$2,600Sale Price|28% Off
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk - Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bern, BE
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key.
Steel
Midcentury Low Sideboard in Rosewood, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1950s. Very nice original condition.
Aluminum
1960s Danish Rosewood and Aluminium Sideboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An amazing sideboard by Ejgil Petersen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Super rosewood veneers surround this magnificent Mid-Century case piece with aluminium handles and chrome bezels...
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Freestanding Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking freestanding desk in rosewood, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1950s. Very nice original condition.
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Freestanding Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking freestanding desk in rosewood, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1950s. Very nice original condition.
Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Executive Desk Model EP401 by Ejgil Petersen Mobelfabrik
By Eijgil Petersen Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish executive desk model EP401 by Ejgil Petersen Mobelfabrik. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk EP401
By Eijgil Petersen Mobelfabrik
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A very stylish desirable mid century rosewood desk designed and produced by Ejgil Petersen in the 1960’s, having six drawers and open bookshelf to the back making it completely frees...
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Freestanding Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking freestanding desk in rosewood, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1950s. Very nice original condition.
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Freestanding Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking freestanding desk in rosewood, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1950s. Very nice original condition.
Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Executive Desk Model EP401 by Ejgil Petersen Mobelfabrik
By Eijgil Petersen Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish executive desk model EP401 by Ejgil Petersen Mobelfabrik. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
Aluminum
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H 29 in W 61 in D 30 in
Rosewood and Aluminum Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic 1960s Rosewood desk by Kai Kristiansen produced by Feldballes Mobelfabrik, which design has also been attributed to Ejgil Petersen, would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid...
Aluminum
$1,050
H 30.3 in W 39.4 in D 17.7 in
Rosewood Sideboard with sliding doors Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This compact storage piece features smooth sliding doors and sleek tapered legs. The refined silhouette highlights the rich grain patterns typical of mid-century design. Crafted from...
Rosewood
$3,300
H 43 in W 71 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with drawers and Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Rosewood high Credenza Sideboard with 3 storage drawers and Cabinet with Adjustable shelves. Has 4 felt lined drawers. Made circa 1960s. Very clean inside and out ...
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s. Stunning Scandinavian Modern rosewood/palisander cabinet with vivid grain pattern. Double hinged doors with brass hinges and locks with...
Santos Rosewood
Mid-century Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 209 Executive Desk c.1955
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Iconic executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfrabrik, Denmark. Crafted of teak with dovetail joinery and raised, sculpted edges on both sides. Solid teak draw...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully ...
Teak
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Executive Desk
By Preben Fabricius
Located in San Francisco, CA
An executive desk made of Wenge-veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. Three drawers, key included.
Steel
$9,151
H 31.5 in W 75.2 in D 35.83 in
Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawe...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Riis Antonsen
By Riis Antonsen
Located in Norwood, NJ
An exceptional mid-century modern sideboard designed and crafted by Riis Antonsen in Denmark. This long, elegant piece showcases the rich, highly figured rosewood grain that is beaut...
Rosewood
$1,200
H 27.2 in W 47.2 in D 19 in
Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Storage Unit with Hinged Doors Denmark 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist low-profile credenza features a streamlined rectangular frame supported by dark tapered legs. The double hinged doors swing open wide to reveal internal storage compa...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Wood
1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Writing Desk by Kipp Stewart for Glenn of CA, USA. The Kipp Stewart Glenn of California writing desk, designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1950s and 1960s, is a standout piece of ...
Brass
$2,928Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 85.04 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Teak Sideboard, Norway, 1960s, Gustav Bahus Style
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This teak sideboard comes from Norway and was made around 1960s. It is most probably one of Gustav Bahus designs. It has original stamp on the back that looks like Gustav Bahus stamp...
Teak
$2,465
H 29.2 in W 53 in D 25.2 in
Teak Executive Desk with Inset Handles Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This double pedestal desk features eight side drawers and a wide central drawer. Tapered legs and recessed carved handles create an architectural profile. Danish Mid-Century Modern 1...
Teak
Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s. The sideboard is in excellent condition and has been fully restored.
Wood
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
This flip-top partner desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Dansk in Denmark has been immaculately restored. It has a gorgeous deep hue, old-growth quarter-sawn teak with beautiful flecks ...
Teak
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.5 wide x 36 deep x 27.75 high, with a chair clearance of 23.75 inches Good Vintage Condition - Desk has Stain We...
Walnut
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in L 32.5 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
$2,895
H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 17.25 in
Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Hundevad & Co.
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Brazilian Rosewood, Birch Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we...
Rosewood, Birch
$2,895 / set
H 24.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Ace-Hi
By ACE-HI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Steel Pulls ________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with...
Steel
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Executive Desk by G.V. Mobler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak executive desk manufactured by G.V. Mobler in Denmark during the 1960s. Showcasing the refined craftsmanship and thoughtful proportions that define Scandinavian de...
Teak
$3,800 / set
H 27 in W 53 in D 35.5 in
Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partners' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
Brass
$7,778
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
Pair of Original French Art Nouveau Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Originating from France, these striking lights feature very heavy, thick satin pressed glass slip shades, beautifully moulded with a detailed flower and foliage motif. The sculptura...
Nickel
$1,326Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.34 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
Metal
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
$4,106
H 28.35 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in
1960s VINTAGE DANISH MID-CENTURY TEAK WRITING DESK - ARNE VODDER FOR H.P. HANSEN
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage Danish writing desk from the 1960s designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen. Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design with refined proportions, warm teak wood ...
Teak
Cast Bronze Sconce, Verdegris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...
Bronze
German Space Age Flexible Desk from Multiform, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age desk with container and expandable plate. a functional design. This small desk impresses with its reduced form and flexibility. The table top can be expanded on both sides...
Metal
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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