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Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raphael (Raphael Raffel, 1912-2000) Rare Beka lacquer pedestal desk with three drawers, a black
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Bronze
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk
By Landstrom
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
Located in New York, NY
Modern lacquered wood vanity desk with convertible writing compartment, in the Art Deco taste, the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French midcentury desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical taste by Maison Jansen
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 43.12 in D 23.43 in
Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk with Vibrant Red Lacquer Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this stunning Mid-Century Modern desk, masterfully handcrafted from the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950
By unknown designer.
In original condition
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Walnut
Restored 1960s Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our beautifully restored 1960s executive desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
lacquer with its brass accents.
The desk has been painstakingly re-lacquered, as these objects show signs
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By George Nelson, Milo Baughman, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Floating Teak Desk Bookcase File Drawer Key Mint!
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern floating teak desk bookcase file drawer key MINT!
Super clean!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 51 in D 32 in
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Maison Jansen Steel & Lacquered Modern Neoclassical Desk, France 1960's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two drawers writing desk in lacquered oak with a tooled leather top, on a solid steel base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Lacquered goatskin two drawer desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered goatskin two drawer desk by Karl Springer.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Goatskin
Splay Leg Mid-Century Modern Style Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered splay leg writing desk with chrome hardware. Newly lacquered white finish. This
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll-Inspired Executive Desk: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
those who appreciate the legacy of mid-century modern design, this Florence Knoll-inspired desk stands
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
By Harvey Probber, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 68 in D 31.5 in
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 Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Low profile custom studio made one drawer Mid-Century Modernburgundy leather top blonde birch legs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 31 in W 44 in D 22 in
Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in
Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderfully versatile and useful piece of furniture. I personally used it as a desk in
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
J. Wade Beam "Ponte" Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern high gloss navy blue "Ponte" desk with an oval top having a glass top & a single
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair & Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Steel
Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage modern occasional table and desk, in black lacquered wood, featuring a glass top shelf
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk: Timeless Elegance & Quality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of our 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk, a vintage gem meticulously
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with Chrome Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk, masterfully
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Walnut Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Ava, MO
Mid-20th Century.
Elevated in a stately manner and displaying beautiful lines from every angle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
angles, scaled to fit into many different settings, the desk's finished back allows it to work mid-room
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Executive Desk: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Modern Functionality
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the sophistication of the 1960s with our beautifully restored Harvey Probber Mid-Century
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST DESK & CHAIR by LUCIEN CARRIER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful set composed of a chair and a small desk or console, with black lacquered metallic
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Writing Desk Solid Beech Maple and Mahogany
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli writing desk in solid beech, maple, and mahogany the bottom of
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Maple
H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Milo Baughman Attributed Lacquered Desk
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and polished.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Four drawer wood desk with ivory lacquered drawers and angular legs in the style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak pull out secretary desk chest of drawers dresser.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 38 in D 17 in
Lacquered Brass Executive Desk by Mastercraft for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous executive desk built by Mastercraft for John Widdicomb Furniture. A gold abstract
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Rare Aldo Tura green parchment desk with gloss lacquer
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
Rare Aldo Tura desk in malachite green parchment and black lacquer.
The top is goatskin with a
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 18.13 in
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Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk available at 1stDibs. A vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Charlotte Perriand and Azucena produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk?
The average selling price for a vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk at 1stDibs is $1,699, while they’re typically $218 on the low end and $11,500 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.
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