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Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station This one is dated 1903 and has a very Gothic
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

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Oak

American Contemporary Black Laminate Suspended Twin Pedestal Reception Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary reception desk finished in black laminate having a raised privacy screen and
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20th Century American Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Laminate

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk The Desk stands on elegant reeded legs and
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Teak

Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter An Original Italian Front of
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19th Century International Style Used Reception Desks

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Walnut

Walnut reception desk with rich decorations on the sides and back, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique reception desk, probably created for a prestigious hotel, built in precious walnut wood
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18th Century Italian Used Reception Desks

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Walnut

ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This Antique Reception Desk Letter Set. Is a stunning example
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20th Century British Used Reception Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good
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Late 19th Century Industrial Used Reception Desks

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Brass

Monumental hotel reception desk set — 11.5m Front Counter, 16.9m Rear
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Monumental hotel reception desk set — 11.5m Front Counter, 16.9m Rear This monumental reception
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1930s Belgian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk A superb and extremely rare piece, the greeter
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

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Formica

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

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Iron

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piec
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piece of Arts and
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and
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1880s Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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1920s American Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome, in good condition
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1920s Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Chrome

C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk
By General Fireproofing Company, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large Split Reception Desk, initially designed by Davis Allen for General Fireproofing
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1970s American Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Used Reception Desks

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Oak

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a shelved cupboard, at the other side there is an opening fall
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Early 1900s Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Used Reception Desks

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Oak

Alessandro Albrizzi Table
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alessandro Albrizzi Table ,Used as the Reception Desk at "Martha's" on Worth Ave. in Palm Beach
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1970s English Used Reception Desks

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Rec
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the
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19th Century Victorian Used Reception Desks

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Pine

French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception
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Early 1900s Industrial Used Reception Desks

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Walnut

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
the is a storage shelf This is a tall unusual piece with sturdy presence The Reception desk is in
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1880s Gothic Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Pierre Paulin Bird s-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers
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1980s American Used Reception Desks

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

A Front of House Country Oak Bar/Greeter A Front of House Free Standing Oak Bar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
shelves storage, for glasses drinks and Menus. The Reception desk is in good attractive condition, it is
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1960s Country Used Reception Desks

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Oak

French Oak Hotel Greeting Station, Filing Cabinet, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
and sides of the desk are panelled in oak with a brass kick board at the bottom, at the reception side
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1880s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter in Pine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front and sides of the desk have inset panels, at the back there are 2 drawers and
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19th Century Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in South Charleston, WV
and use as a dining table or reception desk are also possible. Signed with metal label to underside
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
By Sarraguemines
Located in Vosselaar, BE
in the world would look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or counter in a shop. Dimensions
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19th Century French Baroque Revival Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Reception Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
piece and would work well as a hall or side table, or possibly as a reception desk as it looks very good
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19th Century Chinoiserie Used Reception Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Bamboo Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970 s
By Dal Vera
Located in Cork, IE
home well, whether it used as a reception desk in a hospitality or retail setting, as a workstation in
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Unique Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered
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20th Century Used Reception Desks

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Brass, Bronze

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered
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20th Century French Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with an appealing concertina form. A useful treat for a reception desk or office, as a gift or in the
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Reception Desks

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Leather

English Victorian Reception Bell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style receptionist bell with a square black metal base supporting a brass harp holding the bell.
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19th Century British Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Small old oak trading counter, France 1900 s
Located in LYON, FR
This small reception desk, an old trading post from the 1900s, has incredible charm. Completely
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Reception Desks

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Oak

A Small Victorian Mahogany Hall Table or Reception Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Small Victorian Mahogany Hall Table or Reception Table The Table has a small drawer on the front
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1880s Victorian Used Reception Desks

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Mahogany

1900s French Belgian Provincial Wooden Shop Counter by Emile Lambot, Châtelet
Located in High Point, NC
statement counter, reception desk, or kitchen island, this antique embodies the durability, elegance, and
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

French 1960s Brass Banker s Lamp
Located in London, GB
reception desk. A traditional French antique.
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1960s French Edwardian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Large French Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
- perfect for any room in the house, or a chic hotel reception desk.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Ceramic

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and provides further utility as a reception room desk, and three pull out drawers with a pen / pencil
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
sideboards, kitchen islands, console tables, or reception desks. The natural terracotta surface and simple
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1940s Turkish Primitive Used Reception Desks

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Desk, Elbow Seat, Reception Hall, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. An English, mahogany desk, reception hall or elbow seat
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1820s British Regency Used Reception Desks

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Polished Chrome Carrera Marble Console, Manner Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
standing reception desk or similar application. This console is a testament to the timeless appeal of Art
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Dal Vera Sideboard, Bamboo Rattan Wicker, Italy, early 80 s
By Dal Vera
Located in Cork, IE
, whether it used as a reception desk in a hospitality or retail setting, as a workstation in you crafts and
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Tiki Bar in Bamboo and Rattan attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1950s, Dry Bar
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Cork, IE
at a reception desk at a lakeshore restaurant (last two photos) and we could also see this working
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Princess Margot Pendant Light with 1 light
By Villari
Located in Solagna, IT
hotel lobbies and reception desks, where its sculptural presence becomes an immediate point of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reception hall, desk or kitchen counter top. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Used Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
. Gertrude Greene was the group’s first paid employee, sitting at the show’s reception desk. Instead of a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
was the group’s first paid employee, sitting at the show’s reception desk. Instead of a catalogue the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Super Chic Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by John Van Koert Cymball Line
By John Van Koert
Located in Dallas, TX
warmth to any space. This pair would make an excellent use in front of a desk or reception area. Expert
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Reception Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Business Card Holder with Antoni Gaudí Design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Benalmadena, ES
, ideal for displaying business cards on desks, counters, reception areas, or welcome tables. Thanks to
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Used Reception Desks

Materials

Bronze

Carla Venosta Reception Desk, "Nembo“
By Carla Venosta
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive reception desk designed by Carla Venosta, Italy 1970. Steel and wood with leather surface
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Materials

Steel

English Hotel Reception Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Bird's-eye maple commercial counter with drawers and copper panel.
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Used Reception Desks

Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
-Century reception desk. Sourced from St. George Catholic Church, Linn Missouri. Measurements: Height: 31
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks

Art Deco Satinwood Reception Style Desk, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco satinwood reception style desk, circa 1930 A French Art Deco satinwood "reception
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1930s French Art Deco Used Reception Desks

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

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Used Reception Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used reception desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used reception desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of used reception desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used reception desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used reception desks over the years, but those made by Atelier Sommarti, Brother Mel Meyer and Carla Venosta are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Reception Desks?

Prices for used reception desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used reception desks begin at $164 and can go as high as $35,608, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.
Questions About Used Reception Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.