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50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: Italian
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Gervasoni Gray 50 Writing Desk in Air Force Blue Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on a whole new dimension: Gray 50 is a small elegant desk, designed in the name of practicality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s,
One drawer is fixed, it was used to hide a safe underneath
We have
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: Italian
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
A Stylish and Unique Bauhaus Meets Industrial Desk, Circa 1940's/50's
Located in Hastings, GB
This stylish and highly functional desk was probably a one off commission, its rarity suggests so
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 37.8 in D 55.52 in
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant German Art Deco Desk is made out of walnut wood. Has slightly curved top with leather
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
Writing desk by day and vanity table by night; roll desk 02 is a minimal piece with four metal legs
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Writing Desk in Macassar Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and very elegant Art Deco French writing desk. It is made out of Macassar wood and legs
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scrivania Anni 50-60, marrone in legno, ottone e vetro
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania vintage di manifattura italiana in legno con vetro sovrapiano, due cassetti e piedini in ottone. Legno esotico.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Desk Corner
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Writing corner, with planked wall with up-and-down lamp, worktop with day compartments and drawers, mahogany veneer wood and skai upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Cobra Desk, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2008
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
York City. Require a 50% deposit and then remainder to be paid prior to shipping. Lead time
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Teak Executive Desk designer Ico Parisi for MIM 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, MI
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular top with a curved shape in front of the seat to m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Writing desk, Italian manufacture. C1950s.
Located in Baranzate, IT
in ferro. Manifattura Italiana. Anni '50.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
protected for another 50 years.
Desk is 50” long, 24” deep and 30” tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Desks in Maison Jansen Manner, Ebonized, Bronze Mounted Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Desks, Maison Jansen Attributed, Ebonized, Bronze, Refinished.
A Compatible pair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.13 in W 49.5 in D 27.25 in
Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
12 Chairs
Style: 50°
Italian
Materials: wood, leather and chrome bronze
Finish: polyurethanic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
rare 50s/60s curved wood chair office desk
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare chair with a stille similar to Charles rats.
the shape of the seat and armrests indicate very careful and rare workmanship
the chair is in very good condition with no parti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The double stacked writing desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
origami were created as a result of this theory.
Origami desk dimension: W 125 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Work Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Work desk by Goons
Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Wood.
Dimensions can be
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Louis XV style desk 1950s
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage desk in the Louis XV style with decorations and inlays
lacquered wood and gilt bronzes, with 3 capacious drawers.
In good condition, writing surface to be re-done.
Category
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Small School Desk in Oak, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Small school desk in oak 1900 with vintage porcelain inkwell. Dimension height 73 cm for a width of
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Desk with Drawer Unit in Solid Pine by Dutch Designer Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Beerse, VAN
Desk with drawer unit designed by Dutch designer Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem.
Ate van
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 25.2 in
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
of damage and scratches in the lacquered surface after 50 years of use.
The desk is therefore in very
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Italian-made executive desk from the 1950s
Located in Genova, IT
Grande scrivania dirigenziale di produzione italiana dei primi anni 50.
Piano di lavoro ricoperto
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Galaxy writing desk in cream shagreen, is a classic and sculptural piece with its beautifully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 51.19 in
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm
Materials: Multilayer and MDF
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Wood Small Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small desk by Goons
Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm
Materials: Wood
Dimensions can be
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son of Denmark in Brazilian Rosewood
By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a very nice example of the 4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, finished in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 73 in D 37 in
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia writing desk is the perfect piece for your room. A more subtle version to her sister the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the Cream Shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting writing desk's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable neutral piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 49.22 in
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1890
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk
Maitland Smith. The U-shaped superstructure was
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in
Category
Antique 1890s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Barley Twist Tall Desk, Spain circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Barley Twist Tall Desk
Spain circa 1900
Constructed in oak, with storage under desk surface
Category
20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful wooden desk made by the designer and cabinetmaker Vittorio Valabrega.
Small drawer under
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nutwood
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III-period mahogany partner’s desk, circa 1800.
This is a very good quality Georgian
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Italian Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, designed by Giancarlo Frattini.
It is fabricated in Italy in the 50's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important desk model Stadera designed by Franco Albini for the Poggi manufacture, in 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Roller Blind Writing Desk Jerry, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia by Jerry company in the 1930s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Neoclassical dressing table / desk / Louis XVI, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Side table / dressing table / lady's desk with white marble top and stained beech wood structure
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Dutch Marquetry 18th Century Large Freestanding Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Large, freestanding five-drawer mahogany desk with elaborate marquetry inlay and ball in claw feet
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Other Desks and Writing Tables
Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and compact rollup writing desk designed and manufactured by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique desk in
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
1950 Compact Home Office Desk in Mahogany and Blond Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 compact home office desk in mahogany and blond wood.
Original lamp.
Interesting desk
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 50 in desk for your home. A 50 in desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 1067 options for an antique or vintage 50 in desk now, or shop our selection of 237 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 50 in desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 50 in desk bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. R & Y Augousti, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful 50 in desk that is worth considering.
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- What guys wore in the 50s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Trends from the 1950s included skinny ties, sports coats, letterman jackets, bowling shirts and saddle shoes. Men like Frank Sinatra helped define trends in the 1950s.
- What does .50 mean on a ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The numbers stamped inside a diamond ring indicate the carat weight of the diamond in the ring. The number .50 would indicate the diamond is half a carat. This can be confirmed by the certificate or appraisal paperwork. Shop a selection of diamond rings and jewelry on 1stDibs.
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- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
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- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
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- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.