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Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
-century design with a perfect blend of metal, walnut, and formica. Crafted around 1950, its compact form
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, Metal, Wood, 38 Avai
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Willy Van Der Meeren desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, metal, wood- 38 available.  
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Poli Metal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian desk buy Poli, metal base tarnish chrome.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Poli Metal Desk
Poli Metal Desk
H 32.5 in W 51 in D 29.5 in
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare small stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Lamp can be positioned on the left or on the
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Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet
H 66.93 in W 37.8 in D 20.87 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Teacher’s Desk for Tubax, Belgium, 1950
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
around 1950. The table has a thin black lacquered metal base with a grey formica top. Underneath the
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and wonderfully designed, 1950s Mid-Century industrial writing desk. A stunning example of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather France Designed by Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 24.41 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk Covered with navy blue leather, chromed metal 3 drawers.   
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
H 70.87 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of adjustable Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs for drafting, office, or university, circa mid
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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Metal and Glass Moderniste Desk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Metal and glass moderniste desk, light scratches on the glass.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

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Metal

Metal and Glass Moderniste Desk
Metal and Glass Moderniste Desk
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Painted Metal Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted metal desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950 By unknown designer. In original condition
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950
No Reserve
H 0.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet. Metal is in vintage condition. See pictures for
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful French modernist desk was made by Georges Frydman for EFA editor in the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Desk in Teak and Metal
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for Pastoe, desk, teak, brushed metal, The Netherlands, 1950s. Modest designed desk
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Desk in Teak and Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Desk in Teak and Metal
H 28.94 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's. desk size
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Clock, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This clock is made of lacquered metal, brass and curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator
By Frost
Located in Bern, CH
1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator. With three variable speeds and
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet France.
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Vintage 1950s European More Desk Accessories

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet France.
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Vintage 1950s European More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Marked Stella Oak Swivel & Height Adjustable Desk Chair Eames Era France 1950
By Stella
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Stella Oak Swivel & Height Adjustable Desk Chair Eames Era France 1950 Seat Height: 19.75
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik c.1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century modern Danish teak desk with black lacquered metal legs, five small drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1560 Black Double Drawer Desk, 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group, Winchester Furniture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Black Lacquer Desk. Featuring a rectangular frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Enamel

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Desk with a single drawer designed by Pierre Paulin and manufacture by Thonet. France circa 1955
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Industrial Mid Century Metal Filing Document / Letter Tray Desk organiser 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage tiered metal filing tray, from the 1940’s - 1950’s. A Sophisticated Grey and Stylish
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Desk Sets

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Metal

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
By Trau
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage metal desk made by Trau in Turin in the 1950s. 5 drawer gray metal structure with red faux
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
chromed metal and oak laminated plywood 1950s Denmark. A wonderful swiveling desk chair from oak laminated
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it features beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST DESK & CHAIR by LUCIEN CARRIER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
, France 1950. The desk or console is made of a suspended crate, a superior tray in glass, with two
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern adjustable and swiveling vintage desk chair in brown faux leather attributed to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950. The wood finish is
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2010s German Modern Desks

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Metal

T95 Desk Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful t95 desk by osvaldo borsani for Tecno, Italy, about 1950. Equipped with two chests of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Iron

Partners Desk by Gerard Guermonprez Made in France, circa 1950
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Asymmetrical partners desk in mahogany wood with one shelf and one drawer on each side, all
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minimalist desk Franco Albini for Knoll International, European mid-century modern desk from the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

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Metal

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle CIRCA
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Nickel

1950's Lindilite Safety Candlestick
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Lindilite Safety Candlestick 1950’s Lindilite Safety Candlestick. Intriguing piece of
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Vintage 1950s English Desk Sets

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Metal

1950's Lindilite Safety Candlestick
1950's Lindilite Safety Candlestick
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Desk, Ebonized Wood, Mirror, France, 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely constructed French desk. The curved C-shaped inverted legs supported by a metal
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Desks

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Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU02 Japanese Series Desk and Chair in Teak, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Japanese series desk and chair in teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s. Very cool
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seater childrens desk
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

20th Century Black French Industrial Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Metal Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century Modern French industrial table lamp made of hand crafted metal
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves, sturdy glass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - good, original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk in painted aluminium with laminate top from Carlotti. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Wood table or desk for Bernini Italian Design 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
The desk is designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1950's for Bernini , a perfect example of Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk Produced in Germany
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk Produced in Germany
Desk Produced in Germany
H 27.56 in W 40.75 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
, a lot of these disappeared and where discarted. The desk is made out of black metal and a formica
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1950. This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawer that is adjustable in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
H 30.5 in W 93.75 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of wood, metal, steel Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, Metal,Steel The worm is no longer active Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
Great italien prototype desk from an architects estate full of wonderful mid century design and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 33.86 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950 metal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every 1950 metal desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950 metal desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950 metal desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 metal desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) and Philips produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 Metal Desk?

The average selling price for a 1950 metal desk at 1stDibs is $1,747, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $90,461 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950 Metal Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.