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Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940) This Antique Spanish
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)

Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)

H 66.15 in W 43.31 in D 30.71 in
Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco writing desk table by Jacques Quinet (attr.) is circa 1940 with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Jacques Quinet
Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Jacques Quinet

Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Jacques Quinet

H 29.63 in W 51.25 in D 27.63 in
Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique industrial aluminum rolling desk chair by General Fireproofing co. Amazing patina, surface
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.
Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.

Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.

H 34 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - Desk first half 20th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - George VI civil service desk from the first half of
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - Desk first half 20th Century
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - Desk first half 20th Century

Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - Desk first half 20th Century

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 26.38 in
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s antique spinet-style writing desk blends elegance with clever functionality
Category

Vintage 1940s American Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers

Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers

H 32.25 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 36.5 in
Antique English Embossed Leather Blotter Pad
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1736 Antique English embossed leather blotter pad Also available #1735 bill/letter holder see last
Category

Vintage 1940s Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Antique English Embossed Leather Blotter Pad
Antique English Embossed Leather Blotter Pad

Antique English Embossed Leather Blotter Pad

H 1 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
Antique Brevett Magnetic Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a small Clockett Clock made by Bulle. Picked it up in London long ago. Battery Magnetic clock kept under glass dome. The glass dome maybe a replacement. They never last long....
Category

Vintage 1940s European Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Magnets

Antique Brevett Magnetic Clock
Antique Brevett Magnetic Clock

Antique Brevett Magnetic Clock

H 10 in Dm 5.5 in
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940'S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK & MATCHING ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940'S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK & MATCHING ARMCHAIR
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940'S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK & MATCHING ARMCHAIR

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940'S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK & MATCHING ARMCHAIR

H 48.63 in W 37.6 in D 16.74 in
Antique Brass Desk Lamp with Metal Shade
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1741 Antique brass desk /table lamp with metal shade Takes on 60 watt edison based bulb Existing
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique Brass Desk Lamp with Metal Shade
Antique Brass Desk Lamp with Metal Shade

Antique Brass Desk Lamp with Metal Shade

H 17 in Dm 13 in
Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Gorgeous Antique Goose-Neck Desk Lamp Brighten up your space with this stunning goose
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base
Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base

Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base

H 20 in W 6 in D 6 in
1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent. Art Deco era electric table desk
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan

1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan

H 16 in W 24 in D 16 in
1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG 12 tall x 11.5 d x 10.75 w
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries

1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries

H 12 in W 10.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat
Located in Hannover, DE
Antique Desk Chair with Renewed Viennese Weave Presumed to be from the 1940s–1950s Most likely of
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat
Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat

Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat

H 90 in W 47 in D 42 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Table with Brass Ormolu Inlay, Ca 1940
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Antique Italian Renaissance Style table in carved Walnut, Ca 1940 elegant, refined, and impressive
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Italian Renaissance Table with Brass Ormolu Inlay, Ca 1940
Antique Italian Renaissance Table with Brass Ormolu Inlay, Ca 1940

Antique Italian Renaissance Table with Brass Ormolu Inlay, Ca 1940

H 33 in W 65 in D 36 in
Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940
Located in Senden, NRW
each of your rooms. This is an antique desk for all people who like the special!  
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Ash

Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940
Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940

Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940

H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. An original solid Oak desk
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original solid oak desk chair with brass casters. This chair swivels, tilts
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original solid Oak desk chair with brass casters and cast iron mechanism. This
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940

H 33 in W 24 in D 23 in
Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT   An original solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism and brass
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair c.1940
Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair c.1940

Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair c.1940

H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Governor Winthrop secretary offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940

H 19.5 in W 36.5 in L 19.5 in
Antique French Mahogany Directoire-Style Leather Top Desk, circa 1940
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large French Directoire-style mahogany desk, with a beautifully accented and tooled gilt-and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique French Mahogany Directoire-Style Leather Top Desk, circa 1940
Antique French Mahogany Directoire-Style Leather Top Desk, circa 1940

Antique French Mahogany Directoire-Style Leather Top Desk, circa 1940

H 30.5 in W 71 in D 35.5 in
Louis XVI Style French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style writing desk made of mahogany and ebonized with a French polish
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Antique Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style French Antique Writing Desk

Louis XVI Style French Antique Writing Desk

H 29.625 in W 43.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Writing Desk. This exquisite piece, made in France circa 1940’s, exudes timeless charm and grandeur
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk

H 30 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Antique Swivel Date Stamp Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique "Achilles" cast iron, brass and metal swivel date stamp caddy. Creator
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Swivel Date Stamp Caddy c.1940
Antique Swivel Date Stamp Caddy c.1940

Antique Swivel Date Stamp Caddy c.1940

H 10.5 in Dm 6 in
Antique French Desk/Bureau Plat with Black Paint/Polished Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
the intricate details of this stunning desk.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Desk/Bureau Plat with Black Paint/Polished Finish
Antique French Desk/Bureau Plat with Black Paint/Polished Finish

Antique French Desk/Bureau Plat with Black Paint/Polished Finish

H 31 in W 69 in D 32 in
Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Hillcrest original double tension spring 1940s horsehair padded with coil sprung base Chesterfield cushion seat captains...
Category

Vintage 1940s British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair

Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair

H 41.74 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
A Beautiful Antique-Mirror Veneered Desk
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This desk is a real beauty. Completely restored to its former glory, this desk is Hollywood Chic
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

A Beautiful Antique-Mirror Veneered Desk
A Beautiful Antique-Mirror Veneered Desk

A Beautiful Antique-Mirror Veneered Desk

H 29 in W 52 in D 21 in
Antique Rococo Revival Walnut 7-Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Rococo Revival desk, circa 1940s. Made from walnut with seven drawers and ornately carved detail
Category

Vintage 1940s Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rococo Revival Walnut 7-Drawer Kneehole Desk
Antique Rococo Revival Walnut 7-Drawer Kneehole Desk

Antique Rococo Revival Walnut 7-Drawer Kneehole Desk

H 30.75 in W 46 in D 18 in
French Rococo Style Desk with Antiqued Mirrored Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted Rococo style desk with centre drawer. Top is four antiqued mirror panels detailed
Category

Vintage 1940s French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Rococo Style Desk with Antiqued Mirrored Top
French Rococo Style Desk with Antiqued Mirrored Top

French Rococo Style Desk with Antiqued Mirrored Top

H 30.5 in W 76.5 in D 45 in
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Waterfall Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco era American walnut writing desk. Features the iconic waterfall front with four large
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Deco American Walnut Waterfall Writing Desk Dressing Table
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Waterfall Writing Desk Dressing Table

Antique Art Deco American Walnut Waterfall Writing Desk Dressing Table

H 30 in W 22 in D 45 in
Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Royal "Magic Margin" typewriter with lift up lid that covers the key hammers. New
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940
Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940

Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940

H 9 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Provincial Turtle Top Scalloped Mahogany Side Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
French Provincial side table or desk, circa 1940s. Features a serpentine top over a scalloped apron
Category

Vintage 1940s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Turtle Top Scalloped Mahogany Side Table Library Desk
Antique French Provincial Turtle Top Scalloped Mahogany Side Table Library Desk

Antique French Provincial Turtle Top Scalloped Mahogany Side Table Library Desk

H 29.25 in W 36 in D 23.75 in
Antique Imperial Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Imperial Funtiure library table or writing desk. Made of quartersawn oak featuring one
Category

Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Imperial Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Writing Desk
Antique Imperial Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Writing Desk

Antique Imperial Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Writing Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV or French Continental style writing desk or bureau plat desk France
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

H 29 in W 46.5 in D 23.75 in
Antique Crotch Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Kidney Writing Vanity Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s kidney bean or crescent shaped writing desk. Made from walnut with crotch veneer along the
Category

Vintage 1940s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Crotch Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Kidney Writing Vanity Desk
Antique Crotch Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Kidney Writing Vanity Desk

Antique Crotch Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Kidney Writing Vanity Desk

H 31 in W 24 in D 51.5 in
Collection of 33 Antique Bronze and Brass Padlocks C.1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original collection of 33 antique bronze, brass and steel padlocks by various
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Collection of 33 Antique Bronze and Brass Padlocks C.1910-1940
Collection of 33 Antique Bronze and Brass Padlocks C.1910-1940

Collection of 33 Antique Bronze and Brass Padlocks C.1910-1940

H 5.5 in W 2 in D 1 in
England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal
By English Country Antiques
Located in Valladolid, ES
magnifying glass, and gives it a refined air that will perfectly complement any desk set, or even as a
Category

Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal
England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal

England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal

H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in
Antique Adjustable Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Office Chair, circa 1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
.1910-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Oak, Cast Iron, Cane, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Adjustable Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Office Chair, circa 1910-1940
Antique Adjustable Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Office Chair, circa 1910-1940

Antique Adjustable Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Office Chair, circa 1910-1940

H 36 in W 22.75 in D 25 in
Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 58.25”H x 32.50”W x 21”D Desk Height 30.25”
Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk
Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk

Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk

H 58.25 in W 32.5 in D 21 in
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
" label. Creator US Navy. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques bakelite, wood, metal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940

H 9 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Maple Desk by Antonio Ferretti Milano , Italy, 1940s
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Sofia, BG
A maple veneered desk, manufactured in Italy by Antonio Ferretti Milan , 1940s. A beautiful
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Maple Desk by Antonio Ferretti Milano , Italy, 1940s
Maple Desk by Antonio Ferretti Milano , Italy, 1940s

Maple Desk by Antonio Ferretti Milano , Italy, 1940s

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 29.14 in
Antique Painted Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Table Glazed Top. c.1940
Located in London, GB
An incredibly attractive metal tripod garden table. c.1940 Blacksmith made from wrought iron with
Category

Vintage 1940s Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique Painted Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Table Glazed Top. c.1940
Antique Painted Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Table Glazed Top. c.1940

Antique Painted Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Table Glazed Top. c.1940

H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Antique Art Deco Burled Walnut Burgundy Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This desk was made in the early 20th century and features gorgeous Deco styling. It is made with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Antique Art Deco Burled Walnut Burgundy Leather Top Writing Desk
Antique Art Deco Burled Walnut Burgundy Leather Top Writing Desk

Antique Art Deco Burled Walnut Burgundy Leather Top Writing Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 21 in
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Vanity Dressing Table Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
American Art Deco Vanity or Writing Desk, Circa 1940s. Made from walnut with a contoured front
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Deco American Walnut Vanity Dressing Table Kneehole Writing Desk
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Vanity Dressing Table Kneehole Writing Desk

Antique Art Deco American Walnut Vanity Dressing Table Kneehole Writing Desk

H 17.5 in W 50.5 in L 17.5 in
French Directoire Style Black Leather-Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Directoire style desk of ebonized, solid mahogany with a hand-rubbed French polish
Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

French Directoire Style Black Leather-Top Desk
French Directoire Style Black Leather-Top Desk

French Directoire Style Black Leather-Top Desk

H 29.75 in W 65 in D 31.5 in
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter. Circa 1940s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 13.5" D.
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter

Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter

H 9 in W 16 in D 13.5 in
20th Century Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Walnut Veneered and Glass Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Large Italian design desk by Cappelletti period Art Deco. The desk is characterized by veneered
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

20th Century Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Walnut Veneered and Glass Top
20th Century Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Walnut Veneered and Glass Top

20th Century Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Walnut Veneered and Glass Top

H 42.13 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Antique Singer Featherweight 221 Portable Sewing Machine & Case + Extras 1941
By Singer
Located in Dayton, OH
Singer Featherweight 221 portable sewing machine comes with original carrying case, manual and many extras including thread, bobbins, and additional feet. Made in January of 1941 Se...
Category

Vintage 1940s Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Singer Featherweight 221 Portable Sewing Machine & Case + Extras 1941
Antique Singer Featherweight 221 Portable Sewing Machine & Case + Extras 1941

Antique Singer Featherweight 221 Portable Sewing Machine & Case + Extras 1941

H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 13 in
1941s Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF Antique Fountain Pen Original Gold Nib
Located in Milan, IT
Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF dark green marbled celluloid fountain pen, Danish made, produced between 1941 and 1954 piston filling, original Montblanc nib n. 4 in 14-karat gold. T...
Category

Vintage 1940s Inkwells

Materials

Acrylic

1941s Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF Antique Fountain Pen Original Gold Nib
1941s Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF Antique Fountain Pen Original Gold Nib

1941s Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF Antique Fountain Pen Original Gold Nib

H 4.75 in Dm 0.45 in
Vintage Rustic Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted from indigenous oak by talented Flemish artisans, this antique writing table features
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Northern Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rustic Writing Table
Vintage Rustic Writing Table

Vintage Rustic Writing Table

H 32 in W 52 in D 28 in
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed desk chair of exceptional quality made in France by Scholz Star. c.1940 Swivel base
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair, c.1940
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair, c.1940

Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair, c.1940

H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed industrial machinist's chair. c.1940 Likely a historical marriage of two chairs, the
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940

Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Brass Column Desk Table Lamp, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed cast brass table lamp. c.1940 In original condition with nice patina to the
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Brass Column Desk Table Lamp, circa 1940
Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Brass Column Desk Table Lamp, circa 1940

Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Brass Column Desk Table Lamp, circa 1940

H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
Antique Georgian Accent Desk Armchair Mahogany
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Antique 1940s English Georgian Style
Category

Vintage 1940s Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Antique Georgian Accent Desk Armchair Mahogany
Antique Georgian Accent Desk Armchair Mahogany

Antique Georgian Accent Desk Armchair Mahogany

H 38 in W 28 in D 26 in
1940s Vornado Antique Electric Green Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent. Art Deco era electric green desk
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1940s Vornado Antique Electric Green Metal Desk Table Fan
1940s Vornado Antique Electric Green Metal Desk Table Fan

1940s Vornado Antique Electric Green Metal Desk Table Fan

H 15 in W 24 in D 16 in
Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk. Made from American walnut. Interior opens to
Category

Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow
Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow

Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow

H 80 in W 33 in D 18 in
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1940 Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940 antique desk for your home. Each 1940 antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940 antique 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 1940 antique desk, those designed in Industrial, Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940 antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Faries Lamp Co., General Fireproofing Company and Harris Lebus produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940 Antique Desk?

Prices for a 1940 antique desk start at $55 and top out at $12,885 with the average selling for $1,040.
Questions About 1940 Antique Desk
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.