Danish Mid Century Modern Tambour Door Desk with Side Bar
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Desk with Side Bar. Tambour door on one side. Finished back. 55w 28d 29.5
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Glass, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern Tambour Door Desk with Side Bar
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Desk with Side Bar. Tambour door on one side. Finished back. 55w 28d 29.5
Glass, Wood
Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of
Wood
Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture, Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid-century modern secretary desk from Hooker’s renowned “Mainline” collection, this
Brass
1960s British Tambour-door Executive Desk
Located in London, GB
teak with elegant brass accents. This desk exemplifies mid-century British design, combining refined
Brass
Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk This desk measures: 38 wide x 18 deep
Teak
$10,347
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 28 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut Tambour Doors Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice design mid century modern desk with tambour doors.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 36.5in H x 56in W x 25in D Desk Height: 29.25in.
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Rolltop Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 34.5 in D 27 in
A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk and matching chair.
Walnut
Sold
H 62 in W 37.5 in D 29.25 in
Rare Super Sculptural Slide Tambour Front Mid-Century Modern Cherry Bar or Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare sculptural Mid-Century Modern cherry tambour front sensually rounded dry bar or desk having
Wood, Teak
Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful modernist desk with two separate tambour sections and center work space and ebonized
Brass
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H 36.75 in W 36 in D 24 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century camphor campaign tambour writing desk, circa 1860 Fine quality Chinese export
Hardwood
Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style tambour door writing desk or secretary desk By Maddox
Brass
Early Modernist George Nelson Tambour Roll Top Desk, 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early modernist George Nelson roll top desk. Purchased from prominent Buffalo New York architect
Aluminum
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers that run the length of the desk. The top of the desk features two roll top tambour doors which
Brass
Dunbar Tambour Door Rosewood Desk by Edward J. Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant executive desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in 1957 (model no. 452). Comprised
Brass
John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Profile” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country
Metal
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H 39.38 in W 44.49 in D 28.35 in
A Teak Tambour Desk Designed By John Mortensen For Dyrlund, Denmark
By John Mortensen, Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A Teak Tambour Desk designed by John Mortensen for Dyrlund, Denmark. This innovative and
Leather, Teak
Antique English Hotel Writing Desk with Tambour Doors
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique English hotel writing desk with tambour doors.
Brass
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H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Tambour Desk, model 912, circa 1957.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Tambour Desk, model 912, circa 1957. The rosewood and
Leather, Rosewood, Walnut
Bussolini Brothers Custom Mahogany Tambour Desk, circa 1940s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine custom mahogany two piece tambour desk in the manner of Boston cabinetmakers John and Thomas
Brass
Tambour Writing Desk by Donald Deskey for Charak Modern.
By Donald Deskey, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Walnut roll-top desk designed by Donald Deskey for Charak Modern. Interior features an extendable
Metal
Vintage Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk With Tambour Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Vintage Regency burl wood writing desk with tambour doors, combining timeless design with
Leather, Burl
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Tambour secretary offers deeply striated mahogany construction with upper
Metal
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H 71 in W 38 in D 17 in
Mid Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Tambour Door Secretary D
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chicago, IL
38” x 17” x 71.25”H Drexel Declaration series walnut secretary desk. Versatile piece designed by
Porcelain, Glass, Walnut
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H 39.77 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Gianfranco Frattini Tambour Writing Desk Model 807 Bernini, Italy, 1961
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful well-crafted writing desk or secretary model 807 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for
Aluminum
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H 71.25 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations Mid Century Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk The
Walnut
Edward J. Wormley Model #452 Tambour Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Edward J. Wormley. Manufacturer: Dunbar. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country
Brass
Edward J. Wormley Model #452 Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hardware creating a stylish finish perfect for incorporating Mid-Century Modern versatility and beauty in
Brass
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H 71.25 in W 38 in D 17 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase By Kipp
Brass
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H 43.5 in W 36.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Hepplewhite style secretary offers flame mahogany construction with tower having tambour
Brass
Danish / Mid Modern MCM Bernhard Pedersen & Son Secretary Desk
By G. None
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wow!! What a beautiful and unique mid-century teak veneer tambour desk, by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Teak
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H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous iconic action office I desk designed by George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller
Metal
MCM Solid Teak Tambour Door Trinket Desk Top Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM solid teak tambour door trinket desk top box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage
Teak
Tambour Door Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tambour door cabinet with drop down desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece was a custom
Brass
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H 31.63 in W 50 in D 18 in
Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Tambour Credenza Desk & Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
(1) Heywood Wakefield Tambour Door Credenza (1) Heywood Wakefield Desk (1) Heywood Wakefield Cats
Maple
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H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Borge Mogensen early Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk. The stately piece has a deep red-orange
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage writing desk designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This rare
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Desk with Tambour Top by Sligh-Lowry
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage walnut roll-top writing desk by Sligh-Lowry; marked inside drawer. Age appropriate wear.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This unique roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a
Rosewood
Sligh Lowry Tambour Roll Desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk by Sligh Lowry, flanking tambour roll cabinets open to reveal desk drawers, under
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Tambour Doors Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage dark walnut desk manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Features two
Brass
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H 71.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Maddox Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, Circa 1930
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
having double mullioned glass doors over case with tambour doors opening to storage flanked by satinwood
Wood, Mahogany
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H 35 in W 74.75 in D 28.25 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Solid Brazilian Rosewood Tambour Desk Model 912C
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare beauty was designed to keep your office space uncluttered. The body of the desk is
Brass
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H 35.83 in W 46.07 in D 29.53 in
Italian "Maia" Roll Top Tambour Desk by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
By Giotto Stoppino, Bernini
Located in London, GB
A superb example of this Iconic Italian desk manufactured by Bernini and designed by Giotto
Wood
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H 32.68 in W 65.36 in D 31.89 in
George Nelson Walnut Action Office Tambour Desk Large, Herman Miller, 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Solid walnut first edition 1964 'Action Office' desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Chrome
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H 32.68 in W 65.36 in D 31.89 in
Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Early tambour roll-top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s in its original condition.
Chrome
Vintage Chrome and Rosewood Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern roll top secretary desk manufactured by Sligh Furniture in rosewood and chrome
Chrome
Tambour Door / Roll Top Desk- Workspace "Mainline" by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tambour door / roll top desk- workspace "Mainline" by Hooker This beautiful vintage modern
Walnut
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H 29.93 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Light 1950s Ladies Desk or Vanity with Tambour Door Attributed to Eduard Ludwig
Located in Berlin, DE
Light 1950s ladies desk or vanity with two drawers and tambour door attributed to Architect Prof
Cherry
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H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 27.96 in
1950s Danish Kai Kristiansen Mahogany Tambour Desk for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
A beautiful, mid century, 1960s, mahogany writing desk designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by
Brass
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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
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H 35 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Vintage Executive Rosewood Tambour Doors Desk Model #452 by Edward J. Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage executive desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States in
Brass
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H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for
Metal
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H 35 in W 54 in D 26 in
Campaign Style Desk with Tambour Doors on Crossed Wood Bases by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is
Brass
Heywood-Wakefield Streamlined Roll Top Desk, 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic American midcentury Heywood-Wakefield Petite Tambour Desk. With finished back. Featuring
Birch
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H 31.75 in W 36 in D 21 in
Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet Chest Desk in the Style of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet with one shelf and one pull out shelf that can be used as a desk
Plastic, Wood, Walnut
Danish Modern Tambour Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5? wide x 18.25? deep x 40.25? tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
Teak
Uncommon Tall Chest w/ Tambour Door Cabinet And Hidden Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tambour doors and pull out tray. Most likely used as a woman's vanity dresser. (Please confirm item
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H 41 in W 41.5 in D 17 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk + Tambour Storage, Made in Denmark
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak secretary desk + Tambour storage, Made in Denmark by BPS Bernhard
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden
Wood, Teak
$4,400
H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
Teak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa 1960's, made in Denmark. Pull out leather top writing area, 9 drawers and organiza...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage compartments. This desk is normally in a rosewood, so this item is a rare find. Please co...
Teak
1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 46″ tall
Teak
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.