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Industrial Desks

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Edimate Genuine Copper Reception Desk
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover our hand-hammered and hand-brushed genuine copper reception desk, complete with steel frame, entirely hand-crafted. This prestigious piece will add unforgettable charm to yo...
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2010s French Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle, document slot and postal messenger bag hook underneath. Each shelf has slots for let...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

Made to Measure Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with one cest of drawers, creates a clear and distinctive w...
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2010s Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage WWII Folding Military Field Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage WWII Military Field Desk A vintage US Military aluminum celadon green painted metal folding field desk. Transforms from a rectangle to p...
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1940s North American Vintage Industrial Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak parquetry inlaid top with a leather inset writing surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Industrial Equestrian Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Industrial Equestrian desk of walnut and reclaimed wood with an iron base. The parquetry inlaid top with five drawers is flanked by two horse heads...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks

Materials

Iron

1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This cabinet is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last two pictures of this listing or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Colorful desk...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Impressive Vanity Table with Rough Texture, Breakfree Collection
Located in Port Orchard, WA
The vanity table from the BreakFree collection will become an accent piece of furniture in your bedroom. Exactly with this beautiful object, a new beautiful day will begin. The rough texture...
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2010s Ukrainian Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Industrial Antiqued Zinc Top Desk, or Kitchen Table On Pair of Sawhorses
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial looking aged Zinc Top Desk, or small Kitchen Table or Craft Table. The Zinc Dining Table was carefully aged and clear-coated for protection a...
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2010s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Zinc

French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century industrial iron table with incredible patina displaying some original paint in a range of hues. The frieze and legs share a simple, straight-lined program, extende...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Desks

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Steel Large Industrial Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very good table has all the elements associated with the finest of industrial furniture. Conceived at a time, circa 1890-1900 when art and industry were combined to create modern wonders of the age and who’s ideals had the intent of recreating for man a new way of life. The heavy metal supports are both industrial and neoclassical in design taking elements from Roman forms and marrying them to the new iron structures and manufacturing processes then being used in such things at the Effiel Tower...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial Desk with Great Distressed Finish
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
1950's metal industial desk with distressed patina. This desk had been stripped many years ago and over the years has gotten this great distressed patina. I had considered having it ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

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Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front
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Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
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Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
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Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
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Art Nouveau Desk - Nancy School Desk
Located in Beaune, FR
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Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Desk - Nancy School Desk
Art Nouveau Desk - Nancy School Desk
H 41.74 in W 48.43 in D 26.38 in
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Beautiful Modern Solid Mahogany Desk with 4 Leather Front Oak Drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful modern style of Ralph Lauren solid mahogany desk with 4 leather front drawers. Very High end woodwork and construction. Diamond Wood pattern on desk top. Very high end clear gloss lacquer finish. smooth metal drawer slides on solid Oak drawers with leather fronts and brass key accents. shows little wear to desk surface. No Labels or Tags. Previous owners claimed it was a Ralph Lauren desk...
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Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather Top Designed to House Computer
Located in GB
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Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
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Antique Solid Oak Wood Roll Top Desk w/ Many Drawers
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Industrial Factory Desk by Invincible Furniture
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Metal Dining Table with a Massive Oak Top in the style of Jean Prouvé, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Massive oak top resting on four tapered black lacquer legs each ending by a circular sabot. Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France C. 1950.
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Rare WWII Era US Navy Battleship Officer's Quarters Aluminum Desk & Dresser Set
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Industrial Desk, Double-Sided, Top in Beech, Aluminum and Stained Wood, 1970
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
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Industrial Desk with Great Distressed Finish
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

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Mid 19th C. Postmaster's Desk, c.1850-Contact us for more affordable shipping
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Mid-Century Modern L-Shaped Executive Desk by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful 1980's vintage "Burdick Group" executive desk by Herman Miller. Bruce Burdick developed this design for Herman Miller as "a workbench for executives... one that is responsive to the way an individual works". The modular design is comprised of a unique assemblage of work surfaces, paper handling and storage elements, and electronic equipment supports, located along a structural armature in whatever configuration best suits the way people work. This piece is arranged in a convenient L shape, but can be rearranged or combined with other units to create the most functional work space for the user. In 1980, the Burdick Group received design awards from the Institute of Business Designers and the Industrial Designers Society of America. The following year, Time magazine named the Burdick Group system one of the Best of 1981 for Industrial Design. The magazine described it as one of the first flexible office furniture systems to come to terms with computer terminals and other electronic office machines. These design features allow this desk to have all of the vintage charm and yet still highly useful in the modern, tech-laden office! Set includes: - Two-piece glass desktop (Dimensions: 84" L x 36" W x 29.5" H) - Dual-beam L-shaped configuration - Lower return/work surface (front-mounted) - Upper return/bookshelf (reare-mounted) - Three 3-legged base posts - Black Fiberglass Shell Desk Chair (w/ new black seat cushion) This iconic desk looks spectacular paired with the black fiberglass desk...
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1980s American Vintage Industrial Desks

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Palisander Desk on a Chromed Metal Base by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
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Industrial desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial desks made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include Andrii Rudenko, André R. Cordemeyer, Edimate, and Gispen Culemborg. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $36,639 while the average work can sell for $3,000.

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