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Desks For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1910s
Mid-Century Wooden Scandinavian Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century wooden scandinavian desk with drawers - 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Desks

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vanity Desk in Teack by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian teak vanity desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, model 64 for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under number RP01076.
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Desk Ennio Fazioli & Ufficio Tecnico for Mim, Italy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Mid-Century Modern desk by Desk Ennio Fazioli & Ufficio Tecnico for MIM, Italy 1960s. This desk is made of dark warm colored wood and has chrome detailed...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice desk designed by G. Nielsen Tibergaard, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak and free standing thanks to the finished back side with open storage ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

1968 Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current institutional memory at the firm suggests it was a special order from Herman Miller for the then new New York offices of MGM, however Herman Miller's archivist was unable to confirm. Styling, particularly the distinctive slim milled aluminum tracks through which the entire drawer carriage glides is clearly similar to Warren Platner's designs for Lehigh-Leopold which were then among the most costly of executive office furnishings. The bent flat bar chromed steel base with its distinctive pigeon toe splay is somewhat similar to a table base in Stow Davis' Electa Series, designed by Alexis Yermakov circa 1971. Walnut laminate top is very clean with no issues. One one corner edge shows a small separation. The only identifying markings are within the milled aluminum channel: G.P. F.I. 2 And the date Dec. 20, 1968. See image 18. Between the rectangular laminate top and the chrome base is a heavy blackened steel plate. Underneath the bent chrome pigeon toe feet are bars of a thick phenolic material which act as floor protector. We can have keys made to fit the two locking drawers. Tim Anderson...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Knee Hole 4 Drawer Desk with Key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak knee hole 4 drawer desk with key. Beautiful wood grain on top great construction details - solid wood handles. Made in Den...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Hans Wegner Executive Desk for Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Executive desk in teak and stainless steel, designed as part of an office system by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, c. 1965. With solid oak, dovetailed drawers and height adjustable...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Desk, Designed by M. Puchała, Poland, 1960s, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage desk - refurbished. Type 20-11 / Var II designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala, manufactured by Glucholaskie Fabryki Mebli. Manufactured at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. ...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Merton L. Gershun Walnut Writing Desk for American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut writing desk for American of Martinsville. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Roger Landault 'Attributed to' Elegant Mahogany Desk Table circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Landault (attributed to) elegant mahogany desk table circa 1960 Fully restored Two desks are available.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, by Ib Kofod Larsen For Faarup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak writing desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup, circa 1960's. Incredibly built writing desk is finished on both sides, if placed in the center...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Gianfranco Frattini Hardwood Writing Desk for Bernini, 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Writing desk model 807 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface, ten drawers in the low...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

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

Midcentury Italian Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern desk boasts a floating top covered in faux textured leather. A stunning Italian Industrial Design that looks amazing in any setting. The metal frame ha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Vintage Modern Rosewood Dresser with Desk Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dresser with sculpted trim and wood drawer pulls. This piece features a fold-down desk with brass hinges, storage compartments, and t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s Very good condition. After Renovation Wood: teak Dimensions: H 73 cm / W 130 cm / D. 70.5 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Arne Vodder Desk in Rosewood for Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960's
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This high-quality desk, designed by the esteemed Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s, is a splendid example of mid-century Danish design. As a l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk sideboard, bureau secretaire.The honey-colored sideboard desk has been made of an ash veneer wood and brass feet. It ...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk & Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park
Located in Lafayette, IN
This desert oak desk & chair set was custom ordered by the Yellowstone National Park Services from Westwood of Texas. We procured this particular desk & chair directly from the Mammo...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk, Walnut, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden desk, walnut, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Charlotte Perriand Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand desk for Les Arcs. Circa 1960s. Comes with matching stool. This solid pine table can be used as a console or writing desk. Beautiful vintage condition and wea...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Pine

Vintage Angle Desk by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Italy, 1965 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage angle desk is an original design furniture item realized in the 1965 ca. by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova. Black lacquered wood and legs in br...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks

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Crystal, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive 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

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

Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and Go...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

1960s M.Pozar Modular Set of Desk and Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways - Good original condition with minor signs of wear.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

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

American Mid-Century Desk Deisgned by John Van Koert Fro Drexel, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An American mid-century walnut desk with side extension designed by John Van Koert fro Drexel, circa 1960.   
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John Stuart Inc. Adorning its exterior of glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass acc...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic teak drop leaf desk, Denmark, attributed to Arne Vodder, great design. Sliding top enables desk to be expanded, 65" wide when open. Retains original finish. Patina, hand deli...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Art Deco Bar .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco bar Szczepan Lojek, Julian Pietrzyk from Poland Krakow, from 1910-1920.
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1910s Polish Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Palisander

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original fully stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 light walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk This desk ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Chrome

Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker Table Desk
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Danish cabinetmaker dining table or desk features a light wood top and round black legs. The tabletop is crafted from a high-quality light wood, which exhibits a natural and warm...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk, Denmark, 1960s Very good condition.   
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern teak desk, Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen. This desk has a shelf t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's engraved 'Made in Denmark'. Desk measures: 63" wide, 33.5" dee...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Etched Brass Hardware 1960s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite etched brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded sig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Double-sided teak desk produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s. It has 6 spacious drawers. At the back, a lockable compartment and shelves for books. After wood renovation. One key...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

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

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Chrome Desk
Located in New York, NY
Large unique desk with a flat chrome-plated steel base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Glass, Walnut

Lacquered Wood Desk by Stilka, Argentina, circa 1970
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Lacquered wood desk by Stilka, Argentina, circa 1970.
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1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, teak wood and metal.
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Desks

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Metal

54" Vintage Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
54" Vintage single pedestal desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This distinctive desk has two drawers, one of which is a filing drawer along with stainless steel legs. A great d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Rosewood Desk, Model SH 180, by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Svend Aage Madsen designed this gorgeous rosewood desk, model SH 180, for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in the early 1960s. The curved case sits on a sculpted frame...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Desk by Daciano da COSTA for Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Daciano da COSTA for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, teak wood and metal.
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Desks

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Metal

1960s Console Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Coffee table or desk table with brass, chrome base and glass top in the style of Paul Evans.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Bert England Persian Walnut and Leather Desk for John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
From California designer Bert England's Orientation Group for John Widdicomb Company, this extraordinary desk is made of Persian walnut and solid mahogany. Wrapping around the fr...
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1960s American Vintage Desks

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Brass

Austrian Art Nouveau Complete Library Suite
Located in Oakland, CA
This Austrian library /office suite is comprised of seven magnificent pieces including three book and display cases, a desk, couch and two chairs...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Desks

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Abalone, Wood

Raymond Loewy Desk with Drawers for Doubinsky Freres, DF2000 Series
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Raymond Loewy DF2000 desk in red, orange, and white. See photos for how the desk top slides forward to create clearance for a chair and also reveals storage. Red molded plastic ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, pau santo wood and metal.
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Walnut Single Pedestal Desk by Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece has three drawers, one of which is a filing drawer. A very distinctive desk with unique capped off point stainless steel legs.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

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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