Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
Chrome
$13,420
H 28.7 in W 67.3 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) and produced by L’Atelier in São Paulo, this foldable desk
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$3,286
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
Wood
$4,000
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Milo Baughman, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
Birch
$6,400
H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Teak
$2,187Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that
Mahogany
Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Iconic Mid-Century Modern folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969. The Platone desk
Chrome
$8,400
H 28.75 in W 67.3 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
modern living. Created within the context of Brazilian mid-century modernism, the piece reflects
Metal
$2,178
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in London, GB
Folding Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Chrome
Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Delft, NL
Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early
Walnut
$1,936
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$2,347
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare midcentury red "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$2,353
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$13,000 / set
H 28.7 in W 67.3 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood in Patchwork, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The foldable desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin and crafted by his own company L’Atelier, showcases
Hardwood
$7,043
H 30.95 in W 47.76 in D 26.38 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare oak wood folding desk for Villa Mazzotti, Milan, Italy Luigi
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Dal Vera Folding Chair, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Dal Vera Folding Chair, 1960s Wear consistent with age and use Wabi
Bamboo
$2,106
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely white "Platone" folding desk. Designed by the visionary Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$14,500
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return. Uniquer folding
Walnut
$3,756
H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and
Bronze
$1,675
H 6.75 in W 8.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb and Rare Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut rare triple folding Jewelry Box and Lap
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Satinwood
Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ultra-rare folding table by Friso Kramer, designed in 1955 for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland, is
Metal
$2,171
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 25.6 in
Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Lucija, SI
The Platone desk was designed to be presented as a set with the Plia chair. It is also held in the
Steel, Chrome
Antique Wooden Plate Folding Photographic Camera with Stand
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique wooden plate folding photographic camera with stand, the camera
Pine
$1,022
H 29.93 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair
Metal
$1,195
H 30.75 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers
By Shwayder Brothers, Russel Wright
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iconic Russel Wright for Shwayder Brothers/ Samsonite Samson Chairs folding plywood armchair in
Metal
$1,858Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.11 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
Steel
$1,400
H 30.13 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame
Aluminum
$450
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 1.66 in
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With An Ensar Anastigmat 75mm
Metal
Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bookcase folding desk vintage shelves, mid-20th century Massive oak Depth of the shelves: 8.46 in
Oak
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'atelier. This piece is
Rosewood
$5,600
H 75 in W 28.5 in D 12 in
French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural, the piece hinges on utility—with a desk surface that folds seamlessly into its own silhouette
Pine
$374
H 10.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Folding Screen for Desk Hardwood & Silk Hand Decorated, Circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese folding desk or table screen with hardwood frame and silk panels
Silk, Hardwood
$525
H 2.38 in Dm 7.25 in
Streamline Modern GEI Folding Table Desk Lamp by Enrique Aparicio Spain 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist Modern Spanish Folding Desk Lamp by Enrique Aparicio for Gabinete de Estudios
Chrome, Iron
$275
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
1970s Cosmo Time Folding Portable Hi Intensity Desk Lamp & Digital Alarm Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp Cosmo time modern folding intensity lamp with digital alarm clock Vintage 1970s Model
Plastic
$3,749Sale Price|53% Off
H 70 in W 64.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardware and unique, center fold-down desk/cubby. A
Brass
"Platone" Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century 'Platone' folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy. Off-white ABS plastic
Chrome
19th Century Folding Writing Table, "Billet Doux"
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine, mid-19th century folding writing table, known as a "billets doux" (love letters), the
Wood
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 50.79 in D 16.74 in
"PLIAVIVA" Folding Console by Marc Berthier Et Alain Chauvel for Magis Italy
By Magis, Chauvel, Marc Berthier
Located in Brussels , BE
"PLIAVIVA" folding console by Marc Berthier et Alain Chauvel for Magis Italy 1970s.
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Folding Table Planton by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli/Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in cham, CH
This folding table was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1967. On the writing
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 38.19 in D 24.41 in
Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s
By Bonaldo
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Giorgio Manzali Producer - Bonaldo Italy Model - Rudy Design Period - Eighties Measurements - Width 97 cm x Depth open 62 cm - Closed 5 cm x Height 103 cm Materials - M...
Metal
Midcentury Foldable Portable Black and Cream Desk Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This desk lamp has a foldable design for adjustable positioning. It features a black and cream
Plastic
1970s Fase Madrid Foldable Desk Lamp in Gold and Chrome
By Fase
Located in Dallas, TX
Fase mini desk lamp, designed and manufactured by Fase Madrid in the 1970s. Folds almost completely
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Table, Smart Desk, 1960s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-Century Modern folding dining table, desk in teak. From 20 cm to 148 cm.
Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away
By George Nelson, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Famous revolving folding Mid-Century Modern desk in blond birch.
Satinwood
Mid-Century Modern Norway Folding Desk in a Box
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Norway folding desk in a box. Great piece of furniture. Very solid and great for
Teak
Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking beautiful rare Magic box folding box desk , circa 1980's very nice clean condition black
Walnut
Mummenthaler & Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in London, Lambeth
What an amazing design a mult functionalists desk that folds into a box.
Maple
Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bernville, PA
Classic Norwegian Mid-Century “Magic Box”. Tall handsome cabinet that opens to an intricate desk
Maple, Walnut
Sold
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in L 27.17 in
Platone Folding Desk with Matching Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in London, GB
The "Platone" desk and 'Plia' chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in Italy c1970
Metal, Aluminum
Wall Mounted Folding Desk by Mogens Koch
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall mounted folding desk in mahogany and natural leather with brass handle. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk. The top has the original brass gallery, 2 glazed
Other
Sold
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950. Foldable beech pupitre for child and
Ceramic, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Platone' Folding Desk
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platone folding table, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli,1970. Chrome plated tubular steel
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 47 in W 36 in D 24 in
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk
By Anco Bilt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk. Circa Mid 20th Century
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk L'atelier, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic large set of 6 folding desks designed by recently passed designer Jorge Zalszupin and
Leather, Rosewood
Giancarlo Piretti Platone and Plia Folding Desk Set
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Platone folding desk and Plia chair designed in 1971 and 1969 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Steel, Chrome
Norwegian Rosewood Fold-Up Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare 1960s, Norwegian rosewood fold-up desk. This amazing desk folds up into a compact box! Great
Rosewood, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 32.68 in D 25.6 in
Italian Modern "Platone" Folding Desk by Giancaelo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Italian 1970s folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti. Marked Platone, Pat. Anonima Castelli
Chrome
1950's Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
1950's swiss made expendable work space desk, transforms to beautiful walnut cabinet. working desk
Birch, Walnut
Sold
H 30.71 in W 32.29 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Black Giancarlo Piretti Folding Desk, Italy 1969, Signed, Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Black foldable writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969 and produced by Anonima
Chrome
Beni Mobler 2 in 1 Danish Teak Folding Desk/Dining Table
By Beni Møbler 1
Located in Toledo, OH
is only 69" long by 24" deep. Legs fold out to support double that depth turning it from a desk to a
70's Piretti Platone Folding Desk / Chair Set for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very smartly designed Platone table and chair set that both fold flat for storage so when you
Chrome
Sold
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 0.75 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and functional midcentury leather folding eight day travel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre
Nickel
Sold
H 44.25 in W 64.5 in D 29 in
Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Danish modern foldable teak writing desk / cabinet called the "Magic Box" in the style of
Teak
Sold
H 44.49 in W 33.08 in D 21.07 in
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this great mid-century modern circa 1960 solid teak at home desk
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 11.03 in
1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely great quality and beautiful Scandinavian slim oak writing desk / working bench build in
Beech, Oak
Three Directors Folding Chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three fire engine red director folding chairs, with a canvas seat and backrest. Brass details
Beech
Italian Industrial Iron and Wood Folding Table, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial iron and wood folding table, 1950s. Industrial folding desk, equipped with a
Iron
Sold
H 25.75 in W 40.25 in D 18 in
Kevi Gate-Fold Rolling Typewriter Table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, rolling typewriter table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll features a gate
Metal
Pair of Beech Folding Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Small folding chair in beech plywood, round ivory plastic seat, space saving chair, home office or
Plastic, Beech
Sold
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 4.25 in
Grillo Folding Telephone by Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper with Box 1966
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
Grillo (Cricket) folding telephone by Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper with the original box from 1966
Plastic
Sold
H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 14.97 in
Mail Trays 1970 Folded and Lacquered Aluminium Sheet by Etienne Fermigier, 1970
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in Grenoble, FR
Etienne Fermigier (1932-1973) mail trays, 1970. Folded and lacquered aluminium sheet MF Edition
Aluminum
Sold
H 8.38 in W 3.63 in D 1 in
1970s Asian Folding Mini Screen Eight Panels Gold Scenic Art Chinese Writing
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Asian folding mini divider screen eight panels scenic landscape + Chinese writing Collectible
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Fold Out Secretary Office Desk Cabinet
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage office secretary cabinet desk in rosewood, made in Germany, circa 1960s. This clever piece
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 32 in D 55 in
Mid Century rosewood split folding table desk brazilian by karl heinz Bergmiller
By Escriba
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century rosewood split folding table desk brazilian by karl heinz Bergmiller. The top folds
Rosewood
Vintage Tan Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. Tan textured base and shade, chrome
Metal
Vintage White Folding Pill Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Classic of Mid-Century Modern lighting design, this small lamp unfolds from a whimsical pill
Metal
Red Tensor 6100 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An adorable vintage Tensor Model 6100 (aka “Cricket”) task lamp with red base and shade and a collapsible chrome stem. Fully articulating with high and low intensity switch on base. ...
Metal
Vintage Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bookcase folding desk vintage shelves, mid-20th century A desk or child bed can integrate this
Mahogany
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighter wood partitions. Fold out desk with painted periwinkle drawer. Very extraordinary. Some signs of
Wood
BBPR Unique Encased Library with Foldable Desk
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A Unique library by BBPR with a folding desk and movable shelves. Three drawers. Commission for
Wood
Bright Red Vintage Prestigeline Folding Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"An exceptionally designed table or desk lamp that folks into a bullet or pill shape. Features a
Vintage Black Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. Black base and shade, chrome
Chrome
Vintage Chrome Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor articulating desk lamp with a chrome shade, chrome stem, and
Chrome
Sold
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
1950s Industrial Metek Metal Travelling Desk Lamp Aluminum Folding Desk Lamp
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful desk lamp by Metek England from the 1950s. Made from polished aluminum with steel rod
Metal
Sold
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
move to pull forward to use as desktop, the other parts of the shelves can be folded up manually one by
Metal
Sold
H 44.5 in W 66 in D 29.5 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Astoria, NY
A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects
Teak
Sold
H 5 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most comprehensive and fine Tri-Fold Writing Slopes or Lap Desks I have ever purchased
Brass
Mid-Century Cabinet with Fold-Out Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and shelves allow for great workspace organization and are completed by a fold-out desk surface. All
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Table, Smart Desk, 1960s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Gorgeous circular Elm dining in the manner of Pierre Chapo. The top features an impressive grain and nice wood-joints connexions. The table offers two extensions. Dimensions clo...
Teak
Sold
H 45 in W 32 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique folding teak desk is designed in the style of Swiss architects Ernst Mum(m)enthaler
Teak
Vintage Industrial Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Folding Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
utilitarian purposes, the form shows a surprising amount Mid-Century Modern influence with its recessed
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good condition. The work surface is excellent ! It has been re-finished. Knee clearance is ...
Maple
$3,932
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century green wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s With desk chair.
Wool, Wood
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 36 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk with Chrome Trim and Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This desk features one pencil drawer in the middle, one large file drawer, four regular drawers, wooden vanity panel, chrome trim and legs. This stylish Mid-Century Modern desk would...
Chrome
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
$4,119
H 47.25 in W 47.05 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers designed and manufactured 1950s Italy. The beautiful desk features three spacious drawe...
Ash, Walnut
$2,975Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.25 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet . Measures 39.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 40.25" in height. Knee clearance is 28.5 and pull out...
Teak
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$2,400
H 34.26 in W 33.86 in D 24.02 in
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
$3,873
H 44.89 in W 32.68 in D 21.46 in
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Wood
$6,800
H 44 in W 32 in D 20 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
By Hans J. Wegner, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a brass hinged lid and brass lock with key. The inside of the chest showcases a large...
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Book Crib in Elm by Firma Karl Mathsson, 1976
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Book crib designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by original manufacturer Firma Karl Mathsson in 1976. Made from solid elm and bent wood beech in the legs. Subtle join...
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
$13,534 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon Stools designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cass...
Wood
$2,218
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
Folding Red Laminate Plywood Desk by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Milan, IT
Rare folding desk by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood. Plywood frame covered with laminate.
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.