Drexel Mid Century Desk

Milo Baughman For Drexel

1960s Drexel

Drexel Furniture 1970

Drexel Parallel

Drexel Tambour

Drexel Leather

Milo Baughman Floating Desk

Tambour Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

$1,300

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. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

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

$1,995Sale Price|30% Off

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

$9,970

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!!

Category

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

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

$2,250

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

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

$6,400

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

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for Drexel's "Counterpoint" line in 1956.

Category

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

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

$1,690Sale Price|40% Off

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 features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$1,195

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 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 22.5 inches We take our ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

$5,400

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

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Crafted from premium walnut wood in the United States, the desk showcases the rich, warm tones and natural grain patterns that made this material a favorite of mid-century designers.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top

$2,300

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 a richly grained walnut. The top is white laminate giving this desk a week look of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

$6,800

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular Mid Century executive desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

$4,400 / item

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

$4,855

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

By Edward Wormley, Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank and a show pony.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

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

$2,800

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

$2,600

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern American made desk by Drexel featuring a leather top writing surface.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

$2,845

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Baltimore, MD

A mid-century desk designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s with incredible form and presence.

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk

$4,495

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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

$2,400

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

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s. T...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

$9,500

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 doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

$3,495

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 showcases the brand's signature American walnut construction and timeless design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

$3,395

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 collection.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

$2,280Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in San Diego, CA

The piece is in very good original vintage condition and features a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case and frame housing a single drawer which is adorned with an original wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's

$799 / set

John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Classic American Mid Century Modern writing desk / vanity designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of the sought after Profile series, circa later 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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

$5,800 / set

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 sides and finished on the back. The rarely seen matching chair-designed to slide und...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

$2,795

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern roll top writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel USA, 1959 Sculpted cherry wood, with original brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

$1,195

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 ;...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

$3,295

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: 38 wide x 17.25 deep x 71.25 high Fair Vintage Condition - Heavy Wear on Writing...

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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

$3,800

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.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

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 bases. Brass Hardware.

Category

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

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.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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 side larger file drawer with two right side smaller drawers, all with recessed long ro...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Copper

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 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches ?

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk

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H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

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

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H 30 in W 54 in D 20 in

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 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage conditi...

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel

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H 36.5 in W 56 in D 25 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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 of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. This means the p...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

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H 29.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

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. Crafted with a rich mahogany frame, the desk is accented by stunning burl wood drawer f...

Category

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

Materials

Burl

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 other side having bronzed styled pull and torched center detail to each one. The walnut...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 58 in L 29 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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 interior drawer fronts attributed to Edward Wormely.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

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H 34.5 in W 34.5 in D 27 in

Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century small-scale desk manufactured by Drexel Furniture, circa 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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 profile is the accurate color.

Category

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

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 in a bright color. Some discoloration on top from where a desk blotter blocked the ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk For Drexel By Kip Stewart

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H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in

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 features rimmed surface, white glass ball drawer pull and finished back. (Please conf...

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

Bookcase Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent

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H 31.5 in W 48 in D 24 in

Bookcase Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A lighter toned mahogany writing desk with bookcase back having two areas for books and other items. The nine drawers to the front consist of center with removable storage tray for s...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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H 30 in W 45 in L 30 in

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 features 4 drawers with recessed pulls and a 6 inch side ledge that extends out to 22 ...

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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

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H 30.5 in W 60 in L 30.5 in

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.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk

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H 29 in W 44 in D 20 in

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century walnut desk Desk measures: 44 wide x 20 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 27.25 in W 60 in D 20.5 in

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 Drexel Furniture.

Category

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

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

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H 29.25 in W 44 in D 21 in

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

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Drexel Passage Writing Table or Desk with Drawer

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H 30 in W 46.25 in D 24 in

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. (It can also be used as a console table) The wood design of the table is magnificent...

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

Materials

Wood

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 which can be removed if needed and on the right side has two dovetailed drawers. T...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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H 29.75 in W 44 in D 20.75 in

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

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid century walnut writing desk designed by John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Heritage Modern Oak Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 44 in D 18.5 in

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 modern design, four drawers four storage, rosewood drawer trim and pulls. This is an ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak, Rosewood

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

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H 34.5 in W 34.5 in D 27 in

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

By Drexel, John Van Koert

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

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk

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H 32 in W 39 in D 32 in

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

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 leather embossed writing desk top, "Drexel" maker marks to inside. Measures: 30" H x ...

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Mid-20th Century Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

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H 31 in W 22 in D 48 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 finish, four dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware and unique stretcher ba...

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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

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H 34.25 in W 56 in L 34.25 in

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x 31.5 deep x 34.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

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H 34.25 in W 56 in L 34.25 in

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x 31.5 deep x 34.25 inches high ?

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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 and wide desk drawer, tapered legs, warm walnut grain. Stewart's design adds a nice ...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table

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H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk

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H 71 in W 38 in D 17 in

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. A chic and streamlined design with a tapered upper cabinet. Sliding tam or doors ...

Category

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

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H 35.25 in W 53.75 in D 33 in

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

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Peabody, MA

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

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Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Well, the “consensus” is… THIS is an AMAZING writing 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 by Kipp Stewart Walnut wood with two pull our drawers in the right side.

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

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

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

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

By Drexel

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Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top desk by Drexel circa 1960s. The left drawer has a file slot which can be removed if needed and on the right side has two dovetailed drawers....

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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 excellent addition to any home or office. Please confirm item location ((NY or NJ).

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

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H 34.5 in W 56 in D 31.5 in

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

By Milo Baughman, Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Peabody, MA

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

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H 29.75 in W 48 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Floating Top Desk with Bookcase

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark ebony finished floating top desk with two drawers and built in bookcase to the backside, brushed stainless pulls and leg end caps complement this desk.

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

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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 United States circa 1950s.

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Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel

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Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 29″ H x 71″L x 26.5″W Materials: Walnu...

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Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel

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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 Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 30?H x 48?W x 19?D Materials: Mahog...

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Mid-Century Desk by John Van Koert

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H 35.5 in W 54 in D 33 in

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.

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Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel

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H 34.5 in W 56 in D 31.5 in

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 Features two shallow drawers and one file drawer with dividers. Top has two sliding...

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Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman

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H 33.75 in W 56 in D 31.5 in

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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John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top

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H 34.5 in W 34 in D 26 in

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: United States Date: 1950's.................. WHITE LACQUER TAMBOUR DOOR ROOL TOP...

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Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

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H 29 in W 72 in D 26.5 in

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg. Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel.” Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 29″H x 72″L x 26.5″W. Materials: W...

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Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel

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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. Country: United States. Date: 1940s. Dimensions: 30″ H x 40″ W x 22″ D. Exten...

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Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk

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Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk

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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...

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Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman

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Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

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This spectacular vintage desk was designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel's "Perspective" collection in the United States. This iconic design is comprised of a file drawer with built in...

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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.

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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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.