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1950 Telephone Desk

White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson
By Ericsson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white Swedish Bakelite rotary table phone by Ericsson, circa 1950. Measures 6" H x 9" W
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
By Ericsson
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s Desk phone mod
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produced most of Soviet Russia’s radios and telephones. These are extremely precise manual scales, a
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Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Wood

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
most of Soviet Russia’s radios and telephones. These are extremely precise manual scales, a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produced most of Soviet Russia’s radios and telephones. These are extremely precise manual scales, a
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Vintage 1950s Russian Desk Sets

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
magnificent Telephone Bench by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
magnificent Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Telephone Bench
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Eliot Noyes Rolling Work / Dictating Table for IBM
By Eliot Noyes
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A classic Mid Century industrial form , a rolling small scale telephone , dictating machine desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has eve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Paper, Parchment Paper

White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company. This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor films of the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

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Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Divine Intervention, White Persian Cat Standing on a Trump Doll, Oil Painting
By Rose Freymuth-Frazier
Located in Chicago, IL
This White Persian Cat stares upward with her yellow eyes fixated on an unknown object out the viewer's sight. But what is in focus is the item that the cat has taken under it's paw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Zenith Model 6S254 Console Radio '1938', Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
The 6-S-254 prominently features Zenith’s tear-drop (tri-angular) shaped dial that was used for the 1938 line only. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in Jun...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Glass, Bakelite, Wood

Social Call, Estate Edition Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slim Aarons Social Call 1972, Printed Later Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate Certificate of Authenticity included Modern printing from original transparency C-type pri...
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1970s Realist Figurative Photography

Materials

Lambda

Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
Introducing an extraordinary mid-century wall-mounted floating three-tier console, a sought-after piece designed by the esteemed Paul McCobb for Bryce Originals in the 1950s. With it...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Steel, Cut Steel

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Rare Brionvega RR130 TOTEM Radio by Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Brionvega, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare Brionvega RR130 radio by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s. This incredibly rare radio has become an iconic piece, with its swiveling speakers which reveal the turntab...
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Vintage 1960s Musical Instruments

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Metal

Atomic Age Perforated Metal Record/Telephone Stand
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool perforated metal record telephone stand rack, circa 1950's with painted wood balls feet the black enameled finish shows wear and chips to the paint due to age its sold AS...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

3 in 1 Bar Unit in Mink Shagreen & Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The 3 in 1 bar unit by R&Y Augousti is the ultimate luxury piece of furniture. This piece can be adapted for 3 completely different usages: 1) Closed, this piece can be a breakfast t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Toot-a-loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Other Musical Instruments

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Plastic

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz. The painting is produced on canvas and comes complete with what appears to be an o...
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Birds Eye Maple U Base Console Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For those with the taste for the finer things in life we are delighted to offer you this superbly stylish and incredibly iconic 1930's Art Deco console table. Multiple uses can be ap...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco bleached blonde walnut chest of three drawers. Rare bleached blonde walnut veneers with a beautifully detailed pattern and grain which easily integrat...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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Mid century Italian green onyx telephone set
By Telart Elettronica
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid century green onyx telephone set manufactured by Telart elettronica Viareggio. Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Brass

Bakelite Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO telephone in cream Bakelite. Model number 328L. Stamped 328CB. BX58/2A to underside
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Bakelite Telephone
Bakelite Telephone
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 7.49 in
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone with call exchange. Braided handset cord, chrome button and
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 332 GPO Telephone
Black 332 GPO Telephone
H 5.91 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 in
Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone with 3 chrome buttons ‘Secret, Normal, Engaged for Secret
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 332 GPO Telephone
Black 332 GPO Telephone
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 7.29 in
Black 232 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 232 GPO telephone. Braided handset cord and integral drawer. Fully refurbished
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 232 GPO Telephone
Black 232 GPO Telephone
H 6.11 in W 7.09 in D 5.32 in
Mid Century White Ericsson Ericofon Cobra Rotary Dial Telephone
By Ericsson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Ericofon is a one-piece plastic telephone created by the Ericsson Company of Sweden and
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Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1951 GPO Model 332L Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L telephone. Black bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
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Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L Telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Original GPO Model 312L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 312L telephone. Black bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
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Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original 1951 GPO Model 332 Telephone with Original Button Features
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original 1951 GPO model 332 telephone. "Code, Listen Before Ringing" Feature. Original nylon
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

'Taliesin' Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Table by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeously refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' desk with pull-out table was designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Original 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd Phone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, 1930's Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd black telephone with a Braided handset cord
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Vintage 1950s Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

1950s by Piero Fornasetti Pottery Paperweight Press Papier
By Fornasetti
Located in Brescia, IT
telephone codes (in Italian) for important locations and matching symbols such as for the riot police
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
most of Soviet Russia’s radios and telephones. These are extremely precise manual scales, a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produced most of Soviet Russia’s radios and telephones. These are extremely precise manual scales, a
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Jacques Adnet Stitched Black Leather Telephone or Side Table, France, 1950s
By La Maitrise, Jacques Adnet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional telephone table in stitched leather with brass details which can also be used as a side
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Green 1950s Telephone Inside Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Box Rare Find
Located in GB
telephone inside a burr walnut marquetry inlaid box A seriously cool and decorative desk item, I had
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

'Taliesin' Mahogany TV Dinner Table by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table / bedside table, which also functions excellently as a laptop computer table, telephone table or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Black 332 GPO Telephone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original, black 332 GPO telephone. Braided handset cord, chrome button and integral drawer
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Black 332 GPO Telephone
Black 332 GPO Telephone
H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 7.49 in
Original GPO Model 312L Black Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Date: 1950 Item no: 110207 All of our telephones are fully refurbished, re-wired and in full
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Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Original GPO Model 332L Ivory Bakelite Telephone Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO model 332L telephone. Ivory bakelite with integral drawer and braided handset cord
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Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

An Original GPO Model 232L Telephone Ivory Bakelite Full Working Order
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO Model 232L Telephone. Ivory Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and
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Vintage 1950s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Fabulous Art Deco Black Bakelite Wall Mount Rotary Dial Telephone USA
By Automatic Electric Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco American Electric Co black bakelite space saver side hanging rotary dial wall mount phone. Fabulous design. Model: NB830C Dimensions: 11.5" H x 6" W x 3.5" D Original unr...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Hanover, MA
directly from the original owner, a retired lawyer in Beverly Hills, CA. Stylish stealth bomber walnut desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produced most of Soviet Russia’s radios and telephones. These are extremely precise manual scales, a
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Jacques Adnet Stitched Black Leather Telephone or Side Table, France, 1950s
By La Maitrise, Jacques Adnet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional telephone table in stitched leather with brass details which can also be used as a side
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Taliesin' Collection Mahogany Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Whimsical Vintage Kermit the Frog Telephone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Whimsical Vintagw Kermit the Frog telephone
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20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Swedish Ericofon Ericsson Cobra Telephone 50s
By Ralph Lysell, Gösta Thames
Located in Basel, CH
Rare Swedish Ericsson Phone called "Ericofon" or the Cobra Phone, designed by Ralph Lysell and Gösta Thames, manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. In fully working order!
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Monteverdi-Young Desk Credenza
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in New York, NY
Dark walnut very long cabinet with a small desk area, three filing cabinets, three smaller drawers
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Monteverdi-Young Desk Credenza
Monteverdi-Young Desk Credenza
H 29 in W 108 in D 20 in
Telephone in Black Bakelite, circa 1950 from Italy, Working
Located in Genova, Liguria
Telephone in black bakelite, circa 1950, Italian. Brand "Face", type "Standard". Much in use and
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Vintage 1950s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

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1950 Telephone Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950 telephone desk you’re looking for. A 1950 telephone desk — often made from plastic, bakelite and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950 telephone desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1950 telephone desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1950 telephone desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by GPO ( General Post Office ), Carl Auböck and Ericsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950 Telephone Desk?

Prices for a 1950 telephone desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $128 and can go as high as $1,430, while the average can fetch as much as $668.

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