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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk, circa 1960s. Newly refinished rosewood top with black ebonized
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk
By Landstrom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French midcentury desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical taste by Maison Jansen
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.4 in
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Pace Collection, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage black desk chair of office chair or swivel chair, which was designed in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing Table by Gio Ponti in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Onyx, Brass
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 27.25 in
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, minimalist in
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage desk chair designed by Egon Eiermann. The desk chair features a chromed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 18.71 in
1960 Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Brushed Steel Crystal Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in circa 1960, an item of the ones custom
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk is perfect for any home office or study. Beautifully finished oak woodgrain complements Mid
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 62 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
of the most striking office chair designs to come out of the mid-century era! With its fantastic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Campaign Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This rare and exquisite French Modern neoclassical Campaign desk or writing table by Maison Jansen
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 41.5 in D 21.75 in
Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 38.5 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Steel
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern black leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Restored in all new Italian
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
Model T333 desk produced in 1975 from a design by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Geri and manufctured
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk with Shelves, Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern glass top desk with rosewood veneered cabinetry in the iconic Italian styling of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mastercraft Mid Century Bronze Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage writing desk crafted in bronze with a hip acid washed finish, in a stylized
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
drawers on each side supported by four black metal legs. A refined, modern composition of materials and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 43.12 in D 23.43 in
Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
refers to the projects of the Mid-Century Modern era.
This desk is in very good vintage condition. It
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Danish Black Modern Minimalist Oak Office Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist office desk was produced in Denmark during the 1970s. The desk is characterized by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 31.89 in
1950s Fontana Arte Attributed Mid-Century Modern Glass Italian Desk Set
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
characteristics of mid-century modern design, from its sleek lines to its attention to detail. This exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Cut Glass
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Custom Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 30 in W 72.5 in D 36 in
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk and chair set by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern High Style Brass Scroll Desk or Side Chair Black Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful Hollywood Regency Italian, very high style brass scroll oval high back desk or side chair
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Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 42.38 in W 17.63 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Florence Knoll-Inspired Executive Desk: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
those who appreciate the legacy of mid-century modern design, this Florence Knoll-inspired desk stands
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A classic stitched leather desk set in dark green leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The set
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern writing table having a mahogany top with a stunning green black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair
By Stow
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Danish Desk With Shelves By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Drexel Danish Desk with shelves. This desk set has a lot to offer is the foot print it
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in bordeaux color designed by Vittorio Dassi in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
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Marble, Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
John Vesey Mid-Century Modern Desk or Bureau plat, Steel and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bronze and steel writing desk, or bureau plat designed by John Vesey (American
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Modern Black Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern black desk for your home. A mid century modern black desk — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 1574 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern black desk now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern black desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern black desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern black desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Black Desk?
Prices for a mid century modern black desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $60,790, while the average can fetch as much as $1,693.
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 legendary 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.
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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