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Desks For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
Very large mid-century oak desk, from the 1950s, fully restored. This is a superb double-sided desk, so it can be placed in the middle of a room and / or serve as an executive office...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive chrome and walnut desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper. Made in Italy. Massive desktop surface. Circa 1970s. Walnut top with three hidden drawers. Two polished chrom...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bent Silberg Mobler mid century Danish teak desk
The desk measures: 51.25 wide x 23.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
Located in Countryside, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll
The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
1980s Gray Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
While known primarily for his lighting design and his long career as an entrepreneur, this 1980s postmodern "Squiggle" desk was designed by the prolific American designer Ron Rezek. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Taupe leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. The last 4 images are original photos of the desk pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26.25"
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak, Leather
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Executive Desk by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large executive desk by Franco Albini from Italy, ca the 1950s. The desk has a small cabinet at the front of the desk with some shelves giving it a very attractive design from all si...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
1980s White and Black Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
While known primarily for his lighting design and his long career as an entrepreneur, this 1980s postmodern "Squiggle" desk was designed by the prolific American designer Ron Rezek. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Arts & Crafts Style Maple & Walnut Desk/Console, Manner of Jere Osgood
By Jere Osgood
Located in East Hampton, NY
This incredibly sculptural console/vanity made of rare and exquisite woods (Burl, Maple and Walnut) probably by Jere Osgood. Features a whimsical swivel dr...
Category
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. The word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26".
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support ...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Desk-Sideboard 1950s Belgium Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern beautiful sideboard in ashwood with a front door that you can open and change the furniture into a desk use with an interior with two shelves laminated in white.
Simple and s...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, Ash
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk
This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 36.25 deep x 22.25 inches high...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and fabricated by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 50's.
A cute circular storage...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern Karl Springer style three-drawer faux Shagreen desk on a chrome plated x form base.
Sleek desk or writing table in a Springer style finish w...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Desk measures: 50 wide x 26 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
?All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bookcase/Desk, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, bookcase / desk in gilded ash, France, 1950. Equipped with 4 shelves, two of which are adjustable and a drop...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Ash
Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Laszlo's (1900-1993) stunning bleached oak desk for brown saltman features basket weave drawer fronts and modern U-shaped legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Entire desk is wrapped in leather. Iron frame with 4 po...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Italia Vanity Desk in Lacquered Wood Gio Ponti Style Colored Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italia vanity desk in lacquered wood and Gio Pont style colored glass.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers , Wood and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk, wood and chrome, 1970s
Tablet : 6cm.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vista of California desk, perfect for a student or home office. The walnut case, white laminate top and black lacquered steel frame are all in very good condition. The entire desk is...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant Italian Louis XVI style writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant straight legs. Equipped with four practi...
Category
1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Whitecraft Desk, Vanity & Armchair Green Finish American, 1970
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency bamboo & reed desk, writing table or vanity with glass top and matching armchair in olive green finish.
Features 2 drawers with hand carv...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Dale Holub Studio Craft Lift-Top Desk
By Dale Holub
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage mid-century modern studio craft lift-top desk by Dale Holub. Crafted out of solid walnut using mortise and tenon techniques unparalleled. A sculptur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Johannes Andersen Teak & Oak Two-Tier Desk with Brass Accents for Møbelfabrik F.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Møbelfabrik Falster
Dimensions: 39in H x 45.50in W x 22in D
Desk Height: 29.50in.
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Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Chiat Day Desk by Gaetano Pesce, New York, 1994, Rare
Located in Kansas City, MO
Gaetano Pesce Chiat Day desk New York, New York, circa 1994. This desk was produced in a very limited quantity for the TBWA Chiat Day advertising offices in ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Design Office Furniture Set 1950s by Umberto Mascagni
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined and rare office furniture set Italian design 1950s by Umberto Mascagni in green faux leather. Top with original glass.
This set consists...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Desks
Materials
Faux Leather
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co.
USA, 1950s
Combed oak, with cerused oak drawer...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk with Chrome Trim and Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This desk features one pencil drawer in the middle, one large file drawer, four regular drawers, wooden vanity panel, chrome trim and legs. This stylish Mid-Century Modern desk would...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff desk and chair. Extremely elegant and timeless design made with an iron frame, walnut slats and rush accents giving it it's classic Umanoff look. One middle drawer, a ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Desks
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Dutch Design Plywood Desk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Plywood desk to be placed free standing or in a corner. Designed in The Netherlands , probably in the eighties
Very nicely made of plywood glued together to create several storage s...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Desks
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish vintage desk. A classic! This model AT-305 was designed in 1955 by Hans J. Wegner en and produced and branded by Adreas Tuck. The design desk has an oak base with three drawers. The right drawer can be locked and the left drawer has a pen tray. See pictures.
The top is made of teak with folding drawers...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rattan Wicker Pedestal Desk, Spain, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A rattan wicker pedestal desk, Spain, circa 1980.
Comprised of six drawers, one of which is a double deep drawer ideal for files.
Neatly proportioned. Presented with original glass...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Desks
Materials
Wicker
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
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice Industrial desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1955. This typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
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
1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This cabinet is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last two pictures of this listing or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Colorful desk...
Category
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Inlaid Bronze Mount Vanity /Ladies Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Maitland smith Fossil stone inlaid, bronze mount and curved design vanity table/ladies desk, elegant flair design curved legs and 4 felt lined draws.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Precious Stone
Vintage John Stuart White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk X-Chrome Base Two Drawer
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage John Stuart campaign 2 drawer desk and or writing desk is white lacquered over wood with chrome handles and 2 X-frame ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Teak Office Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian Modern desk features broad Danish design and teak finish. Dovetail details and carved drawer pulls add to the spacious storage offered within its four drawe...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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 panel shows steel reveal details.
(Ten mor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
Wood, Leather and Bronze Desk, Argentina, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronze desk. Argentina, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
ModernMates Desk by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Leslie Diamond designed this clean-lined desk for Conant Ball's ModernMates collection. Crafted from solid birch, the case sits on splayed feet and has a protective Formica writing s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Formica, Birch
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Italian Modernist Glass Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist glass top desk.
Mahogany with fruitwood inlay details, patinated brass sabots, original glass top.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Style of Milo Baughman by John Stewart X-Profile Two Drawer Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Retailed by John Stewart, heavily influenced by the designs of Milo Baughman. This modest-scale desk features two drawers and has original finishes intact. The original white enamel ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
Category
1950s American Campaign Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
1970s Striking Brutalism by Jaime Artigas Sculptural Art Solid Iron Metal Desk
By Jaime Artigas
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s rare custom Brutalist table desk. A work of art. The base features Solid Iron metal sculpture design by Jaime Artigas.
Abstract sculptural Modern shape with Patina. There are ...
Category
1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Iron
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Kneehole Desk for Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
American Classical modern kneehole desk designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Original label in center drawer. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Gio Ponti Style Desk Designed for "Hotel della Citta " Forlì, Italy, 1957
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sacile, PN
Desk designed for "Hotel della Città et De La Ville" Forli'
Gio Ponti took care of all the Hotel's furnitures outline and structure as well.
The de...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort.
It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position.
The exterior lo...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Karl Springer Parsons Desk
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Parsons desk or console table with two drawers. The desk is lacquered faux leather with a reptile print.
This work has been authenticated b...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Faux Leather
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish style walnut desk. Vibrant color and in good condition.
Dimensions: W 48", D 18", H 29"
Knee width 23 "
Knee height 24.5".
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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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