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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk sideboard, bureau secretaire.The honey-colored sideboard desk has been made of an ash veneer wood and brass feet. It ...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk This desk measures: 54 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches The height to the des...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century desk, model 75, produced by Omann Jun danish furniture factory. A desk with a high craftsmanship of design and workmanship, characteristic of Danish design from the 1960s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder, showcasing the elegance and functionalism that are hallmarks of his work. The desk is a substantial piece, featuring a spacious tab...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

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

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Wood

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass. It is composed of a central drawer, two columns of ten drawers each, two additional...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Kipp Stewart for Directional by Calvin Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Directional by Calvin Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 39 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk
Located in Dereham, GB
George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk Mahogany top with Satinwood Banded inlay, & Centre Fan inlay & 4 quarter fan inlays Kneehole Base with 7 Drawers, Satinwood Bandin...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk This desk measures: 63.75 wide x 28.75 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches W...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk This desk measures: 63.25 wide x 31.25 deep x 33.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches The height to the work surfac...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

1970s Italian Vintage Curved Nickel Legs 3-Drawer Ash Tree Center Desk/Console
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern center desk in ash tree of clean sleek shape, very well designed, the top surface with quality rounded corners and minimum thickness to allow 3 functional drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Iron, Nickel

19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century English mahogany drop-leaf writing table featuring a speckled lacquer finish by artist Ira Yeager (1933-2022 American). The elegant table is crafted in th...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style 3 Drawer Desk. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 30.5" H x 47.5" W x 19" D x Middle 2...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Plastic, Laminate

Italian Oyster Burl Three Drawer Sabre Leg Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing desk with an oyster burl veneer and three drawers, resting on four sabre legs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Burl, Wood

Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Alessandro for Baker, circa 1980
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare desk / console table designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gambalogna, known as “Alessandro,” for Baker Furniture in the 1980's. This piece features a lacquered faux tessellated bone finish with an inset cream leather top. It has a substantial rectangular tabletop with sculptural, curved legs and one center drawer. To View all of our listings at Tiffany Farha Design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk in Solid Wood with Dual Floating Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this executive desk is handcrafted from solid, sustainably sourced wood. With its symmetrical design and graceful proportio...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tucked below, the center one with small divisions at front. A hinged panel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

English Crossed Sabre Leg Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Handcrafted for us by a small workshop in England, this writing table embodies the quality and appearance buyers of bespoke English furniture have come to expect over the last 300 ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather top and very dark blue faux velvet sides and chrome accents. This desk also features a file sorter that slide within a unique recessed channel. A three drawer filing cabinet...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Stainless Steel

Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk. Great vintage condition. Measures 32" in width, 20" in depth and 73" in height. Bottom part is 32" in with, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Formica, Walnut

Ivanhoe Desk with Pencil Drawers by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ivanhoe desk features a cantilevered base with open display shelves. Available in American walnut or white oak and drawers are available upon ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk by American of Martinsville. Beautiful condition, k...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units over a Pair of aluminum pedestal bases (HERBERT HIRCHE-Christian Holzäpfel KG) Germa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE ORIGiNAL REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, finest quality Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Davenport desk wi...
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom (Danish American,1916-2016) Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk. Features 2 drawers with beautiful walnut handles. Key include...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French modernist corner desk from the 50s in the style of Jacques Adnet's work. This black lacquered solid wood desk (mirror lacquered in the past) has two pedestals with drawe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Deco Birch Desk by Saarinen for Johnson, 1940's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eliel Saarinen for Johnson desk circa 1948. This rare example executed in birch has three drawers, sculptural s shaped legs and formed aluminum pulls. It has been masterfully restore...
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Desk or Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Table A substantial 19th century, English Regency, Chinoiserie partners library table with a gre...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ramsay French Mid-Century Dark Green Lacquered Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) dark green lacquered drop front secretary with bronze dore rope design and trim (signed RAMSAY )
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Contemporary Desk in White Oak with Pencil Drawers by Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
We designed this desk to feel light and airy while remaining stable and providing some small storage for papers and pencils. The diagonal supports in the back provide the stability n...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Rosewood Mid Century Modern Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Mid Century Modern free floating desk in rosewood, probably Danish in origin, with a center stationary drawer flanked by a locking storage compartment with removeable half sh...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

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

Materials

Wood

Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Desk This desk measures: 79 wide x 38 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century French Oak Desk-Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French Desk Cabinet, circa 1940 Solid oak Ideal for office storage : one part to store documents in binders, one part can be used as a shelf and two drawers. Good condi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Desk by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite handcrafted teak executive desk, a statement of refined luxury and artisanal craftsmanship. Designed for discerning collectors and professi...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Crocodile Mahogany Side Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An extremely fine circa 1820 side or writing table by legendary English cabinetmaking firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London of rectangular form having an exquisitely grained solid ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and Go...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany sideboard with 3 drawers centered between bowed form drawers and supported by 6 square fluted legs with lio...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top teak desk for Dansk Designs circa 1970s Beautifully grained teak with unique flip top shelf flips down to extend the desk for more working space and...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Countryside, IL
Maurice Villency style mid century teak desk with bookcase front The desk measures: 52.5 wide x 26.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clear...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Milo Baughman for Murray Mid Century Maple and Brass Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Murray Mid Century Maple and Brass Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 24.75 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches All pieces of furniture can b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Cane, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Small Desk, Stained Wood, Cane, Brass, 1960s This modernist desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. features...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
Located in Folkestone, GB
Attributed to Gillows A superior quality late 18th/early 19th century mahogany Davenport Desk The leather-lined top with brass gallery, lifting to ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Desk. Finished back. Sculptural Legs. 48w 27.5d 28.5h
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk measures: 61 wide x 29.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches All ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of a wall panel with 2 adjustable containers and 1 desk The panel is equipped with side racks that allow the cont...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal, Brass

Ebonized Predictor Group Desk by Paul McCobb for O'Hearn Furniture Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
This hard-to-find desk is a Paul McCobb design for his Predictor series, manufactured by O'Hearn Furniture only from 1951 to 1955. The ebonized maple case sits on slender canted legs. To the left a door conceals three drawers, the lower of which is file-deep. To the right three narrow but long drawers feature round brass pulls. To the back is a narrow shelf...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawers on each side. Very nice desk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Glass, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by Edward Wormley. The two-drawer filing cabinet can be placed under the desk to either side or wheeled out for easy access. Desk with drop leaf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Davenport. This Davenport Features an arrangement of 6 Graduated Mahogany Lined Drawers to the Right Hand Side with Faux Drawers to the Reverse. Period Regency The T...
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1980s Regency Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Formica, 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

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Steel

Florence Knoll Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503. Features five drawers one for files. Modesty pane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

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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