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NOS - Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "R" Paperweight, Japan
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St. Louis, MO
NOS in box Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "R" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 3.63 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
NOS - Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "J" Paperweight, Japan
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St. Louis, MO
NOS in box Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "J" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 3.63 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon carved 4 drawer partners desk and chair. Set includes (1
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Desk Sets
Materials
Pine
H 2.96 in W 15.16 in D 11.82 in
Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series desk Pastoe The Netherlands 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped writing desk model EU01 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) ebonized and mirrored desk with five drawers and an off-white leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of cast iron Kewpie birds; mother and child. Large one weighs approx. 2.5 lbs. and is 4 inches long, small one is about a third of that.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Iron
“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk, 60s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk by Landstrom Furniture, 1960's, rectangular, with
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Halle, DE
Teak desk from the 1950s, designed by Cees Braakman manufactured by Pastoe, Netherlands.
Blackend
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk
By George Nakashima Studio, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
desk. Scandinavian inspired design and inset carved handles with Japanese influenced joints used
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
the BBPR Studio is celebrated for. The design also incorporates a distinctive Japanese intellectual
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU02 Japanese Series Desk and Chair in Teak, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Japanese series desk and chair in teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s. Very cool
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table designed by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights
Located in New York, NY
mid to late-20th century. Great desk accessories.
Dimensions:
Dollar sign: 2.82" W x 4.49
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This English George II period 18th century table clock consists in a scarlet-japanned and parcel
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
1960s Tiger Tenaka Japanese Table Clock in Walnut Glass Brass Vintage
By Jeco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good vintage condition, scratches to brass face edging.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6.563 in W 6.25 in D 5.125 in
American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
desk. This unique work of art is hand-painted on front with a roundel of three vibrant and colorful
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wood
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk put on later legs perfect for a small console or unique side table
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970's
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the functio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the fun...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Dansk Silverplate Elephant Figurine
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Japan
Year: 1970s
Dimensions: 2.25" wide x 2.25" tall x 1.5" deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Multi Color Origami Hexagonal Matchbox with Fitted Color Matches
Located in Ferndale, MI
color head matches. Marked Japan on underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Konica C35 Automatic 35mm Film Compact Rangefinder Camera with 38mm Hexanon F2.8
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Japan
Produced 1971-3? Konishiroku Co., Japan
Film type 135 (35mm)
Picture size 24mm x 36mm
Weight
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
H 3 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
Isamu Kenmochi Stool, circa 1960
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
experiences and teachings to quickly develop the Japanese furniture industry after WWII, when the Operations
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Isamu Kenmochi Kabuto Office Chair, circa 1960
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi.
Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mexique family are two dining tables, a stool, the low tables and a desk.
Materials:
Wood
Measurements
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy.
Japanese
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40s with a top produced in local
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional spirit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
desk adapts perfectly to executive offices, as well as the typically smaller spaces in a home office
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
membership of that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“free-form desk”, making it a modern, functional home workspace.
Materials:
Wood
Measurements
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfort, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Tables À Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
projects, from the Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Mexique Pro, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, lounges and work spaces. Completing the Mexique family are a desk, a bar table with matching stools and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, lounges and work spaces. Completing the Mexique family are a desk, a bar table with matching stools and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique Coffe Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Completing the Mexique family are two dining tables, a bar table with matching stool and a desk
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Rio Table for Cassina: a Timeless Design Masterpiece
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
cultural movement of the 20th century, contributed to interior composition by creating a new way of living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
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