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Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Lucite
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
Mid Century Glamour Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
design creates a place for everything and somewhere to keep everything in its place. Use it as a desk or
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
than spectacular. A desk like this will honestly look great in any mid-century modern, rustic or
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century vintage desk from skilled craftsmen of Grand Rapids' John Widdicomb Fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak veneer from the 1960s. In the lower part, two
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Teak
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
French Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Trapezoid Desk by Alain Marcoz, circa 1956
By Alain Marcoz
Located in New York, NY
resting on three angular shaped legs creating a dramatic modern form. Two drawers complete the piece. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.5 in W 54.75 in D 29.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Wenge Wood Organic-Shaped Boomerang Custom Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
furniture is the quintessence of Mid-Century Modern design and probably has been made-up for special order
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rotating Cube Cork and Chrome Desk Organizer
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern cube shaped desk organizer or desk accessory in cork and chrome. Has two
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Luxury Mid-Century Modern Style Desk made from Sustainable River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
desk, and you will also find a discrete box with a lid that hides two power points and one data point
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2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided DESK in the style of Peter Lovig, 1960's
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dixie
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Scova for Dixie, in the style of Peter Lovig, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Mid century beechwood writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Mid century writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s .
The design is very
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 34.26 in
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk: Timeless Elegance & Quality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of our 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk, a vintage gem meticulously
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Located in Milano, IT
glass top, framed by maple wood.
The desk is perfect as a mid-century piece of furniture, suitable for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk with Vibrant Red Lacquer Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this stunning Mid-Century Modern desk, masterfully handcrafted from the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century Ico Parisi Wooden Writing Desk with Two Drawers, 50s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
desk has a wooden structure with two drawers, and it is very simple but elegant. Perfect as writing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Tall Teak Desk with Four Drawers Mid Century
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Danish modern cabinetry on this piece, a desk in teak with door that pulls down to reveal a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Denmark
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Teak
Danish Domino Møbler Oak Double Pedestal Writing Desk Mid Century 1960s
By Domino Møbler
Located in London, GB
to any work area. A striking piece of classically designed Scandinavian furniture.
The desk has two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-BU-02-A Desk, circa 1957, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The "Office table" desk also known as PJ-BU-02-A, was created around 1957-58 by Pierre Jeanneret
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak, Cedar
H 28.35 in W 47.64 in D 32.68 in
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Desk by Carlo Hauner, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
glass tops, with two drawers and a shelf.
The straightforward construction makes this piece easy to
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.34 in W 50.99 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous mid-century desk in bamboo and Vienna straw wicker with crystal top. This unique piece was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 44.1 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Solid Beech & Veneer Desk & Chair Set, Germany c.1960's
Located in London, GB
An unusual style Mid-Century Modern, solid Beech & veneer desk, crafted by Ekawerk Horn-Lippe in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf
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Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 41 in W 57 in D 24 in
H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, inspired to Scandinavian Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
, only as a showroom example piece.
Details:
Dimensions: 50"W × 70"D × 30"H
Styles: Mid-Century
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Textured Gold Tone Metal Frog Tape Dispenser, 1960's
This vintage two piece tape dispenser is from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Circular Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a circular mid-century modern table (unattributed) in the Danish style. It is beautiful in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with stylish legs and veneer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
1970s Teak Work Table Desk Borge Mogensen FDB Vintage Mid-Century
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy solid and stable mid-century Danish Worktable that could also be used as a dining table for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Wood and Brass Writing Desk Table
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with black glass top and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.96 in W 48.23 in D 32.49 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Puzzle by Barbini
By Barbini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
piece is one of the part of Barbini puzzle, two in total
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Desk from Avalon, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
piece of furniture. The delicate and light form of the desk will perfectly matched into modern and
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italy Post Modern Style Walnut Grey and Black Lacquered Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant desk is an Italian piece totally hand made in walnut by masters craftemenship. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Walnut
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Walnut Odin Desk from the Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
generally required by a desk. Many modern desks come without storage - we saw this as a huge drawback (who
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian Design Desk from the 50s, Restyled with Modern Flair by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
and restyled desk is sure to impress. Embrace the fusion of mid-century charm and modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
, this Mid Century beauty has a curved retractable top which opens to reveal four compartments and two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 43.75 in W 43.5 in D 20.75 in
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the historic traces and value.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair PJ-SI-30-C Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the historic traces and value.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Modern White Oak Odin Desk from the Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
generally required by a desk. Many modern desks come without storage - we saw this as a huge drawback (who
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern White Ash Odin Desk from the Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
generally required by a desk. Many modern desks come without storage - we saw this as a huge drawback (who
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Modern Ebonized Ash Odin Desk from the Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
generally required by a desk. Many modern desks come without storage - we saw this as a huge drawback (who
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern desk two piece you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern desk two piece for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 211 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern desk two piece now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern desk two piece — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern desk two piece, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern desk two piece over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Jeanneret, Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a mid century modern desk two piece at 1stDibs is $4,460, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $45,000 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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