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Desks For Sale
Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a long drawer flanked by small drawers over pedestals each with two drawers. Bracket feet. Finished all around in a design of inlay that gives a striped effect.
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Late 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary The piece has been crafted from camphor wood and is circa 1910 The central section opens out to reveal the re...
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1910s Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Black oak desk with three solid drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak walnut wood and wood covered wit...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Stripped Pine Greeting Station Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stripped Pine Greeting Station Cupboard This is a very good quality cupboard, it has been used as a Restaurant Greeting Station, it has a panelled front and a flat galle...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desks

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Pine

Modern Organic Desk Made from Sustainable Ancient Wood & Blackened Steel
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The folded steel base for the Milford desk was inspired by the plunging mountains that create the Milford Sounds and the way the light catches shadows on the ridges and valleys of Mitre Peak. The Milford Desk is made from matai, a New Zealand native...
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Desks

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Steel

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. mahogany and ormolu writing desk, attributed to F. Linke. The lovely desk is raised by circular ta...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Console Legs Glossy Lacquer Leather Cover with Nails Marble Top Caps in Bronze
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of rosewood wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage bookspace . There are two modules at t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Small Leather Topped Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
An 18th century French painted three-drawer desk. It has a leather top and two doors. The knee hole is very small, as in the period one sat sideways with only the right knee under th...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut desk, having a shaped, hand coloured leather hide writing surface, above two long drawers in the ...
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Located in Cesena, FC
Original lacquered cathedra desk, of rare beauty. Period: mid 1700s Originally from the marche region It has in the front 2 doors as if it were a sideboard Measures: cm 152x...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Desks

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Wood

Bergwood White Desk
Located in Brussels, BE
Bergwood white desk.
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Partner’s Desk, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany Partner’s Desk with tooled black leather inset top above six frieze drawers, above opposing cupboards enclosing further drawers. English c.1770 Additional info...
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18th Century George III Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Georgian Mahogany pedestal desk An 18th century Georgian mahogany pedestal desk. The desk has a gold tooled black leather writing...
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18th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Oak desk with two drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with natural...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Monolith Bookends by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Monolith Bookends by Turbina Unique Piece Dimensions: D 17 x W11 x H12cm/ D18 x W12.5 x H10 cm / D 17 x W21 x H10.5 cm Materials: Cast Stone, Brass Stone has been fundament...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore.  
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Shagreen

Vintage Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Tan Brown Leather Top Panelled Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Walnut & Tan Brown leather twin pedestal partner desk This is a good looking, well made and decorative piece, the cuts of timber a...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Late 18th-early 19th Century Georgian Architect's Stand
Located in Richmond, VA
Very unique late 18th-early 19th century Georgian architect's stand. The Stand resembles a kneehole desk, yet is 40.5" tall. The center drawer is over a Gothic shaped door concealing 2 shelves. There are 5 graduated drawers on either side and fluted quarter columns framing the interior and exterior sides. Would make a great stand up desk, work station or host stand.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period
Located in London, GB
Constructed in a finely figured and patinated Maple; rising from a plinth base, incorporating four graduated drawers to the side, with turned wood knobs; the other three sides of fie...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Maple, Leather

Walnut Gillows Desk Queen Anne Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Queen Anne Style “Gillows” Desk. Circa 1930 We can ship this to anywhere in the world, including US - please get in touch for a shipping quote Please see close up photo of 'Gi...
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1930s Queen Anne Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
3 Drawer Mahogany Chest circa 1880 Flame Mahogany top and drawer front with the original brass handles The chest has bracket feet making it sturdy The drawers open smoothly for ease ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional pair of fully restored, Regency circa 1810-1820, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have ever seen this size, designed as open library bookshelves...
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore. Information about the covid 19. At this point, the ...
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base. Two drawers with chrome pulls. Chair mahogany armchair with rectangular padded b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Root Writing Desk with Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English oak root writing desk with bronze fittings.
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Mid-20th Century English Desks

Materials

Oak

Large Design Desk in Steel and Glass, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large design desk in steel and glass, circa 1970-1980.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning antique French roll top desk in the Louis XVI manner Main structure of desk is in kingwood with exotic fruit inlays Ormolu fixt...
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1920s Vintage Desks

Materials

Kingwood

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

Materials

Wood

Philippe V Desk From the 17th Century
Philippe V Desk From the 17th Century
$11,604 Sale Price
20% Off
Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Walnut, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent 19th century French ormolu mounted and brass marquetry inlaid bombe bureau in the Louis XV style with three quarter brass gallery top, the fall front to reveal a superb...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is raised on tapered fluted legs with ormolu chandelles and topie feet with ormolu sabots. At the impressive apron is a single drawer which has a secret mechanism...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
George II oak desk or dressing table with a single drawer above three short drawers flanking an arched center kneehole with cabinet door, brass hardware, England, early 18th century.
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18th Century English George II Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of s...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

American Folk Art Marquetry Furniture, Suite of Five Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Folk Art marquetry furniture (California), suite of five pieces. Desk, side chair, lounge chair, ottoman, and coffee table. All pieces constructed of multiple, intricate, thick laminates forming striking symmetrical pattern of dazzling compositions. Unrestored except for linseed oil sealed surfaces. Measurements: Chair 30" W x 27" D x 38" H, seat 18", lounge chair 30" W x 27.5" D x 38" H, seat 18" H, ottoman 23" W x 15" D x 16" H, coffee table 37" W x 19" D x 20" H, desk 50...
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1930s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Pine, Fir

Monolith IV Bookend by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith IV Bookend by Turbina Unique Piece Dimensions: D 17 x W 21 x H 10.5 cm Materials: Cast Stone, Brass Stone has been fundamental in material and spiritual development of huma...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

Solano Desk by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. OAK BURL + POLISHED LUCITE HARDWAX OIL FINISH CUSTOMIZE THIS PIECE For all furniture, protection from heat and moisture is crucial to the l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Oak

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by George Nelson and Robert Probst. This is a delightful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Laminate, Oak, Wood

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black...
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2010s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Monolith V Bookend by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith bookend by Turbina. Unique piece Dimensions: D 17 x W11 x H12cm. Materials: Cast Stone, Brass Stone has been fundamental in material and spiritual development of human bein...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

DECORATIVE SUiTE OF SIX SHAGREEN SHARK RAY SKIN DRAWER DESK CUPBOARD HANDLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of six Shagreen upholstered drawer handles Shagreen is super collectable, it is basica...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood inlaid ladies writing table, having a hand dyed leather hide writing surface, above a single drawer with ornate original brass handle, s...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Art Writing Desk Amanuense Dark Cherry Wood by Adolfo Natalini
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies. Amanuense, decoded in his characterizing elements (the functional nature of the writing desk-Sécretaire, the symbolic hand and the stick) or dynamic elements; (the folding lid, closed/open) is a contraption of the symbolic time of the memory and of the intimate, of the intensity and of the intellectual and “spiritual” concentration, of the transcription of thoughts into figures, alphabets, ideograms, cosmology. Writing desk or secretary in dark cherry wood...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Camphor Wood & Brass Bureau Desk Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Anglo Indian campaign Camphor wood with brass inlay Military bureau desk This piece really is exquisite. It’s a genui...
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Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Bona Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Bona Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 73,5 x W 144 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Rum, N...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers, Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers, Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Beech Desk University Residence in France, Jean Zay, 1950, Roger Landault
Located in Paris, FR
Very very rare Furniture having equipped a university residence in France. . Flat desk in stained beech and opening with a fully painted side drawer ; melamine top. . The profiled legs, the top finished in a chamfer on its underside circumference. . Brass drawer handle. . State of use, wear, many scratches, accidents and losses, painted in black. . I also have another one as you can see on the video, in another color. . Need to be restored but this is a piece of Franch design History...:) . H. 74 cm W. 131 cm D. 71 cm Provenance : University residence - France - 1950 Roger Landault . This office by Robert Charroy bears the marks of its use, and for good reason, it has equipped the Jean Zay university residence, for which it was designed. The patina of time therefore takes on all its charm, with a touch of nostalgia for some. This piece of furniture tells the story of an exceptional context, that of the student housing project launched in the emergency of post-war reconstruction, in 1948, and which has evolved to become the most ambitious university pilot program in Europe. In 1954, he offered to accommodate 3,000 students in functionally furnished accommodation and common areas, thanks to two competitions organized in 1955 and 1956. The watchword: quality produced at a lower cost using industrial processes . A beautiful playground for designers, including Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault, Jean Lesage...
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1950s French Vintage Desks

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Wood, Beech

Rebelle Desk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Top in 100% solid oak from sustainable French forest. Feet in Carrara marble. Designed and made in Anjou (France). Dessus en chêne 100% massif issu de forêts françaises gérées durablement. Pieds en marbre de Carrare...
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2010s French Desks

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Oak

Rebelle Desk
Rebelle Desk
$9,741 / item
Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style executed by PELLAET 31 rue Caumartin PARIS . A very good cabinet maker in this time the desk cylinder has three belt d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Bronze

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
The exquisite antique table desk, shown here, represents the first collaboration between foley&cox HOME and Fornasetti. The desk was purchased in Italy and hand-decorated by Fornasetti using...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with this vintage coastal pencil reed writing desk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a textured pencil reed finish and a sleek silhouet...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks

Materials

Reed

English Bird's-Eye Maple Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English bird's-eye maple desk, circa 1835. This pedestal desk retains its original Moroccan leather top, with fitted internal mahogany drawers across the top and two cupboard doo...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Leather

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by slender tapered legs with ormolu trim ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Desk Signed JANSEN
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high-quality French late 19th century Louis XVI st. two drawer desk signed JANSEN. The desk is raised by four fluted tapered legs ending with ormolu sabots, topped by chased ormolu...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a French 19th Century Amboyna and Ebony Cabinet, with three quarter balustrade gallery, above two panelled doors set with Paris porcelain po...
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19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Oak desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with n...
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2010s European 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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