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Gio Ponti, Small Walnut Desk, from the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti small desk in light walnut on shaped tapering legs united by stretchers. The wood is in excellent condition with beautiful graining to the planked top, and the three friez...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble on top. Conical legs with brass details.
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Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The upper part of this piece is made fro...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Beech
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers by Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers and feet. Designed in 1958 by Vilhelm Wohlert for cabinetmaker Arne Poulsen.
NOTE: Restoration of the desk is included within the price.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller. Originally designed and produced in the 1950s this was made as a work table for an office but equally intended for a dining space as well...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, Italy. Walnut wood with two drawers and two spaces in the front side and other four spaces in the back side.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
A charming relic from the mid-20th century, this Small Italian Desk embodies the essence of mid-century design with a perfect blend of metal, walnut, and formica. Crafted around 1950...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two flip-down leaves
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthaler & Meier but this same model was also made in Norway and France
We believe this is the French version that was made by Ateliers Genestar as that version has the retractable plywood curved lamp...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
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 dates from around the 1950’s.
It is very well made, with a useful and smart design...
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British Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955
A beautiful freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Flawless in its design and execution, thi...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr walnut bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outst...
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British Georgian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony in 1955; the dorm rooms and public spaces encapsulate post-war French design and...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner RY-32 desk, circa 1960.
Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by Ry Mobler. The legs, drawers and frame are made from solid, patinated oak whilst the top is o...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli, Rima Padova, Italy, circa 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk by Gio Ponti & Alberto Rosselli, Rima Padova, Italy, circa 1955
Originally designed for the Pirelli Tower in Milano.
In 1950, Alberto Pirelli, president and owner of the giant...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
Located in Boston, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb desk, circa 1950s. Three drawers with organizers open with woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. S...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane" collection by Thomasville Furniture, circa 1950's. THOMASVILLE TIMELESS TAMERLANE -- ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958
Simple and refined lines, featuring four frontal drawers with the desinger’s signature diagonal wood ensamble, the drawers are both a functional and a decorative element, the back of the desk can be displayed as it is finished in a refined teak wood back.
Danish designer Severin Hansen's iconic Model 36 desk...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Desk H-55 by Åke Hassbjer in teak and steel base, 1950s
By Oscar Edv. Ekelund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very rare desk of Åke Hassbjer!
During his career, Åke Hassbjer would create models and environments for several different manufacturers. He has designed several pieces of furniture...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass-shaped rattan frame. It's unique design flaunts curved rattan drawer pulls, exuding a t...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Torben Strandgaard Desk by Møbelfabriken Falster
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Danish modern writing desk by Torben Strandgaard is finely crafted by Møbelfabriken Falster and beautifully detailed with an architectural aluminum frame, floating cab...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Exquisite Restyled Vintage 1950s Desk by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a masterpiece of timeless elegance: the meticulously restored and restyled vintage desk from the 1950s, crafted with meticulous care by RETRO4M. This exceptional piece sea...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's.
This iconic and elegant desk by P:aul McCobb having a pair of graduated drawers to the...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Table J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creat...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and wonderfully designed, 1950s Mid-Century industrial writing desk. A stunning example of Dutch post-war design with slightly angled black enameled legs and a gray metal fr...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top. Attributed to Gio Ponti.
Dimension: H 78cm W 120cm D 69cm
Origin: Italian
Date: 1950
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy
Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French leather top bureau plat desk with pull-out slides.
The table extends 12.5" on each side for a total of overall W 72.25" when slides are fully open.
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French Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian-made executive desk from the 1950s
Located in Genova, IT
Large Italian-made executive desk from the early 1950s.
Dark blue formica(original) covered worktop in excellent condition, resting on two walnut wood 'towers' with black metal legs...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Writing Desk, c1940s
A beautifully made cabinetmaker desk, produced in Denmark c1950s. This exquisite, classical desk is in immaculate refinished condition and...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredamenti) teak and metal desk model Ss34, Italy, 1959
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful Italian desk made of teak and metal, produced by ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredi), model "Ss34" from 1959, equipped with ample workspace.
ILA was an Italian company that,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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 glass, Italy, 1955-56
This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bial...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk
This iconic desk waa designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was pr...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Manufacturer’s label to the underside. Key included.
The rosewood is Santos rosewood, no CITES export document is applicable.
The desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts.
Literature: Mobilia, June 1961.
Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office furniture, and set out to design a system of office units...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini desk with mobile chest of drawers mod. T22, Italian Design 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
This desk set with movable drawer unit is a classic rationalist design with attention to clean forms and lines by Franco Albini. The desk is functional with a shape that is both ergo...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with 2 drawers. Simple lines, sculpted legs, curved ed...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 Cavalletto, Poggi, (Very First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 'Cavalletto' for Poggi, Italy (Very First Edition), Italy 1950s
This table is the very first edition (the one in ash) of Franco Albini's fam...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular tab...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Desk "1928" by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Desk "1928" designed by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s. This glass and metal desk features a veneered white drawer element an...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 3 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Writing Desk Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf writing desk with drawers in the lower part; mahogany veneered wood with inlaid thread decorations.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This pie...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, dining table, mahogany, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, designed in 1955 and manufactured in 1958.
Exclusive dining table designed by Wim den Boon for a Dutch famil...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Power Broker Impressive Large Flame Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Oval Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive flame mahogany pedestal desk with intricate refined inlays, an oval inset leather top, pull out writing surface and detailed metal handle pulls. There are 8 solidly constr...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This simple appearing "Office Desk" from 1957 to 1958 with its integrated shelf is an absolute masterpiece. It is a smart object that’s surprising us with its bookcase on the front s...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Nanna Ditzel Table Desk in Teak Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Mid Century Modern
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a console table in a large space.
The spare, minimal form is delightful from ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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 dates from the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality an...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 77 cm; W= 136 cm; D= 68 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
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