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Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Wood

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll & Drake
Located in London, GB
. Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top and single walnut wood pedestal. Three
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Walnut

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll & Drake
Located in London, GB
. Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top and single walnut wood pedestal. Three
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Formica Writing Desk, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk with one drawer. It has chromed legs and formica top. Very simple
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Walnut, Formica and Brass Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian walnut, Formica and brass writing desk, 1960s. Beautiful writing desk, with top in white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Birch, Ebony

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Paint

20th Century Yellow Formica children's school desk with two leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960. Small desk from a hotel room with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s. Small desk, coming from a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Black lacquered metal feet, teak veneer drawer on the right side and a teak veneer and formica top
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Willy Van Der Meeren desk in wooden edge and formica top A true icon in belgian design by Willy
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
sempre in legno di teak con con frontalino in formica bianca anche il top è in formica di colore rosso
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
H 31.5 in W 38.98 in D 22.45 in
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Blue Framed Metal Desk With Two Drawers & Laminate Top
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
formica writing board on the top part Dimensions Hauteur / Height = 78 cm Longueur : Width = 130
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
, one door, a book compartment on the rear and tapered feet. The top is coated with creamy white Formica
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Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
veneer, and the top is inlayed with a very practical material: formica. The desk has one drawer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
covered in formica. Very lightweight. The top has edges made of beautifully grained wood.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
originally used as a work table for craftsmen, can also be used as a desk. It´s made of iron with formica on
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Vintage Desk in Style of Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century desk in style of Anonima Castelli. Top is Formica, Oak veneer total of nine
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s desk
By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
three drawers, one door and solid wood legs. The floating table top is coated with creamwhite Formica
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s desk
1960s desk
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
AHREND de Cirkel / vintage industrial Result desk by Friso Kramer, 1950s
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Deventer, NL
, 1958. The desk has a gray sheet steel frame, a pink-orange drawer unit and Formica top. The steel desk
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York City, NY
desk consists of a solid oak construction, dark formica top, and brass-capped feet. Originally made for
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Small writing desk of wood and metal, Formica table top. Front of the two drawers painted in black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Industrial desks for Tubax. Printed Formica top with solid black enameled
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
sophisticated made. The top is made of light grey formica laminate, it has a rectangular discoloration. This
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
, a lot of these disappeared and where discarted. The desk is made out of black metal and a formica
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Jean Prouvé, Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired writing desk by Marko. The desk has a formica top, blue compass legs and one side
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia, Brussels Period
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century writing desk, made in Czechoslovakia, 1960's. Walnut wood, formica surface on the top
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Walnut

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship desk, Attributed to Ignazio Gardella. The desk has 3 side drawers and 3
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Executive Desk Billy Joe McCarroll-David Gillespie Surfaces Santa Barbara
By Forms and Surfaces, Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
, California. Very elegant desk brutalist pattern gray tones. Black formica top with steel coverings on edges
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
out formica top. This is a model without a drawer. Design in the style of Jean Prouvé. The desk comes
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top and the front of the drawer. Metal
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
top is a combination of cherry wood and black formica. These early works are hard to find which makes
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer

Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Executive Mid-century Desk
Executive Mid-century Desk
H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica – a new decorative
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
walnut finish and features two pull-out drawers and one filing cabinet. The Formica top extends
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
desk is amazing and boasts a beautiful walnut frame with a sleek formica top. The desk also comes with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
green formica on his designs. The desk top is lightly curved which again makes the piece less bulky in
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 29.93 in
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Located in Milano, IT
strut legs. The four legs rise to support the top, made of formica. The top is rectangular and is wide
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in PAU, FR
, Charlotte Perriand, Marcel Gascoin... Formica top, tubular metal legs, solid wood box. Height : 76 cm Width
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the top is inlayed with a very practical material: formica. The desk has one drawer underneath the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
By Brunswick Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in San Diego, CA
trim with original Formica top. It boasts a tan / off-white color combination with lots of practical
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
By ISA Bergamo
Located in taranto, IT
and top in beige formica, feet in metal structure with brass terminals. Front with three drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Teacher’s Desk for Tubax, Belgium, 1950
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
around 1950. The table has a thin black lacquered metal base with a grey formica top. Underneath the
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Prophecy Desk and Chair c. 1960's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Heywood Wakefield Prophecy desk and chair. This stylish desk features a white Formica
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Wood

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian mid century modern light blue laminate solid wood desk with drawer 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
rectangular top in light blue Formica, with light solid wood structure, composed of four legs and a central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
). With 4 drawers on each side of the desk and a longer one in the middle just below its top, this desk is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk. Great vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Formica, Walnut

CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
black lacquered steel surmounted by a black formica top and a box with 2 drawers in blond teak veneer
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Mid-20th Century French Desks

Materials

Metal

Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
By Georges Frydman, EFA
Located in Catonvielle, FR
tubular base, the trapezoidal top is veneered with matt black formica, enhanced by a wide light oak strip
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
1980s White and Black Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"colorcore" Formica table top, powder coated white corrugated aluminum legs, and a black aluminum wire
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Small Mahogany Schirolli Mantova Writing Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
formica top and three drawers, each featuring a manufacturer label. The small freestanding desk has four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Formica, Mahogany

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
rectangular shaped top, finished with white formica and an aluminum edge. The table has a grey painted frame
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Formica Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the formica top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of laminate, formica and wood, every formica top desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a formica top desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each formica top desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made formica top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ahrend de Cirkel, Milo Baughman and Ilmari Tapiovaara are consistently popular.

How Much is a Formica Top Desk?

A formica top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,412, while the lowest priced sells for $745 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
Questions About Formica Top Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Formica table tops are tabletops that are made of a composite material invented for industrial products in the early 1900s. Formica, today, is one of the brands that produces HPL, a high-pressure laminate that is heat-resistant and durable and ideal for use in tabletop construction. Find a collection of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.