Desks

Desks: Vintage, Antique and Mid-Century

A vintage desk turns a workplace into a place where you enjoy sitting. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you will always find over 100 solid wood desks: the English desk made of mahogany with a leather writing surface, the Mid-Century desk made of teak with a floating top, the Gründerzeit desk made of oak and the Partner Desk for two. All restored in our Berlin workshop.

Desks by design

• English desk with leather writing surface: Mahogany, embossed leather with gold trim, drawers on the right and left. The classic choice for a prestigious office.
• Partner Desk: Usable from both sides, with drawers on both sides. Large, heavy, impressive.
• Mid-Century desk: Teak or rosewood, slender legs, often with a back panel that also allows it to stand freely in the room.
• Ladies' desk: Delicate, often Biedermeier or Art Nouveau, ideal for small rooms.
• Secretary desk: Writing furniture with a drop-front, see our collection of secretaries.

Antique, vintage or Mid-Century desk?

Antique desks from the Gründerzeit and Art Nouveau periods are solid, with carvings and numerous drawers. English desks in the Chippendale- and Regency styles have been the epitome of the executive office for over 200 years. Art Deco desks stand out with rounded forms and high-gloss veneer. Mid-Century desks from the 1950s to the 1970s are light and fit into modern home offices. More pieces under Mid Century and Antiques.

View desks in Berlin

At the Showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg over 100 desks are permanently on display across 4,000 m², Mon–Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., without an appointment. Photos from all sides, precise measurements and an honest condition description are provided for every piece.

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Frequently asked questions about desks

Is an antique desk suitable for working with a monitor?

Yes. Most old desks have a large top and standard desk height. Pay attention to the legroom between the drawer units; the measurements are provided for every piece.

What is the difference between a desk and a secretary?

A desk has an open top; a secretary Secretary desk closes the workspace with a drop-front or tambour.

Which chair goes with a vintage desk?

With an English desk, a leather swivel chair or Chippendale armchair; with a Mid-Century desk, a cantilever chair or a 1960s wooden chair. See Office chairs and Chairs.

Can the leather writing surface be replaced?

Yes, this is common with English desks. Whether the surface is original or renewed is stated in the description.