1950'S Italian Walnut Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Like a beautifully tailored Italian suit, this exquisite 1950s writing desk balances elegance with effortless grace.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
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1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA
By Kipp Stewart, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Writing Desk by Kipp Stewart for Glenn of CA, USA.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian 3 Drawer Sabre Legs Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern sabre legs 3 drawer Italian writing desk, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist Reconstruction Design Writing Desk, France 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Modernist Reconstruction Period Design Writing Desk. Made in France, early 1950's period.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950's Silvio Cavatorta elegant blond wood writing desk
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, IT
Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957) Elegant blond wood writing desk with two side drawers and magazine rack, original opaline glass top. Cavatorta & Co., circa 1950. Silvio Cavatorta's w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
1950's Vintage French Provincial Ladies Writing Desk - Gilt Wash
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Provincial Gilt Wash Elegant Ladies Writing Desk. 5 drawers with brass pulls.
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, v-legged writing desk, Chandigarh, India, 1950's
$15,159Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret, v-legged writing desk, Chandigarh, India, 1950's
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A classic V-legged desk by Pierre Jeanneret, designed for the administrative buildings of Chandigarh in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1950s English Mahogany Writing Desk with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
English 1950s mahogany writing table with drawers and legs with bronze lions claws. Dimensions open table: 74 x 165 x 66cm.
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Mid-20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
$10,971
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PAU, FR
Important And rare green Desk and chair of Jacques Adnet. Quitte rare in green. The top is in black formica.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Sculptural Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, mahogany, glass, Italy, 1950s This exceptional Italian desk from the 1950s embodies the sophistication and expressive freedom that defined the finest mid-century design.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Bluet leather nickeled X base Chair included
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Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Folding Top Desk, France, 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Jacques Adnet leather, Brass & Oak desk. The frame is leather and brass wrapped steel, the top has two drop down oval leaves perfectly book matched to the top wrapped...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice writing surface surrounded by an asymmetric lower level. A true statement piece. Can be...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Jacques Quinet Two Tiered Desk, France 1950's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional leather desk with oak top with it’s original leather and patina Chair separate 54x25.5x30 Knee hole 24
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood and Gilt, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood and Gilt, France, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Gold Leaf
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk in bi-color brown and black feet in brass in the manner of bamboo Possibility to add an armchair who is not included
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Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather France Designed by Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark Dimen...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A bleached Teak desk with exposed joinery finished on all sides. Clearance under apron 24”.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A calm and solid piece that holds its space with ease. The Mahogany desk is made in the 1950s Denmark and is in very good condition. The surface shows light signs of use, and overall...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Elegant and refined Italian Mid-Century writing desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, a period in which his work reflects the broader cultural dialogue of Italian post-war de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk Covered with navy blue leather, chromed metal 3 drawers.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched leather and patinated pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet Rare modèle first quater of the 50's Great vintage condition France
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pearwood
1950’s Metal Desk By Barro – Mechelen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Metal Desk By Barro – Mechelen. High quality lovely original desk from the fifties. Made from sheet metal with good practical storage. The desk features the original linoleum ...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair both supported by elegant turned and fluted legs ending with taper...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Writing Desk and Chair for Henredon, Ca. 1950s
By Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Peabody, MA
A mahogany writing desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as part of his collaboration with Heritage Henredon in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Style Writing Desk of Rosewood by Geog Kofoeds Møbeletabl. 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Georg Kofoed
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The front has two doors with shelves + two drawers inside The desk has been oil treated through the years The writing desk is manufactured in the 1950s-1960s by furniture manufactu...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Blockboard, Mahogany Veneer, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the table: Height: 74.5 cm (29.3 in) Width: 130 cm (51.2 in) Depth: 58 cm (22.8 in) Leg space: Height: 70 cm (27.6 in) Width: 64 cm (25.2 in) This architecturally cle...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Italian Cherry Wood Lady Writing Desk. 1950s with floating Top
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian cherry wood writing desk with a rectangular top that appears to float above the sculptural, tapered supports. The rear section features an integrated shelf for storing books ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Bookcase by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This exceptional writing desk with integrated bookcase is a fine example of Italian mid-century modern design, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Rizzi workshop in Cantù during the 195...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
This three-drawer Jacques Adnet desk in dark brown stitched leather with ring pulls and brass accents at feet. Finished all around and veneer top - SEE ALL detail images and video. ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood, Brass by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1950's
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood, Brass by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Hedensted Møbelfab...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare desk model AT-303 Produced by Andreas ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Compact Surveillant Desk – Atelier Jean Prouve. Prouvé is one of the most respected French designers of the 21st Century. Prouve regarded himself as an engineer, famously bo...
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet. Metal is in vintage condition. See pictures for details. Other pics on request, overall very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Brandt Ranch Oak, Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s A unique solid oak writing desk and matching desk chair designed and produced by A.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Green Leather Top, circa 1950s
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined Louis XVI–style writing desk dating from around the 1950s, crafted in solid cherry wood with a warm golden patina.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1290 Hand painted Venetian style desk with gilt finish.
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1950's Italian Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of Gio Ponti. The desk has two drawers and light grey Formica on two levels of the desk ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Linen, Formica, Fruitwood
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Bent Moudt, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Pull-out writing desk section of solid Brazilian Rosewood.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's French Modernist 3-Drawer Sleek Oak and Metal Frame Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage mid-century French minimalist desk with three shallow drawers and trimmed in rich walnut, reminiscent of designs by Charlotte Perriand. A beveled glass plateau has been...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
By Eero Saarinen, John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wooden structure, with black glass top, elegant legs completed by three side drawers. The unique and typical desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Mid-century modern desk by Claudio Olivieri and Renato Angeli, Italy 1950's
By Luigi Claudio Olivier, Renato Angeli
Located in Renens, CH
Rare and impressive mid century modern executive desk attributed to Claudio Olivieri and Renato Angeli. Italy 1950's. The desk is entirely made of lacquered dark wood and massive br...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from Art Deco design. It has a curved design that gives it a distinctive appeal and a lar...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Norwich, England
Elegant Mid Century brass and ebonised three drawer desk with leather inset, in the Maison Jansen manner. French - Circa 1950. This Directoire style desk is made in bright solid bra...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A mid-century Italian oak executive desk with black glass top over four pedestal drawers raised on flat splayed supports. Mid Century Modern Oak Glazed Desk by Italian Designer Vitto...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
Pier Luigi Colli Writing Desk, 1940s
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pier Luigi Colli Writing Desk Table, Wood, Italy, 1950s This writing desk is built on a pair of tapered trestle legs joined by a single stretcher with a gently scalloped lower edge,...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arthur Umanoff 1950s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Umanoff 1950s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton Offered form sale is a rare Midcentury Modern quintessential 50s design Arthur Umanoff writing desk f...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950's
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Clifford Pascoe was a notable American mid-century modern furniture designer, active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. His work is best known for its minimalist, industrial-inspired ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
1950s Italian Burl Maple Desk
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Stylized 1950s Italian burl maple desk with bronze pulls and glass scrivania top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Desk, 1950s
$1,943
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s France compact Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Compact writing desk with 3 storage draws 1950s French
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 78 1/4 in W: 35 1/2 in D: 16 1/4 in Capture the enchanting spirit of classic Europe with this Italian Venetian style distressed paint-decorated secretary desk, craf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s French Oak Desk
$1,708
1950s French Oak Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
1950s petite French Desk with 3 storage draws stripped back frame Oak fantastic shape
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Danish teak desk
$2,857
1950s Danish teak desk
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1950s desk, Danish manufacture. Made of teak, the desk features two drawers with recessed handles.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single drawer, cubby, and various hooks underneath. We sanded the steel top surface down ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
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Rare 1950s Writing Desk with Boomerang Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite midcentury writing desk, featuring boomerang leg designs indicative of the era. The single boomerang leg captures the eye from every angle with it's solid crafts...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Blackened Home Office Suite Set of Three, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Blackened Home Office Suite as set of three, 1950s. Writing desk with drawers, bookcase and wall mounted wardrobe with gold colored coat hooks.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Wood
1950's Tommi Parzinger Writing Desk
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
1950's handcrafted desk by Tommi Parzinger. Solid lacquered mahogany with holly inlay detail, 2 side drawers with handmade brass pulls, 1 center drawer, & slender tapering legs.
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American Desks and Writing Tables
1950's Giò Ponti Desk and Writing Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Amazing Giò Ponti Desk and Writing Desk for - Uffici della Vembi-Burroughs -
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s with mirror and drawers standing on black metal legs with gold colored details.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Paris, France
Danish Angle desk, circa 1955 The large rectangular stained mahogany top with a left side angle features a leather inset writing top and pen holders lacquered tubular supports...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950's Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak wood. Metal structure. Bottom legs in brass.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent vintage condition! Formal French Country style ladies writing desk; signature John Widdicomb; painted finish with gently antiqued hardware; 3 drawers, desk is finished on a...
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Mid-20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, piano lacquer, chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s This large Bauhaus writing desk from 1930s Czechoslovakia is a striking piece of functionalist art, also k...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Writing desk designed by Bengt Ruda, 1950s . The material are teak and lacquered beech.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Beech
Italian 1950's Centre Desk.
Located in Milan, IT
Centre desk with maple wood outlines and legs. 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was manufactured by Torck Belgium in ca. the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Brazilian Rosewood Desk, 1950's
Located in Pollenza, IT
Brazilian rosewood desk , on the top there is an embedded black printed glass
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering and gold leaf covered wooden corpus. Matching a period full brass chair.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Andre Monpoix, 1950's
By Andre Monpoix
Located in Paris, FR
Desk created by Andre Monpoix for Meubles TV. Black lacquered tube-shape legs. Elm top and tablet.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Giò Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury writing desk with three plastic drawer. It has a construction of chrome pipes and a formica plate.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Desk
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Burl elm and chromed metal. Not signed. Measures: H. 76 cm, W. 180 cm, D. 85 cm.
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Vintage 1950s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Graceful desk Italian 1950s wooden top with a central drawer, iron legs lacquered black, brass feet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Doctor's Desk
Located in Freiburg, DE
Material: metal, plastic coating Legroom: 64cm Condition: very good to good working condition, unrestored and cleaned (see photos)
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 1950s German Writing Desk Armchair
Located in Nurnberg, DE
Very elegant and comfortable German 1950s writing desk armchair with a beautiful Silhouette.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Vintage Metal Desk
Located in Freiburg, DE
Metal desk with dark green plastic finish.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Rosewood and Brass Desk with Green Glass, 1950's
Located in Pollenza, IT
italian rosewood desk, with brass in both faces and feet. green glass on the top. in the style of Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
1950s, Steel Desk
Located in Alton, GB
1950s Steel desk with a dark green table top and cargo green base.
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Black Compas Desk, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk by Jean Prouvé in black color. Produced by Atelier Jean Prouvé in 1950s. Original Oak top.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mastruzzi Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Mastruzzi Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
A little craftsmanship's masterpiece, this writing desk was manufactured in Italy by Pietro Mastruzzi- Mantova. It displays four drawers on the right and a peculiar pull-out shelf o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Original Midcentury Office Desk from 1950s
Located in Prague, CZ
Original unique office desk from Czechoslovakia. Wooden strong construction. Measures: Dimensions: 200 × 78 × 65 cm (W × H × D) Country: Czechoslovakia Decade: 1950s. Measure...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
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1950s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1950s writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Nanna Ditzel and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950s Writing Desk?
Prices for a 1950s writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,684.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
Questions About 1950s Writing Desk
What is a writing desk?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.
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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