Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray
Located in Kensington, MD
Appropriately labeled on bottom. Produced by Knoll Associates, Inc.
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Bentwood, Walnut
Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray
Located in Kensington, MD
Appropriately labeled on bottom. Produced by Knoll Associates, Inc.
Bentwood, Walnut
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two-tier paper tray is composed of ebonized
Aluminum
$450 / item
H 1.75 in W 15.75 in D 11 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut & aluminum letter tray, desk accessory. Retains
Aluminum
Knoll Tray
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Tray for Desk or Credenza. Tray is not signed but came from Knoll Credenza.
Mahogany, Oak
Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s
By Smokador, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining. In the style
Aluminum, Chrome
$650
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 15.25 in
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
By Annemarie Davidson, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Enamel
Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Knoll Associates early wood desk or letter tray. Comprised of sculptural solid wood. Signed Knoll
Unavailable
H 7 in W 14 in D 11.25 in
Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this double letter tray is made of ebonized birch plywood and
Plywood
Knoll Mid Century Modern Desk Organizer Paper Tray
By Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Knoll desk organizer or paper tray in anodized brass and black.
Brass
Florence Knoll Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Bent plywood desktop letter tray by Knoll. Retains original label with the Herbert Matter designed
Wood
Florence Knoll Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Knoll. The bentwood letter tray was made by Knoll International, and it still retains its original Knoll
Bentwood
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
By Florence Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this letter tray is made of walnut plywood and was a staple of
Walnut, Plywood
Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Knoll label and cork feet pads on bottom. Bent plywood walnut letter tray by Knoll, circa 1960.
Walnut
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Florence Knoll file tray in excellent original condition.
Steel
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Maple Paper Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two tier paper tray is composed of molded maple
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two tier paper tray is composed of ebonized
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, circa 1960. This piece retains its
Walnut
Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with
Bentwood
Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Iconic sculptural and functional desk accessory by Florence Knoll executed in walnut plywood. The
1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
This double pivoting desk tray was designed by American designer Florence Knoll in 1948 and is a
Walnut
1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
This double pivoting desk tray was designed by American designer Florence Knoll in 1948 and is a
Walnut
Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a stunning mid-century modernist tiered letter file tray walnut wood and
Wood, Walnut
Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist double letter tray, circa 1960.
Leather, Wood
Florence Knoll 1960's Double Pivoting Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
This double pivoting desk tray was designed by American designer Florence Knoll in 1948 and is a
Aluminum
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray, circa 1960.
Walnut
Macassar De Coene & Knoll Desk Coffee Table, Bar Cart
By Knoll, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
A desk table with chromed steel base and parchment paper top.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 7.09 in W 11.42 in D 14.97 in
Florence Knoll Architectural Molded Walnut Plywood Desk Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
and practical desk accessory. Tray comes in good and all original condition with a 1960 Knoll label
Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 2 in W 11.25 in D 14.25 in
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory IBM
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this letter tray is made of walnut molded plywood and was a
Walnut, Plywood
Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A scarce and streamlined 2-part letter tray originally designed by Florence Knoll
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Letter tray designed by Florence Knoll for her company, Knoll. Designed in 1948. Formed bent ply
Walnut
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Letter tray designed by Florence Knoll for her company, Knoll. Designed in 1948. Formed bent ply
Walnut
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Filing Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stockton, NJ
A two- tier paper filing desk organizer by Florence Knoll.
Steel
Sold
H 6.63 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chrome Desk Organizer Letter Paper Mail Tray Stand
By Knoll, Smokador
Located in Wayne, NJ
Sleek Smokador Mid-Century Modern Modernist Double Chrome Desk Letter Paper Tray Stand distributed
Chrome
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original
Walnut
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original
Walnut
American Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Letter Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible midcentury letter tray in solid walnut. Great lines and construction rounded corners
Walnut
Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Iconic sculptural and functional desk accessory by Florence Knoll executed in walnut plywood. The
Walnut
Florence Knoll Paper Tray Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in bent plywood and solid
Walnut
Midcentury Modernist Walnut Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible mid-century letter tray in walnut. Great lines and construction. Has a University of
Walnut
Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s
By Knoll, Smokador
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining by Smokador
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s
By Knoll, Smokador
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in polished aluminium/ chrome finish with black enamel lining by Smokador
Aluminum, Chrome
Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray by Hugh Acton, 1960s
By Hugh Acton, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray By Hugh Acton, 1960s.
Steel, Chrome
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray. circa 1960.
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray, circa 1960.
Walnut
Mid Century Two Tiered Letter Tray, Circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid century two tiered letter tray, Circa 1960.
Wood
Mid Century Two Tiered Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid century two tiered letter tray, circa 1960.
Wood
Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome Letter Tray, circa 1970
By Peter Pepper Products, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome letter tray / holder, circa 1970.
Chrome
Modernist Oak & Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1980
By Knoll, Stow Davis, Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Oak & Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1980.
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls, circa 1970s freshly refinished, Very nice accent
Walnut
Early Knoll Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Double letter tray by Knoll in Primavera wood, quite unusual as most where either walnut or black
Aluminum
Knoll Products Vintage In & Out Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Knoll Products In & Out two-tiered letter tray. Bent plywood in original ebonized finish
Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this letter tray is made of ebonized birch plywood and was a
Plywood
Sold
H 2.25 in W 10.75 in D 15.75 in
Knoll Leather Wrapped Leather Paper Desk Tray by Smokador in Chocolate Brown
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Chocolate brown leather wrapped desk tray or paper holder retailed by Knoll and manufactured by
Leather, Wood
Florence Knoll Double Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
very rare Florence Knoll Double Letter Tray edited by Knoll International Lit : Steven & Linda
Brass
Florence Knoll Double Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Molded teak plywood pivoting double letter tray, stainless steel pin separates the two trays. Felt
Mid-20th Century Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Pivoting Letter Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A molded plywood pivoting letter tray designed by American designer Florence Knoll (1917-2019) for
Metal
Molded Walnut Plywood Two-Tier Letter Tray by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architectural, two-tier, molded walnut plywood letter tray by Florence Knoll. An outstanding
Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 4.25 in W 16.5 in D 11.13 in
Pair of Knoll Stitched Leather Letter Trays by Raul de Armas & Carolyn Lu
By Knoll
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Knoll stitched leather letter trays designed by Raul de Armas and Carolyn Lu for the Knoll
Smokador Single Tier Chrome Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in Alhambra, CA
Chrome and black single letter tray. Perfect for the chrome-plated executive! Dimensions: 15" D
Metal
$1,750 / item
H 31.25 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Fabric, Walnut
Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This beige Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stunning with its timeless esthetic in natu...
Travertine
$440 / item
H 1.5 in W 15.8 in D 15.8 in
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray 16'' Square for Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room Decor
Located in St Petersburg, US
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray, measuring 15.8" x 15.8" x 1.5" (40 x 40 x 3.5 cm), bringing the elegance and durability of natural stone into your home. Made from high-quality travertine, ...
Travertine, Marble
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$6,149 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$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
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.88 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in
Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...
Wood, Cedar
Onyx Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophis...
Marble
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum connecting pin present.
Aluminum
Pair of Paul McCobb of Consoles
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional. Pair of model 8704 console tables. Square tubular brass frames with travertine top. Patina on brass consistent with age and use. Stool sold separately.
Travertine, Brass
$1,048 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Tabouret Stool by Cassina, Fabric & Steel
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlott...
Steel
$190 / item
H 1.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray 10'' , Beige Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room Decor Tray
Located in St Petersburg, US
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray, measuring 10" x 10" x 1.5" (25 x 25 x 3.5 cm), bringing the elegance and durability of natural stone into your home. Made from high-quality travertine, it f...
Travertine, Marble
$4,461 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
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.
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
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