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Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts and Crafts Reception Desk Greeting Station
This one is dated 1903 and has a very Gothic
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Style Walnut and Maple Reception Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco style walnut and maple reception desk
This very stylish Art Deco style desk is made
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Maple
1970s Style of Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s after Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
38.5 h x 81 w x31 d
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
USA, Circa 1930s
Category
1930s American Machine Age Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
An Original Italian Front of
Category
19th Century International Style Used Reception Desks
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell
Made in solid brass, in good
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This Antique Reception Desk Letter Set.
Is a stunning example
Category
20th Century British Used Reception Desks
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Made and cast in iron, in
Category
19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks
Materials
Iron
1950s Vintage Dry Bar Reception Desk Formica Diner Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Vintage Dry Bar Reception Desk Formica Diner Greeter
A superb and extremely rare piece, the
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Formica
Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Made in chrome, in good condition
Category
1920s Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Chrome
C. 1974 Davis Allen of SOM Architects for General Fireproofing Reception Desk
By Davis Allen, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large Split Reception Desk, initially designed by Davis Allen for General Fireproofing
Category
1970s American Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Enamel, Steel
H 29.25 in W 32 in D 60 in
American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black-lacquered iron and cane desk or reception desk designed and produced in the US, c
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Iron
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a shelved cupboard, at the other side there is an opening fall
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Podium, Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
well as reception desk without taking up too much room
It has a sturdy decorative base and it is in
Category
1880s Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a Menu Blackboard which is also the door of a shelved cupboard
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Alessandro Albrizzi Table
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alessandro Albrizzi Table ,Used as the Reception Desk
at "Martha's" on Worth Ave. in Palm Beach
Category
1970s English Used Reception Desks
Materials
Lucite, Glass
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Italian Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the desk has a Break Front with the panels decorated in the Classical Italian style, with
Category
19th Century Regency Used Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
Elegant antique Louis XV Style Veneered lady Bureau Plat / Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
corner fittings.
This desk is also perfect as a reception desk.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Used Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Rec
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Clerks Desk Restaurant Greeting Station, Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the
Category
19th Century Victorian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
H 40 in W 25 in D 18 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Carleton House Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
piece would be well suited as a reception desk
The desk is 36” long, 21” deep
CS176
Category
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Luxury reception counter / bar made of solid wood with gold leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Offered here is an exceptional reception desk/bar.
It was custom-made.
Made of solid, heavy wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
the is a storage shelf
This is a tall unusual piece with sturdy presence
The Reception desk is in
Category
1880s Gothic Used Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers
Category
1980s American Used Reception Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter in Pine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front and sides of the desk have inset panels, at the back there are 2 drawers and
Category
19th Century Victorian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in South Charleston, WV
and use as a dining table or reception desk are also possible. Signed with metal label to underside
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
By Sarraguemines
Located in Vosselaar, BE
in the world would look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or counter in a shop.
Dimensions
Category
19th Century French Baroque Revival Used Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
Unique Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris
Solid beech wood and veneered
Category
20th Century Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris
Solid beech wood and veneered
Category
20th Century French Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W & J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with an appealing concertina form. A useful treat for a reception desk or office, as a gift or in the
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Leather
H 6.11 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Used Reception Desks
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 22.05 in
French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
from the reception desk of a Riviera hotel - marked ‘Mediterranean Hotel Compy - Nice’ to the base
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Reception Desks
Materials
Silver Plate
Cocktail Bar, England, 1960's
Located in London, GB
well for an entry/reception/desk scenario.
Enquire for international shipping options
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Teak
Equipment for Reception, Brass, Richard Rohac Vienna, Austria
By Richard Rohac
Located in Vienna, AT
Three pieces of equipment for a reception. Bell, stamp, penholder. By Richard Rohac.
Category
1950s Austrian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Small old oak trading counter, France 1900's
Located in LYON, FR
This small reception desk, an old trading post from the 1900s, has incredible charm. Completely
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Podium, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Podium, Greeter,
Oak Arts and Crafts Greeter, the
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Brass Turtle Call Bell / Service Bell / Reception Bell with Damascene Decoration
By Boj Eiber
Located in Cork, IE
-century reception desk classic is decorated in the damascene style and was possibly made by BOJ Eibar in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.17 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Antique Original White Painted Hostess Stand Standing Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
stand, reception desk or unique display for a special book.
** In light of current affairs and
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Used Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
H 49.5 in W 37.25 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
in nicely as a desk to work from home, in the office or even a desk in reception.
The height of the
Category
Late 19th Century British Used Reception Desks
Materials
Walnut
French 1960s Brass 'Banker's' Lamp
Located in London, GB
reception desk.
A traditional French antique.
Category
1960s French Edwardian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and provides further utility as a reception room desk, and three pull out drawers with a pen / pencil
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 46.5 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Large French Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
- perfect for any room in the house, or a chic hotel reception desk.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Ceramic
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Burl & Chrome Waterfall Executive Desk, c 1970s
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reception lobby. Consider this desk in a mid-century modern home, or it can work great in other styles such
Category
1970s American Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 78.5 in D 38 in
XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
sideboards, kitchen islands, console tables, or reception desks. The natural terracotta surface and simple
Category
1940s Turkish Primitive Used Reception Desks
Materials
Earthenware
Large Vintage Ceramic Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
islands, bedside tables, and reception desks in both private homes and commercial environments.
The lamp
Category
1940s Turkish Rustic Used Reception Desks
Materials
Earthenware
19th century English Sterling silver Desk bell reception service bell
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Rare Solid Silver Counter Reception Bell Turn Mechanism Hallmarked Birmingham Deakin Fracis 1886
Category
19th Century English Rococo Used Reception Desks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Polished Chrome & Carrera Marble Console, Manner Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
standing reception desk or similar application.
This console is a testament to the timeless appeal of Art
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
H 36 in W 63 in D 17 in
"Lone" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting with Light and Shadow
Located in Denver, CO
signature approach to light, form, and spatial composition. A seated figure at a reception desk leans
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Reception Desks
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 46 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reception hall, desk or kitchen counter top. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Used Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
H 4.93 in W 6.7 in D 3.75 in
Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
. Gertrude Greene was the group’s first paid employee, sitting at the show’s reception desk. Instead of a
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
was the group’s first paid employee, sitting at the show’s reception desk. Instead of a catalogue the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bronze Business Card Holder with Antoni Gaudí Design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Benalmadena, ES
, ideal for displaying business cards on desks, counters, reception areas, or welcome tables. Thanks to
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Used Reception Desks
Materials
Bronze
Pair Vintage Highback Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
lines.
With a comfortable 20-inch seat height, these chairs are well-suited for desk-side seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carla Venosta Reception Desk, "Nembo“
By Carla Venosta
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive reception desk designed by Carla Venosta, Italy 1970. Steel and wood with leather surface
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Steel
English Hotel Reception Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Bird's-eye maple commercial counter with drawers and copper panel.
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Used Reception Desks
Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
-Century reception desk. Sourced from St. George Catholic Church, Linn Missouri.
Measurements: Height: 31
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Desks
Art Deco Satinwood Reception Style Desk, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco satinwood reception style desk, circa 1930
A French Art Deco satinwood "reception
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Desk 'All hands on desk II' by Johanna Pichlbauer, Clemens Schmidberger 2024
Located in Wien, AT
Arts as a reception desk for the art and design fair „The window and the couch“, which took place in
Category
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Used Reception Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.38 in W 75.91 in D 33.67 in
“Les Interieurs Francais au Salon des Artistes Decorateurs” by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
Paul Follot Vestibule
Plate 19 Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Reception Desk D’Un Collectionneur
Plate 26
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Reception Desks
Materials
Paper
H 12.63 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
Park Lane Crystals - Diptych by TJ Smith, Contemporary 21st Century Artist
Located in London, GB
displayed for a limited time behind the reception desk, and have now been removed and made available for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Reception Desks
Materials
Glitter, Acrylic, Black and White
H 47.25 in W 94.49 in D 1.19 in
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Used Reception Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used reception desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used reception desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of used reception desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used reception desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used reception desks over the years, but those made by Atelier Sommarti, Brother Mel Meyer and Carla Venosta are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Reception Desks?
Prices for used reception desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used reception desks begin at $164 and can go as high as $35,608, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.
Questions About Used Reception Desks
- What are desk blotters used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.