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Material: Steel
1930s Art Metal Co. Steel Roll Top Office Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in New York, NY
1930s steel Machine Age design roll top desk made by Art Metal Co. The bottom of the desk includes five drawers, two pull out tops, and one middle drawer with many compartments. The ...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Small Executive Desk, model 502B-BWM, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s. The doors, sides, and back are constructed w...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll International. It features a walnut top that sits o...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Industrial Metal Postal Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home furniture that says "you've got mail!" with this uniquely funky vintage postal desk. Robustly constructed in heavy duty industrial metal, this 2-piece unit features a 7x7 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Steel Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal
1970 Jens Risom Designs Double Pedestal Executive Desk in Walnut Made in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large Double Pedestal Executive Desk in Walnut, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs Inc. in the 1960s. This example dates to ca. 1970 and has been recently refinished....
Category
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut w/ Chromed-Steel X-Base Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Executive Desk, Model 2485, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example date...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
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...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
'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 Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
1968 Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects).
Current institutional memory at the firm suggests it was a special order from Herman Miller for the then new New York offices of MGM, however Herman Miller's archivist was unable to confirm.
Styling, particularly the distinctive slim milled aluminum tracks through which the entire drawer carriage glides is clearly similar to Warren Platner's designs for Lehigh-Leopold which were then among the most costly of executive office furnishings. The bent flat bar chromed steel base with its distinctive pigeon toe splay is somewhat similar to a table base in Stow Davis' Electa Series, designed by Alexis Yermakov circa 1971. Walnut laminate top is very clean with no issues. One one corner edge shows a small separation.
The only identifying markings are within the milled aluminum channel:
G.P.
F.I.
2
And the date Dec. 20, 1968.
See image 18.
Between the rectangular laminate top and the chrome base is a heavy blackened steel plate. Underneath the bent chrome pigeon toe feet are bars of a thick phenolic material which act as floor protector.
We can have keys made to fit the two locking drawers.
Tim Anderson...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's engraved 'Made in Denmark'. Desk measures: 63" wide, 33.5" dee...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Height Adjustable Industrial Desk Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful work station/desk, designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California.
The desk has a beautiful industrial steel base, the desk has a height adjustable mechanism that r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed and made-to-order in our Seattle studio with artists, architects, drafters, designers and creatives in mind, the Drafting Table and Utility Cart ...
Category
2010s American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, International style, Bauhaus desk or vanity in chrome, black painted wood with red faux leather insert possibly Fabrik...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Large Floating Walnut Modern Executive Desk on one inch Lucite Base.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Amazingly cool, mid century modern desk. Rectangular form with rounded corners. Heavyweight construction floating on a super sturdy one inch thick acrylic base. Expertly restored ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Slant Top Cabinet with Task Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Slant Top Industrial steel cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 50" wide x 39" deep x 44" high
Inside Dimensions of Drawers: 22 1/2" x 36 1/2" x 5" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steel Desks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Walnut, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Modern Writing Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern writing desk was custom made for utility. The desk features 3 drawers for storage, a steel base brushed with antique brass and a white oak top stained ebony. This is a bu...
Category
2010s American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel single pedestal tanker desk refinished in gloss white powder coat finish.
Metallic silver hardware. File, box and middle pencil drawer and unique pull out writing / sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
By Gabriele Rosa, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
Varnished steel frame and top in black, white or graphite. Top and storage space in cowhide pigmentato 90. The storage space is accessed by a drop-leaf opening.
Calamo is not an old-style desk with drawers overflowing with paper, but an essential element of furniture, both in function and appearance, something that could fit anywhere in the home. The collection includes a new furnishing accessory designed by young designer Gabriele Rosa: the Calamo desk-console table. With a white, black or graphite steel structure with cowhide pigmentato cover for the surface and storage space under the folding lid. Undoubtedly the writing desk still...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Modern Milano Leather Painted Wood Desk on Metal Base
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Leather Desk is functional for work or play, with 2 covered leather drawers with pulls, and a center touch-latch wooden drawer.
Custom sizes and finishes availa...
Category
2010s American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Raymond Loewy Desk for Brunswick
Located in Alhambra, CA
Double pedestal desk with metal frame & wood body. Designed by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick in the 1950s 60” x 30” x 29” h Fairly rare find
Good vintage condition with wear and te...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
'Dalsace' Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Dalsace' desk in the manner of Pierre Chareau.
Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities. Available in standard choice ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Pavilion AV16 Black Desk by Anderssen & Voll for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
A light and lyrical aesthetic compact desk intended to suit both office and home spaces.
The Pavilion desk is made of a tabletop laminated with linoleum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1950s desk in the Pierre Paulin style.
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Vintage 1950s desk in the style of Pierre Paulin.
Black lacquered steel legs and satin-finish black melamine top.
3-drawer pedestal with flat brass handles and front bookcase
Full...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
By Gabriele Rosa, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
Varnished steel frame and top in black, white or graphite. Top and storage space in cowhide pigmentato 90. The storage space is accessed by a drop-leaf opening.
Calamo is not an old-style desk with drawers overflowing with paper, but an essential element of furniture, both in function and appearance, something that could fit anywhere in the home. The collection includes a new furnishing accessory designed by young designer Gabriele Rosa: the Calamo desk-console table. With a white, black or graphite steel structure with cowhide pigmentato cover for the surface and storage space under the folding lid. Undoubtedly the writing desk still...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
George Nelson 4111 Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Round Rock, TX
Outstanding "Steel Frame" desk (model 4111) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1960s. Compact in scale, these desks are designed to integrate nicely into smaller space...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian Ico Parisi Rosewood President's Writing Office Desk for MIM Roma
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
A very large Italian 'President's' office desk designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM Italy during the 1960s. The polished rosewood desk top is supported by beautifully detailed alum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Jacques Emile Ruhlmann French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Desk Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Jacques Émile Ruhlmann attributed French work finely crafted Art Deco Macassar ebony desk table, with a vellum covered grooming surface above two corner pivoting oak lined hinged dra...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
21st Willington Desk Walnut Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A prestigious member of one of the most exclusive Gentlemen's clubs in London, the 1st Marquess of Willingdon was a British Liberal politician and was the tribute behind this timeless design.
Designed for timeless furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s Black Leather and Steel Desk.
Located in London, GB
Black leather covered executive desk designed by Guido Faleschini and manufactured by Mariani, Italy.
The desk has chromed steel edges and a steel channel in which a black enamelled...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
Located in South Charleston, WV
71 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 28.75". Lehigh Leopold circa 1970.
May be used as a conference table or executive desk.
An exceptional piece of furniture, over engineered and industrial strengt...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Custom BMW 325e Trunk Desk made by Artist David Wiener
Located in Wilton, CT
David Wiener is an internationally recognized and listed designer and artist whose career and passion are deeply rooted in the automotive world. Starting as one of America's youngest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning Danish modern executive desk, meticulously designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in Denmark during the 1960s. This exquisite piece offers a spacious work area, perfect f...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' palm wood and metal desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau.
Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Steel Desk with Gilt Bronze Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome steel desk with gilt bronze details in the manner of designer John Vesey. Very fine quality and so unique. Circa 1980.
63w x 34d x 30.5h
Category
20th Century Italian Steel Desks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
C. 1958 Gordon Bunshaft of SOM / Alcoa / GF Studios Italic Desk
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...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1970 Executive Desk by Georges Ciancimino for Mobilier International France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a substantial Rosewood and Aluminum Executive Desk, designed C. 1970 by Georges Ciancimino for Mobilier International, France. The top and sides are composed of rosewood vene...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Across the pond in Europe, the mid century revolution had already happened, yielding huge success in the form of designers and architects like Ettore Sottsass and many more. This inspired Dunbar to produce this desk: one of the most conservatively designed Dunbar models ever at the time. Then, it probably looked incredibly sleek and handsome. Now, it stands as a piece of history not only for Dunbar, but for American design as a whole.
In classic Dunbar fashion, the construction of the desk is absolutely in the top of its class. Known for overbuilt pieces, this desk takes it to another level. A frame of black enameled square tubular steel supports a mahogany cabinet with four drawers of the same material, attached with beautiful solid brass hardware. The top is of a rare form of walnut called tawi, which has an interesting grain structure that's visibly more smooth than figured walnut, and is secured to the base with no less than 12 high-quality brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional stability and smoothness. When the drop side is extended, it feels like a perfect natural extension of the main work surface. To top it all off, the drop side has sliding support panel on the underside made of solid rosewood, one of the most expensive and premium woods. Signed in the interior of the second drawer with a metal label. An extraordinary construction for an extraordinary piece of history.
In good condition. Top has been refinished and is ready for another generation of use. Structurally excellent. Drawers slide smoothly with almost no dip when extended. Drop side is sturdy and hinges feel great.
If desired, we can restore this desk even more. We can repaint the frame black, we can refinish the cabinet, polish brass, etc. As it stands, it has a nice original patina that adds to the character of the desk. Let us know what you'd likle to see! We have decades of experience restoring vintage furniture...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Desk with Sideboard in Rosewood & Chromed Steel by Jørgen Pedersen, 1960's
By Jørgen Pedersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Desk with Sideboard in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jørgen Pedersen, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and chromed steel
Style:...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Essentials Desk by Uhuru
By Uhuru Design
Located in Pasadena, TX
Essentials Desk by Uhuru. Measure: 59"
Donald Judd Minimalist inspired desk with powder coated steel legs and ebonized walnut veneer top by Brooklyn-based Uhuru.
New in box.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by 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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer B21 Thonet Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table
Located in Sharon, CT
Important early piece (1928) of Breuer's revolutionary tubular furniture.
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk, for Azucena, Italy 1979 model SCR7
Features: Architectural design with upper and lower surfaces, cross steel support beam with Two Drawers with lacquered...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. Flip down front door is des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Style Cerused Oak Desk
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A new custom midcentury style cerused oak desk with floating drawer at right of the underside with original leather tab pull and supported by four spl...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk 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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Oak, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Style Desk, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pedestal desk in the style of Warren Platner. Made of solid walnut, newly refinished and in excellent condition. Elegant top with rounded edges, incredibly sleek silhouette...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Walnut and Steel Wall Unit Bookcase Desk style of Nelson / Ladderax
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece dark walnut free standing wall unit with three satin black metal ladder styled towers , two shelves , storage box with two doors and a pull down desk or bar . The pull down back side is in a white Laminate with a lock and the original key , all pieces can be arranged to your taste by lifting and hanging them on the rungs making for a very sturdy unit . Typical of Mid Century units...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk with return
Located in Denver, CO
A single estate 1960s custom made Walnut executive desk with left-hand return
It features three drawers, a cabinet and a pull out writing slab as well a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest, all supported by a black steel base with patinated brass, adjustable feet (ca. 19...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original double pedestal desk, model 1503, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. This example was manufactured by Knoll Associates in the early 1960s. It is constr...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Llot Llov's Osis desk was developed specifically for the home office — it has a small footprint yet offers the necessary space to work, and it has a privacy screen to help with both ...
Category
2010s German Modern Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
1950s George Nelson No. 4100 Series Three Drawer Steel Frame Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Steel Frame No. 4100 Series Desk, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954. This example dates to the 1950s. It features a frame of white powder-coated...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel, Iron
C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large American Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk, designed by Frank Fletcher and manufactured by Fletcher Aviation for Hughes Aircraft in Pasadena, California ca. 1945. The ...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Steel Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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