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Drexel Mid Century Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

$1,300

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 18 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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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. All solid maple

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel
Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

This amazing writing desk from the 'Consensus' Collection by Drexel is a MUST HAVE!! Circa, Mid

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for

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

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

$1,690Sale Price|40% Off

H 42 in W 60 in D 28 in

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel  MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
Drexel  MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top

Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a stunning MCM desk by Drexel. It.comes from it's Biscayne line of furniture. It's made of

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular Mid Century executive desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. It has the maker’s

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955
Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955

Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955

By John Van Koert, Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Chattanooga, TN

genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank and a show pony

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's
Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's

Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Baltimore, MD

A mid-century desk designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk
Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk. Book matched walnut top with one single drawer

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as

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

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautifully crafted and richly grained, this 1960s Mid-Century Modern secretary chest by Drexel

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.

Located in Seattle, WA

A Mid-Century Modern walnut desk designed in the style of Kipp Stewart's iconic Drexel Declaration

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Yellow  Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
Vintage Yellow  Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's

Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's

By Drexel

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic and fun 1960's campaign desk and matching chair. The desk has three drawers, handles on

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.

Located in Seattle, WA

Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...

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

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint

Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style antique desk brass pulls table mint.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Desk, Mid Century Desk X Base by Drexel
Desk, Mid Century Desk X Base by Drexel

Desk, Mid Century Desk X Base by Drexel

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 54 in D 26 in

Desk, Mid Century Desk X Base by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Glendale, CA

Mid century desk with two roll tops on the sides and three front drawers. Sits on two wooden X

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

American Modern Walnut Desk
American Modern Walnut Desk

American Modern Walnut Desk

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 48 in D 20.5 in

American Modern Walnut Desk

By Drexel

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular top with lip edge above a frieze with a pencil drawer with stylized edges and a large file drawer with similar details, on round tapering legs with a cross stretcher.

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

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Desk
Milo Baughman Desk

Milo Baughman Desk

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 56 in D 31.5 in

Milo Baughman Desk

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Sleek Milo Baughman floating desk crafted in primavera wood with dramatic ribbon figuring. Left

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Copper

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Desk
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Desk

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Desk

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H 29.75 in W 44 in D 20.75 in

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Van Koert for Drexel mid century desk This desk measures: 44 wide x 20.75 deep x 29.75

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel
Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

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H 29.25 in W 54.5 in D 26.5 in

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Mid Century Walnut drop leaf desk with center pencil drawer,three smaller drawers and a file. It

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk
Drexel Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk

Drexel Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice vintage writing table by Drexel

Category

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk
Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk

Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel mid century walnut and Formica 4 drawer desk Desk measures: 54 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions 36.5in H x 56in W x 25in D Desk Height: 29.25in.  

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk
Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk

Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk

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H 29.75 in W 48 in L 29.75 in

Drexel Heritage Midcentury Desk

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel heritage midcentury desk This desk is 48 wide x 24 deep x 29.75 inches high All pieces

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

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage "Tai Ming" Burl and Mahogany Desk Mid Century
Drexel Heritage "Tai Ming" Burl and Mahogany Desk Mid Century

Drexel Heritage "Tai Ming" Burl and Mahogany Desk Mid Century

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Add timeless elegance to your workspace with this Mid-Century Drexel Heritage "Tai Ming" Desk

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Burl

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

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H 30.25 in W 63 in D 26 in

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well-constructed walnut desk with caned privacy panel, one file drawer, three drawers to the

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern Drexel declaration Kipp Stewart walnut writing desk. Item features includes

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk
Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk

Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk

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H 36.38 in W 56.13 in D 25 in

Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk

By Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

Beautiful modernist desk with two separate tambour sections and center work space and ebonized

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert
Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century small-scale desk manufactured by Drexel Furniture, circa 1960s. This desk is a part of

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

Materials

Brass

Small Modern Charcoal Color Drexel VanKoert  Desk
Small Modern Charcoal Color Drexel VanKoert  Desk

Small Modern Charcoal Color Drexel VanKoert Desk

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H 29.75 in W 44 in D 20.75 in

Small Modern Charcoal Color Drexel VanKoert Desk

By Drexel

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Drexel Furniture Company desk refinished in a charcoal stain. The last image of the side

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

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk
Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk

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H 30 in W 46 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk

By Drexel

Located in Redding, CT

Vintage Drexel Campaign desk. Classic design and great storage. This would also look great painted

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk For Drexel By Kip Stewart
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk For Drexel By Kip Stewart

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk For Drexel By Kip Stewart

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern American desk with double drawer designed by Kip Stewart. Sleek, simple design

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

Bookcase Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent
Bookcase Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent

Bookcase Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

side are files with dividers, this is the perfect desk for the home office. Manufactured by the Drexel

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

Materials

Mahogany

Desk or Table in Espresso Finish by Drexel
Desk or Table in Espresso Finish by Drexel

Desk or Table in Espresso Finish by Drexel

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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in

Desk or Table in Espresso Finish by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

A great table or desk by Drexel refinished in espresso stain.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderfully detailed, Mid-Century Modern, walnut desk by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie leather top hand painted writing desk. Item features leather

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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century walnut desk Desk measures: 44 wide x 20 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Top Vanity Desk
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Top Vanity Desk

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Top Vanity Desk

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern floating top vanity desk designed by Milo Baughman for

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering an exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut desk and chair designed by Kipp Stewart for his

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

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Drexel Passage Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Beautiful Drexel Passage Writing Table or Desk with Drawer

Beautiful Drexel Passage Writing Table or Desk with Drawer

By Drexel

Located in Medina, OH

A beautiful and rare piece from Drexel Passage, a writing table or desk made to last for decades

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk
Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk

Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk

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H 34.5 in W 56.25 in D 31.5 in

Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk

By Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Floating top desk by Drexel. Features chrome pulls and leather top. The left drawer has a file slot

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid century walnut writing desk designed by John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century Danish modern corner desk.

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

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk
A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk and matching chair.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk
Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk

Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak, Rosewood

Drexel Campaign Style Oak Double Pedestal Desk
Drexel Campaign Style Oak Double Pedestal Desk

Drexel Campaign Style Oak Double Pedestal Desk

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H 30 in W 49.5 in D 27.5 in

Drexel Campaign Style Oak Double Pedestal Desk

By Drexel

Located in Astoria, NY

Drexel Campaign style oak desk raised on double pedestal with drawers, gilt metal handles, brown

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Mid-20th Century Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

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

Materials

Oak

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart
Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart

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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel with simple and sophisticated modern lines. Large file drawer

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk
Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk

Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage MCM secretary desk. Made by the iconic Drexel group and marked inside the drawer

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Peabody, MA

Mid-Century Modern desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's Profile series, circa 1950s. A

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel
Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

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H 30 in W 41 in D 22 in

Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century modern writing desk by Edward Wormley with functioning drop leaf extension. Made for

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

Vintage Consensus Collection by Drexel MCM Writing Desk Ash & Brass Plated Metal
Vintage Consensus Collection by Drexel MCM Writing Desk Ash & Brass Plated Metal

Vintage Consensus Collection by Drexel MCM Writing Desk Ash & Brass Plated Metal

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Well, the “consensus” is… THIS is an AMAZING writing desk by Drexel!! This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

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H 29.25 in W 44 in D 20 in

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Chula Vista, CA

We are pleased to offer for your consideration a Mid century desk in Walnut wood by Drexel designed

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert
Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert

Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Elegant Mid-Century Modern K95 desk in walnut designed by John Van Koert for high quality furniture

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mid-Century Writing Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Writing Desk by Drexel

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Mid-Century Writing Desk by Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Drexel Walnut desk combines beautifully simple design with storage and workspace to make an

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s
Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s

Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s

By Drexel

Located in Houston, TX

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile

By Drexel, Milo Baughman, John Van Koert

Located in Peabody, MA

Mid-Century Modern desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's Profile series, circa 1950s. A

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

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Leather, Wood

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Mid-Century Floating Top Desk with Bookcase

Mid-Century Floating Top Desk with Bookcase

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By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark ebony finished floating top desk with two drawers and built in bookcase to the backside

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk
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1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful blond elm wood Milo Baughman for Drexel Writers Desk from the " Todays Living" collection

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

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Elm

1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman

1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the

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

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Faux Leather, Wood

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel
Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel
Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel

Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel “Perspective” Period/style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mirror, Mahogany, Walnut

Mid-Century Desk by John Van Koert
Mid-Century Desk by John Van Koert

Mid-Century Desk by John Van Koert

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Mid-Century Desk by John Van Koert

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century Modern desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. Desk features an ebony finish with

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

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Brass

Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel
Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel

Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fully restored Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk from the Perspective line by Drexel. Desk

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman

Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany, Leather

John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top
John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top

John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Profile” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country

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

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Metal

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel
Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg. Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel.” Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel
Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel

Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Edward J. Wormley. Manufacturer: Drexel “Precedent”. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

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Drexel Mid Century Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic drexel mid century desk available at 1stDibs. A drexel mid century desk — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drexel mid century desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A drexel mid century desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drexel mid century desk over the years, but those crafted by Drexel, John Van Koert and Kipp Stewart are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drexel Mid Century Desk?

The average selling price for a drexel mid century desk at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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.