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Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Walnut

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll & Drake
Located in London, GB
. Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top and single walnut wood pedestal. Three
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Formica Writing Desk, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk with one drawer. It has chromed legs and formica top. Very simple
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bamboo Console Table Red Formica Desk Postmodern, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Archizoom Associati, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Red (oxblood red) Formica bamboo desk, Italy, circa 1985 Dimensions are: 55.12" x 29.92 x
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Formica

Italian Walnut, Formica and Brass Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian walnut, Formica and brass writing desk, 1960s. Beautiful writing desk, with top in white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch w/ Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, colored drawer and formica top. Coen de
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Birch, Ebony

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Paint

Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Mid century formica writing desk or side table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk or side table, it features a formica surface and chromed legs and one
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Black lacquered metal feet, teak veneer drawer on the right side and a teak veneer and formica top
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Willy Van Der Meeren desk in wooden edge and formica top A true icon in belgian design by Willy
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
sempre in legno di teak con con frontalino in formica bianca anche il top è in formica di colore rosso
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
H 31.5 in W 38.98 in D 22.45 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
L’Atelier, is gorgeous! The desk is made of Caviuna hardwood and Formica finishes. It has 6 floating
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Hardwood

Small Vintage 1950s Italian Desk
Located in London, London
Compact sized desk Red formica top  Red and yellow drawers Geometric shape Italy 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Small Vintage 1950s Italian Desk
Small Vintage 1950s Italian Desk
H 31.11 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers made of beech wood with Formica-covered top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
H 29.73 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
formica writing board on the top part Dimensions Hauteur / Height = 78 cm Longueur : Width = 130
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
, one door, a book compartment on the rear and tapered feet. The top is coated with creamy white Formica
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Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Desk by Robin Day with Zinc Top and Beech Legs, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in Hønefoss, 30
original formica top, making this piece truly one of a kind. This desk is not only a stylish addition to
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zinc

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
covered in formica. Very lightweight. The top has edges made of beautifully grained wood.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
Italian Vintage Desk in Style of Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century desk in style of Anonima Castelli. Top is Formica, Oak veneer total of nine
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
veneer, and the top is inlayed with a very practical material: formica. The desk has one drawer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
originally used as a work table for craftsmen, can also be used as a desk. It´s made of iron with formica on
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve Inspired industrial writing desk by Marko. Formica top with blue enameled metal compass legs
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Small writing desk of wood and metal, Formica table top. Front of the two drawers painted in black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desk for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Industrial desks for Tubax. Printed formica top with solid black enameled
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York City, NY
desk consists of a solid oak construction, dark formica top, and brass-capped feet. Originally made for
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia, Brussels Period
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century writing desk, made in Czechoslovakia, 1960's. Walnut wood, formica surface on the top
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Walnut

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship desk, Attributed to Ignazio Gardella. The desk has 3 side drawers and 3
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Executive Desk Billy Joe McCarroll-David Gillespie Surfaces Santa Barbara
By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe, Forms and Surfaces
Located in Chula Vista, CA
, California. Very elegant desk brutalist pattern gray tones. Black formica top with steel coverings on edges
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1970’s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Schreiber desk with the trademark veneer and distinctive recessed curved handles. The top is mushroom
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
out formica top. This is a model without a drawer. Design in the style of Jean Prouvé. The desk comes
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top and the front of the drawer. Metal
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
top is a combination of cherry wood and black formica. These early works are hard to find which makes
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica – a new decorative
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Executive Mid-century Desk
Executive Mid-century Desk
H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
cabinet made of oak with a great patina thanks to age and use. The top is made of grey formica and can be
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Wabbes logo and inside of the top slide is the name plate. It has a beige formica plate in good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Desks

Materials

Formica

Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 29.93 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the top is inlayed with a very practical material: formica. The desk has one drawer underneath the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Beech

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
H 30.52 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
desk is amazing and boasts a beautiful walnut frame with a sleek formica top. The desk also comes with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in PAU, FR
, Charlotte Perriand, Marcel Gascoin... Formica top, tubular metal legs, solid wood box. Height : 76 cm Width
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Located in Milano, IT
strut legs. The four legs rise to support the top, made of formica. The top is rectangular and is wide
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with two wooden drawers, formica top and metal legs by Pierre Paulin. Marks of wear on the top
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sided writing desk offers two drawers for storage and organization and a spacious formica-style top for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
green formica on his designs. The desk top is lightly curved which again makes the piece less bulky in
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 29.93 in
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Metal Desk With Two Drawers
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Mid-Century Vintage Retro Teak Desk by Remploy
By Remploy
Located in London, GB
Stunning and very rare Mid-century teak desk with Formica top by Remploy. Features five spacious
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Teak

Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
By Raymond Loewy, Brunswick Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
trim with original Formica top. It boasts a tan / off-white color combination with lots of practical
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk by Baumritter
By Baumritter
Located in Freehold, NJ
construction, original light finish, durable formica top, and four dovetailed drawers. ?? Dimensions: 48 W
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
By ISA Bergamo
Located in taranto, IT
and top in beige formica, feet in metal structure with brass terminals. Front with three drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Desk and Chair c. 1960's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Heywood Wakefield Prophecy desk and chair. This stylish desk features a white Formica
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Wood

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
). With 4 drawers on each side of the desk and a longer one in the middle just below its top, this desk is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Formica Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the formica top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of laminate, formica and wood, every formica top desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a formica top desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each formica top desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made formica top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ahrend de Cirkel, Milo Baughman and Ilmari Tapiovaara are consistently popular.

How Much is a Formica Top Desk?

A formica top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,412, while the lowest priced sells for $745 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
Questions About Formica Top Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Formica table tops are tabletops that are made of a composite material invented for industrial products in the early 1900s. Formica, today, is one of the brands that produces HPL, a high-pressure laminate that is heat-resistant and durable and ideal for use in tabletop construction. Find a collection of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.