Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Reply Drafting Table Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Wim Rietveld 'Reply' drafting table with rare side tray. The hinging mechanism was a collaborative design with Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958. Adjust...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Mid Century Writing Desk and Chair by Carl Sasse for Casala Germany c. 1950's
By Carl Sasse, Casala
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural writing table, desk and chair, designed by Carl Sasse, for Casala made in Germany, circa 1950's. Constructed of solid wood, this example is structurally sound ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM
By John Stuart
Located in Dayton, OH
John Stuart Hairpin Desk, circa 1960s. Features a minimalist open form with plank top set between three dovetailed oak drawers set on turned and tapered legs with brass feet and a h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B
This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Bureau vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, plateau rectangulaire en verre fumé, pieds design en forme de tréteaux en métal chromé tubulaire fin, très bon état général avec quelques marques et ray...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-century Modern Cabinetmaker’s Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and elegant Danish cabinetmaker’s desk crafted in bookmatched nobel Wood, displaying a striking and lively grain pattern, veneered on oak.
The front features five drawers,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Modern multifunctional modular furniture set designed by Mojmír Požár and manufactured by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This versatile composition includes a ...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined mid-century writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s and exemplifies the elegance and functionality of Scandinavian modern design. Constructed from solid te...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif & Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning display of masterful European marquetry inlay. The piece speaks to the long-held trad...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid Century Tortoise Shell Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage desk entirely clad in organic tortoise shell having a functional gallery with four drawers and two lidded compartments on a case with three drawers supported by s...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Tortoise Shell, Organic Material
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Writing Office Desk Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Mid Century Traders, discover the allure of our beautiful minimalist mid century desk believed to be Danish. Expertly crafted from premium Afromosia wood, this vintage piece epito...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Mid-Century "Campaigner" Desk by Dixie Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic Mid-Century Campaigner desk by Dixie Furniture, known for its clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and quality craftsmanship. This desk reflects the timeless appeal of mid-...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
Located in Skokie, IL
The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Danish Modern Teak Desk by G.V, Gasvig for GV Mobler circa 1960s Mid Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Floating Drawers, designed by G.V. Gasvig for GV Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage and features three deep drawers o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Teak
Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk original Black Lacquer finish on maple with brass knobs. All solid maple wood. Desk is in great vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 60.0"W x 27.0"D
All items s...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is signed on the bottom.
In ama...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century J.M. Frank-Inspired Wood Writing Desk by Comte S.A., Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern wood writing desk by Argentine company Comte S.A., based on a design from Jean-Michel Frank and Chanaux & Co.
By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank (In the style...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.
Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vintage Brass “Demi Lune” Desk by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Allow me to introduce you to the exquisite Demi Luna desk, a stunning piece designed by Mastercraft in the United States. This desk is not just a functional workspace; it’s a rare tr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for design and durability. The right side of the desk has three drawers and a pull-out tray...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
$4,556 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood model "EP401" by Eigil Petersens Møbelfabrik
By Eigjil Petersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury desk model EP401 from Eigil Petersens Møbelfabrik, produced in the 1960s. Made in rosewood with six drawers and an open rear bookshelf divided into three sections, making ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969
You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Peter Løvig Nielsen Rosewood Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood partners desk, lightly restored with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some we...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive 'Super Skyline' Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Copenhagen, Denmark by Dyrlund in the 1970s, this desk was once the crown jewel in Dyrlund's lineup. According to their website, this desk consists of models 810...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Rosewood
Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s. Features numerous drawers and dividers and a leather-topped retractable writing surface...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Teak
Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti.
Offered is an large handsome desk with brass trim and three drawers designed by Sandro Petti in the 1970's.
This stunning desk is finis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret - PJ-BU-19-A
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Administrative desk, circa 1960, made for the city of Chandigarh, India. Also known as the PJ-BU-19-A desk.
Top fixed on an “X” leg. One side has a small single cabinet door with al...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,475 / item
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Vintage Teak Desk design Scandinavian 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak Desk .4 drawers 1 door with shelve 2 pull out leafs ,
2 original keys . Scandinavian Design 1960s Holland . Good condition .
please ask for cheaper shipping s...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach. A refined mid-century modern desk featuring a sleek black leather bound top. Clean lines, warm wood grain, and a streamlined s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good condition. The work surface is excellent ! It has been re-finished. Knee clearance is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
Bureau vintage de Louis Sognot en rotin et bois des années 60
By Louis Sognot
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 60, très joli design attribué à Louis Sognot, en rotin, plateau et tiroirs en bois de chêne, 3 tiroirs, très beau travail du rotin, très bon état général av...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Deliziosa scrivania di piccoli dimensioni in legno e piano superiore in laminato blu , forma geometrica e molto particolare.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in ash. The upper part of this piece is made from ash veneer,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Arne Jacobsen DJOB Writing Desk in Beech Wood & Aluminum, Mid-Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National Bank. The desk has stacking drawers on both sides and is made of beech wood with an a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
1971 Dietiker Rey Junior, Kids Activity Table in Blue by Bruno Rey, in Stock
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children table version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like ...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
$299 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.
Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk attributed to Clausen & Søn due to the signature butte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s
This rare office ensemble consisting of a desk and matching mobile...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Mahogany
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Walnut custom narrow desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small collection of furniture in New York City. These pieces are sca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
$3,135 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Very impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in stunning rosewood/palisander veneer wit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic.
The set consists of three elements:
- smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm
- larger ca...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Modern White Marble & Brass Floating Console Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and simple modern console table from Italy circa 1960's. Beautiful pure white marble with curvy brass legs.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Brass
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small folding desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut, open depth 83 cm, completely restored with natural paints as in the past.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
$8,132 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
Located in Huntington, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
has 1 key
The large dimensions Ideal for comfortable
working surface. Desk well restored & ready for
Use!
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
$11,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive desk
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous walnut, with carved rosewood recessed drawer pulls.
Measures: 66...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Toscana vanity table embodies the harmony of natural beauty and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century modern executive desk, expertly crafted by Stow Davis in the 1960s in the United States. This piece showcases a beautiful burl wood top, elegantly wrapped in r...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant executive table designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a beautiful polished white & gray Carrara marble top and a chrome-plated star base. This ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Chrome
Office Desk in Walnut Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer 1959 for Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office Desk by Bodil Kjaer 1959
Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Office Desk from 1959 has been dubbed 'the most beautiful desk in the world'. Elevated on slender steel legs, the spacious, freestanding work table has an air of architectural transparency and is as practical as it is handsome. With its exquisitely pure lines, Office Desk is a premier example of Danish Modern design principles.
The Office Unit...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Italy in the 1970s, a large dining table or desk made entirely of travertine marble. The top is a large single slab of polished travertine, with a warm and pleasing natural g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser.
Made in Denmark, 1950s
Roll top, 3 big drawers on the bottom with original keys.
9 small drawers on the top.
Leather topped retr...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple, in original "Champagne" finish.
Measures: 44"W x ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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Mid-century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Lawson-Fenning, Charlotte Perriand, and Paul McCobb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $184,000 while the average work can sell for $4,773.
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