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Desks For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1980s
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...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Art Writing Desk Amanuense Nero Black 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-Sécret...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern teak desk,
Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen. This desk has a shelf t...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Double-sided teak desk produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s.
It has 6 spacious drawers.
At the back, a lockable compartment and shelves for books.
After wood renovation. One key...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original fully stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 light walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk
This desk ...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Italian Midcentury 1960s Consolle in Brass and Wood
Located in bari, IT
A tiki style console Italian midcentury production.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s American Federal Vintage Desks
Materials
Burl
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
54" Vintage Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
54" Vintage single pedestal desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This distinctive desk has two drawers, one of which is a filing drawer along with stainless steel legs. A great d...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern desk is designed in the style of Milo Baughman. This stylish and sturdy piece sits on a heavy chrome frame with boxed sides. Unique design has three larg...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Chrome Desk
Located in New York, NY
Large unique desk with a flat chrome-plated steel base.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, 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 ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Desk, Vintage, Mahogany, Gilding, Book-Spine Form Drawers, History of England
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
I have never seen a desk like this before, it is really quirky, a great conversation piece.
Tan leather top with gold leaf embossed tooling surrounded by crossbanding. The frieze wi...
Category
1980s English Post-Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Lacquered Wood Desk by Stilka, Argentina, circa 1970
By Stilka
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Lacquered wood desk by Stilka, Argentina, circa 1970.
Category
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s Style Louis XVI
By Comatec
Located in Brussels, BE
Amazing very rare limited edition cylinder secretary desk in Lucite late 1980s
This is the best secretary kept in town: A fine art, exquisite...
Category
1980s Louis XVI Vintage Desks
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Return
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Edward Wormley desk and ensuite return, label, currently being refinished, desk.
Measures: 72 W x 36.5 D x 29 H.
Return
60 W x 30.5 D x 29 H.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Bert England Persian Walnut and Leather Desk for John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
From California designer Bert England's Orientation Group for John Widdicomb Company, this extraordinary desk is made of Persian walnut and solid mahogany.
Wrapping around the fr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Table Desk
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Danish cabinetmaker dining table or desk features a light wood top and round black legs. The tabletop is crafted from a high-quality light wood, which exhibits a natural and warm...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, teak wood and metal.
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Walnut Single Pedestal Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece has three drawers, one of which is a filing drawer. A very distinctive desk with unique capped off point stainless steel legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian style desk makes a unique and stylish workspace for home or office. Two sets of drawers make for ample storage options, while the spaci...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Davis Allen For GF Desk And Credenza
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid cneutry modern desk and credenza designed by Davis Allen and made by GF. Green metal with chrome bases and accents and white tops. The credenza measures 23" high, 33" wide, 2...
Category
1960s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Desk by Daciano da COSTA for Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Daciano da COSTA for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, teak wood and metal.
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Campaign Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage desk features a unique chrome base topped with a large workspace perfect for any setting. Pair of drawers offer added storage, ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, pau santo wood and metal.
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Desk by Gordon Bunshaft Manufactured by Knoll for SOM Architect Chase Bank
By Som American, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk has a solid polished steel frame that supports a 1.25 inch marble top with thin wooden drawers on each side. The desk was made for Chase Bank Corporate...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
1960s Console Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Coffee table or desk table with brass, chrome base and glass top in the style of Paul Evans.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Ebonized Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop front secretary desk
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
US...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expanding Desk by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak console or desk, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Console. Rare piece of furniture with its 2 large drawers that can be used as a console, entryway unit or desk. Sober and very elegant design. Very good manufactu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern roll top cylinder desk bureau, circa 1968.
The desk with a locking roll top cylinder, that is cross-banded with teak, the interior is fitted with a single d...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Architectural Travertine Executive Desk, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome 1980s executive desk in travertine featuring stately square pedestal legs and a thick rectangular travertine top. This modernist desk has two inset center drawers and stor...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Bookmatched Walnut W/ Tapered Leg Boca Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in New York, NY
This unique and brilliantly proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Boca Desk in Bookmatched Walnut W/ Tapered Black Lacquer Support is by Leon Rosen for Pace and originates from the Unit...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Bureau scandinave vintage teck et sa chaise Henning Kjaernulf 1960
Located in NANTES, FR
Bureau scandinave en teck estampillé "made in Denmark" et sa chaise Henning Kjaernulf des années 60
en très bon état, seul à noter une zone de frottement sur un côté à l'emplacement...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen Writing Desk for Wébé, Dutch Design, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Writing desk designed by Louis van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the Netherlands around 1960. This desk features a teak veneer table top with 3 drawers on the left, a cabinet on ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk
By G.V. Gasvig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Provincial Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Style: Italian Provincial
Dimensions: 29”H x 35.50”W x 19.50”D
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Walnut Danish Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful expandable Danish Modern walnut desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen. This desk can be used either flipped down for expansive space or f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Fine French 1960s Desk by Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) - A fine French Mid-Century writing table with a black lacquered tubular metal base, a white laminated plywood top and a wooden drawer with a metal pull. Mo...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
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
Category
1960s Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Tessellated Shell Desk attributed to Enrique Garcel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tessellated coconut shell and wood desk, attributed to Enrique Garcel, unsigned, Colombia, circa 1980s. This piece came from the same estate as the two other signed Garcel pieces we ...
Category
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style kneehole desk or vanity, circa 1960s. Made of oak featuring turned and ribbed accents with scrolled backsplash and six drawer...
Category
1960s American Colonial Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Dresser / Desk, Teak, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Dresser / Desk in teak, made in Denmark, nice original condition, great size, measuring 26" W x 16" D x 35' H, hand delivery avail to New ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
20th Century Inlaid Wood and Gilt Bronze French Bureau, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French bureau from 20th century. Furniture with high leg, pleasantly inlaid with floral decorations in rosewood, palisander, mahogany, maple, tulipwood and fruitwood. Bureau finished...
Category
1960s French Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
Rosewood Desk, Model SH 180, by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Svend Aage Madsen designed this gorgeous rosewood desk, model SH 180, for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in the early 1960s. The curved case sits on a sculpted frame...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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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