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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Desk by Svend Age Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk An exclusive mid-century modern large desk was designed by Svend Madsen and manufactured by HP Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. This elegant desk features a bowed large to...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Desk in rosewood of high quality Danish design from around the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood of high quality Danish design from around the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:150 D:75
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminium Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminium Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis 1970s Clean lines with aluminium accents, this minimalist design features ample leg room, 4 drawers (o...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Teak, Paint

Arne Vodder for G.V. Møbler Danish Teak Executive Desk, c. 1960's
By G.V. Møbler, Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Clearance under desk measures H 27" x W 19.5". Elevate your workspace with this exceptional Teak Desk by the legendary Arne Vodder for GV Møbler. Immaculately preserved in p...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Strafor desk from the Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century, Strafor manufactured desk from the Netherlands, 1960s. The desk's frame has cabinets on both sides with a file drawer on the right hand side. Outfitted with a linoleum t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer ‘Avalon’ in the UK. The cabinets are teak and and teak veneer with their original me...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Monumental L-Shaped Walnut Desk by Monteverdi Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century L-shaped walnut desk manufactured by Monteverdi Young in the United States, circa 1960s. The boomerang shape adds a unique touch, seamlessly blending style and functional...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Vintage Art Deco Pedestal Desk Satin Birch 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic vintage art deco desk in satinwbirch Features orginal drop handles and shaped sides circa 1930 Great period piece of clean art deco Viewing...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Satinwood

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Oak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Oak Desk This desk measures: 84.25 wide x 33 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a ch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Desk and Chair by Robert Bloch
By Athelia by Robert Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top, four drawers, refined chrome hardware (the top can be ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Peter Lovig Mid Century Teak Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Teak Executive Desk This desk measures: 59.75 wide x 30.5 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It was made of teak wood with contoured handles. It consists of two modules, on the left there are three drawers, on the right there is a ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 79.75 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and finely crafted mid-Century Modern solid teakwood desk. It features a set of three drawers on the left side, drawer in the middle, and open shelves on the right. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Console Table / Desk in Rio Rosewood by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish rosewood console table with two drawers, undertier and distinctive curved leg supports by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Vintage Mid Century 1970's Grand Rolltop Writing Desk with Asian Flair. Beautifully carved. will convert to a standard writing desk by t...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptional Art Deco English walnut desk of good proportions and dating to the 1930's. A high level of craftsmanship and materials used is evident thro...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

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Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It was made of teak wood with contoured handles. It consists of two modules, on the left there are three drawers, on the right there is a ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Executive Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century modern walnut executive desk made in the USA, circa 1960's. This desk features a well-crafted walnut design accented by elegant chrome handles. Designed with fun...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cantilever desk designed by Georg Petersens for Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Circa 1960s beautiful teak wood. Unique architectural designed sturdy desk top accompanied by ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Danish designer Peter Løvig Nielsen in the 1960s. Desks are characterized by original, extraordinary design and high-quality workmanship made of high-quality mater...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Danish modern "Magic" adjustable teak writing desk / dining table / coffee table circa 1960s. The piece is incredibly functional and can be lowered with a pulley mechanism...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Danflex
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk manufactured by Danflex in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to details and the gr...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

American Walnut & Brass Vintage Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revive the hustle and bustle of the mid-century American workplace with this jaw-dropping walnut executive desk. Boasting a newly refinished walnut top measuring over 14 square feet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Has a discoloration on the top. Please see pictures Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase with Sliding Doors, 1950
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautiful Danish rosewood desk cabinet with upper shelving. Features adjustable shelving with additional storage behind the 2 sliding doors and an extendable writing surface. Has a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern executive teak desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P Hansen in Denmark, circa 1960’s. This rectangular desk shows wonderful details that are very well executed. Features a pull-out dovetailed drawer and a file drawer, all integrated with original solid steel handles. One the opposite side of the desk, there's a modesty panel, showcasing teak...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Bloch writing desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactured in Brazil 1965. This desk was once used in the BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a well-known Brazilian publish...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Desk This desk measures: 52 wide x 28 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in matte black lacquer with cream accents . Bank of five...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

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Wood

1970 Mid Century Modern Elegant Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Elegant Ladies Writing Desk. Single center drawer. Beautiful wood.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 34 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Writing Desk with Hermes Leather Top. Beautifully carved with 4 spacious drawers.
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Mid-Century Freestanding Kidney Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Freestanding desk made in Denmark in the 1960s in Mid Century style. It is made of walnut wood with profiled handles. The furniture has a unique rounded shape, giving it a unique cha...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

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

Writers Desk in Oak w/ Acid Etched Bronze Frame by Harry Lunstead Designs, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Simultaneously minimal and stylish this exceptional writers desk, designed by Harry Lundstead, is the very epitome of Modern Contemporary Design. With its sleek, thoughtful and hidde...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bronze

American Mid-Century Monteverdi Young Walnut Angular Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut executive desk having an angular top with a centerdrawer and 3 stacked side drawers designed with a vanity front panel (custom made by MONTEVERDI YOUNG)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk elements made of walnut laminate with different color hardwood overlay. The top in burr walnut veneer. The front of the side doors and the central drawer covered in cognac l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Wood

American Crafted Walnut and Oak Desk Attributed to Lou Hodges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous American crafted walnut and oak desk attributed to Lou Hodges, designed in United States, circa 1970s. With its gracefully arched and cu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak, Walnut

California Studio Sculpted Walnut Executive Desk by Anthony Khan
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...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Ebony, Walnut

Monumental Ebony and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage executive desk designed in the United States, circa 1970s. This refinished desk is extremely attractive to any viewer due to the versatility of the design and the elegance of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk in great vintage condition. Measures 32" in width, 20" in dpeth, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Cherry

Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedens...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

1950's desk by Louis Paolozzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak desk from the 1950's designed by Louis Paolozzi , edited by Guermonprez .
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Italian Mid-Century Executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Questa scrivania stupenda è stata disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani negli anni '40 del Novecento. La linea sagomata sul fronte nella parte del cassetto centrale, il retro della scrivania ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Brass

Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Teak 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1960s by Danish designer Severin Hansen, this desk was produced by Haslevs Møbelfabrik. This factory is generally known for its great construction, and this des...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
Located in Biella, IT
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Stainless Steel and Burl Wood Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental Demi Lune Executive's Desk designed by Leon Rosen for Pace. This stunning desk has matchbook burl wood veneer which creates a beautiful surface. The warmth of the wood w...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Stainless Steel

Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
Located in Biella, IT
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis the color of the desk are white/cream and brown
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk features a removable top part with extra drawers and storage compartments. This desk ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This Mid Century Modern Teak "Magic Box" secretary desk highlights precisely what makes Danish furniture so functional and versatile. This cabinet takes up minimal depth yet once you...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Teak

MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s
Located in 성동구, KR
The MMG desk, which was produced for a short period of only 5 years, was designed with 22 parts in a modular form that can be combined according to the user's choice. It is often wr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Kho Liang Le for Fristho Management Desk Model J1 Design from 1956
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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

Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk This desk measures: 68 wide x 72.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches The return ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

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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