Mid Century Modern Desks Desks

Mcm Executive Desk

Lane Perception Desk

Willett Chair

Birchcraft By Baumritter

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk

H 29 in W 77.75 in D 38 in

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk

By Alma Desk Company

Located in Countryside, IL

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk

H 28.75 in W 84 in D 40 in

Mid-Century Modern Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk

H 36.5 in W 54 in D 30 in

Center desk with beautiful cross on the base

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2470 Center desk in walnut with beautiful cross on the base and little houses on the top

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Center desk with beautiful cross on the base

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

H 30 in W 49 in D 23 in

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

The desk is elegant in scale with precise details that bring the piece together. Brushed gold

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Materials

Metal

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down

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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk

H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

H 28.5 in W 48 in D 21 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Newly refinished vintage American desk with unique features that are sure to impress! Featuring

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk

H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk

H 30 in W 53 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass

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Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century desk or dressing table with our Rowan primavera veneered with inset breakfront top with

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Desk

H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk, circa 1960s. Newly refinished rosewood top with black ebonized

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1960

H 31 in W 59 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White

H 31 in W 48 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish

H 31 in W 48 in D 24 in

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

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table

H 29 in W 48 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline

By Mainline by Hooker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful Lucite rectangular desk beveled top with butterfly base. One front draw can be used as a

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk

H 29 in W 38 in D 18 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk. This piece is in excellent

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

H 29.25 in W 48.75 in D 25.25 in

Pagoda Mid Century Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

century desk makes an uplifting addition to home office interiors, and a chic first impression in halls

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Wood

Pagoda Mid Century Desk

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 27.5 in

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk. This piece is in excellent

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

H 29.5 in W 49.5 in D 21.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.43 in

Mid Century Natural Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Natural Desk

H 32 in W 63 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wooden desk, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s

H 30.71 in W 50.01 in D 24.22 in

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in

Mid-Century Teak Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk

H 28.5 in W 50 in D 21 in

Mid Century Desk - Light

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century Desk or dressing table with our Mangrove primavera veneer with inset breakfront top

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Mid Century Desk - Light

H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk

H 29 in W 59.75 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern desk made by the Indiana Desk Company. Large walnut desktop and five drawers

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Desk

H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 30 in

Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus

Located in Doylestown, PA

Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk

H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk

H 29.5 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in

Mid Century Glamour Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

design creates a place for everything and somewhere to keep everything in its place. Use it as a desk or

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mid Century Glamour Desk

H 295 in W 54 in D 20 in

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in

John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Culver City, CA

This desk belongs in a museum, with perfect proportions, incredible craftsmanship, beautiful walnut

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

H 29.5 in W 30 in D 54 in

Mid-Century American Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Double pedestal mid-century desk with laminate top. Six total drawers for storage and finished wood

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century American Desk

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

Danish Mid-Century Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Desk

H 34 in W 50 in D 27.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Sleek Mid-Century Modern twin pedestal desk, circa 1960s. Featuring Classic blonde wood and simple

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in

Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A welcoming and sophisticated work surface, A three-drawer writing table that warmly blends brushed stainless steel accents with maple veneer and layered oak. Dimensions: 72" W x 34...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 34 in

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

H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in

Desk, Wooden Nails, Well-Crafted, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern

Located in Stockholm, SE

wrokmanship, Scandinavian Modern, mid-1900s. The desk is beautiful from all sides. Nice patina and stabile

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk, Wooden Nails, Well-Crafted, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern

H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cut-Out Walnut Desk

H 29.5 in W 50 in D 30 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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk

H 29 in W 55 in D 25.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s

H 31.7 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

By Drexel

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

H 31 in W 22 in D 48 in

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern

By Jens Risom

Located in Pemberton, NJ

If you are looking for an icon of Mid-Century Modern – Scandinavian Modern design, look no further

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern

H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in

Danish Mid-Century Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large teak writing desk with storage and finished back. Five drawers, caned back, wood trimmed

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Desk

H 29 in W 62 in D 28 in

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in

Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

-Century Modern; 1960s; Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, made of solid wood. The

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

H 28.75 in W 45.28 in D 28.35 in

Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brescia, IT

This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in 1960 circa, an item of the ones custom

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 33.08 in

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Mid Century Curved Writing Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with

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Materials

Wood

Mid Century Curved Writing Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 27.5 in

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection

By Lane Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This Mid-Century Modern walnut desk from the Perception Collection by Lane Furniture features a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection

H 29 in W 46 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls' Brass caps on legs Chair opening 28.25

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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls

H 29 in W 50 in D 30 in

Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Lacquer, Teak

Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom

H 28.5 in W 62 in D 34 in

Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern

H 30.5 in W 66 in D 26.5 in

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Mid Century Modern Desks Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern desks desks available for sale. The range of distinct mid century modern desks desks — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are 14316 antique and vintage mid century modern desks desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 502 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century modern desks desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern desks desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern mid century modern desks desks are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced beautiful mid century modern desks desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Desks Desks?

Prices for mid century modern desks desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern desks desks begin at $1 and can go as high as $266,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,282.

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

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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