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Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 43.12 in D 23.43 in
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table.
Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
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 Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern adjustable and swiveling vintage desk chair in brown faux leather attributed to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 20.28 in
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
angles, scaled to fit into many different settings, the desk's finished back allows it to work mid-room
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cut-Out Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, walnut desk has numerous outstanding features. The split-level floating top has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950
By unknown designer.
In original condition
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST DESK & CHAIR by LUCIEN CARRIER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
, France 1950.
The desk or console is made of a suspended crate, a superior tray in glass, with two
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
A charming relic from the mid-20th century, this Small Italian Desk embodies the essence of mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
By Soborg Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful secretary desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler. It
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
H 47 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian.
Colored glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
Having a Large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Laminate, Walnut
H 29 in W 50 in D 28 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood, metal frame legs.
Provenance: Cansado
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Wood
H 30.5 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.76 in W 70.48 in D 27.17 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk
By Landstrom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood with formica, metal frame legs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk By Paul McCobb For Planner Group
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, model #1567, natural maple desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Planner Group” Desk by Paul McCobb
By Winchendon, 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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of metal
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Campaign Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This rare and exquisite French Modern neoclassical Campaign desk or writing table by Maison Jansen
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 41.5 in D 21.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Modern Clock , France, circa 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century 8 day table clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, France, ca.1950. The wrought iron frame
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 29 in W 54 in D 33.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Wood
Year: 1950
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Boomerang Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian boomerang desk by Hovmand Olsen. Get his key. Mini bar and sliding
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a timeless desk / dining table, a Mid Century Modern masterpiece handcrafted by a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
H 29.53 in W 44.1 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of Wood, Metal,Steel
The worm is no longer active
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of wood, metal, steel
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Desk with 4 Green Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Desk with 4 Green Drawers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry, Mahogany
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Brass
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern solid birch desk and chair from the Modernmates
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Cane, Birch
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
1950s Fontana Arte Attributed Mid-Century Modern Glass Italian Desk Set
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
characteristics of mid-century modern design, from its sleek lines to its attention to detail. This exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Cut Glass
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
H 27.76 in W 70.48 in D 27.17 in
Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Italian Mid-Century Desk is crafted in Indian Rosewood with a satin finish. The piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Modern 1950 Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern 1950 desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern 1950 desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern 1950 desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern 1950 desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern 1950 desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern 1950 Desk?
Prices for a mid century modern 1950 desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,603.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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