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Desks For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy. Signed piece.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955

Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red lacquered wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an ...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Desk model 530 - Gianfranco Frattini - Circa 1957 Bernini edition (label in right drawer) Rosewood H95xW130xD79.5cm In a perfect state The desk features a removable storage un...
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1950s European Other Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957
Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957

Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket Feet (Typical of the lat...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau

Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare and important Sheraton period painted satinwood cheveret in original finish and with original painted floral swags and garlands. The superstructure with fitted book carrier; the stand with two short drawers above a secretaire drawer, fitted with a writing slide, with shaped under-tier and on square tapering legs. This is a rather rare form, but to find it in satinwood, painted and in the original finish is very rare indeed. This little desk was made for personal correspondence; billets doux and was already old when Jane Austin...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret

Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret

Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780
Located in Portland, OR
An unusually diminutive Georgian inlaid mahogany bureau, slant front desk, circa 1780. This is a rare & unusually diminutive Georgian mahogany bureau, the fall front with a brass esc...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780
Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780

Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen drop front solid teak desk opens to drawers with beautiful dovetail joinery. The piece has three small drawers below and two larger drawers. Per...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak

18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy American cherry Lowboy with elegant scalloped apron from the Queen Anne period, about 1760. The top has a molded edge above three d...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Desks

Materials

Cherry

18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy
18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy

18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy

18th Century New England Chippendale Slant Front Desk in Tiger Maple
Located in Milford, NH
A fine slant front desk in tiger maple with compartmentalized interior with eight open cubbies and three fitted drawers, over four long dovetailed drawers, each with replaced batwing...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century New England Chippendale Slant Front Desk in Tiger Maple
18th Century New England Chippendale Slant Front Desk in Tiger Maple

18th Century New England Chippendale Slant Front Desk in Tiger Maple

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled navy leather and gold embossed writ...
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Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svante Skogh for AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, AB Möbelfabriken Balder
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Svante Skogh for the Swedish manufacturer AB Möbelfabriken Balder in the 1960s. A desk with a unique, creative design, made with attention to every detail. It has ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svante Skogh for AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svante Skogh for AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svante Skogh for AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
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1950s Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome late 18th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk with leather insert on top. Desk features a middle drawer, with three drawers on left and three drawers on right side. ...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with birch and teak interior. Doors swing open and work surface pulls out! Ample stora...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"

Early 18th C Queen Anne Kneehole Desk
Located in Oakville, ON
Lovely quality period piece with excellent colour and patination original hardware
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Early 18th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

Early 18th C Queen Anne Kneehole Desk
Early 18th C Queen Anne Kneehole Desk

Early 18th C Queen Anne Kneehole Desk

Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in red leather. Legs taper down to sharp exposed iron and end with brass ball feet. Tops of each leg i...
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1950s French Vintage Desks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau With Drawers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Parquetry detail drop front, when open shows 11 various small drawers, there is a little door that comes with a key that opens up to 3 more mini drawers, base of bureau has three ext...
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18th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau With Drawers
Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau With Drawers

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau With Drawers

French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Rrenaissance / Henry IV chest from the 17th century, transformed into a desk in the 19th century. Magnificent details are hand carved. The wood has a superb patina. Fo...
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France

French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France

Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A good example of a Chippendale slant front desk with bookmatched figured mahogany veneers, a slant front which opens to a compartmentalized interior with fitted drawers and cubbies,...
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk
Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk

Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun

English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English 18th Century Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk This is a fine example of the English spinet in its most fully developed form. Rare ca. 1760 pentag...
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18th Century English Baroque Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood

English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk
English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk

English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC PAINTED FOLDING WRITING TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Wonderful neoclassical folding writing table in painted poplar wood. The decorations on the front and sides recall Renaissance mosaics, with brown and gray lean tempera paintings. Eq...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Desks

Materials

Poplar, Paint

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC PAINTED FOLDING WRITING TABLE
LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC PAINTED FOLDING WRITING TABLE

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC PAINTED FOLDING WRITING TABLE

French Walnut Slant Front Dest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive late 18th century French Walnut slant front desk with geometric marquetry design on the lid. Gold tooled leather writing surface on the inside of the lid over two ...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Slant Front Dest
French Walnut Slant Front Dest

French Walnut Slant Front Dest

Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century desk, model 75, produced by Omann Jun danish furniture factory. A desk with a high craftsmanship of design and workmanship, characteristic of Danish design from the 1960s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s
Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s

Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk was designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, manufactured in the 1950s in the Swedish factory Seffle Möbelfabrik. The desk with an interesting modernist form is an e...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Coming from France. Immerse yourself in the luxury and refinement of Louis XVI style with this magnificent flamed mahogany roll-top desk, a piece that evokes the opulence of French r...
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1780s Antique Desks

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk

Antique George II period mahogany kneehole desk
Located in London, GB
A fine George II period figured mahogany Kneehole Chest, having moulded edged crossbanded cleated top above various drawers retaining original brass backplate handles. The piece wit...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George II period mahogany kneehole desk
Antique George II period mahogany kneehole desk

Antique George II period mahogany kneehole desk

Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Rway black mid century desk with silver hardware. This desk in in decent vintage condition with some considerable scratching to the top. Looks like It was used as a wr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black

Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser, Model 4112 Desk and Model 4014 Dresser, Angled Steel White Frames with Walnut drawer ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser

French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional desk made of walnut with a wonderful carvings used by the age. The height from the floor to the base of the center drawer is 25''H.
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

French 17th Century Desk
French 17th Century Desk

French 17th Century Desk

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Diego, CA
This secretary desk in teak is ideal for collectors who have a limited space but are unwilling to compromise on style and functionality. This splendid secretary desk, designed by th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A rare English Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest with a slide out drawer that reveals a drafting slope. Chest has the original cast iron handles.. The chest is constructed from bea...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest

George III Burr Walnut Bureau Circa 1775
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An absolutely wonderful example of a Georgian bureau with exceptional coloring and a fall front revealing a red leather writing interior, with pigeon holes, drawers, cupboard and bi...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

George III Burr Walnut Bureau Circa 1775
George III Burr Walnut Bureau Circa 1775

George III Burr Walnut Bureau Circa 1775

Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite. - Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes) - Goof Form desk chair - Dazor desk lamp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes

Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
This old trading counter has been completely redone by us and is offered here in a matt varnished version for good daily protection while retaining the patina of the wood. Two large ...
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1950s French Other Vintage Desks

Materials

Pine

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950

16TH CENTURY MUSEUM QUALITY EXHiBITION HAND CARVED ITALIAN CASSONE DESK TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very large, Exhibition / Museum quality, hand carved 16th Century southern Italian...
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16th Century Italian Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

16TH CENTURY MUSEUM QUALITY EXHiBITION HAND CARVED ITALIAN CASSONE DESK TABLE
16TH CENTURY MUSEUM QUALITY EXHiBITION HAND CARVED ITALIAN CASSONE DESK TABLE

16TH CENTURY MUSEUM QUALITY EXHiBITION HAND CARVED ITALIAN CASSONE DESK TABLE

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign desk designed and produced by Kittinger in the United States, circa 1950s. This des...
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1950s American Regency Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a simple, yet elegant design characteristic of Mogensen furniture. Also typical of Mogens...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler

A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
Located in Skipton, GB
A rare early Georgian Kneehole Bureau of a wonderful colour and patination. Having a well figured fall which opens to reveal three banks of oak lined dovetailed drawers, all above a ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau
A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau

A Rare And Early Georgian Kneehole Bureau

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made from quality quarter sawn Oak and the top boasts a bold reentrant corner detail. The ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

Late 18th Century Antique French Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful fall front French desk. A perfect home office.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Antique French Desk
Late 18th Century Antique French Desk

Late 18th Century Antique French Desk

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Rusell Wright for Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Rusell Wright for Conant Ball
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Rusell Wright for Conant Ball

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Rusell Wright for Conant Ball

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1810 American slant-front desk of well figured solid flame birch, cherry, and birch. Classic mix of woods. Yellow pine secondary wood, typical of the upper South (Kentucky...
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Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Birch

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk

Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning mahogany and cork Mid-Century desk by Paul Frankl with three drawers above two cabinets, one fitted with pull out drawers and branded with "Johnson Furniture Company," all ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson
Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson

Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthaler & Meier but this same model was also made in Norway and France We believe this is the French version that was made by Ateliers Genestar as that version has the retractable plywood curved lamp...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk – or secretary – with cylinder, in mahogany. The body opens with two small handles decorated with gadroons to a convex quarter-cylinder flap revealing a paper holder with in the...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A Gustavian slant front desk. The upper section has eight small drawers, four cubbies, two sliding columns and a small locking door. The lower section has two small drawers over two ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Mahogany, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Art Deco desk in black lacquer with chrome details from France, 1950s. High quality restoration with black high gloss polished piano lacquer on mahogany body. Standing on a bea...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Mahogany, France, 1950s
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Mahogany, France, 1950s

Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Mahogany, France, 1950s

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau

Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik "Boomerang" Teak desk. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Stunning biomorphic shape. Raised edges with brass details. Drawers in the front and a ba...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk
Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk

Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk

English Regency Style Rosewood & Brass Campaign Desk
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Materials: Rosewood, Walnut, Patinated Brass Style: English Regency
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1950s American Regency Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Style Rosewood & Brass Campaign Desk
English Regency Style Rosewood & Brass Campaign Desk

English Regency Style Rosewood & Brass Campaign Desk

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain detail with chic inlay detail. Green felt wri...
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Late 18th Century North American Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s. Resembling a chest of drawers with an angled...
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
A Late Federal Cherrywood Desk and Bookcase, Circa 1830. This unique piece includes a folding desk and make a fabulous looking compact desk with plenty of storage in bookcase above. This was possibly a clerk's desk. Includes plenty of storage and desk...
Category

Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase

Un bureau CM 141 de Pierre Paulin pour Thonet 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
a Pierre Paulin model "cm141" desk produced by Thonet in 1953. This desk features a black lacquered steel base, a black Formica top, and a drawer unit with 2 drawers made of blond as...
Category

1950s French Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Un bureau CM 141 de Pierre Paulin pour Thonet 1950
Un bureau CM 141 de Pierre Paulin pour Thonet 1950

Un bureau CM 141 de Pierre Paulin pour Thonet 1950

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top hiding a witing slope with a tooled leather top and two drawers. Above, a marble galle...
Category

1790s French Directoire Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In 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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