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Desks For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1940
Wood and bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P. Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1970s. This beautiful desk was made of the highest quality teak. The grain and color of the wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, English , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco writing bureau of small proportions, a really superb piece of furniture. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut, Bakelite
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950's desk by Louis Paolozzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak desk from the 1950's designed by Louis Paolozzi , edited by Guermonprez .
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
1940s Johnson Furniture Co Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1940s Johnson Furniture Co Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk with 3 drawers with dovetail construction, all very well functioning.
Recently refinished and in great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Restored Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Rosewood 4-Drawer Desk Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This desk was designed in the early 1950s by esteemed designer Nanna Ditzel for production by Søren Willadsen. Ditzel studied design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts with oth...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1964 George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1964. Action Office was designed as a set of components that could be combine...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage.
Produced in 1964 by the Herman Miller company for the Action Office Series...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Materials
Aluminum
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance. This exquisite table showcases the beauty of oak wood with a sanded finish, revealing...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
1960s Jens Risom Designs Double Pedestal Executive Desk w/ Wood Pulls in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an executive desk in walnut, designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs in the 1960s. It features two drawers on the left, three drawers on the right, and pull-out surface...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for "Votre Maison", France , 1960.
Excellent condition.
Here is a free-standing oak desk by French designer duo Robert Guiller...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood desk made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Desk in very good condition - after wood renovation
Classic Danish design.
Iconic shape, 6 spacious drawers in the front and bookshelves ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut w/ Chromed-Steel X-Base Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Executive Desk, Model 2485, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example date...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
70" Mid Century Louis XV Queen Anne Style Desk by Baker Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Louis XV Queen Anne Style Desk by Baker Furniture
French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk features cabriole legs and a scalloped apron edge. There is ample knee-...
Category
1960s North American Louis XV Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "Pigeon Hole" Mid Century Wooden Desk, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and collectible "pigeon hole" wooden desk for the administrative building in Chandigarh, India designed by Pierre Jeanneret...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Executive Brass and Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage executive brass and walnut desk, designed in USA, circa 1950’s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this desk features meticulous design and minimalist bras...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite 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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage L Shape Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage L-shape desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This beautiful desk features a wood frame with an L -shape design giving you double the storage and s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage "Student" desk by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1962.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Iconic "Student" desk model by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
Produced between 1962 and 1967, this particular piece dates back to approximately 1962.
It features a black lacquered m...
Category
1960s French Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid century vintage Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-20th century vintage handmade Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk. This secretaries desk features is original keys...
Category
1950s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of French Art Deco design with this exceptional dining table crafted by the renowned Charles Dudouyt. This table is a true masterpiece, charac...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Elm
Danish Modern Teak Desk W/ Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak desk designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960’s. This stunningly refurbished desk has been expertly crafted to greatly repre...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bar J.Langer
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco bar Szczepan Lojek, Julian Pietrzyk from Poland Krakow, from 1910-1920.
Category
1910s Polish Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Palisander
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 ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Solid Teak Desk by Svend and Madsen Danish, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Small Scandinavian desk from the 1960s by the Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen. Structure in solid teak and veneer, this desk is composed of ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
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)
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof Form desk chair
- Dazor desk lamp...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Office Desk Nut
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Art Deco desk from 1940.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s. A double pedestal desk with 9 drawers of varying sizes for quite a bit of storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1950s Restored Pedestal Executive Desk: Bamboo Inlay & Mahogany Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the 1950s with our beautifully restored pedestal executive desk, a testament to the era's craftsmanship and a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic ap...
Category
1960s British Campaign Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean, Minimalist lines a...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Ponti Style Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century walnut desk with a centere drawer flanked by 2 shaped front drawers on the right and 3 on the left suppoted on angled legs (style of GIO PONTI)
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Important Art Deco Presidential Desk - André Domin And Marcel Genevriere - Maiso
Located in BARSAC, FR
DOMIN André (1883-1962) and GENEVRIERE Marcel (1885-1967) for Maison DOMINIQUE
Magnificent flat desk in presidential format in thuja burl veneer designed by André DOMIN and Marcel G...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder for GV Møbler Rosewood Desk, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
Perfectly proportioned for apartment living, this exquisite desk by Arne Vodder features a classic Mid-Century "floating" silhouette, with three dovetailed drawers and one large cubb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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
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 ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Danish Modern Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960. This large Mid-Century desk has five drawers, shelves, and two drop-down doors with extra shelves for ampl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit
Additional information:
Fantastic and functional space saving desk suited for organizational survival in a work at home Covid world.
Manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1970s.
Upper storage compartment complete with original overhead lighting.
Separate rolling file drawer cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Mid Century Walnut "Castillian" Executive Desk by Alma
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic mid-century walnut “Castillian” executive desk by Alma made in the United States, circa 1960s. Crafted with exquisite walnut and adorned with a luxurious leather top and ba...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Model 56 Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed, with added f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk w/ Drop-Leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak desk designed by Aksel Boll Jensen in Denmark, circa 1960’s. This gorgeous desk has been professionally refinished and features two beautifully crafted d...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has some visible wear, particularly in the top, so you can see some scratches and dings. And it has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it, modified, and painted the base black. There are some small rings on the desktop. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Need a GORGEOUS desk but have limited space? Well, here it is…. the perfect desk! This is a very handsome smaller roll top desk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1940
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini production 1963.
Located in Vigevano, PV
GIANFRANCO FRATTINI
A desk with shelf model 530 for BERNINI, 1961.
Rosewood, Rosewood veneer wood.
Dated 1963 in a drawer.
Literature: Domus 378 (May 1961), advertisement Domus 389 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Mid Century Mazor Masterpiece Red Leather Top Black & Floral Painted Ladies Desk
By Mazor Furniture Company
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet desk with both stenciled and hand painted geometric and floral designs on a factory finish black and green background and a lovely cranberry red leather desk surface,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
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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