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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
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Bronze
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk, crafted in the United States circa 1960s, features a bold two
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk.
Spectacular large writing / working desk made in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Black Metal Frame Legs
This vibrant Mid-Century Modern writing desk, crafted in the United States
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 46 in D 17.75 in
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950
By unknown designer.
In original condition
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood Desk by Hekman
By Hekman Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern executive desk by Hekman, crafted in the United States during the 1970s, is
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Walnut
Lacquered Desk
Located in London, GB
This 1960s Danish lacquered desk is a stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early Albini Desk, designed by Franco Albini in 1928.
Later versions of this design feature
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Lacquered Desk
Located in London, GB
Compact in size this excellent lacquered hardwood desk is a versatile piece, boasting two storage
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Cane Rattan Bamboo 5 Drawers Mid Century Modern McGuire Style Desk MINT
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane Rattan Bamboo 5 Drawers Mid Century Modern McGuire Style Desk MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 51 in D 32 in
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
By John Stuart, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 68 in D 31.5 in
Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Low profile custom studio made one drawer Mid-Century Modernburgundy leather top blonde birch legs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 31 in W 44 in D 22 in
Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
J. Wade Beam "Ponte" Lacquered Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern high gloss navy blue "Ponte" desk with an oval top having a glass top & a single
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderfully versatile and useful piece of furniture. I personally used it as a desk in
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage modern occasional table and desk, in black lacquered wood, featuring a glass top shelf
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid century Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Red Lacquer Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal 5 drawer desk with a Red Stained finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Walnut Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Ava, MO
Mid-20th Century.
Elevated in a stately manner and displaying beautiful lines from every angle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
angles, scaled to fit into many different settings, the desk's finished back allows it to work mid-room
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Desk by Brandt Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage campaign desk manufactured by Brandt Furniture, crafted in the United States
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Four drawer wood desk with ivory lacquered drawers and angular legs in the style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Black Lacquered Sculptural Desk by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Black Lacquered Sculptural Desk with a geometric form of 3 drawers opposite an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century cantilever desk with teak top and ebonized lacquered base, circa 1960s. Two drawers
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 50.75 in D 23.6 in
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Style Lacquer Parchment Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
or goat skin lacquer technique, which this desk exhibits, in pieces by Ernest C. Masi. But whoever
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Celadon Lacquered Desk with Signature Brass Ribbon Handles
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger attributed celadon lacquered wood angular desk, circa 1950s. Three deep drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 50 in D 17 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Teak
H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Cantilever Lacquered White Tessellated Bone Tile File Drawer Desk Writing Table
By Jimeco ltda
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white tile bone desk, weighted bottom study cantilever design.
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20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Bone
H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Rway 4-Drawer Mid Century Desk in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Rway black mid century desk with silver hardware. This desk in in decent vintage
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Steel
Beautifully Tailored French Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk, gently curving 2 tier design in black lacquer with drawers on the right side with
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 53 in D 25.63 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish on this desk having a
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 53 in D 25.63 in
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set
By Farstrup
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set .
Table is in MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 28 in W 48 in D 31 in
Lacquered Wood Desk by Stilka, Argentina, circa 1970
By Stilka
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Lacquered wood desk by Stilka, Argentina, circa 1970.
Category
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bespoke Long Writing Table, High Gloss Lacquered Walnut Veneer, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Hand crafted long writing table manufactured in Italy, c. 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Highly Decorated Chinese Desk in Red Lacquer, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorated desk in red lacquer with stacked drawers and painted scenes, Chinese, 1950's.
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
By John Widdicomb, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic writing table or desk by John Widdicomb for Mastercraft. Composed of a large black
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 36 in D 18 in
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Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk available at 1stDibs. A vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Charlotte Perriand and Azucena produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk?
The average selling price for a vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk at 1stDibs is $1,699, while they’re typically $218 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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