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Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
One of the best pieces we have had in our gallery, this bar from the early sixties was originally
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Grosfeld House Style Splayed Legs Bar Desk Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Grosfeld House style walnut splayed legs bar cabinet. We love everything about this
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
H 43.5 in W 54 in D 18 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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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Custom Bar Cabinet / Secretary Desk by H.G. Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Two tone cabinet constructed from teak w/ black powder coated detailing on the cabinet base, the drop down door face and top cabinet edge with the remainder of the cabinet fully fini...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 35.25 in D 16 in
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
Make a statement with this rare mid-century Italian modernist bar cabinet (sideboard buffet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Shop Counter Cash Desk, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vitrex
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful and original shop cash desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s, original VITREX
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
H 35.63 in W 43.12 in D 24.41 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Atomic reverse boomerang executive desk with bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
to concentrate with this modern desk.
Unrestored item, some marks consistent with age.
Please
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in bordeaux color designed by Vittorio Dassi in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Dry Bar Reception Desk Formica Diner Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Vintage Dry Bar Reception Desk Formica Diner Greeter
A superb and extremely rare piece, the
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Formica
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary, or secretaire.
Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 56 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
finished allowing this mid-century Danish Modern desk to be placed in the center of a room. The additional
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
drawers to help keep you desk top clean an clutter free, each with solid brass bar drawer pulls. Restored
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech vanity/desk, circa 1950's. Unique shape with triangular storage cubbies and sleek
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Wicker Bar Cart Trolley Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
One of the most elegant and innovative 20th-century French furniture designers, Jacques Adnet
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1960s, Danish Roswood Wall-Mounted Bar / Desk by Erik Buch for Dyrlund
By Johannes Andersen, Dyrlund, Erik Buch
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
: 70cm, width: 127cm
A beautifully figured 1960s Danish rosewood wall-mounted bar or desk by Erik Buch
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 50.01 in D 27.56 in
Peter Lovig Nielsen “Boomerang” Danish Modern Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik "Boomerang" Teak desk. Made in Denmark, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Italian Midcentury Metal Cross Bar Wood & Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical Italian Late Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table in black metal cross bar base
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza, Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Sculptural Desk Dry Bar in Rosewood and Parchment Bronze applications designed by FRANK KYLE
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
1969 Teak Danish Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen Draws Cabinet Bar Keys
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Milano, IT
1969 teak "boomerang" desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen (firstly designed in 1956), Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Boomerang Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s
By Niels Peter Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
a lockable bar at the front. High quality materials and joinery. The desk has been completely
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 35.04 in
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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century desk, model 75, produced by Omann Jun danish furniture factory. A desk with a high
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 60.63 in D 31.89 in
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Rectangular
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 4.53 in D 1.97 in
Peter Lovig Nielsen "Boomerang" Danish Modern Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik "Boomerang" Teak desk. Made in Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
manufacured by Ditta Bernini
Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
Danish Atomic Modern Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
teakwood, this desk showcases the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that is a staple of Danish Mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Ico Parisi, Bernini
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
manufacured by Ditta Bernini
Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
Executive desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
This is an unlimited opportunity to own
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1970's XL Modern Lucite w/Melamine Room Divider/ Wall Unit - Interchangeable
Located in Opa Locka, FL
wood detail. Dry bar / desk/ adjustable shelves. Top hidden lighting. Chrome handles. Palm Beach Estate
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Lucite
H 80 in W 17.5 in D 104 in
Founders Furniture Co. Rectangular Walnut and Bronze Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century desk with a rectangular walnut top containing four drawers with bronze
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
integrated bar cabinet, and even a hidden drawer... indeed a desk that shows resourceful ability to create
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in London, GB
both part table, part desk, with its beautifully executed ‘x’ frame supports and two brass tension bars
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.55 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood/Italy
By Noti Massari, Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood / Italy, 1970's. Desk top
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.25 in W 40.325 in D 56 in
Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shown).
We have a total of five of these desks, all obtained from Rome Bissolai BNL. Listing is for the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Secretary desk / Bar 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Extremely practical secretaire with beautiful details.
The height of the "desk" is 76cm.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Walnut Semi-Oval Top Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 29.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Rare Harvey Probber Brass and Mahogany Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
the rich materials (brass and mahogany) bestow glamour to this iconic Mid-Century Modern form.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptional Art Deco English walnut desk of good proportions and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Cabinet / Bar in Teak Wood
By Paul McCobb
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
furniture embodies a timeless elegance and simplicity that defines mid-century modern design. Characterized
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 41 in W 31.75 in D 17.5 in
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Pace Collection, i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
studio, or executive office. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes or offices, but also a great fit
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Pace Collection, i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, or executive office. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, or executive office. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes or offices, but also a great fit for Postmodern and contemporary
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Table Desk, Roman Travertin, Glass and Gold Brass, circa 1970, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Table desk,
Glass top,
The Roman travertine base decorated with gilded brass bars,
Visible nuts
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Rosewood wood wide and bookcase with 6 adjustable shelves and a lower right locking bar
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 54 in W 61 in D 11 in
Norel Olson for Kopenhavn Mid Century Bar Desk Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
Norel Olson for Kopenhavn mid century bar desk cabinet
The cabinet measures: 32 wide x 16 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Tulipwood
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Mid Century Modern Desk With Bar For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern desk with bar for your home. A mid century modern desk with bar — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern desk with bar — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid century modern desk with bar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Behr, Kai Kristiansen and Dieter Waeckerlin each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern desk with bar that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Desk With Bar?
Prices for a mid century modern desk with bar start at $446 and top out at $28,800 with the average selling for $3,125.
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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