Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni & Co. "Orix" Desk, Italy, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Naples, IT
Designed in 1970 by the duo Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni & C, the Orix desk is an extraordinary expression of the aesthetic and functional experimentation of that era. ...
Metal
$2,695Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Karl Baisch Bauhaus Industrial Steel Desk with Iconic Chrome Sled Feet
By Karl Baisch
Located in Landshut, BY
Description: This exceptional mid-century modern desk was manufactured in Germany during the 1950s by the renowned medical and dental furniture maker Karl Baisch. Combining high-end...
Sheet Metal, Chrome, Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Toscana vanity table embodies the harmony of natural beauty and...
Onyx, Brass
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece
Wood, Parchment Paper
AIMARA Small Alpaca Silver Picture Frame by Studio AIREDELSUR
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
Metal, Sheet Metal
$8,550 / item
Diptych Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
With chic refinement suitable for the finest library, the desk is covered with ivory vellum. The small hides are uniformly joined in four-inch panels and tailored to perfectly align ...
Brass
1980s British Colonial style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Desk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great 1980s burnt bamboo desk with two drawers. Skelton frame in burnt bamboo with cane surface and wrapped rattan corners 29” surface 22” Clearance
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An exceptional example of Jacques Adnet signature leather wrapped steel design. Adnet developed this hand stitched leather technique at the end of w...
Leather
$1,800 / item
Delphine Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Our Delphine Desk features a single center drawer finished with bright robin's egg...
Brass
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying the form of a Govenor Winthrop drop front desk with early English Jacobean...
Brass
SET AIMARA Small, Medium & Large Alpaca Silver Photoframes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Hollywood Regency Vintage Henry Link Faux Bamboo Desk Hutch
By Henry Link
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive vintage faux bamboo Henry Link Bali Hai desk with light up top hutch circa 1960s. Crafted by the Henry Link Trading Co. from the Bali Ha...
Metal
Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
By General Fireproofing Company, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and Go...
Aluminum, Steel
A rare oak decapé desk by Jean-Michel Frank.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
A rare desk with a oak decape distressed finish and moldings by Jean-Michel Frank. Number 13395.
Oak
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by scrolled legs elegantly deco...
Brass, Ormolu
Jonathan Singleton Distressed Steel Desk Leather Inset Stainless Base, 2000s
Located in Hamburg, PA
One-of-a-kind writing desk by Barcelona-based architect-turned-metal sculptor Jonathan Singleton (SIG). Singleton has worked in Barcelona since the early 1990s, blending architectura...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Arched Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this vintage coastal bent rattan etagere. Its airy, open shelves and natural rattan design bring a breezy, beachy vibe, perfect for displaying decor or plants...
Rattan
C. 1958 Gordon Bunshaft of SOM / Alcoa / GF Studios Italic Desk
By Gordon Bunshaft, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Italic Desk, designed by Alcoa / Reynolds / GF Studios for Gordon Bunshaft and SOM's Reynolds Metals Headquarters in Richmond, VA. The design is largely seen as a collabor...
Aluminum, Steel
Restored Mid-century Vertically Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Executive Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored one of one bespoke Art Deco–inspired coastal rattan desk. This very large stacked rattan desk features dramatic vertical rattan sides rising from base to to...
Rattan, Oak
Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Toscana vanity table embodies the harmony of natural beauty and contemporar...
Onyx, Brass
Lacquer and Chrome Vintage Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage lacquered and chrome banded desk. The color is an off-white/ivory. There are two desk drawers with chrome fronts. The stacked box sides have chrome banding. The back of the...
Chrome
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless coastal elegance with this vintage woven rattan writing desk, a beautifully handcrafted piece that exudes warmth and natural charm. The intricate rattan weave, frame...
Rattan
C. 1958 Gordon Bunshaft of SOM / Alcoa / GF Studios Italic Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom Italic Desk, designed by Alcoa / Reynolds / GF Studios for Gordon Bunshaft and SOM's Reynolds Metals Headquarters in Richmond, VA. The design is largely seen as a co...
Aluminum, Steel
Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1970 Italy
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Formanova desk by Gianni Moscatelli. Original Formanova tag dated and signed 1970, Italy. Newly refinished in a high gloss Ebony polished finish. Right side of desk has a fl...
Stainless Steel
$5,711 / item
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black ...
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
Walnut
$13,137
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 86.62 in
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather top and very dark blue faux velvet sides and chrome accents. This desk also features a file sorter that slide within a unique recessed channel. A three drawer filing cabinet...
Stainless Steel
Tiffany Studios Gilt-Bronze Picture Frame, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany Studios gilt-bronze picture frame, circa 1900 Stamped Tiffany Studios/NEW YORK/1611. Measures: Height 11.87 in. (30.16 cm.), Width 9.75 in. (24.76 cm.).
Glass
Empil Desk
By Drugeot
Located in Courbevoie, FR
A streamlined side facing a disorganized side, the Empil desk plays with contrasts. A combination of 4 cases that can be set as one wishes. It offers the features of a classic desk. ...
Oak
1950s Oak Bauhaus Mirror Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good /very good original condition with minor signs of use
Chrome
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
Leather, Oak
$2,900 / set
H 48 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky art deco vanity with mirror. Solid pine with period deco hardware. Mirror has some small dark spot from age. All in all very good condition. Price includes both vanity & mirr...
Mirror, Pine
$6,750
H 55 in W 55.75 in D 96.25 in
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully conceived room divider with integrated desk from the 1970s, designed by Stewart MacDougall. Crafted in a harmonious blend of birch, warm walnut, vibrant Formica, and sl...
Metal
$3,575
H 29.34 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Cane and Rattan Console Desk, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern console desk, handcrafted in the 1970s from bamboo, rattan, reed, and plywood. Featuring an elegant architectural ...
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance ...
Metal
$2,341
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
Restored Bauhaus Small Cabinet, by Robert Slezák, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Conceived in the spirit of interwar Bauhaus and Czechoslovak Functionalism, this iconic and puristically designed cabinet dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. Manufactured by the ...
Steel, Chrome
$5,400
H 34.5 in W 55.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American modernist design. Part of the distinguished Biscayne collection, this piece draws clear ...
Brass
$9,138
H 31.5 in W 75.2 in D 35.83 in
Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawers on each side. Very nice desk...
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Mirrored Desk Breakfront Form
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Art Deco style desk finished with bevelled antiqued mirror panels Rectangular top divided into three mirrored sections Has a breakfront form so hence very comfortable to work...
Glass
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H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 38.98 in
40's modernist desk in lacquered metal and Saint Gobain glass H428
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French modernist style desk from the 40s. Beige lacquered metal structure and black lacquered tubular metal legs (original paint). Top made of Saint Gobain thick glass slab. Beautifu...
Metal
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H 30.5 in W 54 in D 20 in
Postmodern Sculptural Cream Laminate Writing Desk with Waterfall Base, 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking 1990s postmodern desk featuring bold sculptural lines and a smooth cream laminate finish. The design is defined by its dramatic waterfall-style base on one side, composed ...
Laminate
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Pilastro Wall-Mounted Secretaire with Built-In Light — Dutch Mid-Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
A sleek and functional example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this Pilastro wall-mounted secretaire is crafted from white enameled steel, combining minimalist elegance with dura...
Steel
Karl Springer Free Form Lizard Embossed Leather Desk, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Free Form Lizard Embossed Leather Desk, 1980s. Very rare in lizard embossed leather. The Free Form Desk is considered among his b...
Lizard
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H 30.25 in W 21 in D 41.5 in
Maitland Smith Style Polished Tessellated Stone Desk With Brass Inlay
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Maitland Smith Style Polished Tessellated Stone Desk with brass inlay detailing and spacious surface, perfect for a sophisticated office or stud...
Brass
Vintage Hoof Foot Writing Desk With Glass Top by Ferguson Copeland
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wear to the finish around the edges and surfaces as shown in the photos. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or repairing. Vintage pieces may have age-related wear. Revie...
Glass
Karl Springer Style Lacquer Parchment Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome desk or writing table in the style of Karl Springer. The desk is not marked, so we're unsure of its maker and designer. However, we've seen similar examples o...
Lacquer
Sold
H 30 in W 56 in D 30 in
Vintage English Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk by Maitland Smith Featuring a vintage mahogany English style writing desk by...
Leather
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H 52.5 in W 59 in D 12 in
Pilastro Two Section Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Desk, Cabinet & Perforated Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro wall unit with desk, cabinet, and perforated rack. This unit features a gray enameled desk, black and white metal cabinet wi...
Metal
George Nelson Action Office Drafting table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Drafting height desk from George Nelson Associates’ Action office group by Herman Miller. Lockable flip top storage with hanging files at back of unit - original key present! Three d...
Aluminum
Console, or desk, in glass and travertine. 1980s. LS5849657C
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console, or desk, made up of two travertine legs joined by a chrome metal bar at the top. Glass top. Italian work made in the 1980s. Dimensions: H 71 x W 198 x D 86 cm Reference...
Glass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 73.23 in D 45.28 in
Yellow Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka for LeLeu Deshays, France, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Yellow Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka for LeLeu Deshays, France, 1970s
Resin
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
Steel
Marc Berthier Fiberglass Desk Ozoo, France ca. 1960s by D.A.N.
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage White Lacquered fiberglas "Ozoo" desk by Marc Berthier produced by D.A.N. France ca.1967 Very good condition. First edition. L 110 x D 72 x H 72 cm With pencil holder, magazi...
Fiberglass
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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Proof that working from home is a perk.