1950s Executive Desk
Curved executive desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1950's
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mobilier Universel in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chrome-plated steel
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Widdicomb kneehole executive desk. Excellent wood choice, book matched throughout
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and incredibly rare "Urio" executive desk designed by the mastery of Ico Parisi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk with Raised Edges 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern executive teak desk with raises edges
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$4,500
H 28.5 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,250
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 28 in
Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Napoli, IT
This is a large executive desk that is featured in several furniture magazines.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,830 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 34.26 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$2,975 Sale Price
50% Off
H 29 in W 84 in D 42 in
Italian Mid century Executive Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani , 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Mid-century Italian desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, crafted in the 1950s. This elegant piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$13,405
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 32.68 in
Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Executive Desk Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$7,087
H 30.71 in W 67.33 in D 33.67 in
1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
$4,950 / item
H 29 in W 32 in D 66 in
Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s,truly unique design characterized by a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Teak
$8,258
H 31.11 in W 66.54 in D 33.08 in
Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The desk top is characterized by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
$13,046
H 30.71 in W 67.33 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
a classic executive desk. Alternatively, envision it in a modern minimalist setting where its form
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s
Rich caramel leather with contrast open
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Recent Sales
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quintessential California Modern executive desk in walnut veneer with drawers and open front in an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Gio Ponti: Monumental Executive Desk in Reeded Walnut and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti (1891-1979)
A rare and important executive desk by Gio Ponti, in dramatically carved and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani executive desk for Tecno.
Rosewood top and adjustable shelf on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in
Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This Danish executive desk from the 1950s features 8 drawers (2 lockable) with solid teak orange
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
1950s Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Rome, IT
Italy, 1958, executive “Terni series” desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
Exotic wood with metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sven Ivar Executive Desk
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 1950s Executive desk by Norwegian designer Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler. Teak Body
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Rosewood Executive Desk by Dassi
By Dassi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
An important Italian circa 1950's executive desk attributed to Paolo Buffa for Dassi. Inset
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Executive American desk, 1950's
Located in Stratford, CT
Chrome legs, 3 drawers.
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20th Century American Desks
Italian 1950's Executive Walnut Desk
Located in New York, NY
A sharp walnut and brass 3-drawer desk with sculptural legs capped off with brass sabots. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950's Executive Walnut Desk
Located in New York, NY
A sharp walnut and brass 3-drawer desk with sculptural legs capped off with brass sabots. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Brass
Exceptional 1950s Italian Executive Desk.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 1950s rosewood executive desk with inset burgundy glass top floating on seven-drawer double
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Executive Desk by Hadar Schmidt, 1950s-1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Scandinavian desk on black tapered legs, with four lockable drawers and a pentagonal large tabletop
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Executive Desk Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant executive desk on slightly angled legs. The writing surface is covered with a green-tinted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Executive Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
A large-scale desk executed in walnut, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950-1959. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Executive Desk by Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Greding, DE
Large executive desk with four drawers by Dassi with its original thick glass top, supported by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Nanna Ditzel Rosewood Executive Desk by Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Elegant freestanding executive desk in rosewood designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1955 for Søren
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Cees Braakman Pastoe L-Shaped Executive Desk, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in London, GB
Large teak executive’s desk in an L-shape with useful cabinet with black laminate doors. Designed
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stunning Rosewood Danish Modern Executive Desk, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Stunning rosewood Danish modern executive desk, 1950s. Fully restored with gorgeous rosewood grain
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani executive desk for Tecno, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 86.03 in D 36.82 in
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi et Figli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
Its structure is characterized
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Abraham A. Patijn Executive Desk Poly Z Serie 1950s
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful dark Walnut executive office desk. From the wanted Poly Z serie looks like the top is
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani ‘T95’ Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
the essence of Italian post-war modernism. Produced by Tecno in the 1950s, this desk embodies the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Floating Top Walnut Executive 1950s Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, office desk, with five drawers, by George Nelson for Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant Italian Desk of the 50s designed in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
It has a soft design given
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Arched Teak Executive Desk with Rear Bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural arched teak executive desk with rear bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s. Fully restored
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 58 in D 28 in
Rare Italian Executive Desk with Floating Glass Top by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Italian executive desk designed by Italian designer Vittorio Dassi is a model type
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Extraordinary executive desk designed in the 1950s and attributed to the famous Italian architect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in L 30.32 in
Italian Mid-Century Executive/Physician Desk by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
Impressive physician's desk by Vittorio Dassi, made in Italy in the middle of the 20th century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 71.66 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Executive desk has a stylish and unusual shape that gives it an impressive appearance, all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Excellent Italian Executive desk designed by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi in 1950. glass top, eight
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Robert Donovan Walnut Executive Desk, circa 1950s - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Robert Donovan walnut executive desk was commissioned by the wife of the president of Liberty Tool
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20th Century American Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Executive Desk, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Executive Desk, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Outstanding Italian midcentury executive walnut desk. Very well designed and attributable to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen, Model 70, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This stunning vintage rosewood desk is a fantastic example of Kai Kristiansen style, one of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 67.72 in L 28.35 in
Italian Midcentury Mahogany Executive Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing and unique design for this Italian executive Desk of the 1950s, attributed to La Permanente
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 72.05 in L 31.11 in
Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk with Dattilo by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
To your attention this important and remarkable Italian executive Desk of the 1950s, very rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.52 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
Iconic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Leopold Desk Co.
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in Lafayette, IN
This phenomenal executive desk is fresh from a light refurbishment and is a real looker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Office Set with Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Presenting to you a breathtaking and exceedingly rare Italian Executive Desk of the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 74.02 in D 35.44 in
Borge Morgensen Teak Executive Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
1950s teak executive desk designed by Borge Morgensen for Soborg Mobler. Fully restored, a few
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Desk Executive, Italy, Mid-Century Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Desk designed by Luisa and Ico Parisi made in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) this desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Boomerang T-96 Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
"Boomerang" desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with rounded table top and rotating return
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 in
Italian Midcentury Executive Desk with Chairs, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning Italian executive desk is a masterpiece designed and attributed to Vittorio Dassi, a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Large 'Model 207' Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Large executive desk designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s. This is ‘Model 207’ made of teak wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 79.53 in D 35.44 in
Tecno Executive Desk in Walnut and Cast Aluminum by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Italian 1950s desk, which can also serve as a table, exudes an unprecedented class and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in
Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Desk Executive, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Desk designed by Luisa and Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Modern Italian Furniture) this desk combines
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Bernt Petersen Danish Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen
Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
Four drawer executive desk produced in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Ico Parisi for MIM Roma Executive Chair, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Naples, IT
A modern swivel desk chair on castors from the Temi series, an icon of 1950s Italy designed by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Desk for Tecno Model T96
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s walnut executive desk model T96 ‘Boomerang’ designed by italian Osvaldo Borsani and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Modern Desk attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s
Raised surface writing or executive desk with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Mahogany Desk and Bookcase by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing and unique design for this Italian office set of the 1950s, composed by the executive Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 72.05 in D 28.75 in
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Floating Desk
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic California design, c.1950s, a walnut executive desk with a broad floating writing surface
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950s Executive Desk in Mahogany by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Rome, IT
Italy, 1958, executive “Terni series” desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
Stained Mahogany veneer with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Executive Desk Designed by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Almelo, NL
Ico Parisi For MIM Roma Executive Desk, Italy, 1950s.
Executive Desk Designed By Ico Parisi For
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1950's Paolo Buffa Style Italian Executive Desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950's Paolo Buffa style curved front executive Italian desk with glass top, fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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1950s Executive Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s executive desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1950s executive desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s executive desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950s executive desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful 1950s executive desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Executive Desk?
Prices for a 1950s executive desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,203.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 1950s Executive Desk
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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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