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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
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
Category
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable set of four Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk
Category
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 Black Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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 Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
chairs are icons of Mid-Century Modern design. Pollock revolutionized office seating with the
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 26 in D 29 in
Mastercraft Mid Century Bronze Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
classic form having a black tooled leather top over a case with two drawers with ming style pulls on four
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Contemporary. With literally nothing else out there like it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.25 in W 60.75 in D 30.75 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
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
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 Design Leather Office Chair, Italy, 1988
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design leather office desk chair, made in Italy, 1988
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
by Tecno. The top is black lacquered walnut with an inset area of black leather. There are two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk has two chrome-plated metal legs and a large top with oak edge and black leather finishing that
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic two-drawer writing desk with a tooled black leather top on a burled walnut case over faux
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable and can be seen in countless shows and movies as an exemplar of American Mid-Century Modern design
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Director's Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sophisticated black leather backrest and seat, paired with a rich wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Office Chair...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 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
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Knoll Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Pollock Executive chairs for Knoll,
in Black leather.
Labels attached to underside
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames Time Life Office Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Time Life office/desk chair. Executed in black leather and cast aluminum. On tilting
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century Lincoln Desk Leather Wood Brushed Brass Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
created the unforgettable mid-century modern Lincoln Desk to dazzle in any contemporary home décor.
The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder. Great patina to leather. Good vintage condition. Paris, in
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Brass
H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
leather and brass desk set organizer,
circa mid-20th century.
Measure: Notepad 8 inches x 5 inches x 1.5
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
from metal. The chair is upholstered in real soft leather in black color. The headrest has a leather
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Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century
By Andre Laurent
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. This Mid-Century desk floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished on all sides. It
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s.
A wonderful office
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 8 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
' experimentation with aluminum, which became more affordable after WWII. This set of chairs feature black Vicenza
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid Century Black Leather Aluminum Group Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
experimentation with aluminum, which became more affordable after WWII. This chair features black Vicenza leather
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Pollock Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century leather executive chairs designed by Charles Pollock. A sleek and comfortable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giroflex Swivel Black Leather Desk Office Chair Karl Dittert Martin Stoll Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Giroflex Black Leather Desk Office Chair By Karl Dittert For Martin Stoll
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s Black Leather and Steel Desk.
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, GB
Black leather covered executive desk designed by Guido Faleschini and manufactured by Mariani
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock desk chair by Knoll. circa 1970s production executed in black leather. All
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 86.62 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, armrests and five
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Mobelfabrik Black Leather Desk Armchair
By Lovig Dansk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
price. Shot with Eames style executive black leather office chair. Listed separately.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
Desk chair, Model 3271W Oxford in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen from 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
has an elegant and timeless aesthetic with a seat and backrest in black leather and black leather
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.16 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
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Mid Century Modern Black Leather Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern black leather desk for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every mid century modern black leather desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern black leather desk, we have 381 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern black leather desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern black leather desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern black leather desk over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Black Leather Desk?
The average selling price for a mid century modern black leather desk at 1stDibs is $2,316, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $58,898 for the highest priced.
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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