Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood Executive Desk By Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century burl wood Asian modern desk by Lane Furniture. It has dovetail construction
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Chair or Dining Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This elegant mid-century side chair embodies the era’s dedication to sculptural form and natural
Walnut
Drop-Leaf Desk by Lane Altavista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique drop-leaf desk by Lane Altavista in walnut. Refinished. Clean lines, circa 1960s. The drop
Walnut
Mid-Century Lane Altavista Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut Altavista desk with drop leave extension to one side, two floating drawers under the
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Desk. Featuring a straight line design
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern desk from the acclaim line by Lane Furniture. The desk features
Ash, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair. Featuring a straight line
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Acclaim” Desk by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Writing Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With traditional American modern accents and lines, this simple yet striking Lane telephone table
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair & Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror
Mid Century Modern walnut Desk, Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern walnut Desk, Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim 1960s pedestal desk by Lane furniture
Oak, Walnut
Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim, Roland Carter
Located in New Windsor, NY
Lane Rhythm walnut desk. Featuring nicely figured and warm walnut veneers, six deep drawers, large
Walnut
Andre Bus Designed Desk For Lane
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern desk with classic Lane dovetailing of oak and walnut. Smooth, curved edges
Mid Century Lane "Acclaim" Desk by Andre Bus
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage desk with drawers and classic mid century modern lines by Andre Bus for Lane. The piece
Wood
Lane Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant one-drawer writing desk in walnut with brass pulls.
Brass
Sold
H 29.38 in W 60 in D 24 in
Exceptional Drop-Leaf Desk - Copenhagen line by Lane in Walnut and Brass
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
A desk with space in mind and the unique ability to remain at 48" or expand to 60" with a drop-leaf
Glam Hollywood Regency Lane Desk Vanity Pedestal Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Glam Hollywood Regency Lane Desk Vanity Pedestal Mid-Century Modern. The dimensions are 58 inches
Chrome and Walnut Desk with Finished Back
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seek and simple mid-century desk with floating style top and polished chrome legs. Two drawers with
Mid-Century Modern Lane Alta Vista Parsons Desk Console, Table, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely, Parsons desk or console table, with one drawer, by Lane
Walnut
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Elegant simple design walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful backrest design all original
Naugahyde, Walnut
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Mid-Century Modern walnut desk from the Perception Collection by Lane Furniture features a
Walnut
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage classic midcentury Lane walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, veneered wood
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Desk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern double pedestal desk with six hefty drawers. This stylish two-tone case
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Lane Campaign Console Desk Brass Gallery Burl Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lane Mid-Century Modern burl walnut serving or console table with brass gallery back A truly
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
Metal
Large Midcentury Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk by Lane Furniture in walnut. Roll top side compartment, two drawers
Walnut
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H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Lane Altavista Acclaim Writing Desk Walnut Dovetail Top Mid-Century Modern
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Lane designed by Andre Bus in the Danish modern
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expanding Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Brass
Executive Desk with Rosewood Sides by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large desk with five drawers, including two file size. Chrome pulls, rich walnut grain and slatted
Lane Rosewood and Chrome Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning piece of Mid-Century Modern design; this desk from Lane Furniture company is made of
Chrome
1970s Lane Brutalist Staccato Wardrobe / Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Very dramatic Brutalist Armoire that has been professionally converted into a desk with two slide
Walnut
Vintage Lane Virginia Burl Walnut Modern Writing Desk Table, Circa 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Lane Altavista Virginia burl walnut writing desk table. Book matched top. Very good
Walnut, Burl
Desk or Vanity by Lane, Tuxedo series with chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
" tall, seat height 18.5". Hard to find and exquisite desk or vanity by Lane Tuxedo series. Depth matches
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 50 in D 26 in
Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern vintage teak and walnut kneehole writing desk from the "First Edition
Teak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk w/ Chrome Detailing by Lane, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from rosewood and set on a T-shaped chrome base. There are three front flat faced drawers and a flush lift-top hidden compartment at the back that can be used for files o...
Rosewood
Stunning Midcentury Rosewood Lane Compartment Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern desk features a unique pop-top storage compartment on the top and
Chrome
Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim Kneehole Desk
By Andre Bus
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut kneehole desk from the Acclaim line featuring lighter dovetail details to each end of
Sold
H 26 in W 46 in D 17 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Dovetail Lane Acclaim Console Desk Sofa Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
this desk available anywhere. The Lane Acclaim collection has become an American Mid-Century Modern
Oak, Walnut
Brutalist Lane Staccato Bookshelf / Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce Lane Furniture "Staccato" line bookshelf with drop-front desk. In very good original
Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane is an example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship. Featuring a
Formica, Walnut
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H 20.5 in W 50 in D 23 in
Mid Century MODERN Double-Sided WALNUT DESK by Lane Furniture, c. 1960's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Lane Furniture, featuring a total of six drawers, including a
Wood, Walnut
Student's Desk by Lane Furniture Company
By Lane Furniture
Located in Kingston, NY
Dovetail construction distinguishes this chic MCM piece. Two 4-1/4” deep drawers and one 11” deep file drawer. Tapered legs with brass sabots. Wonderful size. Mint vintage conditi...
Compact Mid Century Desk by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D23 H29 KC25 Mid century two toned sculptural pull desk by Lane. Desk has been fully
Oak, Walnut
Lane Altavista Drop-Leaf Desk in Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique drop leaf desk by Lane Altavista in walnut. Refinished. Clean lines. circa 1960s.Drop-leaf
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Compartment Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid rosewood Mid-Century Modern desk by Lane Furniture. There are three front side-by-side
Chrome
Lane Desk with Thonet Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautifully appointed desk, two drawers with additional side compartment with Thonet chair.
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 56 in D 26.75 in
Unusual Mid Century Desk by Lane, with Floating Drawer Cabinet & Tile Insert
By Lane Furniture
Located in Crockett, CA
Seldom seen medium size desk manufactured by Lane of Altavista VA with a few very cool features
Brass
Midcentury Style Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s Mid-Century Modern-style desk is made by Lane Furniture of Altravista, VA. The wood desk
Brass
George III Style Yewood Pedestal Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Style Yewood Pedestal Desk, with gilt tooled green leather top above central long drawer flanked by eight drawers. 30.5" H x 59.75" W x 36" D. Provenance: From an East 63r...
Leather, Yew
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 23 in D 45 in
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be placed to show the whole.
Wood
$2,529
H 29.93 in W 52.37 in D 26.38 in
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone carries a walnut-like glow. Horizontal carvings on the cabinet doors lend the piec...
Brass
$1,883Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 57.49 in D 24.81 in
Antique 19th Century mahogany twin pedestal desk, dressing writing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, fine-quality large 19th Century mahogany twin-pedestal desk, dressing, or writing table. Exhibiting a lovely age, color, and patina, it stands on concealed brass and ceramic...
Wood, Mahogany
$4,400 / item
H 30 in W 56 in D 26 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Leather, Hardwood
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.