Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important 19th century Moroccan escritoire or desk crafted in mahogany with strong aesthetics movement influences. Featuring Moorish architectural references, floral and geometric bone inlays...
Mahogany
large walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
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 American walnut wood and wood covere...
Brass
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather top and very dark blue faux velvet sides and chrome accents. This desk also features a file sorter that slide within a unique recessed channel. A three drawer filing cabinet...
Stainless Steel
$3,499Sale Price|63% Off
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
Located in Lafayette, IN
This ultra-rare and ultra-cool desk features a black steel frame, walnut veneer cabinet and brushed-aluminum legs with rosewood inlay. The contrasting woods, aluminum accents and minimalist, mid-century lines, make this desk is the epitome of 70's chic! However, what makes this desk truly remarkable is its parlor trick... Cable-actuated, spring-loaded drawers that open at the touch of a button! (see video) This unique desk was custom-designed by SLS Environetics and produced by Leopold/Litton Industries for use in offices at the Sears Tower...
Steel, Aluminum
20th Century Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian bureau from the mid-20th century. Furniture finished for the center, carved, veneered, and inlaid in walnut, burl, maple, and beech. This tall-legged bureau, beautifully pro...
Wood
Vintage American Art Deco Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk, 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage American Art Deco desk crafted in the United States, circa 1930s. Defined by its striking symmetry and luxurious mix of materials, this exceptional piece reflects the refined...
Leather, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Modern Milano Leather Painted Wood Desk on Metal Base
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Leather Desk is functional for work or play, with 2 covered leather drawers with pulls, and a center touch-latch wooden drawer. Custom sizes and finishes availa...
Steel
18th Century French Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome 18th-century French desk crafted in warm, richly patinated walnut. The breakfront form features three frieze drawers above arched, fielded panel doors and a recessed centr...
Walnut
$5,595 / set
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Writing Office Desk by Gorden Russell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Writing Office Desk by Gorden Russell is a truly stunning rosewood desk that embodies timeless elegance. Featuring sleek chrome legs, it comb...
Rosewood, Teak
A Modernist Desk France 1930s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A modernist desk from France 1930s Minimalist form. Drawer handle and the base are in copper. Rosewood and copper. Report : Fully restored by a cabinetmaker. We keep the original...
Copper
Antique English Secretary Desk, Leather Inlay, 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful English secretary desk Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk 19th Century partner desk. The worktop is inlaid in olive green leather. On either side are cabinets, each with thr...
Brass
Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This handsome late Victorian writing desk is crafted from richly figured oak and combines practicality with the timeless appeal of Jacobean Revival design The rectangular top is inse...
Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century French ebonised three drawer writing desk. Having come out of a Paris apartment, this piece can free stand as polished on all sides. Wonderful original hide wr...
Ebony
Modern Mira Stone Console Table, Onyx Miel, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mira Stone Console Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mira stone console table invites a deeper kind of attention. Inspired b...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
William French Minneapolis Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century William A French Minneapolis Mahogany Writing Desk in great antique condition. Refinished top in near perfect condition
Mahogany
Italian Midcentury Presidential Executive Table Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Majestic Italian Midcentury Presidential Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s, givenits large and rare dimensions , can be assumed that it was designed on special commission, the...
Brass
George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany slant top desk, circa 1800. With a rectangular top, a nicely figured mahogany slant lid, the interior with a central prospect drawer flanked by letter boxes with ...
Brass
18th Century English Oak Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th Century English oak bureau with later paint finish. 1780 Height to the underside of the desk - 67cm
Brass
$1,804Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort. It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position. The exterior lo...
Oak
Italian mid-century modern desk in blue laminate and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in blue laminate and wood, 1960s Desk with a rectangular light blue Formica top, four-leg structure and a central drawer in light solid wood. From the...
Formica, Wood
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
Brown Saltman, desk with chair, wood, United States, circa 1940s A cubist desk with chair. This set holds a similar idiom with clear forms and lines. Both the chair and the desk ...
Wood
Large oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Large 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 ...
Brass
A Front of House Country Oak Bar/Greeter A Front of House Free Standing Oak Bar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Front of House Country Oak Bar/Greeter A Front of House Free Standing Oak Bar or Reception Greeter, this is a substantial piece, it has a good thick counter top, the front and sid...
Oak
Late Empire Oak Secretary Desk with Inlay and Brass Fittings, 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique Late Empire secretary desk crafted from oak with decorative inlay and brass fittings. The desk was made in the 1840s and features four drawers and a drop-down writing surface...
Oak
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top teak desk for Dansk Designs circa 1970s Beautifully grained teak with unique flip top shelf flips down to extend the desk for more working space and...
Teak
Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Victorian, Gothic Revival, or Renaissance Revival drop front secretary desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. England, Late 19th Century Ornate carved ...
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk This desk measures: 56 wide x 23 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Cane and Rattan Console Desk, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern console desk, handcrafted in the 1970s from bamboo, rattan, reed, and plywood. Featuring an elegant architectural ...
Brass
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c. One-of-a-kind vitrine desk by architect and designer Michael Graves. The piece features a rectangular burl maple veneer...
Steel
vintage desk cabinet 1960s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk cabinet 1960s Swedish period 1960s design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use key missing size 74.5 x 110 x 51 (hxwxd) (closed) details wood; f...
Wood
Mid-Century modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian writing desk of rosewood. Three small drawers on the upper tier. Writing surface with black leather inset, opening to reveal two compartments. Very f...
Rosewood
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Aluminum
Stunning 1960's Louis XVI Style John Vesey Steel and Bronze Writing Desk Leather
By John Vesey
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This sophisticated steel, bronze, and leather writing desk, in the style of John Vesey, is an elegant interpretation of the Louis XVI and Directoire traditions, combining the discipl...
Bronze, Steel
EXQUISITE BURR WALNUT GREEN LEATHER TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK BUTLERS SLIP TRAY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Burr & Burl Walnut Green Leather Top Twin Pedestal Partner desk Please note: The ...
Leather, Walnut
Hand-Crafted English Country Pine Kneehole Desk, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (late 19th Century) pine wood kneehole desk having a scalloped gallery, three drawers in the frieze on the front side, a bank of three drawers below with brass pull h...
Brass
Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exclusive wooden desk attributed to the important Danish designer and architect Sven Ellekaer. Ellekaer's unmistakable design with its V-shaped curved wood and the precise union betw...
Wood
English Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Georgian styled desk with raised panel sides and three-piece leather top with gilded tooling is generously sized without being overly dramatic. At 60” by 36”, there is enough su...
Leather, Mahogany
Early American Country Pine Two-Piece Plantation Desk Secretary, Circa 1830–1850
Located in Louisville, KY
An authentic early American Country two-piece plantation desk or plantation secretary, handcrafted in solid pine during the second quarter of the nineteenth century, circa 1830–1850....
Iron
Walnut 18th Century Exceptional Georgian Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Wonderful 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk, The Extremely Well Figured Quarter Veneered Top Wth Crossbanded Decoration And Re-Entrant Corners, Over One Long D...
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptional Danish mid-century writing table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Furniture, model 223. This piece is a refined example of Scandinavian modernism, where ...
Wood
$2,145 / item
Mahogany Single Bank Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Mahogany Single Bank Desk from Niagara Furniture with raised side panels and a rich brown color finish similar to that found in English antiqu...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique William IV Style Mahogany Partners Desk with Tooled leather top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique William IV style mahogany partners desk, 19th century. The top with 8 tooled leather inset panels the center front panels lift up for storage, there are 3 small drawers insid...
Leather, Mahogany, Maple
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Sculptural Executive Desk with Tambour Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking and highly sculptural Brazilian Mid-Century Modern executive desk featuring an extraordinary combination of organic form, dramatic wood grain, and finely crafted details. Th...
Wood
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather top on a mahogany case with four drawers on either ...
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Davenport Mahogany Desk 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome Victorian mahogany Davenport desk, crafted from beautifully figured solid mahogany Circa 1890 The shaped fall-front writing slope lifts to reveal a fitted interior with co...
Mahogany
$5,254 / item
Natsu Curved Oak Desk
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
Vintage MCM Desk by Sligh Furniture Cross Country Line with Black Painted Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern Cross Country Line desk by Sligh Furniture composed of a black painted frame, 4 stacked dovetail drawers on the left with toe kick fr...
Wood, Paint
Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. There are 6 spacious drawers at the front, and at the back of the bar. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: H 73...
Teak
$8,499
Antique French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the h...
Brass, Other
Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak "Paletti" desk, designed by Olavi Hänninen and produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, Lahti, Finland, 1960s Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Wood, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Vanity or Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Vanity or Desk. Drawers on back side. Drawer with vanity mirror inside. 43.5w 25d 28.5h
Wood
Antique Louis XV Provincial style Fruitwood desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style fruit wood desk, 19th century. With a 3 board top, 3 frieze drawers, resting on cabriole legs. Two outer drawers with hand dove tailed construction....
Brass
French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French marquetry ladies slant top three-drawer writing desk with floral motif inlay, flanking step back interior drawers, leather writing surface, carved scalloped skirt, original or...
Gold, Ormolu
Italian modern wooden and metal desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden and metal desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s Desk or dining table featuring a rectangular walnut-colored wooden top with a glossy finish and rounded edge...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955 Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...
Aluminum
Florence Knoll, Desk, Walnut, Aluminium, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and aluminium desk designed and produced by Florence Knoll in the USA, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.35"H x 71.15"W x 35.5"D ...
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut, 1960s, Office, Crafting Slant o'matic Measurements: 43.5" L x 20" D x 31.25" H In overall very good...
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Walnut Writing Desk with Three Drawers, 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
The wide tabletop is presenting a fine walnut wood. Right beneath the top there is wide shelf. Three drawers are attached on either side. Each of the drawers has “bow” shaped handle....
Walnut
French 19th century antique writing desk Black Forest hunt Renaissance revival
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous French antique 19th century Renaissance revival / Hunt style Writing desk in carved oak. Marvelous decorated hunt style desk with fox head drawers & barley twisted columns....
Oak
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.