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Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk

Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk

$2,295

H 29.75 in W 54 in D 28 in

Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk

By Parsons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A stylish Mid Century Desk with simple refined form. With a single apron drawer with a rectangular brass pull. The case with brass lower band and raised on square brass legs. Fitted ...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in good vintage condition. Very beautiful designed de...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Maple "Planner Group" Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Mid-Century Maple "Planner Group" Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Mid-Century Maple "Planner Group" Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century desk was designed by American furniture maker Paul McCobb for Winchendon.

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!
Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!

Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!

By Henredon, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Founders light blonde pecan single pedestal desk tubular chrome legs MINT! Solid wood construction dovetail joints.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...

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

Materials

Steel

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

$1,995Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair
1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair

1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair

$1,301

H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 18.12 in

1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair

Located in Folkestone, GB

Compact and ideal for a child's bedroom or any mid century modern curated space.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

By Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Writing Desk with Green Laminate Top and Bookshelf Underneath
Vintage Writing Desk with Green Laminate Top and Bookshelf Underneath

Vintage Writing Desk with Green Laminate Top and Bookshelf Underneath

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Attractive vintage writing desk with green laminate top, pull out drawer with black handle (not original to the desk) and side stacked drawers. Blonde wood frame with black enameled ...

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

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated steel, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by W...

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

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. Flip down front door is des...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves

Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves

$1,200

H 6.75 in W 23.88 in D 9 in

Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in New York, NY

A Danish modern, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern style, blonde oak wood desk, office, library, etc., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas, ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s
Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s

Raphael Raffel Vanity or Writing Desk in Sycamore and Glass, France 1950s

By Raphaël Décorateur

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Raphael Raffel two tiered vanity or writing desk in blonde sycamore and bronze with a thick glass top, of note, are the tapering legs and the elegant curved design. Signed on...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Sycamore

1950s Secretaire Troumeau Desk, by Permanente Mobili Cantù, Gio Ponti Style
1950s Secretaire Troumeau Desk, by Permanente Mobili Cantù, Gio Ponti Style

1950s Secretaire Troumeau Desk, by Permanente Mobili Cantù, Gio Ponti Style

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Midcentury precious, refined and treated in detail three drawers with flap on top, from Cantù, in blonde hand carved walnut, Gio Ponti style. Excellent patina, polished to wax Measu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Mid-Century made to measure ‘CT69’ storage cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin ch...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Rare 1970s Czechoslovakian Bentwood Armchairs by TON in Colorful Patt
Set of Two Rare 1970s Czechoslovakian Bentwood Armchairs by TON in Colorful Patt

Set of Two Rare 1970s Czechoslovakian Bentwood Armchairs by TON in Colorful Patt

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Utilizing the historic factory's expertise in steam-bent timber, these chairs exhibit a progressive late mid-century aesthetic, defined by fluidly curved continuous beech wood armres...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Bentwood

Lounge Chair in Maple in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s
Lounge Chair in Maple in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s

Lounge Chair in Maple in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Deland, FL

Simultaneously comfortable and minimalist this armchair is perfect behind a desk or as a stand-alone accent chair this piece can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Alvar Aalto Teal Top Table 83
Alvar Aalto Teal Top Table 83

Alvar Aalto Teal Top Table 83

$5,752

H 28.35 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in

Alvar Aalto Teal Top Table 83

By Alvar Aalto

Located in London, GB

This striking table by Alvar Aalto exemplifies the Finnish master's signature blend of functional modernism and organic warmth. Designed with Aalto's characteristic focus on human-ce...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

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Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany Three-Drawer Flip Desk by George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany Three-Drawer Flip Desk by George Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany Three-Drawer Flip Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

This beautiful blonde bleached mahogany desk with a tubular metal frame is equipped with a flip down extension. Three left hand drawers with the iconic cupcake handles makes the Geor...

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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Paul McCobb Desk
Paul McCobb Desk

Paul McCobb Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 53 in D 26.25 in

Paul McCobb Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is a beautiful 1950s desk by Paul McCobb, in the Planner Group Line, for Winchendon Furniture Co. It is from the 1950s, and retains its orig. nice finish. It is in the rarer dou...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

1970s Burl Executive Desk by Henredon
1970s Burl Executive Desk by Henredon

1970s Burl Executive Desk by Henredon

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H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in

1970s Burl Executive Desk by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful burl wood executive desk with glass top by Henredon, series II. Exceptional solid construction, desk is veneered in blonde burl wood atop a plinth base finished in black la...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Burl

De Coene Blonde Rosewood Table
De Coene Blonde Rosewood Table

De Coene Blonde Rosewood Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 64.5 in D 35.5 in

De Coene Blonde Rosewood Table

By De Coene Frères

Located in Cathedral City, CA

A beautiful, excellent blonde rosewood (Macassar) table by the Belgian company "Atelier de Coene." Look the nice details in brass of the little finish on the top and the shoe of the ...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Edmond Spence Mid-Century Swedish Modern Blonde Maple Desk
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Swedish Modern Blonde Maple Desk

Edmond Spence Mid-Century Swedish Modern Blonde Maple Desk

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice blond maple Swedish desk by Edmond Spence.

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

Mid Century Blonde Caned Dining Desk Chair
Mid Century Blonde Caned Dining Desk Chair

Mid Century Blonde Caned Dining Desk Chair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Blonde Caned Dining Desk Chair Chair measures: 22 wide x 22 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm height of 26 inches ?All pieces of furniture can...

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

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Cane, Wood

Modern Italian Gio Ponti Style Double Pedestal Desk Blonde Wood
Modern Italian Gio Ponti Style Double Pedestal Desk Blonde Wood

Modern Italian Gio Ponti Style Double Pedestal Desk Blonde Wood

By Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Italian executive desk in the style of Gio Ponti.

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

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Blonde 4 Drawer Desk
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Blonde 4 Drawer Desk

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Blonde 4 Drawer Desk

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century blonde 4 drawer desk. Desk measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Teak Executive Desk
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Teak Executive Desk

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Teak Executive Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Double pedestal desk in exquisite rosewood grain with blonde teak trim on a Milo Baughman style chrome base. The back is finished, strong frame, eight drawers. Rich and deep grain pa...

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

Johnson Furniture Curved-Top Blonde Desk
Johnson Furniture Curved-Top Blonde Desk

Johnson Furniture Curved-Top Blonde Desk

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H 30 in W 48 in D 20 in

Johnson Furniture Curved-Top Blonde Desk

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice design by Johnson Furniture curved top single pedestal desk.

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Enamel and Blonde Wood Bookends Signed Prins
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Enamel and Blonde Wood Bookends Signed Prins

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Enamel and Blonde Wood Bookends Signed Prins

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern enamel and blonde wood bookends signed Prins. Aluminum base. J. Warner Prins (1901-1987). Birth place: Amsterdam, Holland. Residence: NYC. Profession: Pai...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Aluminum, Enamel

Blonde Wood 1950s Desk with Black Top
Blonde Wood 1950s Desk with Black Top

Blonde Wood 1950s Desk with Black Top

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H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

Blonde Wood 1950s Desk with Black Top

Located in London, GB

This desk was used by the translators at the UN in Brussels in the 1950's. Details under the top show where head phones were connected. The black Formica top has been replaced and ...

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

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Minimalist Mid-Century Modern vanity or writing desk and chair In the style of Paul McCobb By Robinson Furniture Company USA, 1950s Blonde maple desk and chair...

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

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Upholstery, Maple

Contemporary French Rectangular Blonde Wood Desk
Contemporary French Rectangular Blonde Wood Desk

Contemporary French Rectangular Blonde Wood Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary desk with blond wood rectangular top, three inset drawers, and dark wooden square legs (CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use (Small burn...

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20th Century French Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

John Lloyd Wright Blonde Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
John Lloyd Wright Blonde Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk

John Lloyd Wright Blonde Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk

By John Wright

Located in Milford, NH

A great example of a custom blonde mahogany semi-circular executive desk made by John Lloyd Wright (1892-1972), son of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with sectioned leather top...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish T-pulls solid maple. Desk is in Great original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed desk on tap...

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

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 Double Pedestal Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 Double Pedestal Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 Double Pedestal Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal desk blonde maple finish T-pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed desk on tapered...

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

Materials

Steel

Rare Danish Modern Trapezoid Desk
Rare Danish Modern Trapezoid Desk

Rare Danish Modern Trapezoid Desk

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H 28 in W 56 in D 30 in

Rare Danish Modern Trapezoid Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very unusually shaped writing desk from Denmark featuring a trapezoid shaped top, getting wider on the left side. Well made and nicely detailed with accenting blonde wood trim, inset...

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

Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk
Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk

Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk

By Alvar Aalto, George Nakashima Studio

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Unique American Studio craft custom woodworker made 7 drawer knee hole Solid Blonde Maple desk. Scandinavian inspired design and inset carved handles with Japanese influenc...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Waterfall Desk or Vanity with Drawers
Mid-Century Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Waterfall Desk or Vanity with Drawers

Mid-Century Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Waterfall Desk or Vanity with Drawers

By Houtwerk Hattem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Ate Van Apeldoorn pine waterfall desk or vanity with a set of drawers with signature cut-out handle pulls. This desk is a gorgeous example of Van Apeldoorn's style which was...

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

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Pine

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 four drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish brass Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 four drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish brass Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 four drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk blonde maple finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed desk on straigh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk blonde maple finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed desk on straigh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal 5 drawer desk blonde maple finish Brass knobs solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed de...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair

By Paul McCobb, George Nelson, Planner Group

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century writing desk model #1560 and chair both designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Part of McCobb's iconic Planner Group series, this desk embodies the clean lines and minima...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Large Teak Desk
Large Teak Desk

Large Teak Desk

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H 29.14 in W 56.3 in D 27.96 in

Large Teak Desk

Located in London, GB

This very elegant teak desk boasts clean lines and a sleek simplistic design amplified by the slim-line double drawers on either side and solid teak tapered legs. The drawers sit flu...

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

Materials

Wood

Jack Cartwright Midcentury Elm & Chrome Desk
Jack Cartwright Midcentury Elm & Chrome Desk

Jack Cartwright Midcentury Elm & Chrome Desk

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Astoria, NY

Jack Cartwright (American, 1929-1921) for Founders, Mid-Century Modern elm and chrome desk (designed 1956-1963), with blonde elm top and drawer facings held by a chromed frame, with ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Italian 1950s Desk and Chair
Italian 1950s Desk and Chair

Italian 1950s Desk and Chair

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H 29.93 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in

Italian 1950s Desk and Chair

Located in London, GB

A compact desk and chair, from Italy in rosewood and a blonde wood with brass foot rest support. The chair retaining its original cover, the desk with one drawer and a mirrored stora...

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

Materials

Rosewood

Guillerme et Chambron Midcentury French Oak Desk
Guillerme et Chambron Midcentury French Oak Desk

Guillerme et Chambron Midcentury French Oak Desk

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H 28.94 in W 49.61 in D 28.75 in

Guillerme et Chambron Midcentury French Oak Desk

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

A midcentury French oak desk by design legends, Guillerme et Chambron. France, circa 1960s. Blonde oak. Three drawers. Good looking from the back so can be used in an ope...

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

Materials

Oak

Rare Paul McCobb Desk in Maple, 1950s, Multi-Level, Classic Modernist Design
Rare Paul McCobb Desk in Maple, 1950s, Multi-Level, Classic Modernist Design

Rare Paul McCobb Desk in Maple, 1950s, Multi-Level, Classic Modernist Design

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Paul McCobb for Winchendom Furniture Company, desk, maple, United States, 1950s Elegant maple desk with one sided pedestal with a large storage compartment and three s...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid century Swedish blonde secretary desk dresser with key
Mid century Swedish blonde secretary desk dresser with key

Mid century Swedish blonde secretary desk dresser with key

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century ashwood and pine dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1950. 3 interior drawers behind pull down desktop 3 lower drawers with brass pulls. Key included to lock top ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Pine

Classic Modernist Desk by Paul McCobb
Classic Modernist Desk by Paul McCobb

Classic Modernist Desk by Paul McCobb

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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in

Classic Modernist Desk by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist desk by Paul McCobb, stunning blonde birchwood desk, two drawers on left, file drawer, original brass conical drawer pulls, hand delivery avail to New York City or ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Midcentury Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel

Midcentury Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel

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H 30.75 in W 48 in D 24 in

Midcentury Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel

By Edward Wormley

Located in Trenton, NJ

This striking double-sided desk from the Drexel Precedent line by Edward Wormley includes a spacious array of nine drawers with plenty of storage options for any office. While the cl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk on Low Credenza Maple White
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk on Low Credenza Maple White

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk on Low Credenza Maple White

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk and sliding white doors 2 adjustable shelves blonde maple finish solid maple. This desk is refinished really nice vintage cond...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk W/Organizer Maple T Pulls
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk W/Organizer Maple T Pulls

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk W/Organizer Maple T Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. This desk is in original vi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau
Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau

Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau

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H 44.1 in W 42.92 in D 16.93 in

Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau

Located in Devon, England

Very impressive 1930s Art Deco blonde burr walnut secretaire. Large glass full height door to the left side with fully height adjustable shelving inside. To the right side is a locka...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Pastoe Style Blond Vanity-Desk
Pastoe Style Blond Vanity-Desk

Pastoe Style Blond Vanity-Desk

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H 34.25 in W 37 in D 24 in

Pastoe Style Blond Vanity-Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blonde Pastoe inspired vanity-desk with removable slat shelf. Simplistic and versatile with flip-up work top that conceals a large storage compartment with sliding drawer. Slight ble...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet
Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

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H 46.5 in W 18 in D 32 in

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

By Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century two toned Pastoe drop down desk or cabinet with original keys. Striking blonde frame balanced by teak cabinets conceals a large bottom storage space with shelf. A top dro...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Birch

Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, USA, c. 1960's
Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, USA, c. 1960's

Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, USA, c. 1960's

By (after) Raymond Loewy

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a versatile and stylish Mid-Century Modern secretary desk and chest of drawers designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

4 MCM Iron & Wood Dining Chairs Attributed to Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters
4 MCM Iron & Wood Dining Chairs Attributed to Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters

4 MCM Iron & Wood Dining Chairs Attributed to Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters

By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe

Located in Topeka, KS

Outstanding set of 4 mid-century modern iron & wood dining chairs attributed to Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!
Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!

Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!

By Ico Parisi

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Low profile custom studio made one drawer Mid-Century Modernburgundy leather top blonde birch legs desk mint!

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

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Mid Century Blonde Chrome and Oak Desk
Mid Century Blonde Chrome and Oak Desk

Mid Century Blonde Chrome and Oak Desk

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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 22 in

Mid Century Blonde Chrome and Oak Desk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid century blonde chrome and oak desk Desk measures: 48 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That mea...

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Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designe...

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Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls
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Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with aluminum ring pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful desi...

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

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Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in great original vintage condition. Very beautiful desi...

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

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Steel

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with Aluminum ring pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in good original vintage condition top shows littl...

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

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Steel

Architectural Mid Century Desk and Chair Attributed to Pascoe
Architectural Mid Century Desk and Chair Attributed to Pascoe

Architectural Mid Century Desk and Chair Attributed to Pascoe

By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe

Located in New York, NY

Architectural mid century desk with chair, attributed to Clifford Pascoe, or possibly Paul McCobb.

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

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Wrought Iron

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Italian Mid-Century Boomerang Top Desk

Italian Mid-Century Boomerang Top Desk

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Italian Mid-Century Boomerang Top Desk

By Luigi Origlia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern desk boasts curved aluminum legs designed after Luigi Origlia.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Mahogany Executive Desk
Danish Mid-Century Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Mahogany Executive Desk

Danish Mid-Century Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Mahogany Executive Desk

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in Norwalk, CT

A handsome Danish mid-century executive desk designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen in generous proportions. This large desk features one central drawer flanked by three drawers on ...

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

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Mahogany

Mid Century Desk and Chair Attributed to Pascoe
Mid Century Desk and Chair Attributed to Pascoe

Mid Century Desk and Chair Attributed to Pascoe

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in New York, NY

Rare desk designed by Clifford Pascoe, selling with original desk chair. The desk has a faux wood Formica top, blonde wood drawers and black wrought iron legs. Two drawers, lower dra...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

David Rowland 40/4 Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Stackable Chair
David Rowland 40/4 Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Stackable Chair

David Rowland 40/4 Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Stackable Chair

By David Rowland

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

David Rowland 40/4 stacking chair in blonde ash bentwood with a steel frame. Forty chairs can be stacked in four feet and they can also be linked together. Award winning design, thes...

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

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Steel

Unique Midcentury Italian Floating Top Desk
Unique Midcentury Italian Floating Top Desk

Unique Midcentury Italian Floating Top Desk

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H 31 in W 63.75 in D 27.5 in

Unique Midcentury Italian Floating Top Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern Italian desk features a floating top, sculpted drawer pulls, and arched sides. A well-made case piece with a large curved drawer that opens sideways off...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s
Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s

Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s

Located in Hellouw, NL

A beautiful Italian (console) table that can also serve as a desk due to its size. The two large hexagonal legs consist of walnut slats that are tightly attached to each other. From ...

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

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Glass, Walnut

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by W...

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

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Metal, Steel

Handsome Henredon Scene Two Burlwood Desk
Handsome Henredon Scene Two Burlwood Desk

Handsome Henredon Scene Two Burlwood Desk

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

This Scene two series executive desk made by Henredon Furniture has a unique midcentury design. The body of the desk is veneered in the most beautiful blonde burled ash with contrast...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk and Chair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk and Chair

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk and Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 1950s vintage desk and chair made by the Grand Rapids Furniture Co, sold by the Widdicomb Furniture Co of NYC. All in blonde finish, the knee whole desk having...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Milo Baughman Writing Desk for Murray Furniture
Milo Baughman Writing Desk for Murray Furniture

Milo Baughman Writing Desk for Murray Furniture

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H 28.75 in W 47.75 in D 24.75 in

Milo Baughman Writing Desk for Murray Furniture

By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous writing desk designed by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture in the United States circa 1950’s. This lovely compact desk features a birch wood construction with brass hardwar...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk W/Organizer Maple T Pulls
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk W/Organizer Maple T Pulls

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk W/Organizer Maple T Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with organizer and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls solid maple. This desk is in original vintage condition....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

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Located in High Point, NC

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By Up Závody

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Blonde Mid Century Modern Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blonde mid century modern desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and maple, every blonde mid century modern desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blonde mid century modern desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right blonde mid century modern desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made blonde mid century modern desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Century Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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

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ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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.