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American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

H 31 in W 47.75 in D 19.25 in
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's
Category

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

Materials

Maple

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s

H 30.15 in W 38.15 in D 24.15 in
American Designer, Organic Desk or Table, Stained Wood, Iron, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or freeform table or writing table or desk. By an unknown designer, 1950s, America
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Organic Desk or Table, Stained Wood, Iron, America, 1950s
American Designer, Organic Desk or Table, Stained Wood, Iron, America, 1950s

American Designer, Organic Desk or Table, Stained Wood, Iron, America, 1950s

H 27.5 in W 77 in D 44 in
1950s William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk with one large drawer. Features 3
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1950s William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk
1950s William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk

1950s William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk

H 33 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

H 29 in W 41 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s Having a Large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s

H 29 in W 50 in D 28 in
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
, SOMETIMES, there are DASHING vintage desks like this one by American of Martinsville!!!!! This is an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville

Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville

H 29.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1950 If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Desk Armchair, 1950
American Desk Armchair, 1950

American Desk Armchair, 1950

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Furniture United States. Striking American design from the 1950s. Solid walnut base on brass feet. Original
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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

H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 34.26 in
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'

Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'

H 29 in W 50 in D 26 in
1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Metal

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
William Katavolos Iron & Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950's
By William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by American architect William Katavolos circa 1950's, New York. The spring mechanism beneath the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

William Katavolos Iron & Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950's
William Katavolos Iron & Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950's

William Katavolos Iron & Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950's

H 38 in W 27 in D 20 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun

H 29.25 in W 47 in D 29.25 in
Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible primitive Americans desk in a beautiful black paint with heavy patina and raw wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA

Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA

H 34 in W 44 in D 24.5 in
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1950s Item # 311JOS13Q A remarkable Modernist pedestal desk from the 1950s, the utterly austere form is
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20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s

H 29.13 in W 65.75 in D 29.88 in
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s

H 28 in W 48 in D 24 in
Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a beautifully restored Art Deco desk by Widdicomb, USA, one of America's great names in
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950

Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950

H 29.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids rare exquisite desk from Station Wagon
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s
Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s

Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s

H 28.25 in W 66 in D 28 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk. Great as a side/work
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed

H 25.5 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Solid Rosewood Perpetual Desk Calendar
By Enzo Mari
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted unique rare perpetual calendar circa 1950's solid rosewood with gold numbers days and
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20th Century North American Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Solid Rosewood Perpetual Desk Calendar
Danish Modern Solid Rosewood Perpetual Desk Calendar

Danish Modern Solid Rosewood Perpetual Desk Calendar

H 3.5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

H 30 in W 60.75 in D 24 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined cantilevered modern desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished

H 31.5 in W 60 in D 27.5 in
Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined modern desk, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1960s. This desk is currently
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb
Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

H 29 in W 56 in D 25 in
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé

H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 63 in
Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides

Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides

H 31 in W 48 in D 17 in
Black Lacquer Desk or Bureau Plat with Inset Green Leather Top - Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Style Black Lacquer Desk with Inset Green Leather Top, probably American, circa
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Lacquer Desk or Bureau Plat with Inset Green Leather Top - Refinished
Black Lacquer Desk or Bureau Plat with Inset Green Leather Top - Refinished

Black Lacquer Desk or Bureau Plat with Inset Green Leather Top - Refinished

H 30 in W 50 in D 26 in
Elegant Modern Desk, Designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti, Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Carlo de Carli, and Franco Albini. This is an American midcentury walnut writing desk with an angular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Modern Desk, Designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950
Elegant Modern Desk, Designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950

Elegant Modern Desk, Designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950

H 29 in W 53.5 in D 26 in
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table

Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table

H 26.07 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
By Raymond Loewy, Brunswick Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chicago, circa 1950s. The desk features an exposed metal frame, a unique peg board modesty panel, aluminum
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick

Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick

H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair

H 35 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf

H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored large 60" wide stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany. Drawer fronts, side panels
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top

Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top

H 28.5 in W 61 in D 32 in
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Mahogany secretary desk with mahogany top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 25 in
Restored Pre WWII Rattan and Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Writing Desk. Featuring a convenient drawer adorned with rattan drawer pulls and supported by four-strand
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Rattan

Restored Pre WWII Rattan and Mahogany Writing Desk
Restored Pre WWII Rattan and Mahogany Writing Desk

Restored Pre WWII Rattan and Mahogany Writing Desk

H 32 in W 40 in D 23 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Thonet-France to design desks and seats, including his first monocoque chair. At the end of the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
1950's German Desk Lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of petite German desk lamps. Enameled vented steel shades, brass gooseneck, enameled steel
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Enamel

1950's German Desk Lamps
1950's German Desk Lamps

1950's German Desk Lamps

H 10 in W 6 in D 9 in
Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From America's oldest crystal manufacturer still in business, this is a beautifully blown piece of
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Vintage 1950s American Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s
Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s

Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s

H 6.5 in W 3.4 in D 3 in
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

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 42.92 in
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
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

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian
50° Desk in Wood Italian

50° Desk in Wood Italian

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
Louis XVI Style Desk by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Toronto, ON
ranging from Nelson Rocke­feller to the Duchess of Windsor, Vesey’s chairs, sofas, tables, desks, and
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Style Desk by John Vesey
Louis XVI Style Desk by John Vesey

Louis XVI Style Desk by John Vesey

H 31 in W 63 in D 33 in
Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp Rewired with a new E-12 candelabra base socket, 18/2 black plastic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Enamel

Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp

Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 10 in
1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif
By Marc du Plantier, Gio Ponti, Chiavari, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian brass Chiavari armchair with crossed arrows motif in the style of Gio Ponti, Tomaso
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif
1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif

1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif

H 33 in W 21 in D 17 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal

H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored very large stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany top. Drawer fronts, side panels
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Rattan

Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk
Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk

Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk

H 29 in W 31 in D 62 in
Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
and as a result, his furniture set the tone for American indoor life starting in the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber
Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber

Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber

H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 47.64 in
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 38.98 in
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk with Stacked Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the allure of tropical sophistication with our Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk. This
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk with Stacked Rattan Sides
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk with Stacked Rattan Sides

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Desk with Stacked Rattan Sides

H 31 in W 39 in D 23 in
1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
solid polished brass structure. In rare original mint green color. Italy. Circa 1950's
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp

1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp

H 11.62 in Dm 12.6 in
Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid Century Mahogany and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late 1950s desk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan

Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair
Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair

Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair

H 31 in W 47.99 in D 20 in
Restored Boutique Made Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored very large stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany Drawer fronts, side panels, and top
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan

Restored Boutique Made Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Restored Boutique Made Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk

Restored Boutique Made Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk

H 38 in W 45.98 in D 46 in
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late VictoruiaTiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral
Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk

H 45 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
prominent figure in American midcentury design, Paul McCobb conceived the Planner series in the 1950s, a
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 13.78 in
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
American mid-century design, Paul McCobb conceived the Planner series in the 1950s, a modular furniture
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter

H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 13.78 in
Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: France Materials: parchment
Category

Vintage 1950s French Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France
Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France

Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France

H 63 in W 20.87 in D 39.38 in
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn-of-the-century Tiger Bamboo Secretary desk with handwoven rice mat top, center drawer, Bottom
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Desks

Materials

Bamboo

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves

H 52 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Topeka, KS
fitting piece of 1930s American furniture design. Make it yours! Desk size: • Height 30 inches
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde

H 30 in W 42 in D 16 in
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  • What watches were popular in 1950s?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    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?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    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.
  • What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    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.
  • What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    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.
  • How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    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.

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