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Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
an original Osvaldo Borsani 1950's executive desk. It is made in a combination of walnut & padouk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Fully restored executive teak writing desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Exclusive model 54
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Executive Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
A large-scale desk executed in walnut, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950-1959. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Danish Mahogany Executive Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher, c. 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
desk by Ole Wanscher. The simple form is perfectly proportioned, with elegant squared legs supporting
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ico Parisi Mahogany Executive Office Desk by MIM Italy, 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Berlin, DE
Ico Parisi mahogany executive office desk by MIM Italy, 1950s
in its original vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jens Risom Executive Walnut Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American walnut executive desk designed by Jens Risom with four drawers on the right, one drawer in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Executive Desk by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large executive desk by Franco Albini from Italy, ca the 1950s. The desk has a small cabinet at the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 34.26 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floating Executive Writing Desk Table
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern executive desk writing table, with hexagonal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Restored Pedestal Executive Desk: Bamboo Inlay & Mahogany Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the 1950s with our beautifully restored pedestal executive desk, a
Category
Vintage 1960s British Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti: Monumental Executive Desk in Reeded Walnut and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti (1891-1979)
A rare and important executive desk by Gio Ponti, in dramatically carved and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive executive desk by the 1950s Italian designer, Vittorio Dassi, features a very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley c.1950s, USA, for Dunbar. The desk has three shallow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern desk designed by George
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk with inlaid leather top
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 36.25 in
Italian Walnut Executive Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely designed Italian walnut executive desk having a beautifully grained floating top over a
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 32 in D 66 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.25 in W 64 in D 24 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Executive Chair Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather executive swivel desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
Very large mid-century oak desk, from the 1950s, fully restored. This is a superb double-sided desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Executive Brass and Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage executive brass and walnut desk, designed in USA, circa 1950’s. Crafted with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored large 60" wide stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany. Drawer fronts, side panels
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 38.5 in
Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored very large stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany top. Drawer fronts, side panels
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
a classic executive desk. Alternatively, envision it in a modern minimalist setting where its form
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & impressive! This rounded Italian Louis XV style executive desk with inlaid wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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H 31.89 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brugge, BE
'Model 70'
1950s
Denmark
Teak
72cm high, 172cm wide, 85cm deep
Kai Kristiansen embodies the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
As seen on the Apple TV limited series "Lessons in Chemistry" These actual chairs were featured in several pivotal scenes in the conference room at Hastings Labs. Chair was manufact...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 53 in D 25.63 in
Danish Modern Executive Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Danish modern executive desk in teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, circa 1950s
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 31 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Desk from " Banca Nazionale del Lavoro , Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
, workspace, or an executive suite, this Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture pallet kidney-shaped desk stands as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Wim Den Boon Executive Chair
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the magazine 'Goed Wonen'. Den Boon was the editorial secretary of this magazine from 1948-1950. cused
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s
Rich caramel leather with contrast open
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 53 in D 26.25 in
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.57 in D 28 in
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound
DIAL / HANDS
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
desk adapts perfectly to executive offices, as well as the typically smaller spaces in a home office
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
1950s French Executive Desk: The Epitome of Mid-Century Elegance and Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your work setting with the sheer sophistication of our 1950s French executive desk. A true
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 98 in D 53 in
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather hardwood framed Executive
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive credenza desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 89 in D 18.5 in
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s executive desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1950s executive desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s executive desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950s executive desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful 1950s executive desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Executive Desk?
Prices for a 1950s executive desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,203.
Questions About 1950s Executive Desk
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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