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American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Italian Design Desk from the 50s, Restyled with Modern Flair by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
and restyled desk is sure to impress. Embrace the fusion of mid-century charm and modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass, Iron

20th Century Ico Parisi Wooden Writing Desk with Two Drawers, 50s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
," aimed at designing an entire Community. Here we have a wooden desk designed in 50s by Ico Parisi. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
20th Century Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood for Lietti, 50s
By Paolo Lietti & Figli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
e Figli in 50s. The desk measures: 76 x 112 x 67 cm; the chair measures: 89 x 45 x 45 cm. Good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Swedish Desk and Stool by Göran Malmvall 1940s/'50s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Brescia, IT
furniture of Scandinavian origin, evident in the type of wood used and the rustic but already modern style
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Pine

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 47.64 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 38.98 in
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Madrid, ES
. It went on to become one of the most coveted and recognized desks of the Danish modern period
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: France Materials: parchment
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
only are: cm L 58 x P 50 x H 90 x S 45. " If you like it please make your offer and we will
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Frederick, MD
This unusual Danish teak writing desk has a special design. The drawer stack can slide from left to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

White Mid Century Table Made in´50s Czechia, Designed by František Jirák
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White mid century table made in´50s Czechia. Designed by František Jirák and made by Tatra Nábytok
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
designers of the 50s and 60s. With a clean and pure form this desk has two drawers with beautifully sculpted
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapperella desk by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 75, D 80, W 127 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
/ Rare model of the "Surveillant" desk : black lacquered square section foot, wood frame and black
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
Modern, Modern, Postmodern Table Knee Clearance: 30.0 in Writing surface: 50" x 50" Table Shape
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Italian Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, designed by Giancarlo Frattini. It is fabricated in Italy in the 50's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk in teak and beech with end extensions and two drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 52.37 in
Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful writing desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the early 50s. This EB04 desk is
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Turin, Turin
Rome. The project for this desk is from '50s, here we do hvave a very elegant desk with structure in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
the desk and the chair are from Alfred’s early design period in the 50s where he was clearly inspired
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer

Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and a Linoleum Writing Top
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 'Kleuro' line of office furniture from the late 50's and 60's. This was a line that used color to
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
, under the tutorship of the now iconic Kaare Klint. Throughout the 50's and 60's Iversen produced his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak, Paint

Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker, Rattan

20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
collaborated with Luisa Aiani, whom he married in 1947 and with whom he opened the studio La Ruota. In the 50s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Brass Praying Hands Paperweight, Desk Accessory, Bowl or Object
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern solid cast brass paperweight, bowl, object or desk accessory is of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
where recommended by Goed Wonen (Good Living) a Dutch 50's interior magazine. Original condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Wood, Paint

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the Cream Shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
1990’s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
1990’s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious art-deco inspired collections
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It has not been
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 42.92 in
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian
50° Desk in Wood Italian
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
fabricated by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 50's. A cute circular storage section with a roll sliding door
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

alvar aalto 50's desk natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's natural top desk ,early model, very rear
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Tables

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Birch

alvar aalto 50's desk natural
alvar aalto 50's desk natural
H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
Restored Boutique Made Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
to the bottom, creating a great modern look. This was a custom-built boutique desk, circa 1940
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rattan

Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan

Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Rattan

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass, Wood

French modernist desk in solid oak ceruse from the 40's style Jacques adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing modernist desk of the 50s in the taste of the work of Jean Michel Frank. Structure in
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Vintage 1940s French Post-Modern Desks

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Oak

Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Large French modernist corner desk from the 50s in the style of Jacques Adnet's work. This black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed
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Antique Early 1900s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, One drawer is fixed, it was used to hide a safe underneath We have
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Space Age Desks

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Wood

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with
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Antique Early 1900s American Desks

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Bamboo

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
writing table and chair. The writing desk displays a rectangular top with molded edge above three cock
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
incredible piece has been specially crafted for the exclusive Cartier department "S" of "Select de Cartier
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Reflector Table Desk Lamp. Saucer Rare 50s Lighting
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Peoria, AZ
Absolutely Gorgeous! Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Reflecting Saucer Desk/Table Lamp Red
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Cosack Leuchten Desk, Bedside or Table Lamp 50's Germany, F520
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Lyon, FR
Desk lamp by German designer Cosack Leutchen from the 1950s. Black lacquered metal base, solid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage French gilt Brass, Glass and Enamel Zodiac Astrology Themed Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in Leesburg, VA
; ca. 1930-50 Glass, enamel and gilt brass Approximate size: 6.5 (h) x 7.5 (w) x 2.5 (d) in. This
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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50s Modern Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 50s modern desk for your home. Each 50s modern desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage 50s modern desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 50s modern desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 50s modern desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Herman Miller, Paul McCobb and Mario Bellini each produced at least one beautiful 50s modern desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a 50s Modern Desk?

The average selling price for a 50s modern desk at 1stDibs is $2,088, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $39,750 for the highest priced.