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Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary with Upper Bookcase with Double Glass...
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Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Desks

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Mahogany

1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Unusual 1st Empire desk, circa 1810, in mahogany, Burl, with Brass inlay and blackened columns ending on 2 blackened lion's feet above gilded leaves . Center drawer pulls out to re...
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1810s French Empire Antique Desks

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Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer

Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Brass

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and handles. Features three drawers on the right and a filing drawer on the left. There ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Large 19th Century oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive 18 drawer oak partners desk, 9 drawers on both sides. In beautiful light oak color with aged green leather top. Desk is completely in original condition with beautiful ha...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Desk in Two-Toned Oakwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Desk in Two-Toned Oakwood 96" long with pencil drawer. Big "D" Dunbar metal tag in drawer 29.50" high 33" deep 96" length 26" floor to bottom of the dr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Four Drawer Walnut Desk With Vitrex Glass Top by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c.1950
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant four-drawer walnut desk with original glass top which is attributed to the Bolognese architect and designer, Melchiorre Bega. This sculptural wooden desk boasts beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

18th century walnut and pollard oak seretaire abbatant
Located in Penzance, GB
A lovely walnut and pollard oak Queen Anne period secretaire en abbatant circa 1710 -1720 . This piece consists of a top frieze drawer, and a fall with drawers below. Inside the fal...
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Early 18th Century Antique Desks

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Walnut

Paul Frankl Kinney Desk for Johnson Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare kidney shaped desk with mahogany top and birch legs. Designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson furniture and sold through John Stuart.
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1940s Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Italian Mid century Modern desk designed by Silvio Cavatorta in 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid Century desk designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s,metal supports with a unique and refined design,embellished in the uppert part with circular brass strips and in th...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Iron

Small Ico Parisi Inspired Italian Laminated Desk w/ Black Steel Legs and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Mid-Century Italian desk or vanity with matte wood laminate wrapped drawers and similar glossy laminate top. It has Black Steel Legs and a design inspired by iconic Italian des...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ranch Oak Desk and Matching Chair by Brandt
Located in Lafayette, IN
Great little desk in the "Ranch Oak" style and manufactured by Brandt Furniture Co. of Fort Worth, Texas. Desk features a great size paired with that wonderful, faux-weathered wester...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Granite

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern desk pays homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Wood, Oak

Organic Modern Castelo Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Castelo Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Castelo modern desk table pays h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Marble, Brass

Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique unadorned Welsh rustic oak shop counter with pine top. It has 2 shelves to the back. Wonderful in a cottage kitchen.
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Late 19th Century British Primitive Antique Desks

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Oak, Pine

Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The organic modern Toscana vanity table is a captivating blend of natural beauty and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Onyx, Brass

Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oga Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Oga seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of contemporary design. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Onyx, Brass

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mismatch seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Brass

Modern Menir Console Table, Patagonia Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Menir Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Menir modern console table draws inspiration from menhir sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Onyx, Marble

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Onyx, Brass

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk with Shelves, Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern glass top desk with rosewood veneered cabinetry in the iconic Italian styling of Ico Parisi. Similar functionality to a secret...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Dale Holub Studio Craft Lift-Top Desk
By Dale Holub
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage mid-century modern studio craft lift-top desk by Dale Holub. Crafted out of solid walnut using mortise and tenon techniques unparalleled. A sculptur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 18th century Baroque secretaire, South German, probably Lake of Constance region, circa 1750-1760. Elaborate bombe shaped Baroque secretaire with beautiful walnut, elmwood an...
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1750s German Baroque Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Arco Series Desk with Drawer by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, 1960s
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Arco Series Desk with Drawer by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, 1960s Good condition Wooden top Metal structure 5 drawers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, 1958
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
One of the most beautiful desks from the Danish Modern period. Model 36, from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and produced by the renowned Danish manufacturer Has...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

18th Century George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality 18th century George III mahogany kneehole desk, having a well figured mahogany top, above a brushing slide with a single drawer below. The desk has a ...
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk in the style of Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredibly stunning Danish minimalist desk, with a style calling to mid-century modern icon Milo Baughman, c.1970s. Rich Brazilian rosewood grain, supported by a sturdy chrome base. The desk features three drawers for storage, with a cut detail below the drawers for easy access. The desk is fully finished - back included - providing an elegant 360 degree viewing, making it perfect for an open space...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. This style is famous for its straight, classi...
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2010s French Louis XVI Desks

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain. Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Adam decorated drop-front desk offers satinwood construction with slant front having neoclassical reserve of woman and cherub in co...
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Desks

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Wood, Satinwood

Italian Mid Century Modern desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid Century desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s,the combination of the various types of wood is very original,the maple used for the top, the two drawers a...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks

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Maple, Teak

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s,the desk top is characterized by the presence of three lateral drawers, two similar on the left side and a larger one o...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite Louis Philippe secrétaire à abattant. Made of a beautifully figured bookmatched burl mahogany with its original white marble top. Three faux drawers at the top hide t...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks

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Marble, Brass

Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage desk having a tooled green leather top on a classic two pedestal form crafted with a hardwood faux bamboo frame having nine drawers in the front and two cabinets o...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

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Leather, Faux Bamboo, Hardwood

Bureau Jean Nouvel Edition Ligne Roset
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Bureau en hêtre dessiné par Jean Nouvel pour L'hôtel Relais et Châteaux "Le Saint James Boulliac de Bordeaux. Une prise est intégrée pour allumer la lampe. Edité par la célèbre maiso...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Beech

Directoire style ebonized mahogany leather top desk C 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Directoire style ebonized mahogany leather top desk C 1950.
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Guillerme & Chambron Desk in Oak for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Guillerme & Chambron desk, manufactured in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century French design. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which ensures a sturdy and durabl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks

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Oak

Eglomise Mirror Desk, Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Savannah, GA
A verre églomisé mirror desk or vanity in the manner of Maison Jansen, 1970s. 53 ¼ inches wide by 25 ½ inches deep by 30 ½ inches tall; knee clearance 24 ½ inches A few cracks and...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks

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Mirror

George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Diminutive proportions built relatively shallow with a hinged fall front opening to a fitted interior over four drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Three-Drawer Commode en Arbalète
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut slant-front desk on commode from the 18th century, with star inlay, crossbow front and quadrilobe motifs. Born in France during the 18th century, this...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Walnut

Empil Desk
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. ...
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2010s French Desks

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Oak

Contemporary Handcrafted Console ICARUS Layered Marble Pedestals/Top, by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handmade console model "Icarus" in marble. Rectangular surface in marble layers, resting on two geometric, layered pedestals in solid marble. Variations are available i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Desks

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introducing a magnificent 19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk, a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship from the 19th century. ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

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Leather, Tulipwood

Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine teak Danish Modern expanding desk attributed to Arne Vodder. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Finished on all 4 sides with 3 graduated drawers and additional storage on back side. Side o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Arne Vodder L-shaped Executive Desk in Rosewood for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Arne Vodder is one of the great Danes when talking about furniture design. He graduated under the legendary Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and subse...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Secr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Oak Glass Side By Side Cabinet / Secretary Desk Original Key
Located in Chesapeake, VA
Elevate your interior with this breathtaking Antique Victorian Oak Side by Side Cabinet / Secretary Desk, a quintessential representation of 1...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Desks

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Oak

VINTAGE CIRCA 1970's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON ENGLISH PEDESTAL DESK ADAZED TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970s Robert Mouseman Thompson kneehole desk that can also be used as a dressing table with the super collectable Adazed top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This piece is part of a collection of some very rare Mouseman pieces I have recently purchases, I have a Kneehole desk, a set of six chairs dating to the 1920’s and a vintage circa 1970’s leather...
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1970s English Country Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak

1890s Antique English Carlton Writing Desk with Mahogany and Inlay Veneers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the past with our beautifully hand-crafted antique English lady writing table desk, a masterpiece from the 1890s known as the Carlton Desk. This exquisite piece has been me...
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Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ORIGiNAL REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, finest quality Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Davenport desk wi...
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

MUSEUM QUALITY ANTiQUE PARTNER DESK 17TH CENTURY HAND CARVED RELIGIOUS PANELS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Exhibition Museum quality, hand carved Walnut double sided partner desk circa 1860...
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this rustic escritoire, made from solid pine and hand painted on the outside using a ra...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Desks

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Pine, Paint

Vintage Louis XV Style Roll Top Ladies Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Louis XV style roll top ladies desk with pull leather writing surface and bronze accents and gallery, circa 20th century. Key included; Missing one drawer. Dimensions: 49"H x...
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

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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