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Michel Ducaroy writing desk SNA Roset France 1950
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare desk which is an early design by Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, France 1950. SNA Roset, later
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Hardwood

Michel Ducaroy writing desk SNA Roset France 1950
Michel Ducaroy writing desk SNA Roset France 1950

Michel Ducaroy writing desk SNA Roset France 1950

H 28.35 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Midcentury Oak Desk Writing Table with Six Drawers, France circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk writing table Midcentury Oak veneer and solid oak Two columns of three drawers each
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Oak Desk Writing Table with Six Drawers, France circa 1950
Midcentury Oak Desk Writing Table with Six Drawers, France circa 1950

Midcentury Oak Desk Writing Table with Six Drawers, France circa 1950

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
French solid walnut desk, 1950
Located in LYON, FR
A beautiful solid walnut desk from the 1950s. With its four spindle legs and elegantly grained top
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French solid walnut desk, 1950
French solid walnut desk, 1950

French solid walnut desk, 1950

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

H 29.75 in W 48 in D 26 in
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture finely sculpted, lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950

H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 28.75 in
Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Black lacquer writing table with brass details. Original green leather top. Two drawers and
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.

Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950 Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950

Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival rectangular bureau plat in the French Directoire taste. The fruitwood marquetry
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A single-drawer oak desk with a lower bookshelf and a single drawer in the manner of Jeanneret or
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's
Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's

Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's

H 29.5 in W 25 in D 45 in
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950. Good condition For
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury

French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury

H 29.53 in W 35.24 in D 20.67 in
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oak tripod writing desk by French modernist architect Jacques Adnet c. 1950's. This desk features a
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

H 29.5 in W 40.25 in D 24.5 in
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955

H 29.93 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
veneer top, to be attributed, Thonet edition, France 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Glass

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's

H 30 in W 75 in D 36 in
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PAU, FR
Important And rare green Desk and chair of Jacques Adnet. Quitte rare in green. The top is in black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s

Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s

H 26.78 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze
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Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk

20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk

H 32 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.

Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Compact Surveillant Desk – Atelier Jean Prouve. Prouvé is one of the most respected French
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve

1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 49.22 in
1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Compact Surveillant Desk – Atelier Jean Prouve. Prouvé is one of the most respected French
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve

1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 49.22 in
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Chocolate and caramel brown leather France
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet

H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 22.05 in
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
1950's Stitched leather and patinated pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet Rare modèle first quater of the
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Pearwood

1950's Stitched leather and patinated pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather and patinated pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather and patinated pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)

Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)

H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather France Designed by Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 24.41 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk Covered with navy blue leather, chromed metal 3 drawers.   
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 70.87 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
This three-drawer Jacques Adnet desk in dark brown stitched leather with ring pulls and brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 27.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Thonet in the fifties CM223 model Structure in chromed
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950

CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950

H 29.14 in W 63.39 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk

Mid-Century French Desk

H 29 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

H 35.63 in W 28.15 in D 15.24 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960. Votre maison : a style
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Large oak and marble desk. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

H 29.53 in W 75.6 in D 59.85 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet. Metal is in vintage condition. See pictures for
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LARGE art deco desk in oak, circa 1940/1950.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950
Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950

H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in
Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small pine desk table in the "Les Arcs" style, Charlotte Perriand, with a drawer circa 1950/1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950
Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot

French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot

H 28.5 in W 39.75 in D 24 in
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly perfect size table for a writing desk also converts in to a LOWER console table height
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

H 29.75 in W 54.5 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut

H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950. Father of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950

H 28.55 in W 35.44 in D 27.17 in
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

H 29 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France

H 29 in W 59.63 in D 36 in
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s Rich caramel leather with contrast open
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jacques Quinet Desk
Jacques Quinet Desk

Jacques Quinet Desk

H 29.5 in W 71.25 in D 27.63 in
Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raphael (Raphael Raffel, 1912-2000) Rare Beka lacquer pedestal desk with three drawers, a black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael

Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael

H 29.73 in W 77.56 in D 36.23 in
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

H 29.88 in W 47.88 in D 24.25 in
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel for Maison Internationale Paris, France, c. 1955. This elegant
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955

H 30 in W 45.25 in D 25.5 in
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 71.26 in
Pierre Chapo B19 Desk in Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning solid elmwood desk by the French designer Pierre Chapo. With characteristic wood-joints
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo B19 Desk in Solid Elm, France 1960s
Pierre Chapo B19 Desk in Solid Elm, France 1960s

Pierre Chapo B19 Desk in Solid Elm, France 1960s

H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) - A fine French mid-century leather-covered curved desk with patinated
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet

H 28.88 in W 59 in D 29.25 in
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'

Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'

H 28.75 in W 55.52 in D 30.32 in
Empire-Style Parcel Ebonized Maple & Mahogany Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Neoclassical Empire-Style parcel ebonized desk with maple and mahogany parquetry top.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Empire-Style Parcel Ebonized Maple & Mahogany Desk
Empire-Style Parcel Ebonized Maple & Mahogany Desk

Empire-Style Parcel Ebonized Maple & Mahogany Desk

H 30 in W 58.25 in D 33.75 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Black Lacquer and Brass French Style Desk or Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Lacquered French Style Bureau Plat or Desk, probably American, circa 1950s. It has
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Black Lacquer and Brass French Style Desk or Bureau Plat
Elegant Black Lacquer and Brass French Style Desk or Bureau Plat

Elegant Black Lacquer and Brass French Style Desk or Bureau Plat

H 29 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
white laminate top from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay, France circa 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk
Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk

H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 27.75 in
Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is the quintessential Maison Jansen executive desk in classic original original ebony and gold
Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk
Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk

Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk

H 29.25 in W 54 in D 28 in
Nice Lady's Desk by Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Paris, FR
Nice and chic lady desk by Jacques Quinet in black leather hand-stitched, feet ended in brass.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Nice Lady's Desk by Jacques Quinet
Nice Lady's Desk by Jacques Quinet

Nice Lady's Desk by Jacques Quinet

H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 25.99 in
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair

Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair

H 30 in W 76 in D 53.5 in
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony

Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony

H 29.75 in W 41.25 in D 27.75 in
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1950 French Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 French writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each 1950 French writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 French writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950 French writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950 French writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Adnet, Pierre Paulin and Jean Prouvé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950 French Writing Desk?

Prices for a 1950 French writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $128,968, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About 1950 French Writing Desk
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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