$2,695Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Karl Baisch Bauhaus Industrial Steel Desk with Iconic Chrome Sled Feet
By Karl Baisch
Located in Landshut, BY
Description: This exceptional mid-century modern desk was manufactured in Germany during the 1950s by the renowned medical and dental furniture maker Karl Baisch. Combining high-end...
Sheet Metal, Chrome, Metal, Iron
Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Sliding Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece features a sliding adjustable bank that includes three dovetailed drawers with si...
Teak
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gunn Furniture Co. Oak S-Roll Top Paneled Single Pedestal Desk c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Gunn Furniture Co. Oak S Roll Top Paneled Single Pedestal Desk With Full Drawer Interior Sign...
Oak
Sky Blue Bone Inlay Work Desk – Geometric Stripe Pattern by House of jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Our Bone Inlay Work Desk is a vibrant and stylish addition to any study, home office, or creative corner. Designed in a refreshing sky blue palette, the desk features a bold geometri...
Wood, Bone
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Desk and Chair c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Heywood Wakefield Prophecy desk and chair. This stylish desk features a white Formica asymmetrical top, with a solid wood base. The desk has three deep storage drawers, each wit...
Formica, Wood
Antique English Regency Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood Library or Writing Table firmly attributed to renowned Cabinet Makers Gillows of rectangular outline with rounded corners....
Mahogany
Postmodern Italian Travertine Desk with Three Drawers, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sculptural Italian travertine three drawer desk dates to the 1980s and exemplifies the bold architectural approach to stone furniture associated with late 20th-century Italian d...
Travertine
Vintage Mid-Century Solid Oak Desk with 6 drawers, Kjærnulf style, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This striking freestanding executive brutalist desk, attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, is a masterclass in mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Crafted in Denmark ...
Oak
Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...
Burl, Lacquer
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Mahogany
Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian Secretary Bookcase / China Cabinet. Drawer fronts and drop front banded with burl walnut center panels. Dome cornice top and the whole sitting on bracket feet.
Mahogany, Walnut
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully conceived room divider with integrated desk from the 1970s, designed by Stewart MacDougall. Crafted in a harmonious blend of birch, warm walnut, vibrant Formica, and sl...
Metal
$770Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Heywood Wakefield Wicker Rattan Bookcase Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Heywood Wakefield wicker and rattan writing desk and chair. The desk features rectangular form with one drawer and two bookcases on e...
Wicker
Black oak desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Black oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered ...
Brass
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By Gustav Stickley (original label present) USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hamm...
Copper
Bureau de direction style scandinave vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau de direction style scandinave vintage des années 60, en teck, le dos est joliment travaillé pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, pieds compas, 6 tiroirs avec jolis boutons e...
Teak
George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With wonderfully figured walnut veneers. The book matched quarter veneer top over a long drawer and knee hole door flanked by three drawers. Bracket feet. Brass handles.
Brass
Antique Derby Desk Co. Oak Rolltop Desk with Tambour Door
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Astoria, NY
Derby Desk Co. Oak Rolltop Desk, the wood slat tambour door opening to various open shelves and drawers above central drawer flanked by four drawers, "Derby Desk / Boston / MA" plaqu...
Oak
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compart...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Rosewood & Mahogany Rolltop Desk by Egon Ostergaard for SMI
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A refined example of Swedish Modern design, this rosewood and mahogany cylinder rolltop desk by Egon Ostergaard for Sven Mobelindustri was crafted in Sweden during the 1960s. The bea...
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
Brass
Venetian Louis XV Walnut Bureau Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
Shaped Venetian Bureau Secretaire in Walnut Wood Type: Walnut and walnut burl Period: Mid 1700s Origin: Venice - Veneto Dimensions: Centimeters Hei...
Nutwood
Lawson-Fenning Ivanhoe Desk with Pencil Drawer, Oak, Modern Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ivanhoe desk features a cantilevered base with open display shelves. Available in American walnut or white oak and drawers are available upon request. The Lawson-Fenning Collec...
Oak
$2,376Sale Price|58% Off
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style. Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...
Bronze
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk Unsigned C1840 Measures - 41 3/8" x 47 1/2" x 20 1/2" A fine example of American Empire furniture, this flame mahogan...
Mahogany
French 19th Century Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Two people can comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner's desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. The desk has a unique ability...
Brass
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste. The piece features a long rectangular plank ...
Walnut
Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful walnut desk with boomerang sculptural top, two drawers one small and one file sized with brass pulls. Also includes an Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by th...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood & Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry & Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item ...
Cherry
RARE George III Style Mahogany Architect’s Bureau Desk, William IV Period
Located in Oakwood, GA
Description: An exceptional George III style mahogany architect’s bureau, dating to the 19th century, in the manner of Gillows, featuring a highly desirable adjustable double ratchet...
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A French Louis Philippe period walnut writing table dating to the mid-19th century, sourced in Provence, France. The table features a rectangular paneled top framed by broad walnut b...
Walnut
Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage The Natsu Desk combines refined elegance with practical functionality. Crafted in oak veneer and enhanced by subtle lac...
Oak, Lacquer
Maddox Refinished Red Mahogany Block / Slant Front Secretary Desk with Key
Located in Germantown, MD
A refinished Maddox Red Mahogany Chippendale Block front, Slant Front Secratary Desk with Key. Desk door locks, along with the three lower drawers. ...
Mahogany
Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Teak #2
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1961 Materials: Teak Measurements: 41" wide x 18.75" deep x 47.75" tall
Teak
Louis Majorelle "Aux Primevères" Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Desk
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This joyful French Art Nouveau walnut desk with fruitwood marquetry and bronze hardware, by Louis Majorelle, promises to inspire, with its bouquets of marquetry primroses decorating ...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Louis XVI Desk is made of blond mahogany with a mustard color leather top.
Leather, Mahogany
1980s German Post-Modern Interlübke DUO Writing Desk by Peter Maly
By Peter Maly, Interlübke
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare find in the states, 1980s Post-Modern Silver Gray & Black DUO Desk by German designer / architect Peter Maly for Interlübke. Asymmetrical heavy wood grain top with storage col...
Metal
Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French-made writing desk is executed in solid mahogany wood and designed in the Louis XVI–style Neoclassical tradition, offering a refined balance of classical structure and cle...
Leather, Mahogany
Dutch 19th Century Mahogany Ladies Desk
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century mahogany ladies desk A mahogany ladies desk with green leather in the wood of the desktop with gold print. The desk has 3...
Mahogany
Louis XV ladies' secretary of the 19th century (Napoleon III)
Located in Hochheim am Main, DE
Elegant ladies' secretary in the style of Louis XV – Napoleon III, around 1880 This exceptional ladies' secretaire from the Napoleon III period, crafted around 1880, exemplifies the...
Fruitwood
Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival slant front writing desk By Grand Rapids Chair Co. USA, Circa 1930s Carved walnut and burlwood, with barley twist molding, and ...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers h...
Oak
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This early 19th century Georgian drop-front desk is reflective of an era when form and function paired beautifully to bring people amazing pieces. Made from gorgeous walnut this desk...
Brass
$2,085 / item
Mahogany Writing Table Green Leather
Located in Annville, PA
An elegant Mahogany Writing Table Green Leather by Niagara Furniture which is a perfect fit for use either at home or in the offic...
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome late 19th century French oak writing desk in the Henry II style, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted in solid oak, the table features a rectangular paneled top with a hand-...
Oak
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
Brass
$3,950 / item
Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Ideal for use either at work or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Mahogany Executive Desk with a tooled leather top is both beautiful and functional. Built in three sections for...
Mahogany
$4,865 / item
Penhurst Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Penhurst Mahogany Desk in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk matches a number of other pieces which we produce, please see the links below for related products. The fant...
Leather, Mahogany
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5496 Mid Century Rolltop Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5496 Mid Century Rolltop Desk This desk measures: 42.25 wide x 24.5 deep x 34.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches Good Vintage Con...
Laminate, Wood
Rare French Art Deco Modernist Secretary Desk by André Sornay, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French Art Deco Modernist secretary desk by André Sornay, produced in the 1950s. Architectural in composition, the desk is defined by a disciplined geometry softened through ...
Leather, Wood
Antique British Colonial Campaign Sawhorse Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial desk handcrafted in mahogany, having the original tooled and gilt green leather top on a case with three drawers and brass campaign hardware si...
Brass
$4,345 / item
Large Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Equally suited for use either at the workplace or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Large Mahogany Executive Desk with tooled leathe...
Mahogany
$556Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Oak Childs Childrens Schoolhouse Writing Desk Table & Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century childs size school desk and chair. Made from oak featuring one large drawer with turned knob. Dimensions: 24.5" x 22" x 15", surface 23.5", chair 11.5" x 11.5" x 2...
Oak
Jacques Quinet, Desk, Cherrywood, Brass, France, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A special-order cherrywood and brass desk designed and produced by Jacques Quinet, c. 1960. Provenance: Executive office, Marseille Heavy patina brass handles and keyhole plates. ...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
Brass
$2,600Sale Price|28% Off
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk - Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bern, BE
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull out drawers located on the seating side. Three book / decor shelves on the open sid...
Steel
Colorful And Exquisite Distressed Louis XV Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and very stylish Louis XV style writing desk painted rustic cream and pale blue with elegant teal and white foliate flourishes throughout. The rectangular top features ser...
Wood
$3,187Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened, it has a large teak writing top that ex...
Rosewood
$2,085 / item
Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Annville, PA
An elegant Mahogany Writing Table by Niagara Furniture which is a perfect fit for use either at home or in the office. Features include a three panel brown genuine leather tooled top...
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Proof that working from home is a perk.