Metal Tanker Desk
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By GoodForm, Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
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Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unrestored tanker steel desk in grey with pontoon style legs. Original feet are adjustable. The
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Restored completely polished and clear coated beautiful piece.THE FIRST METAL FURNITURE FACTORY
HERE STOOD
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1950 Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice Mid-Century functional tanker style desk with brass details and two working drawers.
The top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Vintage Tanker Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury metal tanker style desk with two drawers and pull out writing shelf.
(Please confirm
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
By Cramer Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A midcentury Classic: 1950s vintage office desk chair by Cramer Company of Kansas City, a rolling
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A handsome vintage English stripped metal tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three drawers on one
Category
Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped metal Art Deco style tanker desk from the 1940s. It has three
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped midcentury style tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three
Category
Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950
s American Office Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's American original newly refinished office tanker metal desk with arch legs. We have another
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Early 1930
s Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed with lines meant to mimic a wooden desk, this piece only shows up once in a blue moon. I
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Miniature Salesman
s Sample Metal Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very rare and tiny salesman's sample of early 30's metal tanker desk. I'm hear-by issuing a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Materials
Metal
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
1920s single pedestal specialty tanker desk constructed to store a typewriter. This is a great
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steel Age, Art Metal Co., Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Stunning tanker desk with unique deco accents including a waterfall top and streamline brushed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By General Fireproofing Company, Cole Steel, Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
into place to form a tanker desk with return. Unique configuration with cabinet bases. Floating center
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1940s Steel Tanker Table with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Allsteel, Art Metal Co., Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic American steel tanker table with tapered legs and single drawer. Original Formica table-top
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950
s
Located in Mississauga, CA
This is a rare vintage tanker office chair that literally rolls like a dream. Extremely smooth
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's desk manufactured by McDowell & Craig Company in California. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
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Metal Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal tanker desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every metal tanker desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a metal tanker desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal tanker desk, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal tanker desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cole Steel, Cosco and Cramer Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Metal Tanker Desk?
The average selling price for a metal tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,675, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $2,712 for the highest priced.
Questions About Metal Tanker Desk
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
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