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Center desk with beautiful cross on the base
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2470 Center desk in walnut with beautiful cross on the base and little houses on the top
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Center desk with beautiful cross on the base
Center desk with beautiful cross on the base
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
H 30 in W 53 in D 20 in
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century desk or dressing table with our Rowan primavera veneered with inset breakfront top with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Mid-Century Desk
Mid-Century Desk
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers in an excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-century triangular desk with drawers
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Pagoda Mid Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
century desk makes an uplifting addition to home office interiors, and a chic first impression in halls
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

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Wood

Pagoda Mid Century Desk
Pagoda Mid Century Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls' Brass caps on legs Chair opening 28.25
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Natural Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

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Metal

Mid Century Natural Desk
Mid Century Natural Desk
H 32 in W 63 in D 28 in
Mid Century Desk - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Desk or dressing table with our Mangrove primavera veneer with inset breakfront top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Mid Century Desk - Light
Mid Century Desk - Light
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in
Mid Century Glamour Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
design creates a place for everything and somewhere to keep everything in its place. Use it as a desk or
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

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Acrylic, Wood

Mid Century Glamour Desk
Mid Century Glamour Desk
H 295 in W 54 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique midcentury writing desk is long and narrow with a durable laminate top and sturdy metal
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
H 29.5 in W 60.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Mid-Century Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 21 in
Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A welcoming and sophisticated work surface, A three-drawer writing table that warmly blends brushed stainless steel accents with maple veneer and layered oak. Dimensions: 72" W x 34...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk
Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk
H 30 in W 72 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk made by the Indiana Desk Company. Large walnut desktop and five drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 30 in
Mid-Century American Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double pedestal mid-century desk with laminate top. Six total drawers for storage and finished wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century American Desk
Mid-Century American Desk
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Executive Mid-century Desk
Executive Mid-century Desk
H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in
Mid Century Danish Desk With Shelves By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Drexel Danish Desk with shelves. This desk set has a lot to offer is the foot print it
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
A mid to late 20th century desk. Architectural form with a large open table top and staggered
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk
H 37.01 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk
H 29 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
H 29.14 in W 46.46 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with
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Wood

Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
H 30 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century desk in walnut with an open pore satin finish. The asymmetrical design offers a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large teak writing desk with storage and finished back. Five drawers, caned back, wood trimmed
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Danish Mid-Century Desk
H 29 in W 62 in D 28 in
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk is elegant in scale with precise details that bring the piece together. Brushed gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

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Metal

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 25 in
Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific Maurice Villency mid-century teak desk. Large work surface and 5 drawers for ample storage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century vintage desk from skilled craftsmen of Grand Rapids' John Widdicomb Fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern small walnut desk with round pulls, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top Good vintage condition with one leg having a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Laminate

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Give your office some modern farmhouse flair with this Danish mid-century desk in carved oak by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
H 28.5 in W 61.75 in D 31.25 in
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk with drawers, teak, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 31.25 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
Two tone mid century desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52.5 D23.25 H30 KNEE CLEARANCE 24 KNEE WIDTH 19.5 Fully restored walnut and oak desk circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Two tone mid century desk
Two tone mid century desk
H 30 in W 52.5 in D 23.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly refinished vintage American desk with unique features that are sure to impress! Featuring
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
H 27.56 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
minimal design with stylish shaped legs and a galleried top. Age: 1960 Style: Mid century Modern Origin
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 31.11 in
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mid 19th Century desk with galleried top. With one drawer and repainted in light grey. Circa 1860.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
H 32.68 in W 44.49 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Drawers, Pine Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Drawers, Pine Wood, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk with 6 drawers, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk, circa 1960s. Newly refinished rosewood top with black ebonized
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
By Poul Karljons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century, most likely custom made Executive desk with flat faced drawers and uniquely
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
H 29.625 in W 88.5 in D 39.25 in
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "The Boss" mahogany executive desk with brass pulls with a woven wicker back. The large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Mastercraft Mid Century Bronze Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage writing desk crafted in bronze with a hip acid washed finish, in a stylized
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Stately Wooden Desk with Glass Top, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Italian mid-century stately wooden desk with glass top 1950s Sturdy multipurpose desk with eight
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Lucite rectangular desk beveled top with butterfly base. One front draw can be used as a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in
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Questions About Desk With Mid Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.