1950s Architect Desk
Dazor 2324 Industrial Desk Drafting Architect Work Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular vintage original circa Dazor 2324 Industrial desk drafting work lamp flourescent
Category
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Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
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Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk, top leans from perfectly horizontale desk
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Heavy Form 1950s Architects Desk Office Anglepoise Table Lamp by British Admel
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original Admel architects desk lamp, featuring a large counterweight design.
Original paint and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 29 in W 6 in D 24 in
Vintage Architect's Desk, circa 1950s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French architect desk from the 1950s. Desk has a metal counter weight with a removable
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Architect's Trestle Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine architect's trestle table in mahogany
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Architect's made and crafted desk created with Philippine Mahogany, white laminate for the top and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Exceptional One Off Desk by Benedictus and Architect Dom Hans van der Laan 1950s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
directly from the family and was made for his brother in the 1950's.
This desk is a perfect example of the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
H 29.73 in W 51.19 in D 29.14 in
Scandinavian Adjustable Architect Office/Desk Set of Stools in Pine 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian design; Architect stools; Office stools; Bar Stools; Desk stools; Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
H 28.75 in W 11.42 in D 14.18 in
1950s Architect's Desk, Made in Germany
Located in Munster, NRW
Architect's desk by a German architect for her own studio. Veneered wood with Formica tops. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1950s Black Freestanding Ladies Desk by German Architect Reinhold Stotz
By Reinhard Stotz
Located in Maastricht, NL
Elegant ladies desk or secretaire. Black ebonized beech frame with brass feet by German Architect
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.09 in W 41.34 in D 24.81 in
1950s Black Freestanding Ladies Desk by German Architect Reinhold Stotz
Located in Maastricht, NL
Elegant ladiesdesk. Black ebonized beech with brass feet by German Architect Reinhold Stotz.
Two
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.09 in W 41.34 in D 24.81 in
Exceptional One Off Desk by Benedictus and Architect Dom Hans van der Laan 1950s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Chicago, IL
directly from the family and was made for his brother in the 1950's. This desk is a perfect example of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
H 29 in W 51 in D 29 in
Industrial Adjustable French Architect's Drafting Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
1950s adjustable architect's drafting table. Dimensions: Top 150/H 99 cm, polished iron base: 88
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Architect's Desk, Made in Germany
Located in Munster, NRW
This architect desk is a one-of-a-kind design, made by a German architect for her studio. We have a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel Architect Table and Stool, NL 1950's
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable architect table with matching stool. Designed by the Dutch architect Friso Kramer for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 39.77 in D 29.93 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s architect desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, every 1950s architect desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s architect desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s architect desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld each produced at least one beautiful 1950s architect desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Architect Desk?
A 1950s architect desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,067, while the lowest priced sells for $469 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Questions About 1950s Architect Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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