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Desks For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Late 20th Century
Vintage Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Blockfront Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
This Georgian style traditional block front secretary desk is matched flame grain mahogany is signed Thomasville Original finish in fine c...
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Desk with Polished Nickel Supports
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four overcast shagreen inlaid drawers with polished nickel handles and side supports. Dim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk From the White House
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of American history. This gorgeous Georgian slant front secretary desk was commissioned by the Wh...
Category

1970s American Georgian Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A contemporary and refined reworking of the Charles X secretaire rouleaux. The Charles 10 desk is an expression of the increasingly interconnected contemporary man, secretly building in the details of albino white ebony. Thanks to the precious albino ebony veneers and the refined craftsmanship, Charles 10 will help you create in your home that exclusive design in which you can express yourself at your best. What makes this desk unique, extraordinary and precious is the use of a very rare wood: Albin White Ebony. An anomaly compared to the perfectly uniform and dark ebony grain we are used to. A natural work of art reborn into a design object. Features Desk with rouelau door and pull-out top in albino white ebony, interior with drawers and secret compartments in white maple, brass shelves, gold leaf secret. Available with wooden or brass wings...
Category

2010s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Walnut Wood Desk The Netherlands By Sordile
Located in DE MEERN, UT
Bureau de Maastunnel was conceived by Remco de Wolf. Designed and realized in Rotterdam. After an earlier project with laminating wood, he wanted to apply this again in his latest de...
Category

2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut

Italian Giorgio Collection Presidential Desk with Return Ebony Macassar Wood
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection - Presidential desk with left return + 1 drawer and 1 file drawer. Top in Ebony Makassar with 6mm filet in Zebra veneer in high ...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern brushed oak writing table with our light gowan finish. This desk has gently splayed solid end supports and a matte tungsten silhouette and it has tw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

21st Century Wynwood Desk in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Elegant and functional, the Wynwood desk fascinates the viewer with its essential lines and refined charm. Made of solid beech wood dyed Smokey Grey, the desk is upholstered in soft ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Emmett Desk Small, Handcrafted Solid Wood Desk
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Emmett Desk is a simple asymmetrical desk with exposed offset box joints and turned tapered legs. Spread your papers out, pile your books in a corner, open the laptop, draw for h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1970s with our exquisitely crafted Jacobean writing table, a beautiful representation of the era's rich artistry. Expertly constructed from premium mahogany wood, this table has been meticulously restored to its original splendor by our team of skilled craftsmen. At the heart of this piece is its stunning, newly dyed dark green leather top, elegantly engraved to create a focal point of luxury and sophistication. The leather's polished and waxed surface not only offers a captivating patina finish but also ensures durability and resilience against everyday use. The desk's ebonized finish provides a striking aesthetic contrast, enhanced further by gilt accent moldings. These embellishments reflect the traditional craftsmanship of the Jacobean era, adding a touch of historical charm to the modern-day. Functionality is key in this timeless piece. The desk stands on two intricately carved stretched pedestal legs, ensuring robust stability. Added to this are brass caster wheels in perfect working condition, combining ease of movement with classic style. This vintage Jacobean...
Category

1970s European Jacobean Vintage Desks

Materials

Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather

Alias 886 Small Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 886 Small Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels by PearsonLloyd Desk. Structure with legs in die-cast aluminium and frame in steel lacquered or pol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 886 Large Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 886 Large Eleven High Desk Adjustable with Oak Top and Upholstered Panels by PearsonLloyd Desk. Structure with legs in die-cast aluminium and frame in steel lacquered or pol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 885 Large Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 885 Large Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd Desk. Structure with legs in die-cast aluminium and frame in steel lacquered or po...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Collector's Edition secretary cabinet by Baker Furniture Company in the French style of Louis XV. The secretary is made of upper and lower cabinets made of carved walnut with working locks and keys. The upper cabinet features an arching crown centered by a heavily carved cartouche. The beautifully paneled doors with brass decorative hardware open to reveal a shallow finished interior having a pair of adjustable display shelves. The abattant, or slant front desk, of the lower cabinet hinges...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood and Polished Aluminum Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Restored.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brazilian rosewood and aluminum floating top desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Three shallow drawers are carved out of the desk top: two side drawers and one wide center drawer. I...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd Desk. Structure with legs in die-cast aluminium and frame in steel lacquered or po...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom
Located in Seattle, WA
Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom. Clean Lines. Narrow Drawers with Adjustable Dividers. Deep File Drawer. Floating Top Design. Original Jens Risom Label...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Swivel Upholstered Leather Desk Chair, Jenn Desk Chair
Located in Miami, FL
JENN is a leather desk chair slightly tilted to achieve a relaxed, ergonomic seating position. The unique proportions of the JENN desk chair make it a dainty accent that is “big” in ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Faux Painted Burl 3 Drawer Solid Oak Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux painted burl 3 drawer solid oak desk. Beautiful 3 drawer desk all solid oak drawers. Great Design - Style of Milo Baughman circa 1...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak, Burl

Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled leather writing surface, raised on splayed legs with a stretcher. Dimensions: 29.25"...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style mid century whitney birch desk The desk measures: 52 wide x 25 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All pieces of ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Birch

Swivel Leather Desk Chair, Cubé Desk Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Cubé is a desk chair with modern lines combined with noble metal details. It has an elegant leather upholstery. The double cushioning on the seat adds to the level of comfort, while ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. T...
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Cherry, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Unique American Studio craft custom woodworker made 7 drawer knee hole Solid Blonde Maple desk. Scandinavian inspired design and inset carved handles with Japanese influenced joints used throughout the desk construction. Very clean inside and out with all drawers on smooth metal glides. The 2 lowest drawers hand aluminum...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Maple

Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass Barbarella cabinet for Poltronova, Italy. Designed in 1966, produced in 1985. The cabinet features three drawers over a drop-front ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Glass and Oak Writing Desk with Drawers, Sky Bridge Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Sky Bridge is a glass desk with a pure multifunctional storage unit in white oak for the contemporary digital nomad – clean, light and functional. As shown wood: White milk oak g...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Glass

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Demilune Desk
Located in New York, NY
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Demilune desk. The desk has a maple lacquered top on solid ebonized wood legs and a single pull-out drawe...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood, Maple

'005' Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

60s 70s Teak Writing Desk by GV Gaasvig for GV Møbler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak writing desk by GV Gaasvig for GV Møbler 60s Object: Writing Desk Manufacturer: GV Moebler Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design. 3 Drawer finished back Dimensions. 58 W ; 30 H ; 24 D Overall Knee Clearance. 23 7/8.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Handcrafted Console "Oeneus" in Wood, Lined with Brass by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade console in walnut wood model "Oeneus" composed of interconnecting rectangular frames. The lower rectangular frame is lined with brass. The upper section has four drawers. Variations are available in custom size, type of wood, color of brass oxidation, and finish, upon request. The lining of the rectangular shelf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mirrored Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-style mirrored desk with silver leaf and antiqued mirror, the rectangular mirror paneled top above three drawers with brass handles, on mirror inset square tapering legs....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sculptural Green Wood Segment Desk by David Vu - Customizable
By David Vu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from the conceptual forms of Hiroshi Sugimoto, the Segment desk by Brooklyn designer David Vu starts with the exploration of simple geo...
Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Plywood

1980s White and Black Squiggle Desk 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

Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa Varnished steel frame and top in black, white or graphite. Top and storage space in cowhide pigmentato 90. The storage space is accessed by a drop-leaf opening. Calamo is not an old-style desk with drawers overflowing with paper, but an essential element of furniture, both in function and appearance, something that could fit anywhere in the home. The collection includes a new furnishing accessory designed by young designer Gabriele Rosa: the Calamo desk-console table. With a white, black or graphite steel structure with cowhide pigmentato cover for the surface and storage space under the folding lid. Undoubtedly the writing desk still...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks

Materials

Steel

Emmett Desk Large, Handcrafted Solid Wood Desk
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Emmett desk is a simple asymmetrical desk with exposed offset box joints and turned tapered legs. Spread your papers out, pile your books in a corner, op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

1980s Gray Squiggle Desk 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

Art Deco Vanity Table or Desk After Style of Ruhlmann
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco Desk In Style of Ruhlmann. Macassar wood was chosen and the “ivorite” plastic details were shaped and inlaid by master craftsmen working to create this timeless classic. A real signature of the Grand Art Deco period. The finish is pure “French” polish with parchment leather inlay as part of the writing surface of the desk. The drawers are all joined in the class French tradition, heavy and meaningful. You’ve probably only ever seen a piece like this in books on Art Deco. This custom piece was made for our shop, the goal was to re-create this famous Ruhlmann desk...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Desks

Materials

Macassar

Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and folding open to reveal an interior with pigeon holes and a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks

Materials

Wood

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

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

Regency Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style finely Morado crossbanded, Sycamore line strung flame veneered and carved mahogany writing table, the concave-sided top with burnished leather and gold-tooled insert ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Industrial Leather Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern industrial leather desk with a solid hammered metal base. It has three drawers accented with cast brass campaign drawer pulls. Dimensions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk The desk measures: 49.25 wide x 25.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
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

Art Deco Leather Inset Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style fumed figured Eucalyptus veneered desk, the rectangular stainless steel strung top centered by a tooled leather writing surface and a demi lune cut-out, with three frieze drawers with stainless steel handles, on turned legs with stainless steel castors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by stretchers. The original 17th century. Dimen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Paul Mayen High Gloss Taupe 6 Drawer Dresser Desk for Habitat
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
6 drawer dresser with center desk Minimalist mid century Paul Mayen high gloss taupe dressers with desk with 6 drawers total for Habitat. High Gloss fini...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antiqued Wood Fold-Over Rustic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic antiqued wood fold-over Campaign desk, the hinged top opening to reveal four fitted drawers, on twin baluster turned end supports and sleigh feet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Style Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Victorian-style bowfront Campaign desk, the flip-top enclosing a fitted interior and a leather writing surface, with five drawers surrounding the kneehole, on tapering splay legs j...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese High Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine inlaid Regency style writing table with two frieze drawers, turned and fluted legs that have acanthus cast brass capitals and feet, made of solid mahogany and figured Etimoe v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak parquetry inlaid top with a leather inset writing surfa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

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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