Midcentury Tanker Desk
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate different tasks.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials.
The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Metal
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
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20th Century French Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed, Built-in Nightstands & Black Metal Frame
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed featured an inset quilted black skai headboard. In original condition with some wea...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 97 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof F...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attached to the lower front an...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal cabinet with two separate sections and glass shelves. Made by Smrecina OZ Pukavec in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950's. The cabinet's doors are fully functional w...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch.
Retro-fitted with a red glow switch, UK plug and vintage Edison filament Lamp E27.
Made in the 1980...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Scott Wilson for Coalesse SW_1 Swivel Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Coalesse
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern beauty and elegant design of the SW_1 Conference swivel chair fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-Century classic design.
The breathable mesh back provide...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30 in W 28 in D 25.25 in
Strasbourg Four Drawers Cabinet, circa 1920
By Strafor
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
One of a kind metal case with four drawers. A steel case furniture originating from the Industrial Revolution in French. Rare, in great functioning condition, featuring the original ...
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20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
By Maison Jansen, Gardner Leaver, Steelcase, George Mulhauser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Easy chair in saddle brown leather. Chrome is in good shape with no rust. Has just the right angle to be used as an office chair, reading chair or even l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid walnut. Natural leather interior full grain untreated. Designed by Møbler Gallery. Made in France by master craftsmen. Wood from eco-su...
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2010s French Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition.
The stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in France.
The stool are made of solid pine wood and hav...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
1950's Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - With Large Strap Hinges
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet – With Large Strap Hinges
1950’s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet – With Large Strap Hinges. Sourced from a steel foundry outside Manchester t...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Shelves
Materials
Metal
Industrial Brushed Steel Factory Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, industrial, factory desk features a brushed steel body with stainless steel top and handles and is presentable on the back as well. The desk's chair opening is 19.5 x 23 ...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
letter trays. All original aluminum hardware, brushed to a shine. Heavy-duty, yet sleek Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
shelf. Pairs perfectly with our custom refinished midcentury tanker desks. Note: Brass powder coat is
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unrestored tanker steel desk in grey with pontoon style legs. Original feet are adjustable. The
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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome vintage steel Tanker's desk made in America circa 1950 with four drawers including a
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
profile in black, white and chrome, elevates the concept of a tanker desk to a remarkably sophisticated
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 4-legged tanker table refinished in a pop of teal (RAL 5021). This table is narrower and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Unique Tanker Table with Resin Top and Custom Base
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique piece is a combination of a mid century tanker table top mounted on a custom made steel
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Vintage 1970s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
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20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Tanker Console Knee Space Credenza, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our 1960s knee-space tanker credenza is a console table with the added functionality of a slim desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Pink
Located in Alhambra, CA
drawer insert to a tanker desk, we repurposed it for versatile use. This functional, retro style piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Vintage Vertical File Holder/ Magazine Rack Refinished in Metallic Grey
Located in Alhambra, CA
insert to a tanker desk, we repurposed it for versatile use. This functional, retro style piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
. All original aluminum hardware, brushed to a shine. Heavy-duty, yet sleek Mid-Century Modern styling
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Authentic Mid-Century Modern tanker desk, French, circa 1940 in original green Steelcase. Maker's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cole company.
This set is a great example of Mid Century industrial furniture.
Desk- 30.5" Tall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Rare swivel-tilt desk chair with original vinyl seat and seat back, solid wood base, and hard
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Cosco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's
Located in Mississauga, CA
This is a rare vintage tanker office chair that literally rolls like a dream. Extremely smooth
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage
By Montage, Steelcase
Located in Wilton, CT
A one-of-a-kind item edited by Montage. The classic tanker desk by Steelcase, a true icon of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Designer Mid-Century Bent Plywood Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
). Bent plywood with art deco style reminiscent of a tanker desk; beautifully rounded front and back and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, GB
1940s steel tanker desk in its original military olive green with a black rubberised desk top. The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
the 1960s. It is a mid sized stylish midcentury desk in teak. Eclectic freestanding design with a semi
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Freestanding Desk by Valdermar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Elshout, NL
is a mid sized stylish midcentury desk in teak. Eclectic freestanding design with a semi floating top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 58.27 in L 28.35 in
Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket
By Welton Becket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
By pivotal Los Angeles modern architect Welton Becket, this tanker-style executive desk is an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
vinyl padded seat. Classic institutionalized look for any setting including Mid-century, loft, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate different tasks.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and unique Mid-Century Modern Industrial age green metal hall tree / coat rack / hat rack
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and unique Mid-Century Modern Industrial age green metal hall tree / coat rack / hat rack
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made Mid-Century Modern tanker desk in good condition, constructed of oak with a Formica
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950 Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice Mid-Century functional tanker style desk with brass details and two working drawers.
The top
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Tanker Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury Danish modern teak tanker desk.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass
Located in Miami, FL
and smoked Lucite interior.
The Mid-Century Modern desk comes with a left side door and 3 drawers
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 24 in
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
By Cramer Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A midcentury Classic: 1950s vintage office desk chair by Cramer Company of Kansas City, a rolling
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-19th century very good Anglo-Indian carved wood mahogany tanker partners desk. This antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 28 in
Amazing Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk by Royal Metal Co. after Kem Weber
By Royal Metal Co., Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage, fully restored steel “tanker” desk by “Royal Metal Manufacturing Co". Metal Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Desk Model, Mid Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 desk Model - mid century.
With original decals. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**
Located in Van Nuys, CA
building. The collection includes several desk variations to accommodate different tasks.
Sold $375 per
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Steelcase arm chairs, desk /office, excellent condition, superior quality and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 15"W x 28.5"D x 52.5"H.
Good original vintage condition. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury steel tanker desk refinished with a twist. This beauty features an oversized solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Bauhaus Colors, in Stock
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig tanker desk refinished in a playful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tanker Desk in Orange
Located in Madison, WI
Tanker desks were one of the hottest things going (and the heaviest) in Mid-Century office decor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's Steelcase tanker desk features a double pedestal base with adjustable pontoon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim
Located in Madison, WI
nearly indestructible, the Tanker desk was most often confined to utilitarian uses in mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
We gave this 1960s double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel a unique two tone finish. Newly restored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s single pedestal tanker desk. Features a paper tray and three locking drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
All Steel Fan Top Tanker Desk with Bumper
By Mcdowell-Craig, General Fireproofing Company, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
This 1960's double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel is a classic suited for the executive. Notable
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rubber
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century twin pedestal steel tanker desk, circa
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20th Century Desks
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's American original newly refinished office tanker metal desk with arch legs. We have another
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s AllSteel Single Pedestal Petit Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique, sized-down tanker desk features a single pedestal with locking file drawers. Bumper
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Steelcase Tanker Desk, circa 1965
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic steelcase brand double pedestal desk newly refinished in gloss white powder coat with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, 1960s
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Columbia brand single pedestal desk newly refinished in "electric" blue powder coat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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Midcentury Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury tanker desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every midcentury tanker desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the midcentury tanker desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury tanker desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury tanker desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cosco, Steelcase and Cramer Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Tanker Desk?
The average selling price for a midcentury tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,659, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $12,999 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Tanker Desk
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
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