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Banded Mahogany Partners Desk, Hand-Carved, Federal Style, New Design
Banded Mahogany Partners Desk, Hand-Carved, Federal Style, New Design

Banded Mahogany Partners Desk, Hand-Carved, Federal Style, New Design

Located in Annville, PA

This beautiful Banded Mahogany Partners Desk is crafted as an antique reproduction. The figural mahogany in the drawer and door panels displays a rich color and a fine grain that are...

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2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Cherry Slant Front Desk
Cherry Slant Front Desk

Cherry Slant Front Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

A nice early 19th century Cherry slant front desk probably Pennsylvania or Virginia. Nicely dovetailed case resting on tall bracket feet. The interior sur...

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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin
Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin

Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin

By Robert Strahan

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Imposing example of an Irish well figured Satinwood rectangular Writing or Occasional Table complete with gilt tooled leather writing surface with lift up mechanism which coul...

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Early 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique English Leather Top Desk
Antique English Leather Top Desk

Antique English Leather Top Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th Century English desk handcrafted in mahogany in a three piece construction, having a tooled oxblood top on a case and two pedestals with nine drawers, turned pulls and ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Restoration Period Leather Top Burled Elm Desk
Antique French Restoration Period Leather Top Burled Elm Desk

Antique French Restoration Period Leather Top Burled Elm Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th Century French desk handcrafted in elm wood featuring tooled black leather tops, two glove boxes with brass galleries over an arched case with seven drawers, brass ha...

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19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Elm

19th c. Italian Walnut Bureau Plat
19th c. Italian Walnut Bureau Plat

19th c. Italian Walnut Bureau Plat

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th c. Italian Walnut Bureau Plat is a luxurious indoor furniture piece crafted from high-quality walnut. Made during the early 19th century, this bureau plat exudes elegance an...

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19th Century Italian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Desk Bureau A Cylinder Roll Top Roi Louis XV
French Desk Bureau A Cylinder Roll Top Roi Louis XV

French Desk Bureau A Cylinder Roll Top Roi Louis XV

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A very decorative French Louis XV style bureau à cylindre, finished in richly figured mahogany veneers and mounted throughout with extensive ormolu bronze mounts Bought from a dealer...

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1980s Louis XV Vintage Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'

By Knoll, Franco Albini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' Italy, 20th Century This 48-inch wide by 26-inch deep desk boasts a sleek and functional design, making it a per...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Black Swedish Bureau
19th Century Black Swedish Bureau

19th Century Black Swedish Bureau

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large 19th Century slanted front bureau / fall front desk. Opens to a writing or computer space with various drawers and storage. Below are three medium and one small drawer openin...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Oak Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Oak Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Oak Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet. In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with glass ...

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

English Period 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy
English Period 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy

English Period 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy

Located in Vero Beach, FL

English Period 18th century Queen Anne walnut lowboy. Refined walnut Lowboy with elegant scalloped apron from the Queen Anne period, about ...

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cascade Desk by Bunny Williams Home
Cascade Desk by Bunny Williams Home

Cascade Desk by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

Incredible carving adds interest to the clean waterfall form of our Cascade Desk. Raised ridges trace the base and drawer fronts in a continuous flow. The carving is echoed in ribbed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Desks

Materials

Wood

Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk

Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk

By Stow Davis

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk This desk measures: 108 wide x 42.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Wear and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

Located in Lucenec, SK

The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are ...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

George IIII Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
George IIII Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

George IIII Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770, in the Sheraton style. An inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and ...

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18th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell

Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic
ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic

By Konstantin Grcic

Located in New York, NY

Orcus desk in walnut by Konstantin Grcic. Secretary desk in MDF and plywood, veneered, drop-flap writing surface, 4 drawers, secret compartment, storage spa...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks

Materials

Plywood

Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s
Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s

Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s Highly sought-after, circa-1950s R-Way Furniture mid-century modern writing desk in black lacquer with silver h...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A masterpiece of classic design, this vintage writing desk by renowned maker Drexel embodies the grace and sophistication of the French Provincial style. The desk's exquisite silhoue...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner AT-325 Rosewood Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1960s
Hans J. Wegner AT-325 Rosewood Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1960s

Hans J. Wegner AT-325 Rosewood Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1960s

Located in Hamburg, PA

This iconic freestanding desk, model AT-325, was designed by Hans J. Wegner in the early 1960s and produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark. Crafted with a rich rosewood top and integrate...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Green Wood Segment Desk by David Vu - Customizable
Sculptural Green Wood Segment Desk by David Vu - Customizable

Sculptural Green Wood Segment Desk by David Vu - Customizable

By David Vu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Taking inspiration from the conceptual forms of Hiroshi Sugimoto, the Segment desk by Brooklyn designer David Vu starts with the exploration of simple geo...

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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Located in Markington, GB

Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has two shelves and and a drawer unit. Height can be adjusted as required, it is ve...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Late Art Deco/Early Modernism French Figured Mahogany and Chrome Writing Desk
Late Art Deco/Early Modernism French Figured Mahogany and Chrome Writing Desk

Late Art Deco/Early Modernism French Figured Mahogany and Chrome Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking, circa 1940, French late Art Deco / Modernist writing desk features a mahogany‑veneered top with a cross‑banded border, the veneer laid in a book‑matched, figured patte...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe
Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an absolutely breathtaking piece. It is impossible to capture the beauty and simplicity of this desk with a camera. It is a thick clear sheet of glass that has been manipulated by the world renowned glass artist Laurel Fyfe into the form of a gently draped desk...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass

Vintage Popular Mechanics Field Drafting Desk
Vintage Popular Mechanics Field Drafting Desk

Vintage Popular Mechanics Field Drafting Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

This vintage field drafting desk was originally owned and used by Fred M. Eisenzoph who worked as an illustrator for Popular Mechanics Magazine during the 1940s. Eisenzoph is credite...

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1930s Industrial Vintage Desks

Materials

Cast Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Elegant late 18th Century Gustavian desk with clean lines and extended feet endings.  Repainted with a softly aged surface, it’s a timeless piece that adds charm and sophistication ...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood  Desk
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood  Desk

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Neoclassical cherry writing table in the style of Louis XVI with one drawer, bronze pull and sabots, and a leather top.

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks

Materials

Bronze

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern "DJOB" Desk
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern "DJOB" Desk

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern "DJOB" Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern "DJOB" Desk. 60w 30d 27.5

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Restored Viennese Baroque Secretary Desk, Solid Oak, Circa 1860
Restored Viennese Baroque Secretary Desk, Solid Oak, Circa 1860

Restored Viennese Baroque Secretary Desk, Solid Oak, Circa 1860

Located in Landshut, BY

This straight and heavy solid oak Viennese Baroque folding desk has been carefully restored to its original condition with no replacements. Even the two main keys are still there. T...

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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century George l Style Secretary
Early 19th Century George l Style Secretary

Early 19th Century George l Style Secretary

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a charming George l style walnut diminutive secretary. The domed cornice over a conforming cabinet door has a mirror plate. The bottom section contains a drop-front opening t...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke
Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke

Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke

Located in Berlin, DE

Small modernist writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel, stained/ veneered/ lacquered wood. The table can be customized and is available in different amounts. Delivery time...

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2010s German Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Burled Partners Desk
Burled Partners Desk

Burled Partners Desk

Located in Annville, PA

This beautiful burled partners desk by Niagara Furniture is crafted as an antique reproduction. The fine quality veneers in the drawer and door panels displays a rich color similar t...

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2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oval Partners Desk
Oval Partners Desk

Oval Partners Desk

$5,035 / item

Oval Partners Desk

Located in Annville, PA

One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Brown Leather Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a...

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2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style
Oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style

Oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with n...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Kneehole Desk
Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Kneehole Desk

Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Kneehole Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb antique Victorian freestanding mahogany pedestal kneehole desk of exceptional quality and impressive proportions. Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany with a rich w...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Drop-Leaf Pencil Desk for Andreas Tuck
Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Drop-Leaf Pencil Desk for Andreas Tuck

Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Drop-Leaf Pencil Desk for Andreas Tuck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An original AT-305 Drop-Leaf Desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. The design reflects Wegner’s interest in adaptable domestic furniture, combining the function of a writ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior
Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior

Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith was first incorporated in Hong Kong in 1979, and opened their first large-scale production facility in the Philippines, where each piece is hand-made for local craftsm...

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1980s Philippine Georgian Vintage Desks

Materials

Stone, Brass

Guido Zichele Style Italian Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Guido Zichele Style Italian Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Guido Zichele Style Italian Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Italian Provincial or Louis XVI style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Guido Zichele Italy, Circa 1970s Carved waln...

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1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Desk for H.P. Hansen by Svend Aage Madsen
Mid-Century Desk for H.P. Hansen by Svend Aage Madsen

Mid-Century Desk for H.P. Hansen by Svend Aage Madsen

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Mid-Century Desk for H.P. Hansen by Svend Aage Madsen provides an iconic design that combines classic style with modern elements, perfect for any office. Its clean lines and min...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode
20th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode

20th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage French Louis XVI style commode features shaped Italian green marble-top surmounting two-drawer chest in bombe form having book matched inlay with cast bronze mounts and raise...

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20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Large walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

Large walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Large walnut desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wo...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Satinwood Inlay, New Design
Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Satinwood Inlay, New Design

Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Satinwood Inlay, New Design

Located in Woodbury, CT

Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions. Black/green, antiqued and gold tooled leather top. Three drawers each side with antique...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood

Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant
Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant

Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Woodbury, CT

Wearing a layer of Austrian walnut root veneer, this secrétaire has a unique grain that one does not often see; it swirls and undulates across the surface drawing the eye along in a ...

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19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960
Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut, 1960 Iconic International Style design inspired by Mies van der Rohe. Material: Walnut oval surface, chrome-pl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

Large walnut desk with shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Large walnut desk with shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style

Large walnut desk with shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood co...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Walnut & Burl Reception Desk with Stone Top, U.S.A. 1920's.
Art Nouveau Walnut & Burl Reception Desk with Stone Top, U.S.A. 1920's.

Art Nouveau Walnut & Burl Reception Desk with Stone Top, U.S.A. 1920's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning and substantial Art Nouveau style gallery counter or reception desk, made circa 1920's. Crafted in the United States, this impressive piece showcases masterful woodworking...

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1920s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk

Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968. This mid century modern classic is wall mounted (mounting brackets included) ...

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1970s American Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal

Gran escritorio BBB Emmebonacina en acabado gris por Castiglioni
Gran escritorio BBB Emmebonacina en acabado gris por Castiglioni

Gran escritorio BBB Emmebonacina en acabado gris por Castiglioni

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excepcional escritorio de gran formato diseñado por Castiglioni para BBB Emmebonacina, una pieza que destaca por sus proporciones ampliadas y su presencia contundente dentro del espa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desks

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Partners Desk
George III Mahogany Partners Desk

George III Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular tooled brown leather top with cross-banded edge over a frieze containing three drawers with brass bail handles. The reverse with same working drawers. In three par...

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1770s English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by stretchers. This is an antique reproduction of the original 17th century. Dimensions: 4...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks

Materials

Wood

Black desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style
Black desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style

Black desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Oak desk in mid-century style with two drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with nat...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Double-sided walnut counter desk, circa 1900
Double-sided walnut counter desk, circa 1900

Double-sided walnut counter desk, circa 1900

Located in CHAPONOST, FR

A vintage double-sided desk featuring a double pedestal base topped by a large walnut surface, embellished with a geometric inlaid border. We love the undeniable elegance of this pie...

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1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau
Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau

Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century georgian walnut bureau circa 1790. Fine quality George III period walnut bureau, fitted with a fall and 2 over 3 drawers. Fall drops down onto pull out slides to ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

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.