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Danish Modern Teak Desk by Danflex
By Danflex Systems
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk manufactured by Danflex in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Danflex
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Danflex
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 29.75 in
Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
By Danflex Systems
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
System table Unique piece, special order, Circa 1970 White and orange lacquered wood Height 77 x
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
Model T333 desk produced in 1975 from a design by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Geri and manufctured
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Desk Gold' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
Located in Liverpool, GB
The HOS Desk, standing for Home Office System, epitomizes adaptability and modern design. Featuring
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2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
No Reserve
H 56.7 in W 59.85 in D 27.96 in
Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning desk made from an original Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Horizontal Stabiliser that has
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Late 20th Century British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
H 30 in W 82 in D 62 in
Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
H 27.75 in W 70.75 in D 30.5 in
Knurly Desk Designed by Lotti Gostic Studio
Located in Volčji Potok, SI
materials we use, giving each a unique appearance. The functional details of the Knurly desks and tables
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Knurly Desk Designed by Lotti Gostic Studio
Knurly Desk Designed by Lotti Gostic Studio
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Rails Functional Sculpture Plywood Trestles Table Desk
By Gwendoline Porte
Located in London, GB
materials and finishes. A modern system for fluid living. RAILS® is a unique concept that bridges the
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desks, just like the one shown here. This ingenious design embraces a dynamic system, affording the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Desk by Svend Age Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk An exclusive mid-century modern large desk was designed by Svend Madsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, and expert craftsmanship, this desk is a testimony to Danish Modern Design from the interwar period
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Hayche HOS Desk, Oak & White, United Kingdom, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The HOS Desk, standing for Home Office System, epitomizes adaptability and modern design. Featuring
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk Console Table Wood Metal and Leather by Gervasoni. Italy, 2000s
By Gervasoni
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
design manufacture Gervasoni. 2 drawers with a slow sliding high quality system. In a Mid-Century Modern
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
indoor spaces. It consists of a system of independent volumes which, although independent, are penetrable
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks: just like the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Table Desk Writing Home Office Orange Onyx Mirror Steel Contemporary Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
mounted on swivel casters, the two front ones being fitted with a braking system. The desk combines
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Writing Desk, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors Stone Elm Shelves/Walnut
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot collection, writing desk, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Midcentury teak desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage desk, Italy 1960s in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. A beautiful italian desk with teak
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, DE
This small wooden writing desk was designed for the children’s rooms of the Unité d’Habitation in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Day System sets up all the necessary
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak Wood MiMi Desk White by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Desk Table Home Office Pink Onyx Mirror Polished Steel Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Birch, Plywood

Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
- 100 x 40 x H30 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16) Occasional desk
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented as "E
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jeanneret until 1937. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk Clock from Fase, 1970's
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
single piece of chromed metal bent to have this shape.The clock system was restored and it's in working
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Desk Clock from Fase, 1970's
Desk Clock from Fase, 1970's
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 2.88 in
Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
Located in Durban, ZA
. Each panel is individually adjustable and removable. The desk top features a touch to open, soft
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2010s South African Desks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bookcase/Desk, France, 1950
By Janette Laverrière, Maurice Pré
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, bookcase / desk in gilded ash, France, 1950. Equipped with 4
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
construction as the table itself and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk. The Desk Organiser can
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s Rectangular wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus 5 with Armrests by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s. Elevate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s Transparent Murano
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1990s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Paper

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Modern Desk System For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern desk system for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every modern desk system was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern desk system — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A modern desk system made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern desk system over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Herman Miller and Nils Nisse Strinning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Desk System?

The average selling price for a modern desk system at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $685 on the low end and $8,995 for the highest priced.