface, ...
Category
1680s English Charles II Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A large and handsome executive desk constructed of solid walnut with "Y" shaped drawer pulls designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured mahogany veneers along with contrasting patterned string inlays and rosewood cross bandi...
Category
1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by Edward Wormley. The two-drawer filing cabinet can be placed under the desk to either side or wheeled out for easy access. Desk with drop leaf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-Century Architectural Firm Executive Desk Designed by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This seldomly seen designed executive desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik is truly a relic of design history. To my knowledge we are the only ones in the United ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for storage. Tight and compact, this desk is perfect ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844 MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley drop front desk from the early 1900s in good condition with a great selection of quarter-sawn oak. This des...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
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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