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...
Metal
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...
Metal
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.
Metal
$7,676 / item
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 ...
Metal
$1,115Sale Price|25% Off
Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
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.
Bakelite
Wood and metal Italian Trau Arredamenti writing desk for Metallici spa, 1960's
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.
Metal
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.
Metal
Sideboard by BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici, 1962
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
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.
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
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...
Aluminum
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.
Metal
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H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 30.71 in
BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici Swivel Chair with Armrests, Italy, 1960s
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:
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in
Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
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...
Metal
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H 40.95 in W 50.99 in D 20.67 in
Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
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...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in
Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
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...
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 16.54 in
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...
Metal
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H 64.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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.
Marble, Brass
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H 11.03 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Square Mirrored Aluminu Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Produced by Arrmet Arredamenti Metallici Udine in 1970s. Good conditions, signs of aging present.
Stainless Steel
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H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
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...
Metal
Italian Modernist Spazio Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
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".
Steel
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H 79.53 in W 69.3 in D 22.45 in
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...
Sheet Metal
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H 11.03 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
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.
Aluminum
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.
Metal
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...
Metal
Arco small side table BBPR, for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
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.
Bakelite
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H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Spazio Desk and Side Desk by Bbpr Studio for Olivetti, Italy, 1962
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
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...
Metal
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H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
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.
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
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...
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 43.71 in D 16.15 in
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...
Metal
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H 26.78 in W 44.1 in D 16.54 in
Mid-20th Century Italian Small Vintage Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 98.4 in D 30.3 in
BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in New York, 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...
Metal, Steel
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H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 16.54 in
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...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
Brass
$3,341Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Desk, Teak & Aluminum, Italy, Circa 1969
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
Aluminum
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. ...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That ...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,750
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
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...
Steel
$12,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 80 in D 40 in
American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units over a Pair of aluminum pedestal bases (HERBERT HIRCHE-Christian Holzäpfel KG) Germa...
Wood
$4,250
H 30.32 in W 77.56 in D 20.08 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Yellow Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production, 1960s. In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufact...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Plastic
$2,093
H 27 in W 42 in D 18 in
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Biella, IT
Sottsass Ettore design in years 70 for Olivetti Italy typewriting desk Synthesis
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Ital...
Steel
$19,192
H 28.75 in W 80.71 in D 39.38 in
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s
By Sibast, Posborg & Meyhoff
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and Steel Style: Scandinavian Modern Executive Desk Produced by Sibas...
Steel
Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis - 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing Desk from the second office furniture program, which was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. Arco - the arch - is the basis of the design, the static element was shaped dec...
Metal
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.
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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.
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