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Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp

Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp

H 12 in W 20 in D 6.5 in
1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very early model single pedestal tanker desk by General Fireproofing, c. 1920s. Its incredible
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina
1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina

1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina

H 29 in W 45 in D 34 in
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Pale Green
Located in Alhambra, CA
beautifully with a refinished tanker desk. Dimensions: 15.5"w x 11"d x 8.5"h
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Mid-20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Pale Green
Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Pale Green

Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Pale Green

H 8.5 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
use.Extremely heavy all metal construction similar to the old "TANKER" desks. Hand delivery avail to New York
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber

Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber

H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury chocolate brown metal fluorescent gooseneck flex arm adjustable tanker desk lamp with
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty

Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty

H 14 in W 18 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

H 29 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Rolling Tanker Office Desk Chair. Circa Late
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair

Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair

H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office

1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office

H 31 in W 16 in D 24 in
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials. The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set

H 79 in W 65 in D 21 in

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Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome vintage steel Tanker's desk made in America circa 1950 with four drawers including a
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950

Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950

H 30.75 in W 60 in D 34 in
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Heavy steel gauge made in the US, the 4 feet are exterior and new formica top with his protection. Restored completely polished and clear coated beautiful piece.THE FIRST METAL FURNI...
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss midnight blue (BL20) and yellow ochre (RAL 1003), Go Rams
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
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
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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
profile in black, white and chrome, elevates the concept of a tanker desk to a remarkably sophisticated
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available

Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
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20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk

Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk

H 29 in W 45 in D 30 in
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
shelf. Pairs perfectly with our custom refinished midcentury tanker desks. Note: Brass powder coat is
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish

Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish

H 29 in W 66 in D 20 in
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Pink
Located in Alhambra, CA
drawer insert to a tanker desk, we repurposed it for versatile use. This functional, retro style piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Pink
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Pink

Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Pink

H 15 in W 11.25 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Metallic Grey
Located in Alhambra, CA
insert to a tanker desk, we repurposed it for versatile use. This functional, retro style piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Metallic Grey
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Metallic Grey

Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Metallic Grey

H 15 in W 11.25 in D 3.75 in
Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique piece is a combination of a mid century tanker table top mounted on a custom made steel
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Vintage 1970s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base
Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base

Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base

H 31.5 in W 45 in D 30 in
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 4-legged tanker table refinished in a pop of teal (RAL 5021). This table is narrower and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal

Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal

H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss white with optional custom glass tabletop. This double
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White

Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk

Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk

H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 30.25 in
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Complete Tanker desk set featuring a forest green enameled steel executive size tanker desk by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair

General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair

H 30.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Authentic Mid-Century Modern tanker desk, French, circa 1940 in original green Steelcase. Maker's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940

H 31 in W 61 in D 31 in
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel single pedestal tanker desk refinished in gloss white powder coat finish. Metallic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White

1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White

H 29 in W 49 in D 30 in
Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage
By Montage, Steelcase
Located in Wilton, CT
A one-of-a-kind item edited by Montage. The classic tanker desk by Steelcase, a true icon of the
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage
Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage

Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage

H 30.25 in W 30 in D 60 in
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, GB
1940s steel tanker desk in its original military olive green with a black rubberised desk top. The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk

1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk

H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Rare swivel-tilt desk chair with original vinyl seat and seat back, solid wood base, and hard
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA
Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA

Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA

H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique small 1950s industrial design single bank steel tanker desk with green top, produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface

Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing

H 40 in W 60 in D 34 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

H 40 in W 60 in D 34 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

H 30 in W 70 in D 36 in
Designer Mid-Century Bent Plywood Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
). Bent plywood with art deco style reminiscent of a tanker desk; beautifully rounded front and back and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Designer Mid-Century Bent Plywood Desk
Designer Mid-Century Bent Plywood Desk

Designer Mid-Century Bent Plywood Desk

H 30 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
Located in Hanover, MA
Corp of Lawrence, MA circa 1945. Constructed of bent plywood with the art deco stylings of a tanker
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp

Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp

H 30 in W 44.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
additional pull down cabinet for out of sight storage that can be locked. Vintage tanker desk the organically
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s

H 28.35 in W 58.27 in L 28.35 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk Fantastic freestanding sunburst teak desk designed and made by Valdemar Mortensen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s

H 28.75 in W 58.27 in D 29.53 in
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
. The perfect office accessory to go with your tanker desk.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

H 66.13 in W 20 in D 20 in
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
. The perfect office accessory to go with your tanker desk.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s

H 66 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1980s Harrison Van Horn Natural Grasscloth Tanker Pedestal Desk
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a fabulous pedestal desk attributed to Harrison Van Horn, circa the
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Vintage 1980s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Hardwood

1980s Harrison Van Horn Natural Grasscloth Tanker Pedestal Desk
1980s Harrison Van Horn Natural Grasscloth Tanker Pedestal Desk

1980s Harrison Van Horn Natural Grasscloth Tanker Pedestal Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Cosco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair

Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair

H 32.62 in W 17 in L 32.62 in
1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two exceptionally cool Industrial steel tankers office
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool
1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool

1 of 2 Industrial Steel Tankers Office Chairs Restored Timber Seriously Cool

H 31.5 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Paul Goldman 1940s Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Desk
By Plymodern, Paul Goldman
Located in New York, NY
Tanker-like desk to be formed. The bentwood is finished with a rich, smooth rosewood veneer. The desk
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Paul Goldman 1940s Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Desk
Paul Goldman 1940s Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Desk

Paul Goldman 1940s Art Deco Rosewood Veneer Desk

H 30 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket
By Welton Becket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
By pivotal Los Angeles modern architect Welton Becket, this tanker-style executive desk is an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket
Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket

Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket

H 29.25 in W 65.75 in D 29.75 in
Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco enameled steel Tanker fluorescent desk lamp with chrome accents. Circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp
Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp

Art Deco Enameled Steel Chromed and Tanker Florescent Desk Lamp

H 10.984 in W 16 in D 6 in
1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made Mid-Century Modern tanker desk in good condition, constructed of oak with a Formica
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk
1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk

1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk

H 31 in W 66 in D 39 in
Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1950s powder-coated steel case tanker desk with four drawers by the General Fireproofing Company
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing
Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing

Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Tanker Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury metal tanker style desk with two drawers and pull out writing shelf. (Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tanker Desk
Vintage Tanker Desk

Vintage Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980 red lacquered laminated wood writing table, office or tanker desk with brass hardware
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Lacquer

American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass
American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass

American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass

H 29.25 in W 72 in D 24 in
1950 Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice Mid-Century functional tanker style desk with brass details and two working drawers. The top
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Composition, Metal

1950 Metal Tanker Desk
1950 Metal Tanker Desk

1950 Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
By Royal Metal Co., Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage, fully restored steel “tanker” desk by “Royal Metal Manufacturing Co". Metal Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber

Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
By Paul Goldman, Plycraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Plycraft). Constructed of bent plywood with the art deco stylings of a tanker desk; note the rounded edges
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Desks

Materials

Walnut

1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp
1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp

1940's Paul Goldman Bent Plywood Desk for Plymold Corp

H 30 in W 44.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
heavy and sturdy. Pairs nicely with Steelcase tanker desks.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s

H 52.5 in W 15 in D 28.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-19th century very good Anglo-Indian carved wood mahogany tanker partners desk. This antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk

19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk

H 33.5 in W 72 in D 28 in
Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aluminum and steel tanker chair by the Good Form Company, circa 1930. The chair has Naugahyde like
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form
Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form

Industrial Tanker Office Chair by Good Form

H 30.5 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Mk. 1 Tank, and is why we named this mini tanker the "Mk 1". The desk has been fully restored
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo

Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo

H 41 in W 51 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk

Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
We gave this 1960s double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel a unique two tone finish. Newly restored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk
AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk

AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return

McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return

H 29 in W 60 in D 66 in
Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steelcase, Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's Steelcase tanker desk features a double pedestal base with adjustable pontoon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished

Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 60 in D 28 in
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s single pedestal tanker desk. Features a paper tray and three locking drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished

1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 45 in D 30 in
Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished
By Steel Age
Located in Alhambra, CA
1930's double pedestal tanker desk by Steel Age. Refurbished in a smokey blue powder-coated finish
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished
Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished

Tanker Desk by Steel Age, Refurbished

H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
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
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal

H 31 in W 45 in D 35 in
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
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Vintage Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 34 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
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Vintage 1950s English Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk

H 31 in W 60 in D 31 in
1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel refinished in clean and bright white. Features four
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished
1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished

1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Art Metal Co., Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Stunning tanker desk with unique deco accents including a waterfall top and streamline brushed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished

McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished

H 29 in W 60 in D 28.25 in
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Tanker Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tanker desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tanker desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. There are all kinds of tanker desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of tanker desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco tanker desks are of considerable interest. Many tanker desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Steelcase, Cosco and Cramer Company produced popular tanker desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Tanker Desks?

Prices for tanker desks start at $350 and top out at $12,999 with the average selling for $1,722.
Questions About Tanker Desks
  • What is tanker furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tanker furniture is a vintage style of office-centric furniture including desks, filing cabinets, chairs and other business furniture featuring steel construction. They were first crafted around the 1920s and were known for exceptional durability. Shop a collection of tanker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How heavy is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • What is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • What is a steel tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • Why is it called a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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.