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: 62 wide x 34 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches The return measures: 41 inches deep The combined de...
Walnut
$5,595 / set
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The return measures: 66 deep x 25.5 inches high A...
Walnut
$5,595 / set
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...
Metal
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 22.5 inches We take our ...
Walnut
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood left corner desk that can be fully dismantled for ...
Hardwood
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE RiGHT CORNER DESK PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood right corner desk that can be fully dismantled for...
Hardwood
DANISH MID CENTURY BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Danish Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood left corner desk that can be fully dismantl...
Hardwood
Vintage Leather Top Corner Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage leather top corner desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and has a beautiful elegant design. It can ...
Leather, Wood
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
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Black Stone
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by Guillerme et Chambron, featuring a corner desk crafted primarily from oak. The des...
Stone
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, leather, France, 1960s. Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This executive desk shows the fi...
Leather, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by Guillerme et Chambron, featuring a corner desk crafted primarily from dark stained...
Stone
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules W...
Metal, Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Oirlo, LI
The designer Osvaldo Borsani designed this executive desk, model ‘T96’, for Tecnodit in 1956. It was made of lacquered wood, steel, and chrome-plated metal in Italy, but produced in...
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958 This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Rococo slant front corner desk. Desktop opens to reveal an ample working surface, ten small drawers with brass knobs and a locking cubby door. Interior tastefully ...
Brass, Iron
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 36.25 deep x 22.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Cherry
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Maker stamp (by Drexel) on the backside of the desk. Clean lined but robust in design and heritage; gorgeous piece that brings the mid-century spirit to today.
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Freestanding Corner Bookcase with Desk, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Exceptional and highly sophisticated Italian Mid-Century freestanding corner bookcase with integrated desk, produced in the 1950s and attributable to the design language of leading f...
Glass, Wood
Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two piece corner desk bookcase hutch.
Walnut
Italian Walnut + Metal Console or Corner Desk, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian console or corner desk from the 1950s, defined by its asymmetrical profile. The walnut top is cut into a sharp, angular form, cantilevering lightly over a geometric base o...
Metal
$11,297Sale Price|20% Off
Luigi Scremin Corner italian bar table or desk with inlays
By Luigi Scremin
Located in Milano, IT
Corner Bar Desk by Luigi Scremin – Italian Marquetry Masterpiece from the 1940s Exceptional Craftsmanship and Artistic Inlay This rare 1940s corner bar table or desk by Luigi Scremi...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Corner Storage Unit
Located in Pasadena, CA
Teak corner storage desk Mid-Century Modern unit with curved front, Netherlands, 1960s.
Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An L-shaped working space from the series model 1500. The executive desk (190 x 90 x 74) has a double pedestal, 3 drawers left and 2 drawers right, with a pair of keys. The smaller d...
Teak
Ico Parisi Executive Corner Desk
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Beautiful executive corner desk design by Eco Parisi for MIM, Italy. The beautiful corners on the desk go from wood over in legs with polished aluminium. The aluminium corner ends an...
Unavailable
H 29.81 in W 74.81 in D 59.57 in
Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Corner Desk, Votre Maison Edition, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Desk Guillerme et Chambron "Ailes d'Avion" This executive desk retains the decorations and lines characteristic of the brand. A beautiful black granite top is added to the three-dr...
Granite
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Free-Standing Executive Corner Desk Ico Parisi Style for MIM Roma, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is the very rare top of the line version of the executive corner desk in the style of Ico Parisi for MiM Roma, complete with all the optional modular accessories that were possi...
Chrome
Danish Mahogany Corner Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1956
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Beautiful Mahogany corner desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrikin this Danish desk was designed in 1956. Super elegant small corner desk with three drawers a...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 42.25 in D 28.5 in
Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner
Located in Madison, WI
Table of old-growth pine for hallway, entranceway, room corner. handcrafted in the mid-1800s. The boards of its top are 14 inches wide. From long standing timber. Tapered legs add a ...
Pine, Paint
Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk by Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, Greenwich
A Danish midcentury rosewood corner desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler. The desk features a sideboard to the left of the desk adding extra storage and surface space.
Rosewood
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Desk Chair by Good Form
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk/side chair by good form in brushed steel legs and frame with freshly recover seta and back, in Knoll red fabric excellent work on the upholstery new foam. Solid...
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Danish modern corner desk.
Bassett Mid Century Walnut Corner Table Desk
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bassett mid century walnut corner table desk This desk is 32 wide x 35.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition.
Walnut
Mid Century Corner Desk Sequence by Sun Glow
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique mid century corner desk. Sequence line for Sun Glow.
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Desk Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik in Teak, 1960s
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Our favourite! Much on this chair is spaciously designed, allowing for comfort in a larger variety of uses. Crafted very ruggedly making these chairs nearly indestructible. Kirke...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 81.5 in
Danish Mid Century Executive Teak Corner Desk by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Surrey, GB
Danish mid century executive teak corner desk by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, circa 1970s.
Teak
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut L Shaped Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut L shaped corner desk The desk measures: 74.5 wide x 52 deep x 24.75 inches high; with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches All pieces of furniture ca...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.25 in W 52 in D 17.75 in
Johnson Carper Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Piece Corner Dresser Desk
By Johnson Carper
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Carper mid century walnut and formica 4 piece corner dresser desk Desk measures: 52 wide x 17.75 deep x 31.25 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Formica, Walnut
Mid-Century Two-Piece Brushed Steel Corner Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting, Mid-Century, brushed steel, corner secretary, desk or station with angular lines is comprised of two sections with storage offered in the corner piece.
Steel
Abbondinterni executive corner desk in Mahogany Italy 1970
By Abbondinterni
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Marked within the metal frame, this rare desk combines architectural presence with utilitarian function, ideal for both private and professional settings looking for a sophisticated ...
Aluminum
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Executive Corner Desk
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Milo Baughman Navy Lacquered Executive Corner Desk on brass plinth base. Navy high-gloss finish. Desk has multiple storage options, including two large filing drawers, two small fili...
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 66 in D 69 in
Jens Risom Style Mid Century B and L Marble Corner Walnut L Shaped Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom style mid century B and L Marble Corner walnut L shaped desk The desk measures: 66 wide x 69 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 29 inches and 25.75 inch...
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 35.5"W x 35.5"D x 28.25"H.
Brass
Corner Desk Sessile Oak Veneer Formica Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Corner desk with hanging bookcase compartment and chest of drawers. Sessile oak veneer, Formica inserts, transparent glass top.
Glass, Formica, Oak
Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
By Johannes Andersen, Arne Vodder
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Beautifully designed writing desk in teak. With a very distinct design this desks every wood surface has been given specific angles such as the tabletop, the unit with drawers as wel...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 71.66 in D 72.45 in
Abbondinterni executive corner desk in Mahogany and glass Italy 1970
By Abbondinterni
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This stunning executive corner desk was designed and produced by Abbondinterni in Milan, Italy, circa 1970. A remarkable example of Italian postmodern design, the desk impresses with...
Metal
Sold
H 29.5 in W 112 in D 48 in
Midcentury Organic Modern Custom Ashwood Corner Desk & Dresser Set 1970, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning custom case good and desk hybrid design by a legendary midcentury designer who I am not allowed to name in this listing. Please see signature in images. Signed / dated 1970....
Lucite, Wood, Ash
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 22.5 inches ?All pieces of furni...
Walnut
Manhattan Corner Secretary by Robert and Trix Haussmann
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A rare find ! Post-modern corner secretary from the Manhattan collection by Robert and Trix Haussmann, conceived in the 1980s. With their sleek geometric shapes, the pieces in this ...
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Pie Slice Corner Side Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern black pie slice corner side table desk.
Wood
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.
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