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Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 418-2 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Grand Antique Marble, black
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 438 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Arabescato Marble, white
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Cuboid Desk, White Marble, 400x75x75cm Leather Drawer, Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk with Drawer by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 417 Winner Product Design of the Year, Paris Winner Paris
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 438 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Arabescato Marble, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a desk, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„igl jet desk” as a rebellion against „a style of furniture prescribed by woodworking machines – smooth
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Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315
Located in Jersey City, NJ
1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding and
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

The Flamingo birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020 usa
Located in Chicago, IL
of Ceramics at Alfred University and a Master of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Bauhaus The Staatliche Bauhaus (house state-building) or simple The Bauhaus, was the school of the design
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds
Located in Madrid, ES
also presents an old textile on the back to protect the work. The miniature in the center presents a
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Other

Rare Inkwell, Bronze Art Nouveau USA President Wilson 1st W War, Signed Cuzin
Located in Paris, FR
he was called, was barely a year old when his family moved to Augusta, Georgia. He would live there
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey in the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs, San Juan and San Mateo. Polychrome wood. Possibly, Burgos school, 16th century
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Other

18th C. Portrait of a Lawyer Circle of Jacques Aved French School Oil on Canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Portrait of a Lawyer Circle of Jacques Aved French School oil on canvas . Circle of Jacques
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Antique 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Canvas

Lumen Milano Desk Lamp Mod C429 by Oscar Torlasco
By Lumen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
hand and silver-soldered from the inside, old school. Model designed by the young Oscar Torlasco who
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Arm / Desk Chair - 122206
Located in Jersey City, NJ
" L and 19" D These pieces are more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with lighter designed by Ronson. A and very beautiful desk box, created in New
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Steel

Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco desk box designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very rare desk box, created in New Jersey
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Max Le Verrier, ‘Boubou’, French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp, Ca. 1920
By Max Le Verrier
Located in New York, NY
was 7 years old. Le Verrier attended several boarding schools (Collège de Verneuil sur Avre) and was a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mikado Minimal Folding Table, Black American Walnut in Black Steel Frame
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
Inspired by old-school field operating tables, the Mikado folding table features a solid wood top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
craftsman at home or maybe as a school project somewhere around the 1960s or 1970s. Wonderfully detailed
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
H 19.3 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Sakura TRP21015, a Glass Vase in Corals with Mixed Colors by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
up its delightful red fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sakura TRP22018, Vase in Aubergine, Lilac & Mixed Colors by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
up its delightful red fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Les Champs Fleurissent, Abstract Mixed Colour Oil Painting by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
a school desk in the same wonderful loud pink for my next birthday. That present remained a
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sakura TFO23031, indigo, blue & cream textured glass vase by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful loud pink for my next
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sakura TFO23036, burnt orange & cream glass sculptural vessel by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful loud pink for my next
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sakura TFO23028, aqua, cream & blue glass sculptural vase by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful loud pink for my next
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Blooming Fresco, a Ceramic Decorative Vase in Brown and Pink by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
red fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful loud pink for my
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
as it is aesthetically pleasing. Featuring a utilitarian drop-down secretary desk, a four-drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Circle of ALESSANDRO ALLORI Portrait Of a Young Man Wearing A Ruff Wall Art
By Alessandro di Cristofano Allori
Located in West Hollywood, CA
your desk , this outstanding painting with the hand carved wood gilt frame will be the touch of old
Category

Antique 17th Century European Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Blooming Terra, a Ceramic Decorative Vase in Brown and Grey by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
fruit. Having seen that show, I asked for a school desk in the same wonderful loud pink for my next
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Located in Geneve, CH
variety of materials and sizes. The work desk is being launched in its simplest iteration. A grand piece
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2010s French Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
H 28.43 in W 114.97 in D 51.97 in
Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Located in Geneve, CH
variety of materials and sizes. The work desk is being launched in its simplest iteration. A grand piece
Category

2010s French Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
Work Extruded Table by Ben Gorham
H 28.43 in W 114.97 in D 51.97 in
"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Miguel Milà, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
school and the EIWA school in Barcelona from 1960 till 1980. Since 1960 he has been a founding member of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Asas" Wall Mounted Mirror Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in the publicity field
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Tecnica" High Walnut Chest of Nine Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
became interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Tecnica" Rectangular Walnut Low Table/Bench by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
became interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Can Pau" Adjustable in Height Trestle Table by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Nickel

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in the publicity field for some
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

"Tecnica" Aluminum Suspended Lamp Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Later he became interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

"Tecnica" Walnut Conference Table with Tie Rods by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in the publicity field
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel

"Ibiza" Steel Standing Floor Lamp Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in the publicity field for some
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Brass

"Asas" Self-Standing Castored Floor Mirror by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Tecnica" Square Walnut Low Table Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Nickel, Metal

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
became interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School in Barcelona. He
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Massana School in Barcelona. He also worked as a creative designer in the publicity field for some
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sculpture would be a stunning addition to any black forest carvings collection or desk decoration. Very good
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, studied law. Later he became interested in jewellery design and decoration, studying at the Massana School
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
and his three siblings grew up in such air. After attending school and the secondary school in Singen
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
case with drop-front secretary desk style slant-front bar work surface, over double-door cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

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Old School Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic old school desk available at 1stDibs. An old school desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage old school desk you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect old school desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An old school desk made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one old school desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra and Maarten Vrolijk produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old School Desk?

The average selling price for an old school desk at 1stDibs is $8,700, while they’re typically $358 on the low end and $92,287 for the highest priced.
Questions About Old School Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.