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Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Lucite rectangular desk beveled top with butterfly base. One front draw can be used as a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Lucite
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
If you are looking for an icon of Mid-Century Modern – Scandinavian Modern design, look no further
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
. It went on to become one of the most coveted and recognized desks of the Danish modern period
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
-Century Modern; 1960s;
Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, made of solid wood. The
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Wood
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Mid Century Modern Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Mid Century Modern free floating desk in rosewood, probably Danish in origin, with a center
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Rosewood
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 Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this show-stopping vintage mid century walnut desk, artfully designed by the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
Monumental Mid Century Modern Executive Rosewood Scandinavian Desk, c1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
clean lines. Similar styles include Finn Juhl!
The desk's most striking feature is the use of high
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Rosewood
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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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
1970’s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
depth 59cm x height 74cm x knee hole width 52cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Formica, Teak
Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak vanity or desk.
Designed in the 60s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
panel so it can easily be used as a floating desk.
Elegant simple mid century lines with touches of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 68.9 in D 31.11 in
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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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
not appear bulky. The top is dark green crystal which makes the desk practical and very usable. The
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1950s Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Wood
Relide Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Sized Quartz World Clock
By Relide Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern desk clock.
A detailed world clock originally manufactured by Hampton
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Walnut
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
By Poul Karljons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century, most likely custom made Executive desk with flat faced drawers and uniquely
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Unilabor
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
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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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Wenge
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Adjustable-Height Teak Desk and Chair circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT DESK AND CHAIR
Circa 1960s
Item # 112XHP08A
A most striking
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
H 47.1 in W 25.63 in D 22.5 in
Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern writing desk or executive desk
By Bert England for John
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
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 Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 27.25 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
handles well. This elegant and classic form is characteristic of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 29.93 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1940.
Excellent example of mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare school desk in Arne Jacobsen style.
Very functional piece, you can use as a side table
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 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 Mid Century Modern Desk Used
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 Mid Century Modern Desk Used
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 Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table, which is a fantastic foldable chromed metal construction
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.48 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
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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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Secretary desk, Made in Denmark. This piece boasts tons of storage
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
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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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Wood
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
which drops down to form continuous work surface for use as a partner’s desk, three lower drawers, and a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund. All dark rosewood desk with 3
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Mid Century Modern
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark
rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
H 28.15 in W 64.97 in D 45.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Writing Table / Executive Desk, Pace, Ebony
By Pace Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood large writing table / executive / desk
A large and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Brass
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 17.52 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 Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk with Chrome Trim and Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
, wooden vanity panel, chrome trim and legs. This stylish Mid-Century Modern desk would make a fine
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Chrome
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Desk Used
Materials
Maple
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Mid Century Modern Desk Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern desk used available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century modern desk used was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern desk used — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern desk used, 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 used over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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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