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Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
desk that's nothing short of a masterpiece, a testament to the era's refined taste and attention to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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

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Metal

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

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Metal, Iron

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Strikingly figured desk of
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Metal

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

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Munkegaard school desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk with Shelf and Drawers by René Gabriel, 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Desk with shelf and drawers by René Gabriel, 1950 This desk is one of the last pieces designed
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

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Oak

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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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
series of desks that belonged to ESAF – Escola de Administração Fazendária, or School of Farm
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Rosewood

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

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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
"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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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946 This desk was edited in 1946, it was presented at
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Zebra Wood

Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946
Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Desk in oak and oak plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949 Marcel Gascoin is the main representative of
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Vintage 1940s European Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood

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

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

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Teak Desk by I.B Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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

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Rosewood

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

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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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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s Black Leather and Steel Desk.
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, GB
Black leather covered executive desk designed by Guido Faleschini and manufactured by Mariani
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
biggest project Ahrend did in 1957/1958 and the school was fully decorated with furniture from Friso
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
of his (Barry’s) King Edward VI Grammar School Birmingham. Pugin assisted Barry with Trentham Church
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Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Size : W 700, D 500, H 710 mm (Desk) W 410, D 465, H 785, SH 450 mm (Chair) Both items were
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Large Italian Table Lamp in Opal Glass and Wood and Brass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
table lamp is suitable as a piece of furniture above an important desk or given its size as a floor lamp.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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Wood, Maple

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

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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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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Teak

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

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Faux Leather, Teak

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

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Steel

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

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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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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Original Vintage Poster FDJ Free German Youth Science Knowledge Goethe Quote DDR
Located in London, GB
on his desk and an atom symbol on the dark background, an FDJ award pin Fur Gutes Wissen / For Good
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Vintage 1950s German Posters

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Paper

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
craftsman at home or maybe as a school project somewhere around the 1960s or 1970s. Wonderfully detailed
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

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Wood, Pine

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
H 19.3 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 't Woonhuys
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

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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
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

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Fabric, Cherry

Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
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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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Two-Drawer Shelves by Marcel Gascoin, Arhec, 1947
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
placed, as well as glass elements or a wall desk. The combination on racks allows for height adjustment
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Vintage 1950s French Shelves

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Oak

Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
By Andre Sornay
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
formula which he used to make many furniture in these series, from sideboards to desks, from wardrobes to
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
H 62.21 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
Located in Melbourne, AU
. They made a range of small, easily transportable utility items such as timber trays, small boxes, desk
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Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
classes, the Chandigarh Architects’ Agency, schools, university dormitories, hospitals, library, etc
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Butterfly, ant, mosquito and the tongue. This chair has been designed in 1955 for the Munkegaard School in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-26-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
time it’s very sharp and fierce. Its originally a school chair. The included desk is a cute little
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

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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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Brass, Copper

Abstract Life Painting of Seated Figure in Blue by John Kaine, 1960's
Located in London, GB
board framed with pine wood. As we gaze upon what seems to a sited figure at a table or desk the
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
its internal components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

“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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

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 Shelves

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Miguel Milà
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 1931, began his professional practice in 1950 in the architecture firm of his brother Alfonso Mila
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

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 Shelves

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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 Stools

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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 Shelves

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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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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Louis Sognot
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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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Ottoman Stool in Bamboo and Rattan Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
, so to show its internal components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Rattan, Bamboo

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1950 School Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950 school desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and laminate, every 1950 school desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950 school desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950 school desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 school desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Jacobsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 School Desk?

Prices for a 1950 school desk start at $325 and top out at $6,875 with the average selling for $1,518.