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Early Poul Kjaerholm "PK52" Working Desk in Steel and Oregon Pine, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early student working desk model "PK52" in black lacquered steel and oregon pine top
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.17 in W 55.52 in D 33.47 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 in
Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
painted decoration.
The desk comes with its 5 original keys and all working locks.
The leather top
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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H 31.89 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Swivel Work Desk Chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Alfred Dunhill 1950 West Germany Desk Petrol Mechanical Lighter 12 Inches Ruler
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve Inches ruler desk lighter designed by Dunhill.
Very unusual and stunning desk petrol
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 0.5 in W 12.88 in D 1.54 in
1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minimalist desk Franco Albini for Knoll International, European mid-century modern desk from the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Metal
Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Writing Desk in Chestnut
By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Intimiano, writing desk, cat. no, '1950.56', chestnut, Italy, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Paul Frankl Kidney Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Zürich, CH
, particularly at the bottom of each foot. The desk includes two drawers in working condition. The underside of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
larger working area suitable for more people is also possible with these very beautiful desks.
Please
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Beech
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Desk by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare hand-crafted rosewood desk designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo. The drawers made with very
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique small 1950s industrial design single bank steel tanker desk with green top, produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Rare Vintage Half Giant Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter, Circa 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
". Serial number "REG. No 737418". In full working order, it dates to year 1950's. Aquarium lighters are
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Vintage 1950s British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Acrylic
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H 3.2 in W 4.1 in D 2 in
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, making a larger working area suitable for more people is also possible with these very beautiful desks
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Strikingly figured desk of
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949
Beautifully shaped desk in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive executive desk by the 1950s Italian designer, Vittorio Dassi, features a very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning vintage Georgian Revival pedestal desk, masterfully crafted in flame mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. This desk truly intensifies the experience of working itself and is a standout that can be placed in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Cartier Paris 1950 Midcentury Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. This is a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Gold
H 4 in W 0.43 in D 0.43 in
Mid century vintage Italian renaissance revival secretaries desk
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Allentown, PA
secretaries desk features is original keys that are in working order and its original brass hardware. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare Vintage Half Giant Dunhill Aquarium Table Lighter, Circa 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Lighter". Serial number "REG. No 737418". In full working order, it dates to year 1950's. Aquarium
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Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 3.3 in W 4.1 in D 2 in
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.52 in W 51.58 in D 24.22 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 63.39 in D 31.7 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk in Light hardwood designed by Jorge Zalszupin for
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional rosewood desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s. Inextricably linked to the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Silvio Cavatorta Diminutive Desk with Companion Table in Walnut and Green Glass
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Italian Modernist Silvio Cavatorta two-piece desk and table set in deeply sculpted Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 28 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Gold Bronze and Antimony French Table Clock, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
working clock, for antique dealers, restorers and collectors. Beautifully sized and decorated object, in
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Mid-20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Cartier Paris 1950 Mid-Century Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. This is a
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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.43 in D 0.43 in L 4 in
20th Century Black French Industrial Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Metal Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
working. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950, Paris, France
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 21 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound
DIAL / HANDS
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Clock Jaeger LeCoultre and G. Poillerat, France, circa 1950
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
and bears the serial number 233.
It's in its original working condition. Would benefit of a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
sophisticated clock is a must for any executives desk, especially for those that are working all the time with
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Desk Accessories
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H 3 in Dm 6.25 in
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950's
By CYMA Watch Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Brass alarm clock - Swiss made - circa 1950's. Features include - manual wind
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
1950s Extra Large Wooden Measures Set, Three Pieces
Located in Hook, Hampshire
measure 56 cm in length and are fully working.
Workshop report
Our workshop team inspect every product
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Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
1950s Modern Electric Fan by General Electric
By General Electric
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1950s Modern Electric Fan by General Electric in fantastic conditions, working at perfection.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Machine Age / Art Deco Electric Fan / Heater by ORLI.
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Machine Age / Art Deco Electric Fan / Heater by ORLI... wORKING Perfectly.. Amazing design
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
Courtauld Institute Ph.D on Pugin (1950).
The Currie family sold the estate in the early 1840s to the
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Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 60 in D 34 in
Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
good condition with its gorgeous glass intact and playful working calendar roller system.
The patina of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 2.17 in W 4.93 in D 5.91 in
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Arne Jacobsen 3113 Hammer Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
undertakings that included designing a teaspoon for his cutlery set.
Working with a relatively small studio
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Louis Tamis & Sons Gold Stockbroker's Mechanical Pencil
By Louis Tamis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
manufacturers in America during the period. A rare find, this broker's pencil is in working condition with lead
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Vintage 1950s American Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
By Vasart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
slightly earlier back to the 1950's.
This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, six spoke radial
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Clock in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular table clock made in Italy in the 1950s, good conditions overall, it's in perfect working
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
glassblowers and beadmakers.
Barbini began his long career in 1925 at the age of 13, working in the S.A.I.A.R
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Clock by Suzanne Bonnichon for Jacques Adnet, France
By Bonnichon, Jacques Adnet
Located in Merida, Yucatan
from "Maisons & Jardin"'s September 1952 issue.
It's in its original working condition.
Would benefit
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 23.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Miguel Milá ASA Desk Lamp, circa 1950
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
ASA desk lamp designed by Miguel Milá, circa 1950.
In good original condition, with minor wear
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Veneered Wood Italian Trumeau Secrétaire Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
-front in the lower body. Interior complete with four drawers, central door and wooden writing desk in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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You are likely to find exactly the 1950 working desk you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Finding the perfect 1950 working desk may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1950 working desk over the years, but those made by GPO ( General Post Office ), Larry Barbier and Kovona are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1950 working desk, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a 1950 Working Desk?
Prices for a 1950 working desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $429 and can go as high as $4,720, while this accessory, on average, fetches $751.
Questions About 1950 Working Desk
- How does a typewriter desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A typewriter desk works due to its unique design. Although pieces vary, most have a special storage area that sits at a comfortable level for typing. On many desks, a sliding door covers this compartment to keep the typewriter hidden from sight and free of dust. Shop a range of typewriter desks on 1stDibs.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
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