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Executive desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s
Executive desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

Executive desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This executive desk, designed by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. in the 1960s, is a versatile two-piece design that can be configured as a single L-shaped workstation or used as tw...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk rosewood Italy 1960
Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk rosewood Italy 1960

Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk rosewood Italy 1960

By Trau

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Striking large executive desk designed and manufactured by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A., Italy 1960. This sophisticated desk features a rectangular top in highly figured rosewoo...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s

By Studio BBPR

Located in Stamford, CT

The work maintains its original Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici manufacturer mark on one of the pull out drawers.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

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Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR

Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR

By Studio BBPR

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Marked under the top and under the legs: "OLIVETTI ARREDAMENTI METALLICI". Numbered 62/182. This vintage-style antique desk with its industrial look is a design classic from the 60's.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood and metal Italian Trau Arredamenti writing desk for Metallici spa, 1960's
Wood and metal Italian Trau Arredamenti writing desk for Metallici spa, 1960's

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By A.R. Arredamenti

Located in Brussel, BE

Trau Arredamenti writing desk. Really elegant piece, the simplicity of the form contrasting with the sculptural legs. A really beautiful and breath taking piece.

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

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Chair Spazio series-BBPR-Italy-Mid 20th Century

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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Chair Spazio series-BBPR-Italy-Mid 20th Century

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rogers Manufactured by Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici Enameled metal structure and plate, fabric upholstery Literature: Domus n.388, marzo 1962, pubblicità su copertina posteriore ...

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Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s
Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

By Trau

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden desk with white metal drawers designed by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. No keys. Wear due to time and age of the desk.

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

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By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Berlin, DE

Later, this item was manufactured by Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici in Italy. The frame is made from lacquered metal, the feet from plastic and the top is made of rosewood.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960
Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960

Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960

By Trau

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Striking large executive desk designed and manufactured by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A., Italy 1960. This sophisticated desk features a rectangular top in highly figured rosewoo...

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

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Aluminum

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s
Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 80.32 in D 76.78 in

Desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s

By Trau

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wood and metal. Stamped TRAU. A module with 3 drawers and a storage unit with a shelf. One drawer under the desk. No key. Wear due to time and age of the desk.

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

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Metal

BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici Swivel Chair with Armrests, Italy, 1960s
BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici Swivel Chair with Armrests, Italy, 1960s

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By Olivetti

Located in Naples, IT

Metal and fabric desk chair, swivel and height adjustable from the 'Spazio' series designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti in 1960. Trademark of Attribution:

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Munster, NRW

These wonderful sixties office desk come (shown together with a matching side desk/machine desk) from BBPR’s ‚Arco‘ office furniture system for Olivetti. Architects and designers Ban...

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Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Munster, NRW

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

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Metal

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Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963

Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

in the office, the sixties may have been swinging (remember ‚mad men‘?), but overall it was a time of rapid modernisation. and it was the time of modular interiors, designed to fit m...

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Arco Sidedesk 'arredamenti metallici serie' by B.B.P.R. Studio for Olivetti

Arco Sidedesk 'arredamenti metallici serie' by B.B.P.R. Studio for Olivetti

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Munster, NRW

Sidedesk/desk made of metal panels on angled legs, adjustable hexagonal feet in black and a chest of five drawers on rails in light gray / beige plastic, which is in a good vintage c...

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

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Clothing Racks Brass in a Minimalist Sculptural Design 1970 Made in Italy
Clothing Racks Brass in a Minimalist Sculptural Design 1970 Made in Italy

Clothing Racks Brass in a Minimalist Sculptural Design 1970 Made in Italy

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Clothing racks brass in a Minimalist sculptural design 1970 made in Italy. Zevi arredamenti metallici.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Marble, Brass

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coppia di sedie vintage anni 70 metallo e velluto design italiano

coppia di sedie vintage anni 70 metallo e velluto design italiano

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Coppia di sedie pieghevoli in metallo cromato e rivestimento in velluto marrone, design Arredamenti Metallici, anni 70. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, può presentare segni d'usura...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Square Mirrored Aluminu Coffee Table, 1970s

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Located in MIlano, IT

Produced by Arrmet Arredamenti Metallici Udine in 1970s. Good conditions, signs of aging present.

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Italian Modernist Spazio Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

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By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in New York, NY

This desk, designed in the 1950s, with its synthesis of styles and materials anticipated post-modern design by over 20 years. Stamped: Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici "Spazio".

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

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S.I.A.M., Industrial Locker Room, Lacquered Sheet, circa 1970, Italy
S.I.A.M., Industrial Locker Room, Lacquered Sheet, circa 1970, Italy

S.I.A.M., Industrial Locker Room, Lacquered Sheet, circa 1970, Italy

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

S.I.A.M. (Sociéta italiana arredamenti metallici), Industrial locker room, Lacquered sheet and metal, Including three lockers decorated with metal bars and revealing a mirror, Met...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Aluminum Coffee Table by Arrmet, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Aluminum Coffee Table by Arrmet, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Aluminum Coffee Table by Arrmet, 1970s

By Arrmet

Located in MIlano, IT

Produced by Arrmet Arredamenti Metallici Udine in 1970s. Vintage conditions, scratches and marks present on the edges.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Arco Desk, Lady Model by B.B.P.R for Olivetti, 1960s
Arco Desk, Lady Model by B.B.P.R for Olivetti, 1960s

Arco Desk, Lady Model by B.B.P.R for Olivetti, 1960s

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H 26.78 in W 48.04 in D 16.54 in

Arco Desk, Lady Model by B.B.P.R for Olivetti, 1960s

By Studio BBPR

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The desk is marked with "OLIVETTI ARREDAMENTI METALLICI" underneath the top and feet.

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

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Metal

Spezial Spazio Desk with Lamp by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Spezial Spazio Desk with Lamp by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Spezial Spazio Desk with Lamp by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Munster, NRW

The height is minimal adjustable. Stamped: Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici ‚spazio‘. This desk with light is in original vintage condition and shows a distinct patina, signs wit...

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

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Metal

Arco small side table BBPR, for Olivetti
Arco small side table BBPR, for Olivetti

Arco small side table BBPR, for Olivetti

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H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 16.54 in

Arco small side table BBPR, for Olivetti

By Studio BBPR

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Marked under the top and feet: "OLIVETTI ARREDAMENTI METALLICI". Numbered 62/182. This occasional desk with its vintage style and industrial look is a design classic from the 60's.

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Vintage 1960s French Side Tables

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Bakelite

Spazio Desk and Side Desk by Bbpr Studio for Olivetti, Italy, 1962
Spazio Desk and Side Desk by Bbpr Studio for Olivetti, Italy, 1962

Spazio Desk and Side Desk by Bbpr Studio for Olivetti, Italy, 1962

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Munster, NRW

Both pieces stamped: Olivetti arredamenti metallici ‚spazio; metal inventory numbers on desk: camera di commercio, pisa '1331’ and ‘231’ Wear consistent with age and use, metal ha...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Modernist Desk Spazio by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, circa 1950
Midcentury Italian Modernist Desk Spazio by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, circa 1950

Midcentury Italian Modernist Desk Spazio by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, circa 1950

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Berlin, DE

(See the photos) It can be adjusted inn height. Stamped: Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici "Spazio". There is also a copy of it in the desk at the MoMA in New York.

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

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Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

the unique design of the whole ‚spazio‘ system with detachable legs and adjustable feet shows bbpr’s emphasis on functionality. the modular usage possibilities were ideally suited fo...

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

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Arco Sidedesk 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie' by B.B.P.R. Studio for Olivetti
Arco Sidedesk 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie' by B.B.P.R. Studio for Olivetti

Arco Sidedesk 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie' by B.B.P.R. Studio for Olivetti

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Munster, NRW

Sidedesk/desk made of metal panels on angled legs, adjustable hexagonal feet in black and a chest of five drawers on rails in light gray / beige plastic, which is in a very good vint...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Small Vintage Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Mid-20th Century Italian Small Vintage Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Mid-20th Century Italian Small Vintage Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Signed with manufacturer’s mark under the tabletop and feet : Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici. Numbered 62/182. This Industrial, Minimalist desk with adjustable feet is a beautiful pi...

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20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau
BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau

BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very interesting functional collector piece. Stamped: Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici "Spazio". Measures: Larger desk only 62.75 in W x 31.5 in D x 30.75in H Smaller desk only 37.25...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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BBBPR Studio Arco Sideboard for Olivetti Syntesis Metallic Furnitur, 1962, Italy
BBBPR Studio Arco Sideboard for Olivetti Syntesis Metallic Furnitur, 1962, Italy

BBBPR Studio Arco Sideboard for Olivetti Syntesis Metallic Furnitur, 1962, Italy

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Lucca, IT

This item was manufacture by 'Olivetti Syntesis Arredamenti Metallici' in Italy. The fram lacquered metal, the free from plastica and the top It is in good condition, of this serie...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

$2,140 / item

H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

$13,986

H 29.53 in W 63.39 in D 31.89 in

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the 1940s Art Deco movement. Crafted from solid oak, it features a solid construction an...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s

Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s

By Salvati & Tresoldi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Cherry, Teak

Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel

Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Lamp, Re-Edition
Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Lamp, Re-Edition

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Lamp, Re-Edition

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A design for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium near Vienna. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette, now manufactured at the WOKA workshop in Vienna. All components according to ...

Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Marc Bankowsky, Four-Panel Plaster Screen, France, 2008
Marc Bankowsky, Four-Panel Plaster Screen, France, 2008

Marc Bankowsky, Four-Panel Plaster Screen, France, 2008

By Marc Bankowsky

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary four-panel screen in polyester plaster by Marc Bankowsky. A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful furniture and access...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rope

1968 Executive Desk
1968 Executive Desk

1968 Executive Desk

$6,500

H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in

1968 Executive Desk

By Warren Platner

Located in Hanover, MA

Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang

By Arne Vodder

Located in Ibiza, Spain

The Boomerang desk, designed by Arne Vodder in Denmark during the 1960s, showcases a solid teak wood structure adorned with brass details on the legs. This iconic piece features thre...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Iconic Console Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Mid Century Iconic Console Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Mid Century Iconic Console Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

By Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Located in San Francisco, CA

A timeless console table designed in the early 1980s by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. In his pursuit of excellence, Jean-Michel is guided by a keen sense of elegance, proportion and refineme...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Metal

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young
Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young

$15,000

H 28.25 in W 84 in D 84 in

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young

By Monteverdi-Young

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Spectacular 1970’s Dark walnut with black lacquer outline executive desk by Monteverdi-Young. Custom ordered by renowned interior designer Gary Jon In beautiful vintage condition. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$5,595 / set

H 29 in W 72 in D 78 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches The depth including the return is 78 inches We take...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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.