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Desks For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV40 Writing Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Finn Juhl design know as the FJ 40. One of Finn Juhl’s earliest designs that is produced by master cabinet maker Niels Vodder.A small compact writing desk in teak with very fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest, all supported by a black steel base with patinated brass, adjustable feet (ca. 19...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Lugo, IT
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta.
Signs of time and a 'not perfect corner as pictured.
Thank you
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Large French modernist corner desk from the 50s in the style of Jacques Adnet's work. This black lacquered solid wood desk (mirror lacquered in the past) has two pedestals with drawe...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf, 2 drawers, and straight round legs, made in Bangkok. Beautiful condition, keeping...
Category
1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage space (bookcase). There are two modules at...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Un bureau CM 141 de Pierre Paulin pour Thonet 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
a Pierre Paulin model "cm141" desk produced by Thonet in 1953. This desk features a black lacquered steel base, a black Formica top, and a drawer unit with 2 drawers made of blond as...
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Desk Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style Black lacquer writing table, circa 2000. Made by Baker. With a rectangular overhanging top with rounded corners the top inset with tooled leather, 3 frieze drawers the...
Category
1990s North American Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
1965 Sligh Lowry Distressed Walnut and Tooled Leather Executive Desk Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful rare Sligh Lowry Furniture Distressed Walnut and Black Tooled Letaher Top Excutive Desk Bookcase in good vintage condition. Gold stincile ornate leather top
Measures 54" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk with Stacked Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the allure of tropical sophistication with our Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk. This Tiki-style masterpiece boasts stacked rattan sides, exuding exotic charm. The desk f...
Category
1940s Vintage Desks
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Black Lacquered Ormolu Desk / Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV writing desk featuring cabriole legs, exquisite ormolu, and a glossy black lacquered top. The elegant gilt bronze fittings protect the edges and at the same time acce...
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s
Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Granite
Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s white desk with metal handles.
Art Deco-style white desk with dark-colored metal handles. This original vintage office desk features a large work surface with slightly curved ...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk top with multiple compartments. Brass hardware highlights the masculine striped meta...
Category
1950s Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern executive rosewood desk, designed in Denmark, circa 1960’s. The Brazilian rosewood desk has been carefully restored to reveal its natural beauty and incredible...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
For the Florentine collector, this is a rare find! It is a petite secretary with lovely fold out writing surface. It has quote a bit of stationary s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Poplar, Giltwood
French Inlay Leather Top Desk, Finished On Both Sides
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French Inlay writing desk with leather top. Finished on both sides. Back has 2 faux drawers. One front drawer is lighter then the other, as s...
Category
1990s Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Beautiful Top Down Italian Wood Desk With Inlay
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Pristine Beautiful Condition for Antique. Dimensions: 38.5" x 18.5" x 35".
Category
1960s Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style Lady Astor slant front writing desk
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Desk locks, and key is ...
Category
1970s American Queen Anne Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage rosewood desk by Karl Erik Ekselius, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
From aesthetics to functionality, this desk is the result of research into modernity and wood. Karl-Erik Ekselius was greatly inspired by natural materials and their ability to shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Palisander
French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Michel MORTIER (1925-2015)- A writing table with a beech base and a white laminated plywood top. Model MP2 (Mortier/ Perrigault), 1979.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
This desk measures: 59 wide x 28.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches
All pieces of furnit...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare Danish Rosewood Desk Attributed to Jorgen & Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a truly exceptional and exceedingly rare Danish Mid-Century rosewood executive desk, an embodiment of iconic design attributed to the visionary duo Nanna and Jørgen Ditze...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish writing desk original from the 1960’s. This is an attributed to Arne Vodder, it has no label or sign. This desk has enough space for storage, it has two drawers and ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Danish modern floating writing desk manufactured by Arne Vodder, and original from the 1960’s. There is plenty of storage with one lateral file...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
This desk measures: 59 wide x 28.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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
Rattan and Herringbone Woven Wicker Secretary Desk and Chair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Oval secretary desk features rattan and wood construction and veneers of woven wicker in a herringbone pattern. Includes matching chair and custom cut glass top.
Measures 56"W x 27"D...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
RARE Hard Rock Maple Conant Ball American Modern Art Deco Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Russel Wright Conant Ball American Modern Solid Hard Rock Maple Art Deco Round Pull Desk Very RARE.
This RARE Solid Hard Rock Maple Desk With Roun...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expanding Desk by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Mahogany Executive Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher, c. 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rich mahogany takes on a glowing, satin-like luminescence in this breathtaking and rare writing desk by Ole Wanscher. The simple form is perfectly proportioned, with elegant squared legs supporting two symmetrical pairs of dovetailed drawers, each topped by a handy brush slide with a recessed center - providing the perfect place to install a handy calendar, a slim pad of custom stationary, or a luxurious leather writing surface - whatever suits your needs! A third large brush slide on the reverse side of the desk pulls out to provide a convenient client work space. The top - which subtly overhangs the base - is finished with a luxuriously thick border of banded inlay, providing textural contrast which further enhances the natural beauty of the figured mahogany.
Stately in its simplicity, this exquisite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single pedestal teak desk with floating top, four-drawer cabinet, carved recessed pulls, and metal structural frame. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This Handsome Scandinavian Modern teak desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Denmark in the 1950s. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional rosewood desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s. Inextricably linked to the history of prestigious Italian companies, such as Artemide, Bernini and Cassina. Gi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo Writing Desk Attributed to Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage writing desk features faux bamboo frame, faux wicker drawer fronts, and bronze hardware. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk. Item features 2 drawers, blue distressed painted finish, solid wood construction, carved and finish back...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk.
Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers.
Unmarked, however very well made.
60" x 30" x 29"H
Condition: Overall very good con...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Writing Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Italian writing desk in the manner of Gio Ponti
Wonderfully constructed of beechwood with original kelly green laminate top.
Great hardware...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak make up vanity or desk. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box with two lower sections for make up storage...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak, Felt, Mirror
Gio Ponti Attributed Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Gio Ponti attributed desk - Italy, 1950s
Gorgeous from every angle with floating top and drawers and angular scissor legs
Constructed of oak wood and original black top
In...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak, Laminate
Rare ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the exquisite Model ND93 writing desk in rosewood, a timeless masterpiece crafted by the renowned Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen in the 1950s. This icon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Burl and Steel Mezzaluna Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace c 1970/80's
Located in New York, NY
Stunning executive desk designed by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection, circa 1970-1980's. The desk features a large semi circular top of stunning burl veneer, two side drawers also ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
You want to live in the golden yea...
Category
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s,
One drawer is fixed, it was used to hide a safe underneath
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you h...
Category
1950s Argentine Space Age Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Danish designer Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage space. On the front t...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Modern Solid Mahogany Desk with 4 Leather Front Oak Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful modern style of Ralph Lauren solid mahogany desk with 4 leather front drawers. Very High end woodwork and construction. Diamond Wood pattern on desk top. Very high end clear gloss lacquer finish. smooth metal drawer slides on solid Oak drawers with leather fronts and brass key accents. shows little wear to desk surface. No Labels or Tags. Previous owners claimed it was a Ralph Lauren desk...
Category
1990s American Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Step into the allure of mid-century Italian design with this masterfully writing desk crafted in the 1950s and attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù.
It's in very good condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Executive Desk: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Modern Functionality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the sophistication of the 1960s with our beautifully restored Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk. Crafted from the finest mahogany, this desk exemplifies the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features a total of four dovetail drawers, which the right...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
This desk measures: 70 wide x 34 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches
Al...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Burl
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
You want t...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Biedermeier Writing Desk With Leather Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage walnut Biedermeier writing desk with an embossed leather inlay top. The Biedermeier style, known for its clean lines and simplicity, is elegantly showcased in this writing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk surface, five storage cubbies, three upper drawers and four lower drawers with scu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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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