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
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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
Brass
Mid-century birch desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
plywood EB02 desk ( offered here) the birch serie , has typical Herman Miller / George Nelson influences
Birch, Plywood
$4,750 / item
Vintage Custom-Made Birch Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage desk, custom-made in the 1980s in the United States, is a true masterpiece
Birch, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Wood Desk, Cherry & Birch, Italy, 1950s Design
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The desk in cherry and birch wood features one long, seamless front drawer, offering generous
Brass
Antique Desk In Birch Wood & Intarsia From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk from the 1840s. Made of birch with inlay. Elegant antique furniture with a classic
Birch
$295 / item
1x Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Stakmore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. showcases the clean, functional elegance that defined Mid-Century Modern design. Crafted from warm birch
Birch
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip
Birch
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern EB04 desk. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking
Birch, Plywood
Silvio Cavatorta Rare Italian Art Deco Birch Desk or Dressing Vanity Table 1940s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in New York, NY
Silvio Cavatorta rare exquisite birch five-drawer desk or dressing or vanity table in a gorgeous
Brass
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden Working Desk Table & Chair by Alvar Aalto 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
An early and unique set of a Finnish mid century modern desk by Alvar Aalto with laminated birch
Birch
Deco Birch Desk by Saarinen for Johnson, 1940's
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eliel Saarinen for Johnson desk circa 1948. This rare example executed in birch has three drawers
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern solid birch desk and chair from the Modernmates
Cane, Birch
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.
Birch
$1,295Sale Price|23% Off
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de
Formica, Birch, Ebony
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund. All dark rosewood desk with 3
Birch, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk by Svenska Möbler, Birchwood, 1950
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna
Birch, Jacaranda
Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk in Dark Espresso
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk shown in dark espresso stain, with bank of drawers with polished
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler, 1960s
By G.V. Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern G.V. Møbler teak desk boasts a striking floating top with three dovetail
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch and red linoleum model K81 manufactured by
Birch
Coen de Vries Petite Writing Desk, 1954
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful designed, original Mid-Century Modern petite writing desk with black dye birch X-base
Formica, Birch
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
design, this drafting table works seamlessly in mid-century modern, industrial, creative, and eclectic
Wood, Birch
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
appeal. Its curved lines and smooth contours epitomize the essence of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
$455Sale Price|50% Off
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The
Birch, Mahogany
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
Brass
$9,421Sale Price|30% Off
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on
Birch
Mid Century Modern Extendable Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Macassar, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel
Birch, Macassar
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
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
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
Brass
Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
birch desks he produced in the era. Note the stool seat height is 19-20" (chair seat is curved). All
Steel
Three Drawer Teak Desk with Leather Insert in Top Designed by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking Danish Teak desk designed by Severin Hansen, with great proportions and characteristic
Teak, Leather, Birch
Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant drop-leaf secretaire writing desk crafted from golden elm and glowing ribbon mahogany with
Birch, Elm, Mahogany
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950
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
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Rare Swivel Desk Chair in Birch for Elton 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company
Located in Troy, MI
Rare swivel desk chair designed by Arthur Umanoff Model DC1 manufactured by Post Modern Ltd and
Birch
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
1960's Medium Sized Mid Century Desk - Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Medium Sized Mid Century Desk – Cabinet. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by
Birch
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully conceived room divider with integrated desk from the 1970s, designed by Stewart
Metal
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage secretary desk in teak circa 1970's, made in Sweden. This piece is equipped with three deep
Birch, Teak
Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to
Birch
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
writing desk, reflecting the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s
Brass, Steel
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Yellow Rare!
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
the coolest mid century modern desk lamps ever made! Very fine vintage condition with age appropriate
Metal
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja
Birch
Vintage Danish Desk Chair / Armchair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Danish desk chair / armchair. This was made in
Birch, Faux Leather
Axel Larsson Designed Bodafors Desk Cabinet Stunning
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in New York, NY
flap and has a lock and key (key included). The cabinet has birch & oak wood, and an elm veneer
Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto for Artek Danish Modern Filing Cabinet or Desk Return
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Birch Filing Cabinet or Desk Return, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Metal
$660Sale Price|20% Off
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Ernest Farmer
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage Gino Sarfatti Tripod Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Greta Grossman Grasshopper
By Gino Sarfatti, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
mid century modern desk lamps ever made and it has aged well! Very fine vintage condition with age
Metal
$1,874Sale Price|25% Off
Gino Sarfatti Tripod Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Green Greta Grossman Grasshopper
By Gino Sarfatti, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
mid century modern desk lamps ever made and it has aged well! Very fine vintage condition with age
Metal
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
By Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in Peoria, AZ
LOUIS BALDINGER BRASS ARTICULATING DRAFTING LAMP EXQUISITE! CLEAN ALL ORIGINAL! Dimensions: 20" Tall 7" Base Width and 6" Shade Width This is an incredibly rare find! A brass, ...
Metal
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.
Birch
Lady's Desk or Vanity or Side Table in Mahogany / Up Zavody, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Birch, Mahogany, Wood, Metal Original Condition.
Metal
Strips of Wood Glued Together Unique Pattern Table Top Industrial Base Desk Mint
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Strips of Wood Glued Together Unique Pattern Table Top Industrial Base Desk Dining Writing Table
Birch
Unavailable|$2,381
Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful writing desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the early 50s. This EB04 desk is
Birch
Unavailable|$2,200
Mid-Century Modern, Cees Braakman, Birch Desk, Netherlands, 1950s
By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, Cees Braakman, desk, Netherlands, 1950s Measure: H 75, 100 x 56 cm.
Birch
Unavailable|$3,200
Russel Wright by Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Birch Desk
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Houston, TX
Russel Wright for Conant Ball company Mid-Century Modern solid birch desk from the 1950s
Birch
Unavailable|$2,500
Solid Birch Desk by Russel Wright
By Snyder Brothers, Russel Wright
Located in Vancouver, BC
A desk made of made of solid birch by Russel Wright for the Snyder Brothers. Blending the Art Deco
Birch
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.