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Desks For Sale
Industrial Equestrian Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Industrial Equestrian desk of walnut and reclaimed wood with an iron base. The parquetry inlaid top with five drawers is flanked by two horse heads...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks

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Iron

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale style, featuring a swan’s neck split pediment with flaming urn finials surmounting two arched glass...
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut slant front desk with herringbone inlays and cross banding on the top desk surface, the desk lid, and the interior and exterior drawer fronts. The desk lid al...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Desks

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Brass, Other

Bunny Williams Home Sofia Desk
Located in New York, NY
Our Sofia desk is defined by both its warm, grey-washed oak finish, and its writing surface surrounded by rounded dentil moulding, an elevated work space complemented by refined tape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Natural Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a splayed leg iron base. Dimensions: 63" W x 28" D x 32" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut serpentine shaped top opening to reveal a fitted interior above a serpentine shaped burr wal...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful walnut desk with boomerang sculptural top , two drawers one small and one file sized with brass pulls . Also includes a Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

Materials

Steel

Bunny Williams Home Heron Cane Desk
Located in New York, NY
Our Heron Desk brings a touch of timeless style to any workspace. A paneled cane gallery and drawer fronts introduce texture and warmth, beautifully complementing the wooden top. Des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks

Materials

Wood, Cane

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French hand carved desk has an angular shaped top over a single drawer in the apron. Four striking and stylized turned legs are connected by a similar stretcher. Cleaned and pol...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Svend Aage Madsen was a renowned Danish furniture designer known for his elegant and functional mid-century modern creations. Active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Madsen speciali...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in solid walnut with an exceptional live edge walnut slab top complimented by Wenge but...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Déco Wooden Desk with Parchment Cover Designed by J.M. Frank for Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco wooden desk with parchment paper cover designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank Material: wood, parchmen...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Desks

Materials

Enamel

Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
Brown Saltman, desk with chair, wood, United States, circa 1940s A cubist desk with chair. This set holds a similar idiom with clear forms and lines. Both the chair and the desk ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique english escritoire secretaire cabinet, made circa 1920 Oak and leather The upper part of the cabinet opens to become the writing table ...
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1920s English Vintage Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Walnut Desk & Return
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller 9000 Series Mid Century Walnut Desk and Return This desk measures: 84 wide x 36 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 28.75 inches The return mea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Teal Cherry Brass Dining Table Italy 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table or writing desk or bureau plat very similar to Ico Parisi from solid cherrywood topped with green turquoise teal glass plate...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Glass, Cherry

Modern Shagreen Leather Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern shagreen embossed leather-wrapped desk with a brass tone iron-framed base. Three drawers with marbleized paper-lined interiors and with brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Post Office Sorting Desk Overall Dimensions: 30" x 48" x 75" high Dimensions of Desk Space: 29" x 45 1/2" Dimensions of Shelves: 10 1/2"...
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Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape that is typical to that area. Nice ...
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19th Century American Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Bird's-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Dressing Table and Chair by R J Horner & Co
Located in Southampton, NJ
Part of a rare seven-piece collection of American Aesthetic Movement Birdseye Maple faux bamboo bedroom furniture. The dressing table features one large top drawer and two smaller dr...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks

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Faux Bamboo, Cane, Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith  Late 20th century  A stunning Regency-style leather-wrapped Davenport desk, attributed to Maitland-Smith, was ma...
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Late 20th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Located in Crawley, GB
A Beautiful early-Victorian walnut Davenport fitted with four side drawers and raised on carved scroll supports.With a lift lid desk with 2 internal d...
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is swoon-worthy with its painted traditional scenes of a forest and stenciled gold detai...
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

1960s Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top. Measures 46" in width, 24" in depth and 29.75" in height. Knee clearance is 24".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk – 9 Drawers, Tooled Leather & Cupboard
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique mid-Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, circa 1850–1870, fitted with 9 drawers and a superstructure incorporating a full-width cupboard with sliding doors. The rectangular...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Paint Decorated Adam Style Satinwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century English Paint Decorated Adam Style Satinwood Writing Table Desk Dimensions : 50" Wide X 26" Deep X 34.5" Tall This stunning desk was made in England in the late 19th C...
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Late 19th Century British Adam Style Antique Desks

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Satinwood

90" Baker Executive Partners Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Baker partners desk Stunning pedestal leather top executive desk made by BAKER. Functioning drawers on both sides serve as guest or partner de...
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1980s American Federal Vintage Desks

Materials

Burl

90"  Baker Executive Partners Desk
90"  Baker Executive Partners Desk
$12,800 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the h...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Desks

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Brass, Other

Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak "Paletti" desk, designed by Olavi Hänninen and produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, Lahti, Finland, 1960s Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Oak

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI, Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Centre Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XVI. Mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted centre - Writing table with tooled leather top, Paris, circa 1900. Measures: Height 29 1/2 inches (74.9 cm) ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Bronze

19thc French Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Desk with Ormolu in Diminutive Size
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome diminutive size French Louis XVI lady's writing table constructed of mahogany and featuring a black leather top with gold Greek key border, foliate bronze ormolu mounts and ...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Venetian Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a charming Venetian desk. It is beautiful in decoration.
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19th Century Italian Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960's English Regency Style Pecan Desk Console by Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This English Regency style pecan writing desk by Thomasville would be perfect in any room. Desk, console, or entryway table to name a few. The stain / tone appears to be in the fam...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A strong, elegant piece to keep you perfectly organized! Crafted of hand-hewn fir and ash and veneered with thick hand-cut ash veneers, this chest offers storage for everything. A lo...
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1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Ash

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Gentlemans Satinwood Rosewood Crossbanded Speciman Cabinet Early 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of an early Irish Mahogany Georgian Demi-Lune fold-over games table of outstanding museum quality. Made in Ireland during the last quart...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

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Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut, Satin

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref. 501GWU22P 45 7/8" H x 32 1/8" W x 15 5/8" D; writing area is 15" D x 26 1/8" W Thi...
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20th Century French Empire Desks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Shaker Style Pine Desk + Hutch
Located in Round Top, TX
Charming two-piece, pine desk + hutch with Shaker proportions. Natural, oiled finish with simple brass hardware and two round, white porcelain pulls to glass front doors. Very good o...
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Mid-20th Century American Shaker Desks

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered c...
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1910s American Mission Vintage Desks

Materials

Copper

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Good things do come in small packages! In a great size to fit almost anywhere, this multifunctional cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1940s French Art Deco Extendable Oak Table
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Oak

19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian 5 drawer Davenport Desk with large storage cabinet. Features 2 drawers on left side and 2 drawers on right side, a large two doors storage cabinet with a doo...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

1950's Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, in fact that is a new leather desktop. Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank and a show pony. Finished on all sides, you can proudly display in the middle of your room. The two-tier architectural design provides additional concealed storage and a top surface ideal for computer screens. Streamlined from top to bottom and minimally adorned with the distinct chrome pulls that make this line so memorable. The square, tapered legs are seamlessly incorporated into the cabinet using Scandinavian Modern design. There are no abrupt angles in Drexel Profile.  The subtle, graceful curves add a touch of elegance to an otherwise masculine look. Not only do you get ample storage and surfaces, but the bottom left cabinet is also a file drawer with all the original dividers in tact. Drexel Furniture's "Profile" line was designed by John van Koert and released in mid-1955. van Koert was already well-known at the time for designing Towle's "Contour" line of cutlery, as well as Drexel "Projection." He was also the director of "Design in Scandinavia," a traveling museum exhibition that went around the United States showcasing pieces from 1954-1957 and helped spark the US interest in Danish design. The extensive Profile group has great poise and although contemporary in spirit, is adaptable and answers the demand for furniture that neither fakes the spirit of a past style nor merely expresses a designer's whim.  This restored 1950s Drexel Profile desk...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk This desk measures: 79.75 wide x 37.75 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Burl

Fine Quality Antique George I Figured Walnut Bureau with Original Handles
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique George I figured walnut bureau with original handles having a fine quality figured walnut bureau with walnut inlay stringing, 2 short and 3 long oak lined drawer...
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18th Century English George I Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage WWII Folding Military Field Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage WWII Military Field Desk A vintage US Military aluminum celadon green painted metal folding field desk. Transforms from a rectangle to p...
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1940s North American Industrial Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk features a two tier top, the upper section having two sliding doors, that open to rev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baker, Hollywood Regency, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Writing Desk, USA, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Barbara Barry, Baker, Hollywood Regency, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Writing Desk, USA, 21st C. A fully refinished writing desk designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture in the Unite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Chrome

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner & Company, New York City, Circa 1885 An exotic Bird's eye maple and satinwood desk in a Chinese Chipp...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage desk made by Dillingham
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

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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