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Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Vintage Italian writing desk circa 1940s in solid oak wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. Characterized by two doors on the sides with shutter opening, internally four drawer...
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1940s Italian Vintage Desks

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Oak

Restored Chestnut & Bronze 4-Drawer Large Desk by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States towards the late 1960s, this desk was designed by Jack Cartwright and manufactured by Founders in very low numbers, probably due to the quality required dur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Bronze, Steel

Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line modern design, four drawers four storage, rosewood drawer trim and pulls. This is an ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Oak, Rosewood

Early 20th C. Louis XVI Oval Mahogany Desk Library Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite Louis XVI style Mahogany oval table with a single hidden drawer, striking double reverse quatrefoil stretcher & six brass capped legs. Gorgeous grains with satinwood ven...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Desks

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Brass

Vista of California Desk
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid century modern classic by Vista of California. This piece features an iron frame with walnut stained birch veneer drawers and laminate top. In good vintage condition with mino...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Birch

English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV rosewood writing table with replaced hand tooled and hand dyed antique green leather. This writing table is nic...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century 1960s Teak Desk by Stag
Located in London, GB
Stunning Mid-century 1960’s teak desk by Stag. Three spacious drawers on each side with beautifully designed handles. Stunning design with gorgeous teak grain throuhout. Very good v...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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

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Wood, Cherry, Birch

Worn and Patinated English Antique Pine Tavern Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH WORN AND PATINATED PINE TAVERN TABLE Circa the mid-19th century, with three drawers in the apron Item # 402VDP08Z A richly worn tavern table with a wonderful all-over surface patina from well over a century of life and active use, this gorgeous English tavern table features a large pine table top projecting over a simple frame holding three generous size drawers in the front. Each is hand-dovetailed in the typical manner and is hung with an oversized turned wooden knob. It is raised on four incredibly sturdy and robust tapered legs with large exposed pin joinery throughout. The legs are stretched with short stretchers tenoned into the legs on either side and two full-width stretchers that are dovetailed into the side stretchers. Incredibly beautiful and also super practical for so many applications. It makes a fantastic desk or working table, but is generally used in the kitchen as a breakfast table or as a working table/island. And the rich surface patina gives the new owner a great deal of permission to actively use and contribute to the surface history without fear of damage or deterioration from a few stains or abrasions. Measurements: 29 5/8" H x 28 5/8" D x 80 3/4" W Condition Report: Large square of pine set into the table top to probably replace a knot or area of damage; a stretcher at the back (between the legs along the length of the table) was removed at one point and it appears the center stretchers that are dovetailed into the side stretchers were added - a rather old alteration that allows for foot room. Inactive pest damage throughout with significant wear. About silla antiques...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Pine

Large French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive early 19th Century Louis XVI style ebonized desk made in France. This large desk has an ebonized wood frame with a worn inset leather top embossed with brass tooling. A...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Brass

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, Circa 1970s Cream la...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

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Brass

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

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Brass

19th Century English Birdseye Maple Partners Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Milford, NH
A great size rectangular kneehole partners desk in birdseye maple with tooled green/yellow leather top with three fitted frieze drawers on each side, supported by double pedestals, e...
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Brass

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style mahogany brass mounted double pedestal desk with leather top, circa 1900. With a rectangular top with brass molding on the edges a band of mahogany and an inset to...
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Early 1900s European Napoleon III Antique Desks

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Brass

1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1911 Mahogany , brass inlays and leather inset traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 20.5" in Width x 11" in Depth x 19.5" in height Lap desk without stand is 20" W x 10.5"D x 7.5"H.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks

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Brass

Delta Desktop - Modern Desktop in Polished White Lacquer with Brass Details
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks

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Brass

Delta Desktop 2 - Modern Desktop in Polished White Lacquer with Brass Details
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks

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Brass

20th Century Danish Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in High Point, NC
Infuse your workspace with the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this 20th Century Danish Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen...
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20th Century Danish Desks

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Teak

Beautiful Asian Intricately Carved Rosewood Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Asian Intricately Carved Rosewood Drop Leaf Secretary Desk 54 x 15.25 x 41.5
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20th Century Desks

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Rosewood

British Colonial Campaign Leather Top Sawhorse Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage British Colonial campaign desk with a tooled leather top bound in brass on a five drawer case with brass campaign hardware on two folding sawhorse bases. Kneehole: ...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Writing Desk With 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black Painted Gustavian 3-Drawer Office Desk, Sweden Classic and simple Scandinavian style writing desk with cabriole legs in its original fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mission Oak Arts & Crafts 3 drawer desk with a horizontal slat back desk chair with a rush seat. One long drawer over two short drawers. Both pieces are all quarter sawn oak...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desks

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Iron

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Chinese Export black and gold lacquer desk, elaboratly decorated with detailed Chinoiserie scenes, three drawers and beautiful base wi...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desks

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Gold

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

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Wood

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk in walnut Hand crafted from walnut and circa 1890 Sloped writing surface which opens up to reveal storage s...
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1890s Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from classic teakwood, this desk exudes Mid-Century Modern design, inviting you to sit down and get to work—or maybe just daydream about your next big adventure. With a smoot...
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1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Folk Art Red Hand Painted Figures and Flowers Small Pine Slant Top Desk 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1573 Folk Art hand painted pine stant lap desk Hand painted figures and floral design Pencil compartments and place for note paper and cards
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1940s Vintage Desks

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Pine

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1940 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Superb Scandinavian Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made Cherry with a likeness of teak wood, designed by Andreas Hansen. Featuring large top with three compartments. Two with flip top leaves, a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Cherry

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

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Other

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 1950's mid-century modern Dunbar Desk and Wheeled Pedestal Filing Cabinet, Designed by Edward Wormley. The two-drawer filing cabinet can be placed under the desk to either side or wheeled out for easy access. Desk with drop leaf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany, Walnut

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

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Brass, Iron

Hepplewhite Mahogany Writing Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new Hepplewhite style writing desk. It is ideal for the home office, library, or reception area in a business setting. It features a top of brown leather with gold tooling....
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2010s Philippine Hepplewhite Desks

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Mahogany

Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new Hepplewhite style Kidney shaped writing desk. It is ideal for the home office, library, or reception area in a business setting. It features a top of brown leather with...
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2010s Philippine Hepplewhite Desks

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Mahogany

Traditional Mahogany Partners Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional mahogany partners desk. Its design was inspired by partners desks from the 1800s. It is ideal for the senior partner, CEO or home office. It features a top ...
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2010s Philippine Regency Desks

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Mahogany

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, 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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated drop front desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of the much sought after Palladio series, circa 1940’s. The desk features a burl veneer ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

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Wood, Burl

Mid Century Chinese Export Bamboo Rattan Partners Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare and unique Mid Century Chinese Export Partners Desk, Applied Bamboo over Hardwood. A partner's desk describes a desk in which two people...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

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Bamboo, Hardwood

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

Antique Victorian Cylinder Bureau by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very large and impressive late Victorian cylinder bureau made by the well-known and much sought after Victorian cabinet maker and retailer Edwards & Roberts of Wardour Street, London. Our antique furniture experts have dated this Victorian cylinder bureau to have been made around 1880. The desk has been fully and meticulously restored by craftsmen in our own workshops and we consider it to be of “museum quality”. This lovely Victorian Cylinder Bureau would make a bold statement wherever it was situated. Anyone who selects a piece of furniture this impressive to make their place of work will know that this cylinder bureau not only looks good but is also extremely practical. Just look at the copious amount of storage that is on offer for a start. As you can see by looking at the range of photographs supplied, the Bureau houses numerous cupboards as well as a range of drawers of varying sizes and capacity and numerous other storage areas to accommodate copious amounts of stationery, books, office supplies and anything else that you like to have at hand when working. The cylinder bureau can be positively attributed to the makers and suppliers Edwards and Roberts of London as it has a plate showing their name, as can be seen in the gallery of photographs. The retractable top encloses a neatly fitted interior comprising six small drawers together with a bank of pigeon holes. The slide is finished nicely with an inset gold tooled burgundy leather writing surface. The other very attractive feature of this lovely Victorian bureau...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

1960s Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1960s walnut and chrome executive desk in the style of Florence Knoll. Nice walnut grain and color throughout, including exceptional 76x28 work surface. Features 5 drawers, complet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass Desk, India 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Undocumented but very much in the style of Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass Desk, India 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain detail with chic inlay detail. Green felt wri...
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Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece which offers plenty of storage. Features drop down door (with original key) which revea...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Set desk & chair in fiberglass by Patrick Gingembre, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk and Chair Set: Space Age French Design, 1970s This brown lacquered fiberglass desk, paired with a matching chair, embodies the iconic Space Age style. Designed by Patrick Gingembre for Paulus...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Desks

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Fiberglass

Nordic Mid-Century Desk with Glass top and brass details
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Crafted from rich wood, this table exudes warmth and character, while its sleek lines and minimalist silhouette capture the essence of mid-century modern aesthetics. Itss exquisite t...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS & ROBERTS Library Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS & ROBERTS Library Table This is a large piece, the table stands on heavy turned and carved legs set on brass casters, it has 3 drawers set into the apron along each side, these have superbly carved fronts and the inset handles are carved with the faces of Lions The table top has a tooled inset leather, the desk is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS and has been fully restored with a replaced tooled leather top The Library table it is 60” long...
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1850s Gothic Antique Desks

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Oak

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging. Stunning burr wood exterior. Original dark blu...
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Desks

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Brass

1970s Burlwood Executive Desk
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1970s olive burlwood executive desk. Stately proportions, 72 inches wide, 36 inches deep. Full depth central drawer with plenty of storage space. Exceptional and stunning burlwood...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Olive, Burl

French Wooden Modernist Desk, France 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Probably one-of-a-kind, this desk has been crafted with precision and care. It features clean lines and impeccable craftsmanship. Its sleek silhouette exudes an air of understated lu...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Mid-Century desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century teak desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, crafted in 1967 by Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Denmark. This double-faced desk, featuring a minimalist design and warm teak wood construction...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

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

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Chrome

Regency Style Maitland Smith Mahogany Faux Partners Desk Leather & Brass Details
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Late 20th Century Regency style faux partners desk comprised of a mahogany frame, embossed Florentine leather inset top, and brass details by Maitland-Smith. Beautiful condi...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Revival Desks

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Brass

Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
As a transitional age in French history, the Regence period is known for furniture that showcases forms of the preceding period (Louis XIV), as well as early Louis XV stylings. In the case of this bleached oak partner’s desk, the motifs are prefigures of the Rococo style of Louis XV, while still maintaining the rectilinear form often seen with Louis XIV furnishings. Hand-carved in France in the early 1900s, the oak wood has been bleached more recently, resulting in a warm, golden brown hue with some fascinating wood grains. A cavetto molding graces the top on all sides, even in the slightly recessed areas above the leg holes. Both sides of the desk have been carved identically, with three belt drawers featuring arabesque margents with foliate shells and thin molding. Similar vertical carvings flank the doors, which are rectangular panels adorned with geometric and foliate motifs. Both doors to the right of the leg hole open to reveal three pull-out drawers, while the doors to the left front three shelves. The rectilinear form is softened by eight short cabriole legs, each with a paw foot pad, beneath a sinuous apron embellished with a foliate shell medallion over thin molding. Our well-carved partner’s desk...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Oak

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant French bonheur de jour ladies writing desk in kingswood and rosewood, with bronze gilt ormolu mounts to the legs and hand painted Sevres plaques. There is a sliding red lea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks

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Bronze

French Boulle Desk Companion Letter Box Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant antique French desk companion with a Boulle style inlay Circa 1880 Compartments inside for letters and desk accessories Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques...
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1880s Antique Desks

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Wood

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered in the world in the past 50 years. Most collectors and enthousiasts will know how rare a set like this is, but what makes it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk chair, this set could hardly be in better condition and it would certainly grace any museum for applied arts. The only known office set that comes close to this original and complete set is in the collection of the MAAS museum in Sydney, Australia. So if you are looking for an original, great condition and very rare, antique office interior by one of the world's best Art Nouveau designers then this is your chance. We are convinced it will be the only one you'll ever get. Also, because the Majorelle filing cabinet in this set is the first one of its kind that we have ever seen. For this amazing set of four we have created three listings so that we are able to show you enough pictures of the many hand carved and hand-crafted wooden, bronze, glass and design details per item. Mind you, this stunning and almost 8 feet tall 'bibliotheque' or 'library bookcase' is the first one of the three listings that, together, show and describe this unique Louis Majorelle office of amazing quality and beauty. In image 8 of this listing is a photo of the complete set as shot in one of our facilities. This here Majorelle bookcase is the largest and best condition specimen that you will ever see and the workmanship is as good as you will ever be able to find. The deeply hand carved organic plant motifs are simply amazing and these motifs are to be found in all four pieces that this set consists of. What makes this stunning and predominantly solid nutwood bookcase extra special are the inlaid geometrical patterns in both the door panels and in the sides. However, the most impressive and aesthetically special features are the mint condition art glass panels with the top quality forged and hand hammered brass details in the upper part of each door. These metal worker's details, by the way, are the same organic plant motifs as the hand carved ones in the legs and in the 'roof' of this largest ever Majorelle cabinet (as shown in image 9 of this listing). Especially with the doors open you can see the vivid irridescent colors that are in the glass art panels. Below these art glass panels in the doors are large and also superb condtion, beveled glass windows. All the bookshelfs inside of this work of art bookcase are height adjustable and all are in very good condition too. All three doors come with perfect working locks and each door has its own bronze Majorelle designed key (one key is original and we had two more cast). Finally, this antique and museum quality, Art Nouveau gem...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XVI style Desk is made of mahogany and a wonderful brown leather top which is in good condition. It has 2 extensions on each side. The length of the desk is 51.1''W and e...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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