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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Paul Laszlo, Freeform Desk, Oak, Brown Saltman, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform oak desk designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Desk and Chair c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Heywood Wakefield Prophecy desk and chair. This stylish desk features a white Formica asymmetrical top, with a solid wood base. The desk has three deep storage drawers, each wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Formica, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand desk for Les Arcs. circa 1960s. Comes with matching stool. This gorgeous solid pine desk can be used as a console or writing desk. Beautiful vintage condition...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Pine
Paul McCobb Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century blond maple student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on two short...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint, Maple
Carved Oak and Rattan Reception Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oak and rattan reception desk
The Desk stands on slender barley twist turned legs with a long Bergèr stretcher towards the back, this matche...
Category
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Large Writing Table / Executive Desk, Pace, Ebony
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood large writing table / executive / desk
A large and impressive executives desk that can certainly be used...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With four large drawers, sculpted legs, and a black-stained writing surface, this vintage campaign desk is perfect for any home office or study. ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)
An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese architect and theorist Carlo de Carli, in fruitwood with polished brass handles and s...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Storage Cabinet with Desk Marcel Gascoin for Alvéole, 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Storage unit with integrated desk / secretary, resting on a wooden base Light in the Marcel Gascoin office part for Alvéole 1950. Good general condition
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Italian Rattan Black Painted Wood Brass Handles Executive Desk 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Italian rattan executive desk from the 1970s. The mix of rattan, black painted wood all around, and brass handles, is inspired by mid-century Italian icon Gabriel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique American Oak Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique cabinet unit. Made in American oak and metal.
Manufactured by unknown designer, circa 1940.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style antique desk brass pulls table mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American Mid-Century Angle Top Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut writing desk with an angular top and two left-hand drawers, supported by five tapered dowel legs connected by stretchers. (BERTHA SCHAEFER FOR SINGER & SONS)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century blond maple student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on two short...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Maple
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian double-sided desk of the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa.
It’s equipped with eight drawers per side, all lockable, and it’s in very good condition o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Bureau De Direction De Bruce Burdick Pour Herman Miller, États-unis, 1980
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Le bureau de direction Bruce Burdick pour Herman Miller est composé de 3 plateaux en verre soutenus par une base en aluminium et des tiroirs.
Dimensions :...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mahogany Swedish Desk David Rosen, circa 1950
By David Rosén
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare mahogany desk David Rosen Sweden, circa 1960.
2 Drawers key included.
Nice vintage condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville Dania 3 Piece Louvered Walnut Desk Modular Unit
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut low bench with modular desk and drawer cabinet designed by Merton Gerhsun for American of Martinsville's Dania line circa 60...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action Desk". These early productions of these Herman Miller products hold more value than the more modern productions. This desk is beautiful from all angles. It is a brutalist, post modern, collectible work of art.
Measures: Height: 34 inches
Width: 54 inches
Depth: 30 inches.
Note: We do have the Herman Miller Aluminum Group desk chair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury German Rosewood "Omega" Desk by Hans Eichenberg
By Haussmann & Haussmann, Hans Eichenberger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury rosewood “Omega” desk designed by Hans Eichenberger for Haussmann and Haussmann in Germany, circa 1950s. This desk has a Minimalist but highly functional design....
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Burl Wood Three Drawer Desk with Los Castillos Brass Pulls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Burl wood desk with Los Castillos brass pulls.
Constructed of wood with a burl wood veneer.
Shows minor wear consistent with age and used...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti: Sculptural Eros Console in White Carrara Marble, Italy 1971
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 - 2012)
A beautiful Eros console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, in thick white Carrara marble with subtle grey veining. A large ovoid top with a flat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Solid pine desk from the 60's Charlotte Perriand style - G314
Located in Lyon, FR
60's style desk in the taste of Charlotte Perriand's work. Solid pine structure, sober and pure design. Nice vintage condition, note a scratch on one side ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Pine
Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert
By Herbert Hirche, Braun
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Herbert Hirche
Manufacturer: Braun
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 52.25? wide x 15? deep x 28? tall
Condition: In excellent original condit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
This desk measures: 72.75 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches
All p...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Attributed Lacquered Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman attributed lacquered desk. Desk has been re-lacquered in the original white finish and polished.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid centu...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Sigurd Hansens Danish Rosewood Executive Desk With An Extendable Side Leaf With Matching Rosewood File Cabinet.
This Is A Gorgeou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Modern Pavia 2-Drawer Desk with Ivory Glass and White Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space.
Handcra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Pagano: Eight Drawer Desk in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1940
Located in New York, NY
Giuseppe Pagano (1896 - 1945)
An imposing eight-drawer desk by rationalist architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano, in fruitwood with mahogany-stained trim and polished brass hand...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage 7ft 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Oak Executive Desk by Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
This beautifully-made executive desk features a design reminiscent of Roger Sprunger and the unparalleled build-quality for which Dunbar is renowned. The clean, Minimalist lines are...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Standing Desk by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France, 1950's
By Oscar, Didier Rozaffy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare standing desk designed in 1950's by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France. Early edition in oak wood and colored glasses with folding door as a writing desk with storage...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's
Walnut
Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer.
5 drawers and a pull-down desktop.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg
Located in San Antonio, TX
This is a handsome example of Hansen & Guldborg s craftsmanship. This particular unit has hinged top along with pair of door fronts, perfect as media unit. Inside there is is shelf on right with original cutout for cords. On left, is taller shelf...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Jerome 'Jerry' & Evelyn Ackerman Micro-Mosaic Inlaid Desk Drawer Handle Pull
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic little micro-mosaic design gem with turquose colored mosaic inlay by well know Mid-Century Modern designers Jerome (Jerry) & Evelyn Ackerman.
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952.
The foundation of the Cache series, p...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Vintage Oak Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage oak dining table / desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States, circa 1960s. The design of th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Double Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) maple double pedestal desk with vintage finish and solid brass "golf tee" hardware, three drawers on one pedestal and two la...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Asymmetrical Z Shape Base Low Profile Desk Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak asymmetrical z shape base low profile desk mint!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Desk for Sibast – Rosewood and Metal
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This rosewood desk has a very nice look thanks to the wood grain and the use of chromed metal brings a modern touch to the desk which makes t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Italian Oyster Burl "Radius" Form Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century "Radius" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two drawers, finished in oyster burl veneer and resting on four rounded triangular legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Burl
Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Half Circle Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid-century half circle walnut executive desk.
This desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches.
All pieces of furni...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened, it has a large teak writing top that ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
British Oak Arts and Crafts Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a really good desk, plenty of storage and beautifully made by Wylie and Lochhead of Glasgow. The original locks are by Hobbs and Sons - and we have the keys.
It featured i...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Oak
Silas Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the classic work bench, this desk focuses on a work surface from a simpler time.
Handcrafted w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Italian Oyster Burl Three Drawer Sabre Leg Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing desk with an oyster burl veneer and three drawers, resting on four sabre legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Burl, Wood
Founders Furniture Co. Rectangular Walnut and Bronze Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century desk with a rectangular walnut top containing four drawers with bronze horizontal bar drawer pulls, supported on two sets of four bronze legs on either side with...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Cabriole Leg Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rectangular writing table with oyster burl veneer and three drawers with brass drawer pulls, resting on four cabriole legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding and Early George Nelson C S S (comprehensive storage system) ,,manufactured by Herman Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Half Round Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid century half round walnut executive desk
The desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb White Finish Wooden Student Desk 'Model 1560'
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century wooden white-painted student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk
By Paul McCobb
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
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company 'Pallet' Wooden Writing Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century wooden 'pallet' kidney-shaped desk with two drawers flush to desk edge, resting on three rectangular legs with rounded edges. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Tommi Parzinger for Charack Blond Maple and Black Lacquer Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century kneehole desk with a black lacquered front and border with blond maple sides and tabletop with a geometric incised border, and central drawer flanked by three dr...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bronze, Metal
American Mid-Century Parsons-Style Rectangular Mahogany Partners Desk
By Parsons
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Parsons-style rectangular partners desk / table with three low-profile drawers on each side.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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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