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Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Teak

Standing Desk by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France, 1950's
By Didier Rozaffy, Oscar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare standing desk designed in 1950's by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France. Early edition in
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Industrial Salvage Post Office Standing Desk Workbench Table
Located in West Chester, PA
An amazing one of a kind standing desk or workstation salvaged from a Pennsylvania post office
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Metal

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960 This highly refined desk that
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Brass

Retro Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Free Standing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic midcentury rosewood desk. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Free standing with bookcase at
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Standing Desk in Rosewood by Poul Nørreklit
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rosewood desk with plexiglass structure. The desk has 3 drawers with aluminum fronts and chromed
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1970s Danish Retro Standing Desk

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Rosewood

Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s
By Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A rare and hard to find Herman Miller - Action Office standing desk and drawing table, circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Aluminum

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style slant front standing desk or architect's desk By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Retro Standing Desk

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Brass

Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
with those of a standing desk. There are two acrylic glass containers in each of the two side panels
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1980s German Post-Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Leather, Acrylic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Desk Ennio Fazioli & Ufficio Tecnico for Mim, Italy
By MIM Roma, Ennio Fazioli
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
shape and size, it’s an ideal free standing desk. Standing in a very good condition.
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1960s Italian Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Metal

Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Standing Desk Pull down cabinet that can serve as standing desk
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
H 56.5 in W 28 in D 13.25 in
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
designed to be against a wall, but it can be used as a free standing desk if desired. We have had this
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1950s British Georgian Retro Standing Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 22.05 in
1960s Danish Sigurd Hansens Extendable Rosewood Executive Desk & File Cabinet
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Monrovia, CA
Impressive Vintage Danish Made Free Standing Executive Rosewood Desk And Matching Danish Modern Rosewood File
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Metal

Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s This rectangular shaped table is
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Wenge

Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
H 28.15 in W 77.96 in D 38.39 in
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk with two corners for a client in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Metal, Brass

Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
H 30.91 in W 97.64 in D 66.93 in
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti headquarters, writing desk, faux leather, brass, stained beech, Vitrex
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s. Corner desk by
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Oak

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules Wabbes during the 1960s. The
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Rosewood

1960s Large Exclusive Free Standing Palisander Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - quality craftsmanship
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Wood, Palisander

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
H 27.56 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in
Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very stylish large vintage Swedish oak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
H 29.93 in W 75.2 in D 35.04 in
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1940. Excellent example of mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Standing Desk

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Birch

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
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1950s British Campaign Retro Standing Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Chrome

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
H 29.14 in W 46.46 in D 27.56 in
1960's Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made large 1960’s vintage walnut desk, which was recently imported
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Walnut

1960's Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk
1960's Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to the reverse making this desk free standing.  2 drawers above the knee flanked either side by a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Empire Retro Standing Desk

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Walnut

Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
H 29.5 in W 57.25 in D 30.75 in
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990. Good example of a 19th century designed
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Retro Standing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Italian walnut and satin wood desk, dating from the 1950-60’s. It is beautifully
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Satinwood

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
H 38.19 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in London, GB
finished so this can be used as a free standing partners desk. We have had this stripped and re-polished
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in
French Hollywood Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy mid-20th century French Hollywood Regency style writing desk. The desk is made of solid
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Standing Desk

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Maple

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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1950s British Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Teak

Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
and brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, standing desk or drafting table. The top
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
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1950s British Campaign Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Leather, Yew

Vintage Leather Top Desk by Beresford and Hicks
By Beresford & Hicks
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage leather top desk by Beresford and Hicks. This was made in England
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Leather, Sapele Wood

Vintage Leather Top Desk by Beresford and Hicks
Vintage Leather Top Desk by Beresford and Hicks
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 24.02 in
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Steel, Metal

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Teak

Organic Orange Fiberglass "BAOBAB" Style Desk Attributed To Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Monrovia, CA
Fiberglass Design Is Often Attributed To The Famous Designer. This Beautiful Desk Is Free Standing, In Other
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Fiberglass

Midcentury Modern Italian Teak Desk: Expertly Restored to Original Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
functionality and aesthetic appeal. Standing on adjustable brass feet, this desk exudes stability and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 20th century elm and mahogany desk by Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
closed, there is no leaf.  This lends itself perfectly to being used as a desk.  Matched elm veneers used
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

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Elm, Mahogany

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Teak

Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Free standing writing desk with model no. 130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Beech, Teak

Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teak and Steel Desk by Robin Day for Hille
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage teak and steel desk by Robin Day for Hille. This was part
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Steel

20th Century Italian Vintage Rosewood Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing desk made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The desk is consisting on each side two drawers, the middle consists a large storage space, shelf
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Chrome & Brass Free Standing Clock, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Free standing Chrome Art Deco table/ desk clock. Wind up manual 30 hr movement which has been
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani & Paolo Buffa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
veneered parquetry, the center is detailed by brass décor. The office desk is standing on four short round
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

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

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Formica, Wood

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

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Retro Standing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro standing desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every retro standing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro standing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro standing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Kai Kristiansen, Herman Miller and Bernt Petersen each produced at least one beautiful retro standing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Standing Desk?

Prices for a retro standing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $29,400, while the average can fetch as much as $8,532.
Questions About Retro Standing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, standing desks are good for you. Studies have found that sitting for work all day leads to many health issues. Standing desks help you improve your health by burning calories, reducing back pain, and also relieving mental stress. It also increases productivity compared to the sedentary lifestyle. However, standing for too long might also lead to some diseases so it is necessary to have a proper balance.