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Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco

H 27.5 in W 47 in D 33 in
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
By Jacques Hitier
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Adaptable school desk designed by Jacques Hitier, produced by Mobilor France in the 1950s, often
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk. In the style of Jean Prouvé Striking French design from
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk

H 24.81 in W 25.4 in D 31.5 in
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of 1950s Italian design, where elegance and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass

Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass

H 30.71 in W 66.54 in D 31.11 in
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian desk convertible into sewing machine from the 1950s. The desk through its shapes
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine

H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
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 wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

H 54.34 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century school desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and produced by Tubax in Belgium
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s

Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s

H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates
By Esavian, Knoll, James Leonard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-Century Modern, birch veneer and cast aluminum school desk designed by English designer
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates
Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates

Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates

H 30 in W 22 in D 18 in
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Located in London, London
Table or desk Elm Arts and craft style Probably originally used as desks in a school Tables
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks

Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks

H 28.55 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Soborg Furniture Factory, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a dining table or desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

H 28.55 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk was designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, manufactured in the 1950s in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s

H 27.96 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
1950's. Affectionately known later as the cassette-shape desk, it has been re-finished by hand, still
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955

H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Brazilian Solid wood and Straw.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Brazilian Solid wood and Straw.
The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Brazilian Solid wood and Straw.

The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Brazilian Solid wood and Straw.

H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, late 1950's, early 1960's. A RARE and hard to find design desk. Probably
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, late 1950's, early 1960's. A RARE and hard to find design desk. Probably
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira
The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira

The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
fabulous desk was designed circa 1950s-1960s by the famed Jens Risom and produced by his company Jens Risom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern

H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Thonet-France to design desks and seats, including his first monocoque chair. At the end of the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Van Der Meeren, one of Belgium's most famous designers. He designed this desk in the 1950s for the
Category

20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top

H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315
Located in Jersey City, NJ
1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315
Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315

Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315

H 30 in W 60 in D 29.5 in
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956

H 28.75 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century

H 29 in W 65.5 in D 33.5 in
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, International style, Bauhaus desk
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde

H 30 in W 42 in D 16 in
Rare Silver 830 and Teak Finland 1976 Tapio Wirkkala Tobacco Cigar Box
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Orimattila, FI
polish for direct use. Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) rose to world fame in the early 1950s following the
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver 830 and Teak Finland 1976 Tapio Wirkkala Tobacco Cigar Box
Rare Silver 830 and Teak Finland 1976 Tapio Wirkkala Tobacco Cigar Box

Rare Silver 830 and Teak Finland 1976 Tapio Wirkkala Tobacco Cigar Box

H 1.26 in W 6.93 in D 5.28 in
1950s Original French Mullca Armchair, Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Original French Mullca armchair – desk chair 1950s Original French Mullca armchair – desk
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s Original French Mullca Armchair, Desk Chair
1950s Original French Mullca Armchair, Desk Chair

1950s Original French Mullca Armchair, Desk Chair

H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Kaiser Idell Desk Task Lamp by Christian Dell Model 6782 German 1950s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Original 1950s black enameled Kaiser Idell desk lamp by Christian Dell, model ‘6782’ with a curved
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Kaiser Idell Desk Task Lamp by Christian Dell Model 6782 German 1950s
Midcentury Kaiser Idell Desk Task Lamp by Christian Dell Model 6782 German 1950s

Midcentury Kaiser Idell Desk Task Lamp by Christian Dell Model 6782 German 1950s

H 14.97 in Dm 13 in
Large Italian Table Lamp in Opal Glass and Wood and Brass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Large Italian table lamp from the 1950s. The lamp has an oval shaped opal glass light cover with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Table Lamp in Opal Glass and Wood and Brass
Large Italian Table Lamp in Opal Glass and Wood and Brass

Large Italian Table Lamp in Opal Glass and Wood and Brass

H 34.65 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
The Smile Chair! - School Chair Pagholz / Pagwood Designer: Adam Stenger 1950's for Pagholz
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair
Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair

Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair

H 23.23 in W 10.44 in D 13.59 in
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s

Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish design work table or desk from 1957 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. Matte chromed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark

Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark

H 27.17 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
. In 1946, Bjørn Engø took his diploma exam at the Norwegian School of Handicrafts and Art Industry
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Copper

Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s
Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s

Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s

H 48.04 in W 47.25 in D 17.13 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Arm / Desk Chair - 122206
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished Dimensions 31" H 25
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Arm / Desk Chair - 122206
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Arm / Desk Chair - 122206

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Arm / Desk Chair - 122206

H 31 in W 25 in D 19 in
Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century

Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century

H 29.5 in W 21.25 in D 18 in
Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare armchair or desk chair, model 114 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Great vintage condition and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark

Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark

H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
and his three siblings grew up in such air. After attending school and the secondary school in Singen
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry

H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table by Borge Morgensen, made of fined teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark

H 29.14 in W 85.04 in D 33.86 in
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table, model 206 by Borge Morgensen, made of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel Denmark
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel Denmark

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel Denmark

H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
) attributed to legendary designer Osvaldo Borsani (Italy, 1911-1985), circa 1950s. Having a swan's neck
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

H 92.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in
Abstract Life Painting of Seated Figure in Blue by John Kaine, 1960's
Located in London, GB
viewer. The painter John Kaine studied fine art in the late 1950's at the Royal College of Art and won
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Abstract Life Painting of Seated Figure in Blue by John Kaine, 1960's
Abstract Life Painting of Seated Figure in Blue by John Kaine, 1960's

Abstract Life Painting of Seated Figure in Blue by John Kaine, 1960's

H 48.43 in W 36.62 in D 1.19 in
The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago
Located in Oakland, CA
into the 1950s, i.e. Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, Nathan Lerner and Klaus Grabbe of The New
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago
The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago

The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago

H 28.25 in W 80 in D 39.75 in
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
By Max Bill
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
the 1950s with his theoretical writing and progressive work. His connection to the days of the Modern
Category

1930s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after), 1938

No Reserve
H 13.375 in W 9.5 in
“Form 7” Swivel Chair in leather by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Dux
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Örebro, SE
education at The School of Slöjdföreningen, he got 1950 the position of chief architect at Dux. A number of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

“Form 7” Swivel Chair in leather by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Dux
“Form 7” Swivel Chair in leather by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Dux

“Form 7” Swivel Chair in leather by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Dux

H 40.16 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)
By Max Bill
Located in Kansas City, MO
widely considered the single most decisive influence on Swiss graphic design beginning in the 1950s with
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1970s Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)

Max Bill
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism), 1972

H 23.3 in W 23.3 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
magazine Casabella. In the 1950s and 1960s he taught interior design at the Venice School of Architecture
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

H 9.85 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
become a storeroom stacked with abandoned school desks and chairs, behind the old Fix Brewery near the
Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon, c.1979

H 30.75 in W 39.5 in
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
become a storeroom stacked with abandoned school desks and chairs, behind the old Fix Brewery near the
Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon, c.1979

H 30.75 in W 39.5 in
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
which had become a storeroom stacked with abandoned school desks and chairs, behind the old Fix Brewery
Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon, c.1979

H 30.75 in W 39.5 in
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
become a storeroom stacked with abandoned school desks and chairs, behind the old Fix Brewery near the
Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon, c.1979

H 30.75 in W 39.5 in
Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By 't Woonhuys, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant drop front desk secretary in solid cherry, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for 't
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Nickel

Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings

Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings

H 53.15 in W 33.27 in D 17.72 in
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME)
By Max Bill
Located in Kansas City, MO
influence on Swiss graphic design beginning in the 1950s with his theoretical writing and progressive work
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1970s Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME)
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME)

Max Bill
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME), 1971

H 13.7 in W 11.82 in
New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
Located in Melbourne, AU
This delightful trinket box made of specimen New Zealand timbers was made in the mid 1950s. New
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Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box

New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box

H 2.37 in Dm 4.93 in
Chita Rivera BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Costume Drawing Tony Awards
Located in New York, NY
1950s he was one of Presley's rock 'n' roll rivals. The original 1960–1961 Broadway production
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1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Chita Rivera BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Costume Drawing Tony Awards
Chita Rivera BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Costume Drawing Tony Awards

Miles White
Chita Rivera BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Costume Drawing Tony Awards, 1960

H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
1980's Large Silkscreen Chinese Characters Serigraph Pop Art Print China
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Surfside, FL
become a storeroom stacked with abandoned school desks and chairs, behind the old Fix Brewery near the
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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

1980's Large Silkscreen Chinese Characters Serigraph Pop Art Print China
1980's Large Silkscreen Chinese Characters Serigraph Pop Art Print China

Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
1980's Large Silkscreen Chinese Characters Serigraph Pop Art Print China, 1980

H 25 in W 34 in
Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
he created for UP závody in Brno between the 1920s and the 1950s, where he served as chief designer
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s

H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
company merged with Southern Desk Company to produce furniture and supplies for libraries, schools, and
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table
Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table

Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table

H 21 in W 28 in D 20 in
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
glass, so to show its internal components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s

H 9.06 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
he created for UP závody in Brno between the 1920s and the 1950s, where he served as chief designer
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Fabric, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Fabric, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Fabric, 1930s

H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
style of furniture designs he created for UP závody in Brno between the 1920s and the 1950s, where he
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s

H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 35.83 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

H 9.85 in W 20.48 in D 9.45 in
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