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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 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Steel

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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1950s French Industrial 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal

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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Brass

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal, Iron

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Esavian, 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 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Aluminum

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
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1950s Belgian Industrial 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Elm

"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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Teak

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Teak

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
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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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal, Steel

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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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal, Steel

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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Walnut

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
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1950s French 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal

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
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20th Century 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Wood

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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Rosewood

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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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, International style, Bauhaus desk
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1930s American Art Deco 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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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1970s Finnish Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Silver

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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1950s French 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Birch

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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1950s German Bauhaus 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Brass, Steel

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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Brass

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

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Wood, Maple

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Bamboo, Rattan

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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Steel

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
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Brass, Copper

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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Teak

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
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Teak

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

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Faux Leather, Teak

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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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Fabric, Cherry

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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Beech, Teak

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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Wood, Rosewood

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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1960s European Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Paint

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
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1930s Surrealist 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Linocut

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
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 Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in Örebro, SE
education at The School of Slöjdföreningen, he got 1950 the position of chief architect at Dux. A number of
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Metal, Aluminum

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Screen

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

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
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1980s Pop Art 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Screen

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
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1980s Pop Art 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Screen

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
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1980s Pop Art 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Screen

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
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1980s Pop Art 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Screen

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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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Nickel

Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
H 53.15 in W 33.27 in D 17.72 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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1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Wood

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Screen

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

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 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Screen

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
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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1930s Czech Art Deco 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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1960s Brutalist 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Fabric, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
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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1930s Czech Art Deco 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
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
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1930s Czech Art Deco 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Bert Hardy Gorbals Boys 1948 - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
tenements had been demolished since 1920. Redevelopment of the area began in the late 1950s and the
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1940s Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Bamboo and Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Last Bus In London by Bert Hardy - Limited Edition silver gelatine print
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
school at age 14 to work for a chemist who also processed photos. His first big sale came in 1936 when he
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1950s Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

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Silver Gelatin

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage School Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

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1950s Vintage School Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s vintage school desks available for sale. The range of distinct 1950s vintage school desks — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. 1950s vintage school desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s vintage school desks made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arne Jacobsen, American Seating Company and Brunswick Co. each produced beautiful 1950s vintage school desks that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Vintage School Desks?

Prices for 1950s vintage school desks start at $240 and top out at $7,920 with the average selling for $950.