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Desks For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk features a removable top part with extra drawers and storage compartments. This desk ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

1980s Gilbert Rohde Style Green Italian Oval Marble Desk
Located in Bensalem, PA
Exquisite desk in the manner of Gilbert Rohde features an amazing green Italian oval marble top which sits on 2 bronze half moon pedestals also has a s...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Desks

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Marble

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with original brass...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

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Brass

Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for "Votre Maison", France , 1960. Excellent condition. Here is a free-standing oak desk by French designer duo Robert Guiller...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

American Walnut & Brass Vintage Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revive the hustle and bustle of the mid-century American workplace with this jaw-dropping walnut executive desk. Boasting a newly refinished walnut top measuring over 14 square feet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Scandinavian Solid Teak Desk by Svend and Madsen Danish, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Small Scandinavian desk from the 1960s by the Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen. Structure in solid teak and veneer, this desk is composed of ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. Desk in very good condition - after wood renovation Classic Danish design. Iconic shape, 6 spacious drawers in the front and bookshelves ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage. Produced in 1964 by the Herman Miller company for the Action Office Series...
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Mid-20th Century American Desks

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Aluminum

1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by George Nelson and Robert Probst. This is a delightful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "Pigeon Hole" Mid Century Wooden Desk, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and collectible "pigeon hole" wooden desk for the administrative building in Chandigarh, India designed by Pierre Jeanneret...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Mastercraft Semicircular Desk, 1970s
Located in Marietta, GA
Good looking semicircular desk by Mastercraft. ( no label) Their pieces are very distinctive, and easily recognizable. Solid brass , open legs with...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Vintage Executive Brass and Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage executive brass and walnut desk, designed in USA, circa 1950’s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this desk features meticulous design and minimalist bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Vintage "Student" desk by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1962.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Iconic "Student" desk model by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. Produced between 1962 and 1967, this particular piece dates back to approximately 1962. It features a black lacquered m...
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1960s French Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Teak Desk W/ Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak desk designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960’s. This stunningly refurbished desk has been expertly crafted to greatly repre...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

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

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Wood

Mid century vintage Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-20th century vintage handmade Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk. This secretaries desk features is original keys...
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1950s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Desks

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Wood

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by George Nelson and Robert Probst. This is a delightful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks

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Laminate, Oak, Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk This desk measures: 68 wide x 72.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches The return ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Pencil Reed Executive Desk in the Style of Karl Springer, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Pencil Reed Executive Desk in the Style of Karl Springer, USA 1970's – a timeless piece that exudes sophistication and elegance. This wooden desk boasts a sleek desig...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of French Art Deco design with this exceptional dining table crafted by the renowned Charles Dudouyt. This table is a true masterpiece, charac...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Elm

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean, Minimalist lines a...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Arne Vodder for GV Møbler Rosewood Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Perfectly proportioned for apartment living, this exquisite desk by Arne Vodder features a classic Mid-Century "floating" silhouette, with three dovetailed drawers and one large cubb...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Bronze Mounted Louis XV French Style Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Bronze Mounted Louis XV French Style Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat Dimensions : 69" Wide X 38" Deep X 31" Tall. This gorgeous desk was mad...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Desks

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Bronze

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has some visible wear, particularly in the top, so you can see some scratches and dings. And it has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it, modified, and painted the base black. There are some small rings on the desktop. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Need a GORGEOUS desk but have limited space? Well, here it is…. the perfect desk! This is a very handsome smaller roll top desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Has a discoloration on the top. Please see pictures Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Secretary desk. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie detail on a saffron yellow background. Beautiful mirrored doors with a beveled edge. Lots of great littl...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

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Mirror, Wood

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

American Mid-Century Monteverdi Young Walnut Angular Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut executive desk having an angular top with a centerdrawer and 3 stacked side drawers designed with a vanity front panel (custom made by MONTEVERDI YOUNG)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Ebonized and Lacquered Graceful Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An ebonized and lacquered mahogany desk from Kravet Furniture. The writing desk features graceful lines, curved and tapered legs and a single drawer with a round, nickel drawer pull...
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Late 20th Century Desks

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Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Ponti Style Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century walnut desk with a centere drawer flanked by 2 shaped front drawers on the right and 3 on the left suppoted on angled legs (style of GIO PONTI)
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Black Modern Minimalist Oak Office Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist office desk was produced in Denmark during the 1970s. The desk is characterized by clear lines and creates a harmonious composition of the materials used. The large t...
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1970s Danish Minimalist Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Hekman Furniture Signed Walnut & Brass Roll-Top Writing Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hekman Furniture was funded in 1922 and become part of the Howard Miller Company in 1983. The company is still in business but this desk from 1960...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

1950s Restored Pedestal Executive Desk: Bamboo Inlay & Mahogany Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the 1950s with our beautifully restored pedestal executive desk, a testament to the era's craftsmanship and a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic ap...
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1960s British Campaign Vintage Desks

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Brass

Brutalist Hammered Iron Podium with Art Glass Insert Panels and Lucite Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist hammered iron podium with art glass insert panels and lucite top. Great condition. Extremely cool.
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks

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Iron

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Important Art Deco Presidential Desk - André Domin And Marcel Genevriere - Maiso
Located in BARSAC, FR
DOMIN André (1883-1962) and GENEVRIERE Marcel (1885-1967) for Maison DOMINIQUE Magnificent flat desk in presidential format in thuja burl veneer designed by André DOMIN and Marcel G...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Questa scrivania stupenda è stata disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani negli anni '40 del Novecento. La linea sagomata sul fronte nella parte del cassetto centrale, il retro della scrivania ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Brass

Mid Century Walnut "Castillian" Executive Desk by Alma
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic mid-century walnut “Castillian” executive desk by Alma made in the United States, circa 1960s. Crafted with exquisite walnut and adorned with a luxurious leather top and ba...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Danish Modern Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960. This large Mid-Century desk has five drawers, shelves, and two drop-down doors with extra shelves for ampl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit Additional information: Fantastic and functional space saving desk suited for organizational survival in a work at home Covid world. Manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1970s. Upper storage compartment complete with original overhead lighting. Separate rolling file drawer cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s Black Leather and Steel Desk.
Located in London, GB
Black leather covered executive desk designed by Guido Faleschini and manufactured by Mariani, Italy. The desk has chromed steel edges and a steel channel in which a black enamelled...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Office Desk Nut
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Art Deco desk from 1940. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks

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Oak

Model 56 Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed, with added f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk w/ Drop-Leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak desk designed by Aksel Boll Jensen in Denmark, circa 1960’s. This gorgeous desk has been professionally refinished and features two beautifully crafted d...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

1940s French Art Deco Extendable Oak Table
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Oak

Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund. All dark rosewood desk with 3 drawers on the left and 1 large drawer on the right for files etc. The front side of...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Rare wall desk & shelve
Located in Perpignan, FR
Bureau & étagère monobloc murale 1970 anonyme / fibre de verre 80 x 255 x 55 cm / en l’état d’origine Provenance . Hôtel Solazur de Tanger
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Desks

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass

Mid Century Mazor Masterpiece Red Leather Top Black & Floral Painted Ladies Desk
By Mazor Furniture Company
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet desk with both stenciled and hand painted geometric and floral designs on a factory finish black and green background and a lovely cranberry red leather desk surface,...
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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Desks

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Midcentury Executive Boomerang Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very unique large executive boomerang desk. The top is made out of laminate and the bottom is solid wood.
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a symbol of refined craftsmanship and artistic expression. Expertly handcrafted from p...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks

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Brass

Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini production 1963.
Located in Vigevano, PV
GIANFRANCO FRATTINI A desk with shelf model 530 for BERNINI, 1961. Rosewood, Rosewood veneer wood. Dated 1963 in a drawer. Literature: Domus 378 (May 1961), advertisement Domus 389 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Kingwood

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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