Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
Walnut
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque
Chrome
$9,200
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Jacques Adnet Tripod Desk, Oak, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
principles. He played a key role in shaping mid-century French interiors through his elegant use of noble
Oak
$4,500Sale Price|79% Off
H 29.75 in W 60 in D 32.5 in
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks
Leather, Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
Metal
French Mid-Century Vintage Bamboo Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Desk from mid-century France made of bamboo. This piece has a solid pine wood top that sits on two
Bamboo, Wood
$2,761
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table. Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
Rattan
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.125 in W 72.5 in D 30.75 in
Rare Mid Century French Modern AR180 Desk by Alain Richard 1970s
By Alain Richard
Located in Detroit, MI
This rare & important vintage mid century French modern AR180 desk was designed by Alain Richard in
Aluminum
French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
By Maison Regain
Located in London, GB
A stylish petite desk. France, c1970s. In the manner of Maison Regian. Likely to be elm or
Elm
French Blue Cerused Oak Desk, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury desk featuring a custom cerused oak finish in French Blue, accented with white to
Oak
$21,950
H 28.5 in W 54.75 in D 29.5 in
French Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Trapezoid Desk by Alain Marcoz, circa 1956
By Alain Marcoz
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important desk by French avant-garde architect Alain Marcoz; the piece was hand made for
Oak
$21,877
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
Brass, Steel
French Mid-Century Live Edge Wood Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
the balance of organic form and modern restraint characteristic of mid-century French design. The
Steel
Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raphael (Raphael Raffel, 1912-2000) Rare Beka lacquer pedestal desk with three drawers, a black
Bronze
An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pakistan. The date on the blueprint is 27.2.72. The desk is designed in the European Mid century taste
Teak
$5,318
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.49 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage foldable dining table with a fantastic chromed metal construction and a
Metal
$8,604Sale Price|35% Off
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 33.08 in
Élitis Crocodile-Embossed Leather and Wood Desk, Mid-Century Modern
By Élitis
Located in Munich, Bavaria
classic and modern aesthetics. Crafted with precision, the Elitis Desk is not only visually striking but
Leather, Wood
$8,864
H 43.31 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Raphael Raffel, Apelbaum
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure
Metal
Mid Century Tortoise Shell Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage desk entirely clad in organic tortoise shell having a functional gallery with
Tortoise Shell, Organic Material
$6,800 / set
H 50.79 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare French organic and sculptural solid stained wood desk and chair.
Hardwood
Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
. Le Corbusier-esque in it’S Form - a nod to both modernism and industrialism. French, early-mid 20th
Steel
Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set Mid-20th Century A luxurious vintage French leather desk set
Leather
$1,600
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s
Oak
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s.
French Mid-Century Shagreen Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
2 French 1940s-style multicolored panel shagreen sphere shaped paperweight.(PRICED EACH)
Paper
$16,800
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean
Teak
$40,776
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.68 in
French Mid Century Wooden "Pigeon Hole" Teak Leather Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic French mid century wooden "Pigeon hole" working desk in dark stained teak
Leather, Teak
$61,226 / item
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 26.38 in
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Cartier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brown Leather Writing table
Bronze
$61,226 / item
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Cartier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brown Leather
Bronze
$5,782
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Finn Juhl Rosewood 'Diplomat' Desk, by France & Son, Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium
Rosewood
$237,300
H 30.52 in W 128.75 in D 49.02 in
Le Corbusier LC-TAT-07-A Ministry Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte
Teak
$126,700
H 29.93 in W 75.2 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
each interior. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design
Teak
Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Birdseye Maple
$113,900
H 40.16 in W 63.78 in D 72.84 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-13-A High Court Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
approached with absolute clarity and conviction. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid
Teak
$1,972Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A classic stitched leather desk set in dark green leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The set
Leather
$3,200
H 29.93 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Brutalist Dining Table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made in France, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
by a French cabinetmaker. This mid-century modern piece features a robust and minimalist design with
Oak
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a
Steel
French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with
Oak
Small desk – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Small desk in solid lemon wood and lemon wood veneer, waxed finishing. Original glass top, polished
Brass
$23,870
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Custom French Modern Neoclassical Carved & Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Miid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk in the style of Jean Michel Frank for
Oak
$3,309
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 54.34 in
Mid-Century Cream Lacquer, Chrome & Glass Desk by Pierre Cardin, 1970s.
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking example of modernist design from the iconic French designer Pierre Cardin, this desk
Chrome
$24,700
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Custom French Modern Neoclassical Carved and Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Miid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk in the style of Jean Michel Frank for
Oak
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 18.71 in
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Oak and iron pupitre Good vintage
Iron
$208Sale Price / set|74% Off
H 5.12 in W 10.01 in D 5.91 in
Set of two desk accessories in Murano glass Saint Gobain Mid-Century Modern 70s
By Fontana Arte, Saint Gobain
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant Set of paper divider and desk pen holder in crystal glass in shades of antique pink with
Crystal, Brass
1940s French Limed Oak Desk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The structure is made of
Oak
$2,836
H 9.06 in W 1.19 in D 0.08 in
Carl Auböck Brass Letter Opener for Hermes, Mid-Century Modern, France
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass letter opener by Hermès Paris, designed like a slim knife with ruler markings along the edge. Warm patina and light surface wear from age and use.
Brass
$20,683 / set
H 28.55 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden Working Desk Table & Chair by Alvar Aalto 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
An early and unique set of a Finnish mid century modern desk by Alvar Aalto with laminated birch
Birch
$29,500
H 30 in W 94 in D 36 in
French Modern Palisander, Brass & Leather Trimmed Executive Desk, Maison Raphael
Located in Queens, NY
French Modern Palisander, Brass & Leather Trimmed Executive Desk, Maison Raphael
Brass
A Mid-Century Satinwood Console Table/Writing Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Mid-Century Satinwood Console Table with fluted satinwood legs and three upper drawers.
Satinwood
$6,287
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 27.17 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vanity Desk in Teack by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian teak vanity desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, model 64 for Vinde
Teak
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
Leather
1960's French Bureau/Secetaire Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Excellent storage desk with 3 draws, glass top shelve and pull down table surface. Lockable unit
Satin
Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A single-drawer oak desk with a lower bookshelf and a single drawer in the manner of Jeanneret or
Oak
Exceptional asymmetrical desk in oak, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
from the mid-century period. The desk has been fully and carefully restored by our talented craftsmen
Metal
$4,950
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Pinewood Wall Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent condition Charlotte Perriand wall table in pinewood. Very rare!
Pine
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
French Aluminium Mid-Century Desk Chair with Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Original vintage desk chair with polished aluminium and newly re-upholstered brown leather.
Aluminum
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hollywood, FL
A unique French modern solid rosewood desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s. This piece was custom commissioned
Rosewood
French Midcentury Smoked Glass and Brass Trestle Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
• Mid-20th Century • France.
Brass
Iron and Wood 4 Drawer Mid-Century Desk, circa 1950
Located in Roubaix, FR
Iron structure with 4 drawers in plywood and solid oak top desk, France, Circa 1950.
Iron
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
French 20th Century Desk 1960s Made of Oak Veneer and Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
French 20th century desk 1960s made of oak veneer and metal.
Metal
1950s-1960s Remington Rand France Industrial Style Desk
By Remington Rand
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Remington Rand France Industrial Style desk composed of an all in metal structure
Metal
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
By Max Sauze
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's Metal wired desk with two glass shelves. The
Metal
French Reconstruction Oak Desk by Roger Landault
By Roger Landault
Located in POITIERS, FR
French reconstruction oak desk by Roger Landault for Meubles ABC Editor in 1954. L 100cms ; L. 62
Wood
Alain Richard Pear Wood Desk, France, 1950
By Alain Richard
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Three drawer pear wood desk with black enamelled metal frame and bronze handles. A compact and
Wood
George Ciancimino Wooden Executive Desk, France, ca. 1970
By George Ciancimino
Located in Maastricht, NL
A large executive desk by George Ciancimino for Mobilier International, France. The veneered top
Aluminum
Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Desk, French, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A black stitched leather desk designed by Jacques Adnet in France in 1950s. This writing table or
Metal, Brass
Fantastic French Henry Jacques Le Meme Desk, circa 1960
By Henry Jacques Le Même
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic French Henry Jacques Le Meme desk in excellent vintage condition.
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 30.32 in
Wall Desk French Reconstruction Marcel Gascoin 1950 by Arhec
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Paris, FR
This oak wall desk was designed by Marcel Gascoin just after the war. When open, width is 68.5cm.
Oak
Unavailable
H 30 in W 48 in D 38 in
French Modernist Mahogany Asymmetrical Partners Desk by Sappho Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique shape French Modernist mahogany Asymmetrical partners desk by Sappho Gallery. Measurements
Mahogany
Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Emblematic B40 elm desk by French designer and carpenter Pierre CHAPO. Made in Gordes in the 70s
Elm
French Mahogany Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Bucharest, RO
French mahogany writing desk.
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.54 in W 48.03 in D 27.55 in
Office Desk "Compas" Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office desk Compas designed by Jean Prouvé. Version with bent lacquered steel, metal casing and
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Italian Console Table
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Very elegant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern designed, Italian origin dark rosewood veneered console
Sycamore, Palisander
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 30.32 in
Jacques Adnet Red and Black Leather Desk, Bamboo Style Metal Frame, French, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A large red and black desk designed by Jacques Adnet in France in 1950s. A rectangular tray
Metal, Brass
Bamboo Ladies Desk and Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo ladies desk and chair, France, 1950s Good original condition.
Bamboo
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s with mirror and drawers standing on black metal legs with gold colored
Wood
1950 Form Libre Desk
By Jean Royère
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A nice interesting "form libre" desk in the manner of j.Royere , it 's a 1950 french piece (only
Steel
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Jacques Adnet Brown Stitched Leather Armchair, Desk Chair, French, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A brown stitched leather armchair designed by Jacques Adnet in France in 1950s. In good condition
Metal
Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in lyon, FR
Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" desk, France, circa 1950. Oak effect melamine top, oak structure
Oak
Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk
Located in Newburgh, NY
Curved desk designed by Raphael Raffel made of curly maple and a glass tier. Original glass top
Brass
Jean Prouvé "Direction, BM Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in lyon, FR
Jean Prouvé: "Direction, bm 11" desk circa 1948 Legs and structure in folded steel sheet, solid
Metal
Jean Prouvé Black Compas Desk, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk by Jean Prouvé in black color. Produced by Atelier Jean Prouvé in 1950s. Original Oak
Metal
Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant green desk by Jean Prouvé in green color. Original untouched condition, produced by Atelier
Metal
Unavailable
H 4 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
70s Luxury Paris France Layered Leather Desk Catch All Accessory Holder
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful 1970s vintage luxury stacked or layered leather catch-all desk accessory for organizing
Leather
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Maison Lancel, Brass, Chromed and Suede Midcentury Low Desk, France, 1970
By Maison Lancel
Located in Madrid, ES
Maison Lancel, brass, chromed and suede midcentury low desk, France, 1970.
Brass, Chrome
Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950
By Art Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Writing Desk in a Black Lacquer and an authentic Red Leather on the top with a Modernist Lignes and
Lacquer, Leather
Raymond Loewy desk df 2000
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Portland, OR
This Df-2000 desk Designed By Raymond Loewy For Doubinsky Freres is compact, vibrant and sturdy. It
Aluminum, Steel
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Basel, CH
Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Desk Chair by Roux-Spitz Adjustable Swivel Rosewood Beige French Modernist
By Michel Roux-Spitz
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Rare office chair, desk chair, armchair by the important French designer Michel Roux-Spitz Glossy
Steel, Iron
Henry Jacques Le Meme Desk, circa 1940
By Henry Jacques Le Même
Located in Megeve, FR
Henry Jacques Le Meme desk, circa 1940. Top has been refitted.
Elm Wood Desk, circa 1970
Located in Roubaix, FR
Solid Elm wood Desk with very nice and futuristic Design. France circa 1970 Height of the working
Elm
Desk Pierre Guariche Minister Hucher Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle 1
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Pierre Guariche Minister Hucher Minvielle 1960 desk in mahogany and mahogany veneer with 3 drawers.
Mahogany
Gilles Bouchez for Airborne "Serie Kit" Desk
By Gilles Bouchez
Located in Liege, BE
A splendid desk designed by the French architect Gilles Bouchez for Airborne, France, 1970. Pure
Chrome
Executive Desk in Chromed and Rosewood, circa 1970
Located in Noiseau, FR
Vintage chrome and rosewood desk Beautiful desk in Rosewood and chrome of 1970s. Storage
Chrome
Stunning Desk by Maxime Old, circa 1970
By Maxime Old
Located in Lesquin , FR
Beautiful and very rare desk by Maxime Old. The side panels are in security smoked glass. Two
Smoked Glass
Desk in Leather and Steel by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hadley, MA
Desk by Jacques Adnet. Having a stainless steel frame, stitched leather, four drawers and handmade
Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) A rare and spectacular original four-drawer desk, in solid teak, by
Aluminum
1930s Light Grey Steel Desk by Jean Prouvé
By Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Very rare and attractive desk designed by famous Jean Prouvé in 1934. The desk comes on a steel
Steel
Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An exceptional, French, 1940s writing table or desk with chair in the manner of Hermes. Chair
Iron
Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk No. BD 41, Circa 1948
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Dactylo desk No. BD 41 Circa 1948 Rare and important mid century Ateliers Jean
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron Double Side Desk Table, circa 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Roubaix, FR
Double side desk or center table by French designers Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, circa
Oak
Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in BREDA, NL
Iconic desk set by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain from France, 1960's. Great simple design in
Elm
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Articulated Children's Desk with its Integrated Pine Seat, 1970
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Articulated children's desk with its integrated pine seat, 1970.
Pine
Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Beautiful chair is made of a brown leather seating with Macassar ebony frame and armrests on swivel chrome leg. Upholstered with original material.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecocq Desk, in Rosewood 1965
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Antoine Philippon Jacqueline Lecoq -Very interesting desk in rosewood veneer on legs and handles in
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 29.81 in W 74.81 in D 59.57 in
Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Corner Desk, Votre Maison Edition, 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Milan, IT
Desk Guillerme et Chambron "Ailes d'Avion" This executive desk retains the decorations and lines
Granite
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in
"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
"Compass" desk, curved tabletop with drawers Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Manufactured by Les Ateliers
Steel
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 37.41 in
Jean Claude Mahey, White Lacquered and Brass Midcentury Signed Desk, France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Madrid, ES
Jean Claude Mahey, white lacquered and brass midcentury signed desk, France, 1970.
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Guillerme & Chambron Oak Desk with Sliding Side Shelves, circa 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Roubaix, FR
Solid oak desk by French Designers Guillerme & Chambron for manufacturer Votre Maison (FRANCE) with
Faux Leather, Oak
Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods
Located in Alba, IT
furniture can be used both as a table and as a desk. Suitable both in a modern contemporary home and in
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.55 in W 48.42 in D 24.8 in
Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk No. BD 41 & Black Standard Chair Circa 1948
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Dactylo desk no. BD 41 & black standard chair Circa 1948 Rare and important mid
Steel
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 37.8 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Paulin 's Desk "CM 174" Produced by Thonet, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France
Pierre Paulin 's desk "CM 174" produced by Thonet, circa 1960. Oak and black painted steel.
Metal
$16,783 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass capital, and raised on turned and tapered legs with brass caps. Dimensions: 60" ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$9,251 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
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
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,500
H 29 in W 72 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored-Edward J. Wormley "Flip Top" Dining / Console Table for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Edward J Wormley Manufacturer Dunbar Dimensions 29in H x 72in W x 17in - 34in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnit...
Brass
$13,592 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
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.