Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid-century Bedroom set designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elevate your next bedroom project with this rare and stunning 1950s Bedroom set.
A small masterpiece so well designed by Vittorio Dassi most likely four-handed together Gio Ponti, wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Maple
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, desk, black lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1960s
This modern, streamlined writing desk is designed by Gianni Moscatelli in the sixtie...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cut-Out Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, walnut desk has numerous outstanding features. The split-level floating top has a curved indentation, concealed segmented drawer and pull-out ledge for additional...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Writing Desk with Sophisticated Design and Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this fully restored and restyled teak writing desk by RETRO4M. Its ultra-sophisticated design captures the essence of a golden era of...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor in the 50s is nothing less than spectacular!
The desk is made with Brazilian rosewo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It has 2 drawers with slots for office equipment and the manufa...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Pace Collection, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
1960s Desk by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green lacquered desk with stainless steel
France circa 1960
L : 250 cm x W : 110 cm x H : 75,5 cm
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s
This rationalist desk is designed by the Italian architect Pietro Lingeri. The desk features several compa...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, 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 also laminated with formica. Italian manufacture from the 1960s. It looks best free-s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Wood
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage rattan and bamboo desk. An attractive rattan writing table with three drawers and a slightly rounded black glass top.
h 76 x w 110 x 60 cm
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s Monumental Executive Floating Lucite and Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning lucite desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Leo Jiranek Designed Desk for Bassett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut desk by Leo Jiranek for his Artisan Group. Made by Bassett Furniture with three drawers, finished back and wood runner.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage.
...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak desk by Maurice Villency. Features movable drawers and a 19" extension leaf. Comes with Danish desk chair.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Italian Manifesto Leather and Chrome Desk and Stool
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary Italian Manifesto leather, chrome desk and stool.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Rare roll-top desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1960s. The desk is made of rosewood veneer and has a remarkable design.
The piece can...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and small cabinet with bar inside.
Perfect original conditions, Italy, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Multi-Tier Desk by Eben W. Haskell Studio
By Haskell Studio
Located in New York, NY
Walnut. Organic-from structure, with 5 independent arms. Each arm supporting a horizontal surface. This desk has 2 pencil drawers & one large file drawer. A fantastic California stud...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare drafting table "Reiger" designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963.
The tabletop is original and has a minor chip as you can see on the close-up.
Overall in v...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Dyrlund Santos Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Legs
By Dyrlund
Located in Oakland, CA
1970's Santos rosewood executive desk by Dyrlund, Denmark. Large working surface of rosewood with three large drawers. Raised on metal legs. Desk is in a good in good condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Floating Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a hand-painted faux horn tiled top with two frieze drawers. Acrylic baton pulls with stainless steel collars accent the acrylic end supports with stainless steel accents.
Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Design：Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, André Vainer
Material：Solid Pine, Melamine laminate, with casters
Designed by Lina Bo Baldi in 1986, this children's desk was created for insta...
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1880s Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Aquamarine Glass Desk by Gallotti & Radice Italia 1970s Bar Cart
Located in Roma, IT
Gallotti & Radice in 8 mm transparent tempered glass. Metal parts in polished stainless steel. On wheels
This trolley is a functional piece of furniture that can be placed in your...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
1960s Rway Gold Painted Mirrored Top Vanity Desk
By RWAY
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, desk vanity you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful vanity desk is statement piece an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Cork-Topped Parkman Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Parkman desk features a Parsons-style waterfall shape with cork on the top and sides and three drawers. Available in American walnut or white oak and 5 different cork colors.
Th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cork, Walnut
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set composed of a small rectangular desk with 2 drawers and a chair, Art-Deco, Modernist, desk with geometric bamboo structure and w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Italian Vintage Rosewood Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing desk made of hand crafted polished Rosewood attributed to Vittorio Dassi, in good condition. The small detailed, freestandin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made from teak and features a drop leaf . It is in very good vintage condition.
extent 1...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s.
T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Desk/Console Table "Modus" in Rio Rosewood, Kristian Vedel
Located in London, GB
Very elegant and rare desk/console table from the 'Modus' series by Kristian Solmer Vedel, superb Rio rosewood, with beautiful veneer to the top on tapered solid rosewood legs on bra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper M4 Series Glass and Marble Desk, Italy 1985
Located in Naples, IT
Table / Desk from the M4 series, design Angelo Mangiarotti, and produced by the company Fucina for the Skipper Group, italy 1985: The two base cylinders are made of Bardiglio Marble ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian drop leaf dining table or desk, Italy, circa 1970s. Interesting drop leaf joinery on either side. This would be the perfect size for an NYC apartment...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend De Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, late 1950's, early 1960's. A RARE and hard to find des...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Steel
French 1970s Steel Desk
Located in London, GB
For Cohray
An extremely handsome brushed and polished steel desk with clean lines, the drawer pull with pale, subtle brass finish. Hemispherical steel sections support the 10mm glass top.
Two extending...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk made by the Indiana Desk Company. Large walnut desktop and five drawers with brass handles.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fully restored mid century ladies writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of beech wood with plastic interiors of the drawers.
Very simple design. In excellent condition, c...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Beech
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top in the style of Pace Collection, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top, inspired by the iconic Pace Collection from the 1970s in the USA. This stunning piece of furniture combines timeless eleganc...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Vintage Arts and Crafts Style Desk by Hill-Rom Co
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Desk with 3 Shelves and Single Dovetailed Drawer. White Laminate Material on the Top, Consistent with Time Period it was Constructed. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age.
...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro Mauser-Programm" by Mauser-Werke Waldeck, Germany, c. 1960
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Platone Desk for Castelli by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
NAME : Platone Desk for Castelli
DESIGNER : Giancarlo Piretti
DATE OF MANUFACTURE : 60s
MATERIAL : steel, plastic
CONDITION : age appropriate, scuff (see photo)
SIZE : 82cm(W) x 64...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
small modernist desk
Located in TARBES, FR
Small modernist style desk in wood and steel, tubular leg and brass wrist, some signs of wear and tear on the bottom of the drawer, see photos for faults
Welcome to the world of mo...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak pull out secretary desk chest of drawers dresser.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk.
Great as a side/work table in a home office for printer, files, etc as a useful auxiliary piece to your...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Freestanding Desk Of Danish Design In Rosewood By Bjerringbro Furniture
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk of Danish design made of rosewood with drawers and shelves from around the 1960s. The desk is manufactured by Bjerringbro Sawværk Møbelfabrik.
Dimensions in cm: H:7...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic writing desk from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey and produced in Belgium by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s. This rare L-shaped desk features a sidebo...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a black painted square tubular iron frame with a veneered wood (we presume teak). This ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid century beechwood writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Mid century writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s .
The design is very simple and elegant. It features two sections with 6 drawers in total. It´s made of ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Beech, Plywood
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table features two extendable side l...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Teak
Mid-century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Lawson-Fenning, Charlotte Perriand, and Paul McCobb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $184,000 while the average work can sell for $4,773.
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