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Desks For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
Italian Modern Walnut and Brass Executive Desk, Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Walnut and Brass Executive Desk, Gio Ponti
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Manhasset, NY
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Industrial Desk, Metal, Red Faux Leather, 1950s
Designed by Studio BBPR for the Arco series by Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici, Ivr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Gio Ponti Desk & Wall Shelf for Forli Administrative Offices, Gio Ponti Archives
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Designer & Manufacturer: Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979)
Markings: Amministrazione Provenciale Florli label
Country of Origin & Materials: Italy; fruitwood, laminate, beech, brass
Dim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Sheraton Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional mahogany library writing desk. Its design was inspired by Sheraton desks from the Regency period and features a kidney shape. The legs are Classic Sheraton ...
Category
2010s American Regency Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Giant Florence Knoll Walnut Chrome Conference Boat Table for Knoll International
Located in Chattanooga, TN
117" Giant conference table by Florence Knoll. The aged walnut shimmers and gleams with an almost Iridescence that form the ebbing and flowing grain patterns. The sleek beveled edg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
European Mid Century Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This desk showcases a stunning walnut swirl veneer top in a traditional book-matched pattern. Its three spacious drawers offer both style and functionalit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Walnut Carpathian Elm Burl Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jens Risom Executive Walnut Desk with Carpathian Elm Burl Top
1990s
Featuring 4 drawers and one file drawer. With casters.
77"W x 37 7/8"D x 28...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Butler's Desk Unrestored - Restoration in Progress
Located in Unionville, TN
This early 19th-century English mahogany butler’s desk, dating to circa 1800-1810, exemplifies the craftsmanship and refined utility of its time. Crafted from richly grained mahogany...
Category
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic large partners desk in the Regency manner
True partners desk with drawers and cupboards on both sides
Hand crafted from mahogany with great patina to the wood
Features soli...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood. It has a desi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen. original black top. rare find. 35.5d 61w 27.75h. chair not included.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Finely crafted with a hinged leather writing lid enclosing a fitted interior comprising drawers. The sides with pull out slides and a drawer for pens and ink. Raised on circular tape...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Essex, MA
Of unusual almost one half normal width with part brass gallery top with handle and hinged tooled green leather writing lid opening to a fitted interior over a case fitted with four ...
Category
1790s English Regency Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952.
The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Morredi
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning, Danish-made six-drawer writer's desk constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak. Petite in stature this ultra-functional desk packs so much pr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Contemporary Chrome Sawhorse Adjustable Table/Desk With Glass Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Chrome Sawhorse Adjustable Table/Desk with Glass Top
This table is perfect for making your office a mid century modern space age dream. This is a unique piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. it has a large desk and two cupboards. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. The wall unit is in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional English Regency-period bonheur du jour attributed to John Maclean, ca 1810.
A fine early-19th century rosewood and brass-inlaid bonheur du...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Double Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, 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
Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick glass top, of note, are the tapering legs and the elegant curved design. Signed on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 rectangular desks with a simi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury 1960s Dixie Desk, Two Sided, 4 Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful original Dixie desk in walnut, two sided desk. Large space for an office chair. Very nice wood grain. Small areas of wear, adding vintage charm. S...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
George Coslin, Arredamenti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Rosewood
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
Geroge Coslin, Arredamenti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Rosewood
Modern Italian writing desk designed by Geroge Coslin for 3V Arredamenti, Padova circa 1960s. This exa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Iconic Brass Hardware 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
A mid century modern front facing desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
A mid century modern front facing desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk embodies the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. Made of richly toned teak, it ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Walnut desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood co...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage rosewood secretary desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven, Norway, is a stunning example of Scandinavian design. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the desk showcases the e...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covered ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Svend Madsen for Falster Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Madsen for Falster Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
This desk measures: 57.25 wide x 30 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be h...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The stunning Danish modern executive teak desk was designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in Denmark, circa the 1960s. This rectangular desk shows wonderful details that are very well executed. Features a pull-out dovetailed drawer and a file drawer, all integrated with original solid steel handles. On the opposite side of the desk, there's a modesty panel, showcasing teak...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Steel
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk
This desk measures: 48 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches
All piece...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Walnut
Walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-century 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
Franco Albini Executive Desk SC23, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
The SC23 executive desk, designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Franco Albini, is a striking example of mid-20th-century modern design. Created in the 1950s, this de...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare + Collectible Desk by Gilles Bouchez for Airborne, French
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French executive desk designed by Gilles Bouchez for Airborne in the 1970s. This desk has a steel frame composed of two U-shaped units joi...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Metal
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, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks
Materials
Brass
Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
Drexel Oxford Square Series Campaign Desk in Pecan, c. 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Dazzlingly sumptuous, if a bit boisterous, this campaign style desk was made by Drexel as part of their 'Oxford Square' Collection. It has all of the bel...
Category
1970s American Regency Vintage Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
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 Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk
This desk measures: 37.5 wide x 22.25 deep x 29.25 high to the work surface; 33.75 inches high to the top edge, with a chair cl...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, 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
Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk
This dresser measures: 54 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern executive rosewood desk, designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. The Brazilian rosewood desk has been carefully restored to reveal its natural beauty and incredible ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Boomerang Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Beautifully shaped teak corner desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen and was manufactured in the 1970s. It is made of teak with brass accents. It consists of th...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian 1960s Desk Bench with Seat and Small Top in a Red Fabric
Located in bari, IT
A typical small Italian 1960s desk bench with seat and small top and carries magazines.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Iron
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand desk for Les Arcs. Circa 1960s. Comes with matching stool. This solid pine table can be used as a console or writing desk. Beautiful vintage condition and wea...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Pine
Unusual American Modern Bamboo, Leather, and Chrome Banded Desk, Ernest Masi
Located in Queens, NY
Unusual American Modern Bamboo, Leather, and Chrome Banded Desk, Ernest Masi
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather
John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic writing table or desk by John Widdicomb for Mastercraft. Composed of a large black lacquered wood top with canted corners that sits atop a brass frame. Brass legs swoop ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Model 36, designed by Severin Hansen in 1958 and produced by the esteemed Danish manufacturer Haslev, is one of the most exquisite desks to emerge from the Danish Modern period. Craf...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning faux book back and sides Kidney desk with brown leather top and brass gallery rail
This is pretty much the best looking desk I hav...
Category
20th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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.