Alma Castilian Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 78 wide x 38 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk To...
Leather, Walnut
Alma Castilian Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 77.5 wide x 21 deep x 29 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Top of Credenza has Stain Wear and Minor Scratches....
Walnut
Vintage MCM Alma Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Vintage MCM executive desk. Made by the iconic Alma group. Beautiful walnut frame in a chic boomerang shape.
Walnut
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 83.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches All pieces of furniture...
Walnut
Alma Furniture Sculptural Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Very rare Skulptura desk by Alma. Stunning sculptural executive desk with x base and wood grain. Sleek lines, one large drawer, and one shelf behind. Tambour door. Dimensio...
Walnut
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk by Alma
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Amazing Mid-Century Modern executive desk by the Alma Desk Company. Desk features unique, curved, "boomerang" top, wonderful woven, curved modesty panel, walnut veneered cabinets and...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 72.25 in D 42.5 in
Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern Skulptura boomerang desk by Alma Desk Co. showcases the sculptural, space-age optimism that made American office and home furnishings of the period so distinc...
Steel
Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Castillian Alma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Castillian Alma Executive Desk - a pinnacle of mid-century modern design that combines functionality with understated elegance.
Walnut
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern credenza made in Highpoint, North Carolina by the Alma Desk Company. Part of Alma’s “Castilian” line.
Walnut
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 77 wide x 21 deep x 28.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage con...
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut "Castillian" Executive Desk by Alma
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic mid-century walnut “Castillian” executive desk by Alma made in the United States, circa 1960s.
Leather, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet w/ Chrome Legs
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enjoy! 😁 Materials: Walnut, Chrome Legs This Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet by Alma Desk Co. showcases a clean, architectural silhouette that reflects the brand’s functional ye...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Alma Castilian Walnut Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern walnut and mahogany executive desk. American made by Alma, from their “Castilian” collection.
Walnut
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H 29.25 in W 78 in D 38 in
MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Topeka, KS
These are STUNNING “Castilian Series” pieces including an executive desk & credenza by Alma Desk Company each composed of walnut frames.
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Credenza by The Alma Furniture Company
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The piece has a higher profile which is hard to find in a midcentury credenza, very well constructed designed by the Alma Furniture and Desk company, High Point NC.
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Armchairs by Alma, Set of 2
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Denver, CO
Set of two petite, vintage armchairs in the original caramel toned faux leather. This set is an original pair, sourced together. Excellent upholstered frame construction with solid...
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 77.75 in D 21 in
Vintage 1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza from Castillion Line by Alma
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning Mid-Century Modern credenza made in Highpoint, North Carolina by the Alma Desk Company. Part of Alma’s “Castilian” line. Credenza features center accordion doors, file drawe...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Alma furniture floating walnut desk Super rare floating desk with finished back.
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs by the ALMA Desk Company after Risom
By Alma Desk Company, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury architectural design armchairs by ALMA. Chic two-tone upholstery color way having medium brown vinyl and light tan fabric elements. Suitable for use as side, accen...
Walnut
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H 31 in W 62 in D 78 in
American Modern Walnut & Mahogany Executive Desk with Return, Alma Desk Company
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top and return with dark walnut banding and central mahogany top, above a woven frontal area and round tapering legs with brass caps, the interior side with one penci...
$2,150
H 30.5 in W 50 in D 16.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Metal
$3,300
H 43 in W 71 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with drawers and Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Rosewood high Credenza Sideboard with 3 storage drawers and Cabinet with Adjustable shelves. Has 4 felt lined drawers. Made circa 1960s. Very clean inside and out ...
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
Alma Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 78 wide x 36 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk has Stain ...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 49.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your workspace with this 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom. This desk showcases rich walnut grain, clean architectural lines, and a sleek floating to...
Walnut
$3,195
H 29 in W 59.75 in D 29.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Ramseur Furniture, 1960s
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza crafted by cabinet maker Ramseur Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. This beautifully crafted piece embodies the clean lines and thoughtful funct...
Walnut
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The return measures: 66 deep x 25.5 inches high A...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Metal
Danish Executive Desk in Rio Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, c1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish executive desk in richly grained Rio rosewood, made in the 1950s or 1960s. The front includes a central drawer and two cupboards with interior pull-out trays, all key-operated...
Rosewood
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 66 wide x 32 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk has Stain Wea...
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite 1960s walnut credenza showcases the sophisticated design vision of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. A stunning example of American mid-century modern craftsmanship...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Raymondville, TX
This vintage mid-century modern credenza by R-Way Furniture features a classic design, beautiful amber tone walnut wood with a lacquered finish, and versatile storage. To the left is...
Metal, Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.5 wide x 36 deep x 27.75 high, with a chair clearance of 23.75 inches Good Vintage Condition - Desk has Stain We...
Walnut
$3,195
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 30 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65 wide x 36 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting stu...
Chrome
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.