Looking for a desk in New York City
Wantie is a reverse marketplace. You post the desk you need in New York City and what you will pay; sellers reply in Messages. You close off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Open desk wants in New York City
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
Seller activity here is thin right now. These are real open Wants, not a directory of every seller in town.
More items in NYC
Looking for a couch in New York City
Walk-up buildings punish oversized sectionals. Say whether it has to fit an elevator or a four-floor carry, and which borough you are in.
Looking for a dresser in New York City
A bureau that fits a railroad apartment is a different Want than a wide double dresser. Include width and whether there is an elevator.
Looking for a dining table in New York City
Drop-leaf and gateleg tables fit more walk-ups than a fixed eight-top. Include borough, floor, and elevator — or the carry.
Looking for a mattress in New York City
Queen mattresses in walk-ups are a carry problem. Include size, wrapping, and whether it has to bend around a stair.
Looking for a TV in New York City
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for a PS5 in New York City
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for tickets in New York City
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for a sewing machine in New York City
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Desk in other cities
Looking for a desk in Madison
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Madison pickups are easier when you name the area — Langdon, State Street, Willy Street, Vilas, or campus. Winter stairs and a place to idle a car belong on the Want.
Looking for a desk in Philadelphia
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Philadelphia furniture often has to survive a rowhome stairwell. Name the neighborhood — Fishtown, West Philly, South Philly, Northern Liberties — and whether you can pick up the same day.
Looking for a desk in Chicago
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Looking for a desk in Austin
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
Looking for a desk in Denver
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Denver pickups span Highlands, RiNo, Capitol Hill, and Baker as often as the suburbs. Say if you can help carry, and whether the item has to fit a one-bedroom.
Looking for a desk in Houston
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Houston is spread out. Heights, Montrose, Midtown, and EaDo pickups are different trips. Put the neighborhood and a budget you can actually pay on the Want.
Looking for a desk in Dallas
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Dallas–Fort Worth wants work best with a neighborhood on them — Oak Lawn, Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, Uptown — plus a budget. Sellers decide whether the drive is worth it.
Looking for a desk in Sioux City
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Sioux City, Iowa sits on the Missouri River — not Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Name a neighborhood (Morningside, Leeds, Downtown) so a seller can judge the trip.
Looking for a desk in Champaign
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Champaign-Urbana pickups split between campus, Downtown Champaign, and Urbana. Say which side of campus and whether a car can pause.
Looking for a desk in Belleville, Michigan
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Label the Want Belleville, MI so it is not mixed up with Belleville, Illinois. Downtown, Van Buren Township, and Rawsonville are useful pickup notes.
Looking for a desk in San Francisco
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. San Francisco pickups are building-specific. Name the neighborhood — Mission, Sunset, Richmond, SoMa — plus floor, stairs, and a place to idle a car.
Common questions
How do I find a desk locally in New York City?
Wantie is a reverse marketplace. You post the desk you need in New York City and what you will pay; sellers reply in Messages. You close off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
How do I post what I want to buy?
Describe a desk, set a budget, add a New York City location, and publish on Wantie. Nearby sellers reply in Messages — not email.
What should I include on a desk Want?
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Does Wantie sell the item or take a cut?
No. Wantie is a reverse marketplace: buyers post a budget, sellers reply in Messages. The sale happens off-platform. There is no commission.
What if nobody has posted this yet?
Then the live list below is empty. Nearby sellers are thin right now — that is not a fake count. Post the first Want and sellers reply in Messages.
Will I get an email when someone replies?
No. Replies show up in Messages on Wantie. Turn on notifications or save your private link to get back. Wantie does not email posters or guests about offers, messages, or post status.