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Period: 1950s
Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958.
Table completely restored. Wood: walnut.
Letteratura: Gramigna G., Repertorio del desig...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Very Rare and Original Writing Table PK53 by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This stunning example is in museum condition, all completely original, not perfect, but very nicely used, the Oregon Pie top has a wonderful patine, with no real digs or scratches. T...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: Italian
Materials: Red lacquered wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an ...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Stile” desk wood brass, 1950, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Dassi desk minimal geometric mahogany and laminate midcentury.
The parts in colored laminate have some defects, see photos.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s.
Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar li...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Terni desk in aluminium and Indian rosewood,
Ico Parisi for MIM
great Italian design
very nice color and powerful patina
marked MIM.
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk crafted by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1950. Named the “Magic Box,” this exquisite piece tr...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1560 Black Double Drawer Desk, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Black Lacquer Desk. Featuring a rectangular frame with large smooth solid wood work surface, 2 spacious drawers, with 4 threaded dowe...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Writing Desk, c1940s
A beautifully made cabinetmaker desk, produced in Denmark c1950s. This exquisite, classical desk is in immaculate refinished condition and...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
This walnut desk designed by Gio Ponti is of a very useful size and elegant design with the typical Gio Ponti leg shape, seen in many of his pieces. The bottom of the leg is flicked ...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk
Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide. It has a chrome trimming at the edges and beautiful wood grain is displaying on th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Elm Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from elm with striking woodgrain. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gianfranco Frattini desk model 530 in rosewood Bernini Italy 1957
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic Italian writing desk model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1957. This symmetric sleek proportioned desk is made of beautifully grained rosewood. It has ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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American Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a historically significant and architecturally inspired desk, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti in collaboration with Alberto Rosselli for the iconic Pirelli Tower in M...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Model 2135 extendable dining table with four leaves by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with 2 drawers. Simple lines, sculpted legs, curved ed...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk In Mahogany Veneer Attributed To Gio Ponti, Italy 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is unassuming yet quietly captivating. Attributed to the renowned designer Gio Ponti, its elegant tapered legs draw the eye effortlessly. Veneered in rich mahogany, the des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful set of Pierre Jeanneret desk and chair. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many versions all over the world, but these original pieces sti...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Iconic "Lady Desk" by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Midcentury, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK Möbel in 1950s. The design is simple yet very elegant. It...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Sculptural Mid-Century Desk by F.lli Strada: Italian Design in Exotic Wood
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning desk, meticulously designed and produced in the 1950s by F.lli Strada. This piece is a standout example of mid-centur...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines. Height adjustable from 29"-38"...adjustable desk tilt-top, large hidden drawer measuring...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech vanity/desk, circa 1950's. Unique shape with triangular storage cubbies and sleek drawer. A combination of teak veneer and contrasting beech throughout. Cross bars add s...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawer t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wooden desk with drawer, Italian craftsmanship from the nineteen fifties, designed by Carlo de Carli.
This solid walnut desk embodies the quintessential Italian Style, featuring a d...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950. The case trimmed in bronze having two drawers and a new leather top with gilt embossed border resting on taper...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
rare Gio Ponti toilette, vanity table dressing table
one drawer with an adjustable brass mirror by Fontana Arte
produced by Giordano Chiesa for Das...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Desk by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare hand-crafted rosewood desk designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo. The drawers made with very fine detailed zipper joinery. With original key and working lock mechanism. Origina...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair.. Classic mid century modern,Wonderful original finish.Solid birch wood.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ro...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer.
Desk features three ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
By Georges Frydman, EFA
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Georges Frydman, free-form desk published by E.F.A., France 1956. Placed on a gray lacquered tubular base, the trapezoidal top is veneered with matt black formica, enhanced by a wide...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in red leather. Legs taper down to sharp exposed iron and end with brass ball feet. Tops of each leg i...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, it is very heavy a...
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British Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
Every aspect of this Italian design captures the meticulous craftsmanship and the innovation that the BBPR Studio is celebrated for. The design also incorporates a distinctive Japane...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the table:
Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Width: 150 cm (59.1 in)
Depth: 71 cm (27.6 in)
Leg space:
Height: 73 cm (28.7 in)
Width: 58 cm (22.8 in)
Designed by Jindrich Halab...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Minimalistic design in solid teak and ori...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic and early example of the TL2 'Cavalletto' table designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1950. The table has an amazing dynamic and archtectural sha...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France in the 1950s. The frame is made from solid brass an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quali...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Italian walnut and satin wood desk, dating from the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quality, standing on wonderful tapered legs with brass fe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Planner Group” Desk by Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Desk Corner
Located in Milano, IT
Writing corner, with planked wall with up-and-down lamp, worktop with day compartments and drawers, mahogany veneer wood and skai upholstery.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk by Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W59.5 D29.5 H29.5
Fully refinished Mid Century modern desk designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield. Desk features a chrome tubular frame, birch drawers , a laminate top and a me...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s
Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, Italy. Walnut wood with two drawers and two spaces in the front side and other four spaces in the back side.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Writing desk, Italian manufacture. C1950s.
Located in Baranzate, IT
Beautiful Vintage desk with two drawers and front storage rack bordered by iron wire mesh. Italian manufacture. C1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Italian Teak Desk: Expertly Restored to Original Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of midcentury design ethos. Crafted from rich teak wood and featuring a sleek frame of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk made in Denmark, features a brass hinged double door cab...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s. This beautiful desk features a lovely green vinyl top with...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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