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Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk. Designed to bring a timeless appeal to any home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top Good vintage condition with one leg having a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Laminate

Mid-Century Faux Wood Laminate Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of vintage charm to your workspace with this mid-century faux wood laminate desk, a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Faux Wood Laminate Desk
Mid-Century Faux Wood Laminate Desk
$1,040
H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
By Parsons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish Mid Century Desk with simple refined form. With a single apron drawer with a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
$2,295
H 29.75 in W 54 in D 28 in
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk or dining table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s Desk or writing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Mid Century Wood and Laminate Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern desk by Jens Risom and circa 1960 has a classic Danish modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Laminate Top Desk, Wood Base, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive desk in the Mid-Century Modern tradition, crafted with a durable laminate top and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Laminate, Wood

Mid Century Laminate Top Desk, Wood Base, USA, c. 1960s
Mid Century Laminate Top Desk, Wood Base, USA, c. 1960s
$3,477
H 30.5 in W 56.25 in D 22.25 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
$1,299
H 29 in W 59.75 in D 30 in
Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
$1,300
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage secretary desk wows by combining rosewood print laminate, a spacious work
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
$2,500 Sale Price
58% Off
H 29 in W 78 in D 39 in
Vintage British Wood Grain Laminate Desk
By Stonehill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic example of mid-century British design, this vintage desk is finished in a faux wood grain
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Laminate, Formica, Wood, Hardwood

Vintage British Wood Grain Laminate Desk
Vintage British Wood Grain Laminate Desk
$1,600
H 27.75 in W 59.75 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
$1,533 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Laminate

Executive Mid-century Desk
Executive Mid-century Desk
$2,500
H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Child, Student Desk manner of Jean Prove
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Childs ,Student Desk manner of Jean Prove,,green metal,steel painted
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Dassi desk minimal geometric mahogany and laminate midcentury. The parts in colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century American Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double pedestal mid-century desk with laminate top. Six total drawers for storage and finished wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century American Desk
Mid-Century American Desk
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
a richly grained walnut. The top is white laminate giving this desk a week look of MCM. The top also
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Laminate, Walnut

20th Mid-century Red Laminate & Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
on a steel base. This base is attached to a red laminate circle typical of its era. Shipping: 10
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
$3,400
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Little Desk in Aluminum, Walnut Veneer and Laminated Top, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little desk in aluminum, walnut veneer and laminated top, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th Centuries.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
laminate which is in good order. These vanity desks were produced by Ditta Bernini Milano. Desk features a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Laminate, Wood

Ico Parisi  Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
Ico Parisi  Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
$5,684 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s. Small desk, coming from a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Ico Parisi, Bernini
Located in Rome, IT
drawer. The top is lined with the original black laminate which is in good order. These vanity desks were
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany

Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
$6,442 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #2
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" deep x 24.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" deep x 24.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Desk Laminate, 1950 Italian Furniture Especially Gio Ponti Attributed
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Desk laminate, 1950 Italian furniture especially Gio Ponti Attributed, made of colored laminate
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Desk Laminate, 1950 Italian Furniture Especially Gio Ponti Attributed
Desk Laminate, 1950 Italian Furniture Especially Gio Ponti Attributed
$4,263 Sale Price
40% Off
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Italian Mid Century Wood and Metal Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mid century small desk made of metal feet and wood cabinets and top. The writing area is covered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Wood and Metal Desk
Italian Mid Century Wood and Metal Desk
$2,166
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool and rare Clifford Pascoe white laminate desk with one centre drawer. Formica around solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Midcentury Small Desk in Beechwood with Green Laminate Top Brass Foot
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury small desk in beechwood with green laminate top Italian design brass foot.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Laminate, Beech

Midcentury Small Desk in Beechwood with Green Laminate Top Brass Foot
Midcentury Small Desk in Beechwood with Green Laminate Top Brass Foot
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
$2,088 Sale Price
28% Off
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
$14,000 Sale Price
60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk Desk measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California
By Vista of California
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vista of California desk, perfect for a student or home office. The walnut case, white laminate top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
space Cast aluminum frame Foot rest White laminate writing surface Power outlet This iconic desk is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Chrome

Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I
Located in Manzano, IT
functionality with mid-century modern elegance. Crafted in Italy, this desk features a sleek design and a built
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Iron

Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I
Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I
$5,712 Sale Price
62% Off
H 29.93 in W 87.01 in D 35.83 in
Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small writing table/student desk in stained mahogany with attractive mint green laminate surface by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Mahogany

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Mid Century Vista of California Desk by Don Knorr
By Vista of California, Donald Knorr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Don Knorr for Vista of California iron and white four drawer desk. Architectural modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Iron

Mid Century Vista of California Desk by Don Knorr
Mid Century Vista of California Desk by Don Knorr
$1,700 / item
H 30.25 in W 53.75 in D 18 in
20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metallic Thread

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass, Chrome

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
$4,250
H 27.75 in W 70.75 in D 30.5 in
French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
By Michel Mortier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Michel MORTIER (1925-2015)- A writing table with a beech base and a white laminated plywood top
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Beech

French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
$4,500
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 23.23 in
1980s Style Black and White Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House
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Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Style Black and White Desk
1980s Style Black and White Desk
$700 Sale Price
41% Off
H 30 in W 58 in D 18 in
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
$4,900 / set
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 18.25 in
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Laminate

1970s Rare Royal Blue Floating Lucite Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
any environment. Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Wood, Laminate

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Laminate Mid Century Modern Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic laminate mid century modern desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of laminate, wood and metal, every laminate mid century modern desk was constructed with great care. Find 186 options for an antique or vintage laminate mid century modern desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a laminate mid century modern desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A laminate mid century modern desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one laminate mid century modern desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Arne Hovmand-Olsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Laminate Mid Century Modern Desk?

Prices for a laminate mid century modern desk start at $450 and top out at $24,999 with the average selling for $3,100.

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

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.