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
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Folding Desk Mid Century
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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
$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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
$3,345
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
$9,000
H 28.7 in W 67.3 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
$4,000
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
$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!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
$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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Folding Top Desk, France, 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Jacques Adnet leather, Brass & Oak desk. The frame is leather and brass wrapped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
$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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin foldable desk table L’Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare folding desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
$2,210
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
$2,392
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare midcentury red "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
$2,392
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946
$7,168
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood in Patchwork, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
$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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
$2,141
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely white "Platone" folding desk. Designed by the visionary Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
$14,500
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return. Uniquer folding
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
$3,823
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
$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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Desks
Materials
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Satinwood
Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ultra-rare folding table by Friso Kramer, designed in 1955 for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland, is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets
$898
H 1.5 in W 21.75 in D 15.5 in
Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather framework and reptile / snake facing / folding flaps with pockets on the opposing side. A
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s
$2,210
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pine
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
$1,035
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
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers
$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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan A Pair
$1,616Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 31.11 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan A Pair
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
$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 Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
$455
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s
$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
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Pine
Chinese Folding Screen for Desk Hardwood & Silk Hand Decorated, Circa 1960
$303Sale Price|72% Off
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Tableware
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Streamline Modern GEI Folding Table Desk Lamp by Enrique Aparicio Spain 1960
$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
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1970s Cosmo Time Folding Portable Hi Intensity Desk Lamp & Digital Alarm Clock
$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
Category
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
$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 Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardware and unique, center fold-down desk/cubby. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
"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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
"PLIAVIVA" Folding Console by Marc Berthier Et Alain Chauvel for Magis Italy
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, Marc Berthier, Chauvel
Located in Brussels , BE
"PLIAVIVA" folding console by Marc Berthier et Alain Chauvel for Magis Italy 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Folding Table Planton by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli/Anonima Castelli, 1970s
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 Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in cham, CH
This folding table was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1967. On the writing
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away
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H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away
By Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Famous revolving folding Mid-Century Modern desk in blond birch.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Platone Folding Desk with Matching Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti
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H 27.17 in W 32.29 in L 27.17 in
Platone Folding Desk with Matching Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The "Platone" desk and 'Plia' chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in Italy c1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
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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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk
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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk L'atelier, Brazil, 1959
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic large set of 6 folding desks designed by recently passed designer Jorge Zalszupin and
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Giancarlo Piretti Platone and Plia Folding Desk Set
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Platone folding desk and Plia chair designed in 1971 and 1969 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Italian Modern "Platone" Folding Desk by Giancaelo Piretti for Castelli
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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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Midcentury Black Giancarlo Piretti Folding Desk, Italy 1969, Signed, Castelli
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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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
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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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler & Meier
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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
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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
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
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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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Kevi Gate-Fold Rolling Typewriter Table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll
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H 25.75 in W 40.25 in D 18 in
Kevi Gate-Fold Rolling Typewriter Table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll
By Knoll, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, rolling typewriter table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll features a gate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Grillo Folding Telephone by Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper with Box 1966
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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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Mail Trays 1970 Folded and Lacquered Aluminium Sheet by Etienne Fermigier, 1970
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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
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Asian Folding Mini Screen Eight Panels Gold Scenic Art Chinese Writing
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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
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Mid Century rosewood split folding table desk brazilian by karl heinz Bergmiller
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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
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1950s Industrial Metek Metal Travelling Desk Lamp Aluminum Folding Desk Lamp
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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
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
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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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
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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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk
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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
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Aluminum
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$4,250
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Located in Germantown, MD
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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
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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 ...
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Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a room. Sleek minimalist...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
$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...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities
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Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
$3,584
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
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By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
$4,650
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the design on the structural princip...
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Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
$3,541Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
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By Franco Albini
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled glass top and stunning patina really take this piece to a whole new level. The ename...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bagutta writing desk by Annig Sarian for Arflex - Italy - 1960s
$2,031
H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
Bagutta writing desk by Annig Sarian for Arflex - Italy - 1960s
By Annig Sarian
Located in Milano, IT
Small desk with three drawers, wooden frame and chromed and curved tubular metal supports. The desk has a slight defect on one side, as shown in the photo. Manufactured by Arlex, It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
$4,187
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...
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Ash, Walnut
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By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 54 in D 24 in
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By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Located in Brussels, BE
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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$4,002
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
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Folding Desk Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding desk mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folding desk mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding desk mid century — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A folding desk mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding desk mid century over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Mummenthaler and Meier and Anonima Castelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Folding Desk Mid Century?
Prices for a folding desk mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $74 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,063.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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