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Modern Slant Front Desks

Stunning Victorian Antique Golden Oak Slant Front Desk
Stunning Victorian Antique Golden Oak Slant Front Desk

Stunning Victorian Antique Golden Oak Slant Front Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this Victorian antique slant front desk, crafted in richly grained golden oak and featuring a rare built-in étagère — the perfect ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

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Kimbel and Cabus Aesthetic Movement or Modern Gothic Slant Front Desk
Kimbel and Cabus Aesthetic Movement or Modern Gothic Slant Front Desk

Kimbel and Cabus Aesthetic Movement or Modern Gothic Slant Front Desk

By Kimbel and Cabus

Located in New York, NY

Kimbel and Cabus Aesthetic Movement or modern Gothic ebonized cherry drop front desk. Gilt incised geometric design highlighted by 'modern Gothic' strap hardware on door panels. Mirr...

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Antique 19th Century American Desks

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Cherry, Mirror

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Slant Fall Front Secretary Desk Cabinet
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Slant Fall Front Secretary Desk Cabinet

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Slant Fall Front Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Midcentury Danish modern teak wood slant fall front secretary desk cabinet.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk
Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk

Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

The graceful legs and intricate wood carvings whisper of Baroque inspiration, while the compact size makes it a perfect fit for both classic and contemporary interiors. The slant-fro...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Slant Front Desk by Sykky Iven Blode Blindheim, Norway 1960
Rosewood Slant Front Desk by Sykky Iven Blode Blindheim, Norway 1960

Rosewood Slant Front Desk by Sykky Iven Blode Blindheim, Norway 1960

By Brode Blindheim

Located in Chicago, IL

Rosewood Slant Front Desk by Sykky Iven Blode Blindheim, Norway 1960. Desk is in excellent condition, has the original key. Desk has 4 slots and 2 drawers. Desk is signed on bottom M...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Paolo Buffa Style Inlaid Slant Front Desk/Vanity With Fitted Interior
Italian Paolo Buffa Style Inlaid Slant Front Desk/Vanity With Fitted Interior

Italian Paolo Buffa Style Inlaid Slant Front Desk/Vanity With Fitted Interior

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Paolo Buffa style inlaid slant front desk with fitted desk/vanity interior. The tapering and sleek lines make this stylish and exquisite desk a must have for any home or offi...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A midcentury drop-leaf slant front pine secretary desk in very good vintage condition. This secretary desk is made out of wood, solid pine wood. This Secretary Desk has a Tradition...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Pine

Sykkylven Brode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
Sykkylven Brode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s

Sykkylven Brode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s

By Brode Blindheim

Located in Hamburg, PA

This amazing slant front desk is structured on a refined stretcher base.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Slant Front Desk Table Secretary

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Slant Front Desk Table Secretary

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire, in beautiful decorated and veneer wood with three drawers.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slant Front Desk with Built in Wine Bar
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slant Front Desk with Built in Wine Bar

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slant Front Desk with Built in Wine Bar

By Arne Vodder

Located in Marietta, GA

Mid-Century Modern Danish teak slant front desk with built in wine bar.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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Antique American Mahogany Slant-Front Desk, Marvelli–Padovano Collection

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Located in Odense, DK

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

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Modern Slant Front Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of modern slant front desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique modern slant front desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and brass. Modern slant front desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Modern slant front desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern slant front desks over the years, but those made by Brode Blindheim, Cabot Wrenn and Gunlocke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modern Slant Front Desks?

Prices for modern slant front desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modern slant front desks begin at $1,895 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,725.