What is an executive desk?

An 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.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some 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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The 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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. 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?

1950s 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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In 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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There 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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The 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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In 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?

Frank 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.

1950s Executive Desk

Walnut Boomerang Desk

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Desk

Floating Top Desk

Mid Century Rosewood Mahogany Desk

Curved executive desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1950's

$37,393

H 29.93 in W 98.43 in D 36.23 in

Curved executive desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1950's

By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes

Located in Brussels, BE

Designed by Belgian modern design pioneer Jules Wabbes (1919 - 1974) and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chro...

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

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Wood

1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top

$10,528

H 27.96 in W 55.91 in D 25.6 in

1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mid Century Modern Oak Glazed Desk by Italian Designer Vittorio Dassi 1893-1973 Italian Mid-Century Desk and Chair Designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s This stunning Italian Mid...

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

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Hardwood, Glass

Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s

$2,750

H 29.5 in W 50 in D 26 in

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.

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

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s

$4,089

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

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 produced by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in Italy during the 1950s.

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Metal

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

$1,250

H 38.5 in W 22 in D 28 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 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

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

$9,932

H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 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.

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$11,860

H 34.45 in W 79.53 in D 36.62 in

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Buccinasco, MI

An exceptionally refined Italian executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, a piece that perfectly reflects the sophisticated dialogue between architectural modernism an...

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

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk Set by EPMC, 1950s

$11,700 / set

H 30.52 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk Set by EPMC, 1950s

By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù

Located in Buccinasco, MI

An exceptional and increasingly rare Italian Mid-Century executive desk set, produced in the 1950s and officially marked by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantù, a benchmark of post-w...

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

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Glass, Wood

Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s

$2,804

H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 75.6 in

Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s

By Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

An elegant and architecturally balanced executive desk attributed to Anonima Castelli, Bologna, dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s—a period in which the company was engaged in...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks

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Wood

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$5,616

H 32.88 in W 73.63 in D 35.83 in

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

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s

$2,450

H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s

By Coen de Vries, EEKA, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$3,744Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 34.26 in

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 Furniture United States.

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

$25,744

H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in

Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Rare executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi and produced in Italy during the 1950s.

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

$6,500

H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in

1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Walnut, cane, brass, and rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950s.

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

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Brass

Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

$8,495

H 29 in W 62 in D 34 in

Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

This commanding teak executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is a quintessential example of sophisticated 1950s American modernism.

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$11,685

H 30.71 in W 76.58 in D 36.23 in

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This spectacular desk was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, probably with the artistic direction of Gio Ponti, with whom he collaborated for many years.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Franco Albini SC23 Executive Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

$9,348

H 28.75 in W 77.96 in D 39.38 in

Franco Albini SC23 Executive Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Hellouw, NL

The SC23 executive desk, designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Franco Albini, is a striking example of mid-20th-century modern design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,975Sale Price|50% Off

H 29 in W 84 in D 42 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. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

$12,854

H 31.11 in W 80.32 in D 33.08 in

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stunning desk designed by Vitoro Dassi in the 1950s, featuring a black glass top beneath which is a wooden band shaped like a gull's wing that connects to the central section. This r...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Italian Mid century Executive Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani , 1950s

$13,087

H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 32.68 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 features six front drawers with the distinctive “grissinato” motif and original brass...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk

$4,950 / item

H 29 in W 32 in D 66 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 Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Chrome

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

$8,063

H 31.11 in W 66.54 in D 33.08 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 sinuous top with an arched line in contrast with the central part convex in the oppo...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass, Teak

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s

$12,737

H 30.71 in W 67.33 in D 29.53 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.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$3,000

H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Picture this stunning piece anchoring a mid-century-inspired office, its blue leather standing out against warm wood tones and complementing the sleek lines of a classic executive de...

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

Materials

Metal

Jacques Quinet Desk

$85,000

H 29.5 in W 71.25 in D 27.63 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 stitching and fully swiveling drawers on both sides including a filing cabinet with lea...

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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950s Harvey Probber (attr.) Mid Century Walnut Advent Executive Desk mid centur

$4,300

H 30.5 in W 83.75 in D 38 in

1950s Harvey Probber (attr.) Mid Century Walnut Advent Executive Desk mid centur

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A vintage Advent executive desk designed by Harvey Probber. Featuring a curved boomerang surface with criss crossed veneers each end culminating in wings. Tapered and angled legs o...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 122.05 in D 33.47 in

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, circa 1950. This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s

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H 30 in W 58 in D 28 in

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 architectural case study style, designed by Milo Baughman and made by Glenn of Cali...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Gio Ponti: Monumental Executive Desk in Reeded Walnut and Brass, Italy 1950s

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H 31 in W 63 in D 32 in

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 reeded walnut with polished brass details.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in

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 castaluminium feet. Techno label on the structure.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 59.65 in D 30.12 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 slice handles.

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

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Beech, Teak

1950s Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma

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H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in

1950s Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma

By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi

Located in Rome, IT

Italy, 1958, executive “Terni series” desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma Exotic wood with metal details Completely restored, sanded and finished with shellac This table has two...

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Rosewood Executive Desk by Dassi

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H 30 in W 71 in D 33.75 in

Italian Rosewood Executive Desk by Dassi

By Paolo Buffa, Dassi

Located in Miami, FL

An important Italian circa 1950's executive desk attributed to Paolo Buffa for Dassi.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Sven Ivar Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 83 in D 39.5 in

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.

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

Materials

Chrome

Executive American desk, 1950's

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H 29 in W 71 in D 30 in

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

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H 31 in W 72 in D 30 in

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 drawers have wonderful asymmetrical brass pulls. Two pull out wood boards for extra surf...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950's Executive Walnut Desk

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H 31 in W 72 in D 30 in

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 drawers have wonderful asymmetrical brass pulls. Two pull out wood boards for extra surf...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 1950s Italian Executive Desk.

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H 31 in W 73 in D 34 in

Exceptional 1950s Italian Executive Desk.

Located in Miami, FL

Rare 1950s rosewood executive desk with inset burgundy glass top floating on seven-drawer double pedestal.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Executive Desk by Hadar Schmidt, 1950s-1960s

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H 29.93 in W 93.31 in D 38.98 in

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. The desk was designed for an all-round view. The desk is hand-polished and profes...

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

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Brass

Executive Desk Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in

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 glass pane. Underneath is a shelving area and four drawers. The table shows a beaut...

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

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Wood

Executive Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s

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H 28.5 in W 84 in D 37 in

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 restored to its original finish and functionality, featuring a con-cave top and nickel ...

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

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Nickel

Danish Mahogany Executive Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher, c. 1950's

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H 30.25 in W 67 in D 28 in

Danish Mahogany Executive Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher, c. 1950's

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Norwalk, CT

Rich mahogany takes on a glowing, satin-like luminescence in this breathtaking and rare writing desk by Ole Wanscher. The simple form is perfectly proportioned, with elegant squared ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Executive Desk by Dassi, Italy, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 71.26 in L 30.71 in

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 slender feet with brass sabots. The corpus with concave recesses has a dark tinted gla...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass, Wood

Danish Teak Executive Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen, Circa 1950's

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H 28.25 in W 60 in D 29 in

Danish Teak Executive Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen, Circa 1950's

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Puslinch, ON

Condition: Fair Vintage Condition Dimensions: 60” L x 29” D x 28.25” H (24.5” H LR 22” L LR) Description: A vintage teak desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen, circa 1960s. Exce...

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

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Teak

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s

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H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in

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 Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid embossed leather top.

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Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Nanna Ditzel Rosewood Executive Desk by Søren Willadsen

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H 27.96 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in

1950s Nanna Ditzel Rosewood Executive Desk by Søren Willadsen

By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Knebel, DK

Elegant freestanding executive desk in rosewood designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1955 for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik. The desk is a fine example of Nanna Ditzels ability to create si...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1950s Cees Braakman Pastoe L-Shaped Executive Desk, Netherlands

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H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 70.87 in

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 by Cees Braakman for his modular custom built series for Pastoe, Netherlands. Shows ...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stunning Rosewood Danish Modern Executive Desk, 1950s

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H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30.5 in

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 throughout.

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk with Raised Edges 1950's

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H 28.5 in W 59 in D 29.5 in

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. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 86.03 in D 36.82 in

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.

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

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 34.65 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.

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

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Brass

Abraham A. Patijn Executive Desk Poly Z Serie 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 56.7 in L 29.53 in

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 Floating. Brass handles and feet. On the left Three anti dusk drawers, and the origina...

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

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani ‘T95’ Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in

Osvaldo Borsani ‘T95’ Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Hellouw, NL

Produced by Tecno in the 1950s, this desk embodies the architectural clarity and modular thinking that defined Borsani’s oeuvre.

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

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Teak

Italian Midcentury Rosewood Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in

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 designer Vittorio Dassi, a model type produced in Italy in the 1950s and specifically de...

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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

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H 29 in W 71 in D 35.5 in

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 Miller, circa the 1950s. Walnut wood with floating top. In very good condition. The...

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

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 83.08 in D 41.34 in

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 by its rounded sides and tapered legs that are finished with brass feet, and in addi...

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

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Brass

Sculptural Arched Teak Executive Desk with Rear Bookshelf by Svend Madsen, 1950s

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H 29 in W 58 in D 28 in

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.

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

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Teak

Rare Italian Executive Desk with Floating Glass Top by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 32 in W 67 in D 34 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 produced in Italy in the 1950s and specifically dedicated to an audience formed by profes...

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

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Glass, Rosewood

Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s

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H 30.32 in W 66.93 in L 30.32 in

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 Guglielmo Ulrich.

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Executive/Physician Desk by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

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H 30.71 in W 71.66 in D 35.44 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. This wonderful bureau was rendered in veneer woods with two drawers configured on eith...

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

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 78.75 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 around finished with superb reeded details.

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in

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 drawers, solid brass tipped feet, high executive quality. It features an exquisite de...

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

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Brass

Robert Donovan Walnut Executive Desk, circa 1950s - 1960s

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H 29.5 in W 81 in D 37 in

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 & Die Corporation of Rochester, NY and custom made for her husband. This was just o...

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20th Century American Desks

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Executive Desk, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in

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

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H 30.12 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in

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 Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s.

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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

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H 28.35 in W 67.72 in L 28.35 in

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 most-appreciated Danish designers of 20th century. Pure in form yet very effective. Th...

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

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Rosewood

Italian Midcentury Mahogany Executive Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 72.05 in L 31.11 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 Mobili Cantù, with the structure in mahogany wood veneer finished with brass detai...

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk with Dattilo by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

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H 30.52 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 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, manufactured by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantù (marked) and attributable to the i...

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

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Brass

Iconic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Leopold Desk Co.

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H 30 in W 74 in D 33 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! Manufactured by Leopold Desk Co. of Burlington, this desk exemplifies the quality materials a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Office Set with Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 30.91 in W 74.02 in D 35.44 in

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, masterfully designed and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi.

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

Materials

Brass

Borge Morgensen Teak Executive Desk

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H 28.75 in W 57.5 in D 28.5 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.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Desk Executive, Italy, Mid-Century Italy 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

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 combines excellent design with durable construction. A great example of Italian moderni...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Boomerang T-96 Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 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 and drawer element. The frame is made of steel with Tecno label on the base. Length...

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

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Wood

Italian Midcentury Executive Desk with Chairs, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 71.26 in D 32.29 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 model type produced in Italy circa 1954 and specifically dedicated to an audience f...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Large 'Model 207' Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, 1950s

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H 28.75 in W 79.53 in D 35.44 in

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.

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

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Teak

Tecno Executive Desk in Walnut and Cast Aluminum by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1950s

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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 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 elegance. The very solid boat-shaped top is made of walnut wood and shows a beautiful draw...

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

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Aluminum

Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Desk Executive, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

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H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Desk Executive, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

Desk designed by Luisa and Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Modern Italian Furniture) this desk combines an excellent design with a lasting construction. A great example of Italian modern...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

Bernt Petersen Danish Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s

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H 29.14 in W 75.6 in L 29.14 in

Bernt Petersen Danish Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s

By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, England

Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s Four drawer executive desk produced in Denmark by master cabinetmakers Rud.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ico Parisi for MIM Roma Executive Chair, Italy 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in

Ico Parisi for MIM Roma Executive Chair, Italy 1950s

By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi

Located in Naples, IT

A modern swivel desk chair on castors from the Temi series, an icon of 1950s Italy designed by the famous Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, it features a four-star cast aluminium base, wood v...

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

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Metal

1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Desk for Tecno Model T96

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H 29.14 in W 98.43 in D 51.19 in

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 by Tecno Milano, the top has the characteristic shape of a boomerang, floating pede...

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s

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H 32 in W 75 in D 35.5 in

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 seven drawers (no key) in mahogany and rosewood veneer, black glass top (likely repla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Mahogany Desk and Bookcase by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 72.05 in D 28.75 in

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 with its Bookcase, both attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù.

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

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Floating Desk

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H 29.5 in W 58 in D 28 in

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Floating Desk

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic California design, c.1950s, a walnut executive desk with a broad floating writing surface by Milo Baughman.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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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

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.