Second Hand Home Office Furniture: Vintage Desks, Chairs and Lamps

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A home office needs four things: a desk you enjoy working at, a chair for long days, good light and room for your papers. 2nd home is a curated online shop for vintage and second hand design furniture, and here you will find second hand home office furniture by well known designers and manufacturers: desks, used office chairs, desk lamps, secretary desks and USM Haller storage. That way you furnish your study with pieces that were designed for daily use and already come with a history.

Start with the desk. Under vintage desks you will find Danish teak, designs by George Nelson and by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra and USM Haller desks, along with a checklist for the top, drawers and frame. If your workspace sits in the living room or bedroom, a secretary desk saves space: after work you fold up the writing surface and your paperwork is out of sight. At 2nd home you will find secretary desks in teak and rosewood from Denmark and the Orcus, designed by Konstantin Grcic for ClassiCon in 1993.

For the chair, a classic from the great office ranges pays off. Herman Miller has made the Aluminum Group by Charles and Ray Eames since 1958, and Vitra produces it as well today. Further models such as the Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen or the chairs by Maarten Van Severen for Vitra are collected under vintage office chairs.

Light works best from the side: if you write with your right hand, place the lamp on your left so your hand casts no shadow. Under desk lamps you will find articulated lamps such as the Topo, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo in 1970, the Daphine by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina and colourful lamps of the 1980s in the Memphis style.

For files, printer and cables, USM Haller grows with you: the system of balls, tubes and panels can be rebuilt and extended, as a sideboard, a shelf or a pedestal next to your desk. Before you buy, measure the floor space and compare the height of the desk top with the armrests of your chair. On parquet and tiles an office chair needs soft castors, on carpet hard ones. Dimensions, material and condition are stated with every piece.

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Frequently asked questions and answers

Which furniture is particularly suitable for a home office?

A sturdy desk with sufficient work space, an ergonomic chair and good lighting (e.g. a vintage floor lamp) are the basic equipment.

How do I care for veneered desks from the 1960s?

Use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning and occasionally apply oil-based furniture care to keep the surface supple and protect it from drying out.

Can I use vintage office chairs in everyday life?

Yes – many models are very robust and comfortable. Pay attention to sturdy frames and upholstery. If necessary, covers can be replaced or seats can be reupholstered.

Do vintage furniture fit into modern study rooms?

Absolutely! Individual vintage pieces like a mid-century desk create elegant contrasts and combine well with modern tech setups.

What are the advantages of vintage in the home office?

You work with real materials, avoid plastic and mass-produced goods – and furnish your home with style, history and longevity.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation and quality process . This includes our vintage Vintage office furniture for the stylish (home) office .

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and plenty of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you buy what already exists: our furniture , carpets , lights and decorative objects are available and ready to ship, with no production lead time as with new furniture. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

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  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Sellers are selected by 2nd home, and every piece is described with its condition, dimensions and photos.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, legal guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • Pre-owned instead of new

    Every piece has already been made and stays in use; there is no new production.

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