When people ask what MCM craftsmanship looks like, this is the answer: a genuine 1960s executive double pedestal desk in teak, professionally refinished and ready to anchor a home office, study, or den for another few decades. This isn't a flimsy laminate reproduction — it's a real, weighty executive desk built the way offices used to build them, with a finished bookcase back that means it can stand proudly in the middle of a room, not just against a wall.

The Details

• Style: Executive double pedestal desk, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
• Wood: Burmese teak and African teak
• Handles: sculpted round solid teak handles
• Configuration: Three stationary drawers down one pedestal, one large filing drawer down the other
• Back: Finished "bookcase back" — styled and finished for viewing from behind, so the desk can be floated in a room rather than pushed against a wall
• Condition: Professionally refinished, ready to use
• Era: Genuine vintage, 1960s

A Note on the Design
The double pedestal executive desk was the workhorse of the mid-century office — built for real use, with enough drawer space to actually run a business out of. The bookcase back was a hallmark of higher-end executive desks of the era, since it meant the desk didn't need to hide against a wall; it could sit in the centre of a room as a genuine piece of furniture, finished on every visible side. Teak was the wood of choice for the era's best offices, prized then as now for how it wears in rather than wears out.

Why It Works in Your Space
A desk like this is built to be the centrepiece of a home office, not squeezed into a corner. Its finished back means Toronto and Canadian buyers with an open-concept space or a den without a "desk wall" can place it exactly where it works best — filing drawer within reach, three-drawer pedestal for everyday supplies, and a teak top that only gets richer with age.

DIMENSIONS:

CONTACT US:

• With questions or to obtain a quote to customize
• If it is sold, and you just wish to be notified if we find another like it.
• If you require additional specific photos.

CONDITION:

• In very good condition with extremely minor age appropriate wear to the wood in the form of sun fade where a desk pad once sat. It is our experience that with proper oiling and sun exposure, this will begin to even over time. 
  

OUR COMMITMENTS:

•  Authenticity.
• 100% secure payments via Shopify.
• Delivery across Canada. 
• 7-day returns on full price, non-custom items.

At Vintage Home Boutique we understand that sometimes it's tough to visualize an item in your home. So we stand behind our items and offer returns within 7 days of purchase, with proof of purchase, on all full priced vintage furniture. Beyond 7 days from purchase, items will not be accepted for refunds under any conditions. 

Discounted and sale items, accessories, furniture care and customized items are final sale and not refundable under any conditions. 

Please note:

1. The items must be in the condition they left the shop and we will verify condition with the pictures we have. 
2. All refunds will be charged a fee based upon the credit card used for the transaction. This fee is the interchange credit card fee we are charged by the credit card company and is not returned to us upon the refund. The fee can range from 2.4% of the total sale ( including taxes) to 5%. Fees are always subject to changes by your credit card provider.
3. Vintage Home Boutique always reserves the right to decline a refund or charge a greater percentage of the total paid as an administrative fee. 

We are often asked, do you deliver? The answer is YES! Delivery and shipping is available across Canada. We ship accessories across the country using Canada Post. For accessories, the cost will vary based on where you live and the weight of the shipment. 

We have different furniture delivery options, depending on where you live. Please note you must be able to assist to bring the item into your home, if you live outside of the GTA. 

Ontario:

Please note:

• The GTA is defined the area outside of the city of Toronto, west to Hamilton. East to Oshawa. North to Barrie.
• Full service delivery is:

• 2 movers
• Your items are blanket wrapped and secured in transport
• Your items are unwrapped and brought into the main floor room of choice in the position of your choice.

• There are additional fees for:

• Each additional item on the same delivery ($20/ item). A set of dining chairs are considered 1 item 
• Assembly ($60/ hr)
• Any additional floors beyond the main/ entry level
• Buildings without elevators - Yes there are still some left!

• We group multiple deliveries for the Ottawa/ Kingston & London/ Windsor markets. As such we reserve the right to reschedule shipments so as to keep the rates low. Direct delivery of your item is also possible 

All other cities in Canada:

Shipping is exclusively handled through a delivery service that runs across the country every 2 months. You must be able to assist to bring the items into your home. 

 Contact Us and we can give you a specialized quote for what you desire.  

General Guidelines:

• All deliveries must be scheduled within 7 days of purchase unless previously arranged. For items held longer than 7 days without previous agreement, there is a non-refundable, $150/ week or partial week fee.
• For all deliveries we only connect you with the service provider. The delivery service schedules and is responsible for care and condition of the product once it leaves the store.
• For shipments outside of Canada: Contact Us and we will connect you with our crate packer and shipping service. 
• Clients are responsible to ensure all items and pieces are removed from the truck
• Do not sign for the delivery as acceptable if there is an issue with the item or the crate.
• Even if the item is crate shipped you are required to be home to accept the delivery. Wooden crates do not protect valuables from rain!
• Note ANY issues on the service providers form. Do not sign that the delivery was acceptable.
• Claims are to be directed to the delivery service within 24 hours of the item arriving in your home. Failure to do so will likely result in your claim being denied by the service.
• Vintage Home Boutique Ltd. cannot support your delivery claim in any way. We are happy to follow up and speak with the providers on your behalf, however they are 3rd party companies with their own operating polices. 

ACCESSORIES: All lighting, mirrors and ceramics are hand delivered using our moving services. All other accessories are shipped via Canada Post. These items are insured for retail value.

FURNITURE CARE: All furniture care is shipped via Canada Post. These items are insured for retail value up to $100.

We know these are heirloom pieces and as such have partnered with reliable and trustworthy organizations that offer reasonable rates. All of our delivery and shipping services are fully insured and bonded. 

Some items in our store may be offered to you as a deferred or split payment. This policy lays out the terms and conditions applicable to our split payment option.

30 Days Spilt Payment:

Our system offers a payment period of 30 days only. A payment of 50% is required at original check out (up front) and 50% plus any taxes 30 days from the original purchase. If you wish to make the final payment earlier than 30 days, this is possible by contacting us at the store. 

All Sales Are Final:

Items purchased under the split payment option are final sale and not eligible for a refund. 

30 Day Non Payment:

If the remaining payment is not completed at 30 days from the original payment, items will be placed back into inventory. No refund for the original payment amount will be issued and the items may be sold to another client. 

Pick Up/ Delivery/ Shipping:

Items will not leave the store until the full payment is made. Thus items will not be delivered or eligible for in store pick up until the completed or full payment occurs.