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Desks For Sale
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers and compartments. Beautiful walnut veneers and solids with rosewood inlaid detail. Handsome hardware, hinges and pulls. Lock and key. Due to the curved shape of the desk and components, some measures are a close approximation. Exterior measures of the desk: 39" W x 20.5" D x 40.75" H 99.1 cm W x 52 cm D x 103.5 cm H Opened drop lid desk...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Grande Biedermeier Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
A perfect example of the wealthy, elegant Biedermeier period, this impressive, secretary is veneered in flame mahogany and birch intarsia, with bone escutcheons, secret compartments,...
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1810s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Desks

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake secretary offers paneled walnut construction with upper having shaped crest surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing...
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Desks

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Burl, Walnut

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this French Art Deco desk dates to the 1930s and features a clean, architectural silhouette with slab side supports and a balanced three-drawer layout. The proporti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Metal

Large Traditional Mahogany 84 Inch Executive Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional mahogany executive desk. Its design was inspired by large desks from the 1800s. It is the larger version of our classic LH-3072. It is ideal for the senior...
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2010s American Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Monteverdi Young Demi Lune Executive Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
Incredibly rare Monteverdi Young Demi-Lune executive desk. Gorgeous mahogany walnut construction. Features multiple drawers and plenty of file and office supply storage. Rare p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Style Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Style Desk – A Timeless Masterpiece Enhance your interior with this exquisite antique desk, crafted in the Empire and Biedermeier style and dating back to the ye...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks

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Birch

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished, Patinated Iron With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Iron

Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks

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Bronze

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...
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2010s Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Console Table Italian Wrapped Woven Rattan Wicker Desk Drawers Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s Italian woven rattan cane desk & matching chair. Two drawers. All sides are finished, including the back, sides, etc. Original rattan finish. Chairs has been newly uph...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rattan

Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890's Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj. Has flaps that pivot outwards and tuck away ben...
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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Desks

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Teak

Hugh Acton Chrome and Rosewood Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Quietly radical and unmistakably Mid-Century, this Hugh Acton executive desk pairs luminous rosewood with crisp chrome architecture. A long, elegantly slim top seems to float over a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Antique English Mahogany Georgian Style Tray Top Occasional Table Circular Wine
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Mahogany Georgian Style Circular tray-top Occasional or Wine Table of medium proportions. Circa 1920. The stylish circular hand c...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks

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Mahogany

Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Flip Top Campaign Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable rare 19th Century gentleman's traveling desk handcrafted in mahogany with geometric inlays, featuring a flip top compartment with tooled leather writing surfaces over stor...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inS...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Exotic Wood Inlay Desk by Andrew Szoeke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Pallisander wood desk with exotic wood inlays. Desk features four pull-out drawers, one shelf and keyed locking. Back is also finished with the same figural inlay. Origin...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks

Materials

Cherry, Sycamore, Walnut

Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut bureau having a quality figured walnut fall with herringbone crossbanding opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of five walnut drawer...
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1720s English George I Antique Desks

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Walnut

Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pontes Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Pontes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Custom Mahogany Crossed Sabre Leg Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Bespoke English mahogany crossed sabre leg writing table with gold-tooled leather, hand-rubbed finish with subtle distressing. Three working drawers ...
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2010s English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950. The wood finish is customizable, delivery time c. 8-12 weeks.
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2010s German Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
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 a Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Brussels, Brussels
19th-century burl walnut writing case. A beautiful, high-quality case featuring a burl walnut with a superb flame. We can find two diamon medaillon in it center The case opens to ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass gallery above a lift up stationary box above a writing slope with the original leathe...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood Brass, 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, Paris, France, 1970s. This is a wonderful desk / table / vanity table in lacquered wood and brass by designer Jean Claude Mahey. A ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks

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Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Danish "Hans Christian Andersen" Desk or Writing Table in Figured Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome "Hans Christian Andersen" writing desk in beautiful figured walnut with one drawer over kneehole, flanked by two drawers on each side for a total of 5 working drawers...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Antique Desks

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Walnut

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Finished Back
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A more compact version of a classic model, this functional pedestal desk in light, golden oak is unusual in that it can float in a room and has the original casters, making it mobile...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Aluminum

Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk with a richly restored top and sympathetically restored drawer area. The solid brass p...
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1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Designer, Desk, Mahogany, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained mahogany and brass desk designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Provenance: Decorators-commissioned house in Biarritz. Minor to moderate imperfections throughout....
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Mahogany

005 Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a sense...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks

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Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Spanish Baroque Walnut And Giltwood Vargueno
Located in Essex, MA
A good example of a piece that used to sell for 30-40,000 wholesale. With an upper section with a fold down writing surface opening to an elaborate interior fitter with many drawers ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exquisite writing desk is crafted from solid teak wood, exuding timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Hand-finished by skil...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage British Colonial Faux Bamboo Grasscloth Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish 20th century British Colonial style writing desk featuring a faux bamboo wood frame with rich tortoiseshell finish and woven grasscloth panels. The upper gallery includes f...
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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks

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Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, fabricated in France in the 19th Century. It has a lift up lid. On the front there are two drawers. The desk has traces of use, see the pictures. We work w...
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19th Century French Other Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith  Late 20th century  A stunning Regency-style leather-wrapped Davenport desk, attributed to Maitland-Smith, was ma...
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Late 20th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Bond Burled Wood and Lucite Desk
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly chic. A Minimalist world of burled wood, acrylic panels, and stainless steel. Pieced, burled mappa wood floats between Lucite legs with stainless...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Acrylic, Wood

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood late Regency Period Davenport Desk or occasional side piece of compact proportions, in the manner of renowned Cabinet Make...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938
Located in Hellouw, NL
The name Gio Ponti needs little introduction to the design-loving public. This architect, designer and visionary stood at the cradle of modern Italian design. His countless projects ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist . Elegant , architectural design.. Amazing original condition, BRASS DETAILING. 6 Dovetail joinery drawers,...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

Huge Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This is the Huge Partners Desk in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk behemoth matches a number of other pieces which we produce. The fantastic solid mahogany top frame is in...
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2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Huge Partners Desk
Huge Partners Desk
$5,995 / item
Burled Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Burled Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-...
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2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

Large Burled Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Equally suited for use either at the workplace or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Large Burled Executive Desk with tooled leather top is both decorative and functional. Built ...
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2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a floating top with raised lip edges and a unique external supporting leg base. This piece...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Steel

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk This desk measures: 83.75 wide x 35.75 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Era Ebonised Desk with Stainless Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s Art Deco desk has a streamlined machine age / industrial style. Desk top with three functional drawers and stainless steel leg and base. Unknown ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Delphine Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Our Delphine Desk features a single center drawer finished with bright robin's egg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine inlaid Regency style writing table with two frieze drawers, turned and fluted legs that have acanthus cast brass capitals and feet, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks

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Brass

Regency Style Desk
Regency Style Desk
$6,957 / item
Italian Art Deco Table Desk , Ebony Makassar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Art Deco Desk from the 1940s attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, refined design in the back part with a beautiful arched shape, a solution that is repeated in the front part in t...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Brass

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE RESTAURATION PERIOD ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLAMED MAHOGANY BUREAU À CYLINDER France, circa 1830 Item # 403ZGP18C An exceedingly fine bureau à cylinder from the Restauration period in F...
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19th Century English Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik. Very Minimalist Cube Teak desk with Chrome square tube legs and chrome knobs. This Desk has (...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Teal Cherry Brass Dining Table Italy 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table or writing desk or bureau plat very similar to Ico Parisi from solid cherrywood topped with green turquoise teal glass plate...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

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Glass, Cherry

Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage mirrored vanity table or desk with a scalloped edge along the apron and tapered legs. Three drawers. Fully encased in mirror....
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Mirror

Georgian Style Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid and Tooled Leather Inset Lady s Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Georgian Style Crotch Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid and Tooled Leather Inset Lady's Desk. English Provincial finish. Measures 32" in width, 21" in depth and 38.5" in height. Knee c...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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.

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