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Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

By Cole Steel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet steel, featuring a sleek, minimalist design.

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

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Steel

Nice desk in skai and steel by Jacques Adnet circa 1950
Nice desk in skai and steel by Jacques Adnet circa 1950

Nice desk in skai and steel by Jacques Adnet circa 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jolie bureau par Jacques Adnet, le modèle crée vers 1940 en skaï et acier chromé. Jacques Adnet est un architecte, décorateur et ensemblier et créateur designer français né le 20 a...

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

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Steel

1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table

1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single drawer, cubby, and various hooks underneath. We sanded the steel top surface down ...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Upcycled Mid-Century Blue Steel Desk
Upcycled Mid-Century Blue Steel Desk

Upcycled Mid-Century Blue Steel Desk

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

1950's/60's steel tanker desk, creatively refurbished with a sapphire blue patina finish.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, 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

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950 Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...

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

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Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare drop leaf desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Tawi Walnut & Steel.

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

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Metal

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

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in New York City, NY

This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony in 1955; the dorm rooms and public spaces encapsulate post-war French design and...

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

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Steel

US NAVAL 1950 Desk Presentation Navy Deck Signal Cannon In Solid Bronze
US NAVAL 1950 Desk Presentation Navy Deck Signal Cannon In Solid Bronze

US NAVAL 1950 Desk Presentation Navy Deck Signal Cannon In Solid Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

A presentation Navy Deck Signal Cannon In Bronze. This is a scale model of an US-Naval deck cannon. The presentation cannon is a beautiful desk accessory crafted in solid bronze and...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Bronze, Steel

Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from stainless steel. 1950
Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from stainless steel. 1950

Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from stainless steel. 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from polished stainless steel. These elegant accessories showcase Montblanc’s signature attention to quality and refined design, making them...

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Vintage 1950s French International Style Desk Sets

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"

Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London."

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959
Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959

Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959

By Peter Hvidt

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and steel desk designed by Peter Hvidt and produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1959. Minor oxidation present to metal and brass Wear consistent with age and use Ove...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Kem Weber Desk for Heywood Wakefield, Mid Century Modern Office Desk, 1950s
Kem Weber Desk for Heywood Wakefield, Mid Century Modern Office Desk, 1950s

Kem Weber Desk for Heywood Wakefield, Mid Century Modern Office Desk, 1950s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Kem Weber

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Trimline desk was designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield circa 1950.

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

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass

Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass

By Arthur Imhof

Located in Miami, FL

Desk clock designed by Arthur Imhof. Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze, Steel

Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's

Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The chair features a chrome base on wheel castor feet, thick tweed and vinyl seat, vinyl,...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower ri...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Desk Model No. 80, Franco Albini
Desk Model No. 80, Franco Albini

Desk Model No. 80, Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Los angeles, CA

Desk Model No. 80

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s
Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s

Rway Mid-Century Modern Desk, Black Lacquer & Steel, 4 Drawers, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare Rway black mid century desk with silver hardware. This desk in in decent vintage condition with some considerable scratching to the top. Looks like It was used as a wr...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Rare Version of the 'T96' Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Rare Version of the 'T96' Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani

Rare Version of the 'T96' Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Brussels, BE

Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1956, the T96 is one of the defining works of postwar Italian executive design. Its sculptural form is built around two steel pylons supporti...

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

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of wood, metal, steel Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of Wood, Metal,Steel The worm is no longer active Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial

Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in Miami, FL

Desk by General Fireproofing with eight drawers. Comes with glass top. Good condition with some normal wear.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Munkegaard School Desks & Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956
Munkegaard School Desks & Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956

Munkegaard School Desks & Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956

Located in London, GB

Description: School desks and chairs designed for the Munkegaard School by Danish architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen during the mid-late 1950s. The Munkegaard School opened in 1...

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day
Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day

Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in London, GB

A superb and extremely rare vintage Hilleplan desk by Robin Day. This was made in England by Hille, it dates from the 1950’s.

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

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Steel

Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy

Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in London, GB

A rare mahogany version of the Cavaletto or TL2 table designed by the great neo-rationalist designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi, the Cavaletto, (trestle...

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

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Steel

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available
1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Original Small Pathe Film Cassette - Large Quantity Available. Original untouched new old stock film cassettes from the iconic French film company Pathe. Listing is for a si...

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Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets

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Steel

Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California
Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California

Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California

By Vista of California

Located in Kansas City, MO

Vista of California desk, perfect for a student or home office. The walnut case, white laminate top and black lacquered steel frame are all in very good condition. The entire desk is...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1950’s Mid-Century modern oak drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel The outside oak was replaced, the interior is original condition, shows some wear consistent with...

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

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Steel

Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s

Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Ac...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with signature foot glides. A minimalist design that is just as fresh and innovative today. ...

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

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Steel

Jean Prouvé, Director's or 'Direction' Desk, original 1950s example
Jean Prouvé, Director's or 'Direction' Desk, original 1950s example

Jean Prouvé, Director's or 'Direction' Desk, original 1950s example

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Jean Prouvé 'Direction' or 'Directeur' Desk rare original 1950s example Oak veneer top set in dark brown enamelled steel frame, the legs with stainless steel caps Fitted with three t...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Georges Frydman. Asymmetrical cabinet desk. 1950s–60s.
Georges Frydman. Asymmetrical cabinet desk. 1950s–60s.

Georges Frydman. Asymmetrical cabinet desk. 1950s–60s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Georges Frydman Asymmetrical desk in varnished oak, featuring a free-form top and a two-drawer cabinet offset to the left. The base is made of black-lacquered tubular steel. Key for...

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Vintage 1950s French Desks

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Brass, Steel

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Ital...

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

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Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...

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

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Steel

Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer

Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer

By Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual modernist Childs desk attributed to Friso Kramer, amazing design reminescent of French designs of Jean Prouve, retains original finish, patina.

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

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Steel

Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg
Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg

Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A really special drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler, Denmark. This example produced in teak with a stainless steel base and a very rare White laminate drop-leaf. ...

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

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Stainless Steel

Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son
Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son

Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son

By Bodil Kjaer, Jason Møbler, E. Pedersen & Søn

Located in New York, NY

Bodil Kjaer rosewood desk with cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son and Jason Mobler Denmark. The desk features four drawers with keys. Cabinet features three drawers. Stamped manufactu...

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

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Steel

Børge Mogensen Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
Børge Mogensen Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark

Børge Mogensen Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 133 ( 180 ) x 80 x 71 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.

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

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Steel

Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's

Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo

Located in Den Haag, NL

Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

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

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by Minvielle, France 1955. Studio A.R.P. was an association between three talented de...

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

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Steel

Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s
Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s

Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made from steel in original condition sign of use Its form from old plastic factory

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s
Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s

Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made from steel in original condition sign of use Its form from old plastic factory

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

Midcentury Steel Paperweights , Europe, 1950s
Midcentury Steel Paperweights , Europe, 1950s

Midcentury Steel Paperweights , Europe, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made from steel in original condition sign of use Its form from old plastic factory

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s
Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s

Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charlotte Perriand 'Cansado' Table or Desk, late 1950s Grey laminated plywood top on laminated steel base, fitted one drawer of yellow plastic with impressed mark Modele Charlotte P...

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

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green P
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green P

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green P

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing origi...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green M
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green M

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green M

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing origi...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green I
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green I

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green I

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing origi...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green A
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green A

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green A

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing origi...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green E
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green E

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green E

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing origi...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green H
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green H

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green H

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Bottle Green. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing origi...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Steel

Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Teak Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Teak Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen

Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Teak Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Teak Bentwood, Steel ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Original 1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Articulating Drafting Table Desk Patina
Original 1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Articulating Drafting Table Desk Patina

Original 1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Articulating Drafting Table Desk Patina

By Wim Rietveld

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare Wim Rietveld 'Reply' articulating drafting table. The hinging mechanism was a collaborative design with Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958. Adjustable at...

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

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Steel

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture
1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Sought after early chain paperweight, gold plated steel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, circa 1950s. Heavily worn, showing a wonderful patina and age. Weight: 2 1/4 lbs. Lengt...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red V
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red V

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red V

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Metal, Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red U
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red U

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red U

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Metal, Steel

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red Special
1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red Special

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red Special

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

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Vintage 1950s French Letter Openers

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Metal, Steel

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Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA,  circa 1950
Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA,  circa 1950

Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950

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H 30.75 in W 60 in D 34 in

Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome vintage steel Tanker's desk made in America circa 1950 with four drawers including a file drawer.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950
Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950

Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950

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H 27.17 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in

Small Modernist Desk Hansen Berlin, 1950

By Hansen

Located in Berlin, DE

From the Berlin top-manufacturer Hansen comes this practical, small desk. With the three on wheels running thrusts he offers plenty of storage space. The plate bears the original, li...

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Vintage 1950s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1950 Form Libre Desk
1950 Form Libre Desk

1950 Form Libre Desk

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

1950 Form Libre Desk

By Jean Royère

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A nice interesting "form libre" desk in the manner of j.Royere , it 's a 1950 french piece (only the laminated green top has been change because it was to accidented) ), the steel bl...

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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Office Desk "Compas" Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France
Office Desk "Compas" Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France

Office Desk "Compas" Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France

Unavailable

H 28.54 in W 48.03 in D 27.55 in

Office Desk "Compas" Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Barcelona, ES

Office desk Compas designed by Jean Prouvé. Version with bent lacquered steel, metal casing and drawers and a painted laminated plywood, circa 1950, France.   

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in

Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY

By Art Metal Co.

Located in Berkeley, CA

Heavy steel gauge made in the US, the 4 feet are exterior and new formica top with his protection. Restored completely polished and clear coated beautiful piece.THE FIRST METAL FURNI...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Stadera desk by Franco Albini
Stadera desk by Franco Albini

Stadera desk by Franco Albini

Unavailable

H 29 in W 56.3 in D 32.5 in

Stadera desk by Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Chicago, IL

Franco Albini Stadera desk Poggi Italy, 1958 Enameled steel TWO armchairs SOLD separately. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco_Albini for biography.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Glass Top Desk VanderBorght
Glass Top Desk VanderBorght

Glass Top Desk VanderBorght

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 41.74 in

Glass Top Desk VanderBorght

By Vanderborght Frères

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Label reads: “Ets VanderBorght Fres Bruxelles” Desk made of sheet steel with two drawer blocks and a rounded top covered in green linoleum with a glass top and aluminum edging. Dr...

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

Materials

Steel

Gispen President Desk PR 7772
Gispen President Desk PR 7772

Gispen President Desk PR 7772

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in

Gispen President Desk PR 7772

By Gispen, W. Van Osselen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: President desk PR 7772 designer: W. van Osselen manufacturer: Gispen, Netherland design year: 1950 Desk made of sheet steel with two drawer blocks and a kidney-shaped top cove...

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

Materials

Steel

"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé
"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé

"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in

"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Brussels, BE

"Compass" desk, curved tabletop with drawers Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, Nancy, France circa 1950 Compass base sheet folded black lacquered ...

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

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 42 in D 17 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Miami, FL

A George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk, Circa 1959. This is from their 'Steel Frame' group introduced in 1954.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

An outstanding desk by Ico Parisi designed for MIM Italy
An outstanding desk by Ico Parisi designed for MIM Italy

An outstanding desk by Ico Parisi designed for MIM Italy

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

An outstanding desk by Ico Parisi designed for MIM Italy

By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in London, GB

solid walnut wooden top, black enameled structure with metal details, three drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Work Table-Desk, Poul Kjaerholm PK 53
Work Table-Desk, Poul Kjaerholm PK 53

Work Table-Desk, Poul Kjaerholm PK 53

Unavailable

H 69 in W 140 in D 85 in

Work Table-Desk, Poul Kjaerholm PK 53

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Lund, SE

Poul Kjærholm model "PK-53." Rare "small" work table, desk with frame of matte chromed steel. Top of ash. Manufactured and stamped by E. Kold Christensen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Writing Desk Attributed to Antonio Fornaroli
Italian Writing Desk Attributed to Antonio Fornaroli

Italian Writing Desk Attributed to Antonio Fornaroli

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Italian Writing Desk Attributed to Antonio Fornaroli

By Antonio Fornaroli

Located in Cologne, DE

a very rare and unique small Italien wirting desk, around 1952/53 in original mint condition. Form and manner of the writing desk showing clear stilistic details of the milan, via ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modernist Desk Made in Italy in 1955
Modernist Desk Made in Italy in 1955

Modernist Desk Made in Italy in 1955

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 55 in D 31 in

Modernist Desk Made in Italy in 1955

Located in New York, NY

Exciting modernist desk made in Milan, 1955, unusual architectural form, mahogany with steel frame top in gray formica, key to lock the three drawers, nice size, great quality.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen

1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen

Unavailable

H 28.15 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in

1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

A graceful 1950s "202" desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik. In teak with steel legs and handles, the form is both sculptural and functional. This desk would suit mo...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

President or Directors Desk from Dutch Manufacturer Blerk
President or Directors Desk from Dutch Manufacturer Blerk

President or Directors Desk from Dutch Manufacturer Blerk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 77.17 in D 39.38 in

President or Directors Desk from Dutch Manufacturer Blerk

By Blerk

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Black steel with tan linoleum top.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950s desk in the Pierre Paulin style.
Vintage 1950s desk in the Pierre Paulin style.

Vintage 1950s desk in the Pierre Paulin style.

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H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in

Vintage 1950s desk in the Pierre Paulin style.

By Pierre Paulin, Jean-René Picard, Jacques Hitier

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Vintage 1950s desk in the style of Pierre Paulin. Black lacquered steel legs and satin-finish black melamine top. 3-drawer pedestal with flat brass handles and front bookcase Full...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

An american stained wood, steel and glass writing table
An american stained wood, steel and glass writing table

An american stained wood, steel and glass writing table

Located in Madrid, ES

the rectangular glass top above a kneehole frieze with a drawer, on framed supports joined by an H-stretcher.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in

Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk

By Steelcase

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished and clear coated. New formica top, this one is a flashy oxblood burgandy, though t...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Per Hermansen Desk in Cherrywood and 1940s Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair
Mid-Century Per Hermansen Desk in Cherrywood and 1940s Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair

Mid-Century Per Hermansen Desk in Cherrywood and 1940s Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

A refined and functional writing desk by Danish cabinetmaker Per Hermansen, crafted in solid American cherrywood. The desk features eight small drawers and a flip-up writing surface ...

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

Materials

Steel

Gispen Presidents Desk PR 7772
Gispen Presidents Desk PR 7772

Gispen Presidents Desk PR 7772

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 43.31 in

Gispen Presidents Desk PR 7772

By W. Van Osselen, Gispen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: President desk PR 7772 Designer: W. van Osselen Manufacturer: Gispen, Netherland Design year: 1950 Desk made of sheet steel with two drawer blocks and a kidney-shaped top cove...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch International Style Desks

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames 1950's Herman Miller EA124 Swivel Armchair and EA125 Ottoman
Charles & Ray Eames 1950's Herman Miller EA124 Swivel Armchair and EA125 Ottoman

Charles & Ray Eames 1950's Herman Miller EA124 Swivel Armchair and EA125 Ottoman

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

An Original 1950's Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller EA124 swivel armchair and EA125 ottoman with tan leatherette upholstery with Herman Miller labels underneath both pieces.  

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage 1950’s Commemorative Atomium Building Desktop Sculpture Miniature
Vintage 1950’s Commemorative Atomium Building Desktop Sculpture Miniature

Vintage 1950’s Commemorative Atomium Building Desktop Sculpture Miniature

Located in Fort mill, SC

A vintage Worlds Fair 1958 commemorative miniature sculpture of the modernist icon Atomium building in Brussels Belgium mounted to a smoke colored marble base retaining its original ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

Ico Parisi "Terni" Desk for Mim
Ico Parisi "Terni" Desk for Mim

Ico Parisi "Terni" Desk for Mim

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H 28.5 in W 71 in D 35.5 in

Ico Parisi "Terni" Desk for Mim

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany and rosewood, curved rectangular top with hanging bank of drawers featuring three drawers in front and two in back, all with stainless trim. Two shallow drawers under top, b...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s
MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s

MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s

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H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 24.02 in

MMG Desk by George Nelson Associates, 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in 성동구, KR

The MMG desk, which was produced for a short period of only 5 years, was designed with 22 parts in a modular form that can be combined according to the user's choice. It is often wr...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Writing Table

By Jules Wabbes

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular rosewood top with a stainless steel base. Literature: Jules Wabbes Furniture's designer, A+ Edition, Bozar Books, illustrated on page 39.  

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jules Wabbes, 1957
Jules Wabbes, 1957

Jules Wabbes, 1957

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H 29.53 in W 129.93 in D 36.23 in

Jules Wabbes, 1957

By Jules Wabbes

Located in Brugge, BE

An important, one of a kind 'Boomerang' desk by Jules Wabbes with a solid mutenyé wood top from the Foncolin building. Created in 1957 for that building only. Has a certificate. One ...

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

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Stainless Steel Desk Lamp, Italy 1950's
Minimalist Stainless Steel Desk Lamp, Italy 1950's

Minimalist Stainless Steel Desk Lamp, Italy 1950's

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Waalre, NL

Minimalist stainless steel and black metal desk lamp with adjustable tubular shade. For competitive delivery quotes and a variety of delivery options and services, ask our in-hous...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Pocket Knife
Georg Jensen Pocket Knife

Georg Jensen Pocket Knife

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H 0.32 in W 3 in D 0.25 in

Georg Jensen Pocket Knife

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and high quality sterling silver and stainless steel pocket knife by renowned Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen. The knife has two retractable blades that open easily from...

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Vintage 1950s Danish More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair
1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

Located in Warsaw, PL

The office swivel chair was manufactured in Poland at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s. Construction: Seat and backrest are made of bent, glued wood, legs - solid wood joined with ste...

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Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Odelberg Olsen Chair
Odelberg Olsen Chair

Odelberg Olsen Chair

By Odelberg Olsen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Industrial chairs designed by Swedish designer Odelberg Olsen.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Okamura Office Chair
Okamura Office Chair

Okamura Office Chair

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H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Okamura Office Chair

By Okamura

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Okamura office chair with armrests. From manufacturer Okamura, Tokyo Japan. Vintage industrial office chair. Grey steel frame black skai upholstery. In good condition. ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Card File Drawers, Refinished in Multi-Colors
1950s Card File Drawers, Refinished in Multi-Colors

1950s Card File Drawers, Refinished in Multi-Colors

Located in Alhambra, CA

We refinished a whole ton of 1950s steel filing drawers in fun colors! These Classic, heavy-duty organizational bins are perfect for storing anything from office supplies to recipe c...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

1950s Mail Sorting Trays, Refinished in Multi-Colors
1950s Mail Sorting Trays, Refinished in Multi-Colors

1950s Mail Sorting Trays, Refinished in Multi-Colors

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H 3.25 in W 11.25 in D 11.5 in

1950s Mail Sorting Trays, Refinished in Multi-Colors

Located in Alhambra, CA

We got our hands on some 1950s steel mail sorting trays and refinished them in fun colors! These Classic, heavy-duty organizational bins are perfect for storing anything from office ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA
Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA

Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen executive chair has remained one of our most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design transformed the no...

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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck II Letter Opener Knife Cane Wrapped Model '4828', Austria 1950s
Carl Auböck II Letter Opener Knife Cane Wrapped Model '4828', Austria 1950s

Carl Auböck II Letter Opener Knife Cane Wrapped Model '4828', Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck II Letter Opener Knife Cane Wrapped Model '4828', Austria 1950s. Beautifully sculpted steel letter opener in the shape of a knife with fine rattan weaving with lovely p...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Table Clock, by Atlanta, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Table Clock, by Atlanta, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Table Clock, by Atlanta, 1950s

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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Mid-Century Modern Table Clock, by Atlanta, 1950s

Located in Budapest, HU

Mid-Century Modern table clock, by Atlanta, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Articulating Steel, Brass & Marble Desk Lamp by Raymor
Italian Articulating Steel, Brass & Marble Desk Lamp by Raymor

Italian Articulating Steel, Brass & Marble Desk Lamp by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional 1950s Italian articulating desk lamp by Raymor. An alluring, elegant design with conical marble base echoed by a tilted, enameled steel, conical shade set on an angled...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

MCM Industrial Steel Desk by Bel Geddes
MCM Industrial Steel Desk by Bel Geddes

MCM Industrial Steel Desk by Bel Geddes

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H 30 in W 44 in D 21 in

MCM Industrial Steel Desk by Bel Geddes

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Mid-Century Modern steel desk. Originally these desks by Simmons and designed by Bel Geddes were painted in a blond faux wood finish, but stripped they take on an elegant Industrial ...

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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Small Brass Desk Lamp with Perforated Steel Shade
Small Brass Desk Lamp with Perforated Steel Shade

Small Brass Desk Lamp with Perforated Steel Shade

Located in New York, NY

Small Brass Table Lamp with a loop allowing for it to be hung on the wall as a sconce, with red painted perforated steel shade. Diameter given below is for the shade.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Gray Painted Steel and Brass Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff
Gray Painted Steel and Brass Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff

Gray Painted Steel and Brass Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff

Located in New York, NY

A Delicate and minimally-designed table lamp with interesting signature Kallf brass detail.

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Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps

Modernist Desk Lamp, Switzerland, 1950s
Modernist Desk Lamp, Switzerland, 1950s

Modernist Desk Lamp, Switzerland, 1950s

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Modernist Desk Lamp, Switzerland, 1950s

By BAG Turgi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An Industrial desk lamp deeply steeped in the ethos of Swiss and German Modernism. The simplified and lighter look reflects another design similar in form and function to the German ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

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1950s Industrial Child's School Desk
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1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

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1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Remember your school days with this charming desk set. Made of steel with beautiful cabriolet legs and maple desk top and chair seat. Flip-top desk, swivel seat on one side only, adj...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Desk Lamp by Tito Agnoli
Desk Lamp by Tito Agnoli

Desk Lamp by Tito Agnoli

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H 22.05 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Desk Lamp by Tito Agnoli

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Desklamp, Midcentury, nickel-plated stell, enamelled metal.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

1950s white Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
1950s white Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen

1950s white Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen

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H 22.05 in Dm 8.67 in

1950s white Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen

By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Classical grey desk lamp in steel with original lacquering designed by Danish Design icon Arne Jacobsen. Angle of shade can be adjusted to optimize light distribution. Manufactured...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1950s Black Enamel and Brass Desk Lamp
1950s Black Enamel and Brass Desk Lamp

1950s Black Enamel and Brass Desk Lamp

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H 24 in W 8 in D 12 in

1950s Black Enamel and Brass Desk Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Black enamel table lamp with high quality brass hardware. Clean with a nice patina to the brass. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

M G Wheeler "Sight Light" Desk Lamp, circa 1950s
M G Wheeler "Sight Light" Desk Lamp, circa 1950s

M G Wheeler "Sight Light" Desk Lamp, circa 1950s

By M.G. Wheeler

Located in Austin, TX

Fully restored, Articulating Vintage Desk Lamp by M G Wheeler, commonly called a "Sight Light", Desk Lamp. It has a Swivel Base. Price reduced from $1200 to $900.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

"Pinocchio" Desk or Wall Lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet
"Pinocchio" Desk or Wall Lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet

"Pinocchio" Desk or Wall Lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet

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H 12.5 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

"Pinocchio" Desk or Wall Lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet

By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1956 by Busquet, and made by Hala Zeist in the Netherlands, the "Pinocchio" is a versatile little lamp with an unostentatious but chic appearance. The black-enameled legs...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Steel Teak Desk, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Steel Teak Desk, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Steel Teak Desk, Italy, 1950

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H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Steel Teak Desk, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-Century Modern desk composed of a main structure made of lacquered steel with teak table, drawers and decorative open space in the front.

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

Materials

Steel

Cova Desk, Italy, circa 1950
Cova Desk, Italy, circa 1950

Cova Desk, Italy, circa 1950

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H 29.5 in W 51 in L 29.5 in

Cova Desk, Italy, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Cova desk, Italy, circa 1950. Bauhaus inspired desk with tubular steel frame, produced by Cova in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk, circa 1950
Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk, circa 1950

Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk, circa 1950

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H 27.76 in W 48.63 in D 24.41 in

Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk, circa 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Rare "Dactylo" desk designed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950. Bent steel and wood.

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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Steel Desk and Chair
Vintage Industrial Steel Desk and Chair

Vintage Industrial Steel Desk and Chair

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H 27.96 in W 42.13 in D 26.38 in

Vintage Industrial Steel Desk and Chair

Located in London, GB

A smart and very well made vintage industrial steel desk and chair, made in the Netherlands and dating from the 1950-60’s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

P.E. Guerin Artisan Desk in Stainless Steel with Brass Accents C. 1950, 'Signed'
P.E. Guerin Artisan Desk in Stainless Steel with Brass Accents C. 1950, 'Signed'

P.E. Guerin Artisan Desk in Stainless Steel with Brass Accents C. 1950, 'Signed'

By P. E. Guerin

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hand-crafted desk in brushed stainless steel with intricate brass pulls and accents with 3 drawers and embossed black leather top by P.E.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Desk, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Desk, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Desk, Italy, 1950

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H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 24.81 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Desk, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

1950's original modern desk composed of a table and 2 drawers module made of teak wood over a black lacquered steel structure with brass details on legs.

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

George Nelson 1950's Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson 1950's Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson 1950's Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Culver City, CA

Gorgeous rare George Nelson steel frame desk by Herman Miller with red painted drawer fronts and chartreuse side piece. Simple, classic and stunning design! The desk has some fad...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

the Steel Framed Trapezoidal Desk by Edward Wormley
the Steel Framed Trapezoidal Desk by Edward Wormley

the Steel Framed Trapezoidal Desk by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Polished walnut desk with a drop-leaf trapezoidal top over a central pencil drawer, on a patinated steel frame with a bank of four graduated drawer. by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950
Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950

Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950

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H 29.75 in W 68.13 in D 33.5 in

Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Finn Juhl desk for Bovirke, circa 1950. The teak wood has been professionally restored. Original patina to the hardware. The drop leaf measures 21.25".

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Textile

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

$8,234 / set

H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Burl

Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Child Rosewood Writing Desk

Child Rosewood Writing Desk

$1,200

H 24 in W 47 in D 18 in

Child Rosewood Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This compact desk is functional and stylish, with a minimal design and three drawers for organization. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

$2,000 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...

Category

2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s

Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s

$492

H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 25.01 in

Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Industrial 7900 series 'Economy' desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960's
Industrial 7900 series 'Economy' desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960's

Industrial 7900 series 'Economy' desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960's

By Ontwerpbureau N.V. Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This industrial desk was designed as a writing machine desk by André Cordemeyer for N.V. Gispen. It is part of the 7900 series. The desk has a metal base with high tapered leggs, 2 d...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s Desk with rectangular top covered in black leather. The structure is in light blue painted metal and ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber

Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber

By Kem Weber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very unusual Art Deco / Machine AGE dESK, Retains original metal badge/plaque which reads "Presented to A .P. Bergeron for outstanding Chrysler Sales". dated c.1940, but I believe th...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

$1,650

H 30.71 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This piece offers a minimalist aesthetic perfect for any contemporary space. The sturdy met...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Leather Top Desk
Leather Top Desk

Leather Top Desk

$700

H 30.25 in W 48 in D 24 in

Leather Top Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Deco style desk on aluminum metal base with single drawer. Glass top protector over the leather writing surface. Drawer has an attractive acrylic handle. Please confirm location NY o...

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica

$579

H 31.5 in W 38.98 in D 22.45 in

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Scrittoio anni '60 dalle misure contenute ma molto funzionale. La struttura è in tubolare di ferro verniciato nero con piedi in ottone con parti in legno di teak. I tre cassetti po...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

By Brandt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters, flip top, lower shelf stand, original label, very nice vintage item, quality Ameri...

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

$579 / item

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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