Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Solid pine desk

$12,756

Solid pine desk

Located in Forest, BE

A solid pine desk featuring an asymmetrical tabletop that beautifully highlights the natural grain of the wood. Its sculptural base combines a hexagonal pedestal with a rectangular s...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960

$6,850

Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960

By George Nelson

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This expansive modernist architectural desk belongs to the famous 'Executive Office Group' (EOG) series. The structural design relies on a large rectangular top (167 cm) in carefully...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

$1,675

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Executive Desk with 6 Drawers MCM Denmark 1960s

$2,155

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Executive Desk with 6 Drawers MCM Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial oak desk by Henning Kjaernulf pairs a broad rectangular top with two banks of three drawers. Sculpted drawer fronts, ring pulls, turned legs, and low side stretchers gi...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

$9,400

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

$107,000

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Conoid' cross-legged desk, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1986 This Conoid desk by George Nakashima, made custom in 1...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hickory, Walnut

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

$2,196

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone carries a walnut-like glow. Horizontal carvings on the cabinet doors lend the piec...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

$127,000

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

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

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

$5,400

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the early 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen, this desk was produced under his own label, Løvig Design. While most models are teak, a scant few were made in walnut, which reall...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

$7,750

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated steel, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by W...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

$2,295

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard

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

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$4,439

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A calm and solid piece that holds its space with ease. The Mahogany desk is made in the 1950s Denmark and is in very good condition. The surface shows light signs of use, and overall...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Rattan and Black Glass Top Writing Desk Table

$1,889

1960s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Rattan and Black Glass Top Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant rattan wicker bamboo frame, decorated legs and black glass top. The unique and typical design, with the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

$2,450

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Pastoe in the 1960s, this Cees Braakman desk features a floating teak top that extends beyond the drawer pedestals on both sides, creating a clean horizontal profile. Two...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Peter Protzman, Unique Writing Desk, Zebrawood, Chrome, USA, 1970s

$5,500

Peter Protzman, Unique Writing Desk, Zebrawood, Chrome, USA, 1970s

By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

Peter Protzman, Herman Miller, American Mid-Century Modern, Rare Writing Desk, Zebrawood, Chrome, USA, 1970s A unique writing design designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller tha...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Zebra Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

$2,200

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk

$2,893

Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk

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1880s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

$1,299

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Bureau vintage des années 60, double-face pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, superbe design avec pieds trapèzes atypiques dans la profondeur, en bois de chêne clair, 2 tiroirs à ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

$200,795

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

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

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967

$1,170

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967

By Remploy

Located in Leicester, GB

A fabulous Mid Century modern sideboard / desk with drawers unit in Teak. This sideboard has five drawers, four large ones and two small ones on top. Elegant metal handles. The desk ...

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Desk / Dressing Table by Vesper

$1,850

Vintage Mid Century Modern Desk / Dressing Table by Vesper

By Gimson and Slater Ltd

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern desk / dressing table. By Gimson & Slater for Vesper. Maker's label inside drawer. This piece is in excellent condition with few signs of ...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ex Long Executive Desk by Feldballes Denmark

$5,800

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ex Long Executive Desk by Feldballes Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A stunning floating top luxurious rosewood long style executive desk with three drawers to each side and to the back a center bookcase and two doors with storage. Included is the key...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

$5,787

Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

By Italo Gamberini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Elegant and highly refined writing desk designed by Italo Gamberini during the 1940s, an exceptional example of early Italian modernism where architectural rigor meets the warmth and...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Black Stone

$21,700

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Black Stone

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by Guillerme et Chambron, featuring a corner desk crafted primarily from oak. The des...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

$28,000

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

This iconic original PJ-BU-02-A / Pigeonhole desk in teak by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Dark brown re-covered leather top. A single drawer and open pigeonhole shelving. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. They were produced between circa 1952 and 1957. Chair seen in pictures is not included but can be bought at 1stDibs Ref: LU7480248866122 . Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Leather

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Executive Desk by G.V. Mobler

$4,200

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Executive Desk by G.V. Mobler

By G.V. Møbler

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish modern teak executive desk manufactured by G.V. Mobler in Denmark during the 1960s. Showcasing the refined craftsmanship and thoughtful proportions that define Scandinavian de...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

$12,700

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Double desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s This custom-made desk, designed for two people, combines functionality with elegant craftsmanship. The L-shaped tabletop allows simultaneous use by...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair

$2,200

Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

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

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Writing Desk and Chair for Henredon, Ca. 1950s

$5,895 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Writing Desk and Chair for Henredon, Ca. 1950s

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Henredon

Located in Peabody, MA

A mahogany writing desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as part of his collaboration with Heritage Henredon in the 1950s. These are from a series of pieces the firm produced...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1960s vintage wooden desk and chair set Italian design

$657Sale Price|70% Off

1960s vintage wooden desk and chair set Italian design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Desk set with black metal frame, wooden top and drawers with gilt brass handles, black metal chair and curved wooden seat, design Carlo Ratti, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, s...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany

$22,000

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Silvio Cavatorta, writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 This elegantly shaped mahogany office table, designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s, is a testament ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

$18,500

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, including some natural wood cracking and patina buildup. Missing smal...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s

$3,897

Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A beautifully restored mid-century modern desk that combines timeless charm with everyday functionality. The original high-gloss piano black top contrasts elegantly with the oiled ma...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s

$2,450

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s

By Friso Kramer, EEKA, Coen de Vries

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

Beautiful Italian 1950s Wood and Metal Desk with Raised Top and Drawers

$5,440

Beautiful Italian 1950s Wood and Metal Desk with Raised Top and Drawers

Located in London, GB

A fantastic Italian desk, circa 1950s, beautifully constructed in wood and metal. This striking mid-century piece features a warm wooden body with a raised upper writing surface, sup...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mira Nakashima 'Conoid' Walnut Desk Signed

$39,000

Mira Nakashima 'Conoid' Walnut Desk Signed

By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This custom made Conoid desk by the Nakashima factory is an exquisite example of George Nakashima's brilliance of natural wood design for modern home use. The top is a single slab of...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Model 54 Kidney Desk in Teak with Bar Cabinet

$4,021

Kai Kristiansen Model 54 Kidney Desk in Teak with Bar Cabinet

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Model 54 Kidney desk designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The desk is crafted in teak with drawers on one side, a tambour-door bar cab...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Style Oak Coffee Table, Square Frame Base

$1,195

Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Style Oak Coffee Table, Square Frame Base

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Coffee table in the style of Danish designer Kurt Østervig showcases minimalist Scandinavian design principles. Constructed from solid oak with a rectangular top and distinctive squa...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Original 1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Articulating Drafting Table Desk Patina

$1,800

Original 1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Articulating Drafting Table Desk Patina

By Wim Rietveld

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare Wim Rietveld 'Reply' articulating drafting table. The hinging mechanism was a collaborative design with Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958. Adjustable at...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top

$1,650

Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top

By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gispen 'Kleuro' line industrial office desk with a blue linoleum writing surface, three blue-enameled drawer fronts, and a gray enameled metal frame. The asymmetric single-pedestal l...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Enamel

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

$6,519

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch and red linoleum model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of this table which w...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage

$1,650 / set

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage

By Jean Maneval

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In original condition with visible wear, discoloration and...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture 1960s

$3,797

Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture 1960s

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Lejre, DK

Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture in the 1960s. The desk features a large work surface and a classic Danish design from the period. — Origin...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top

$10,742

1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A mid-century Italian oak executive desk with black glass top over four pedestal drawers raised on flat splayed supports. Mid Century Modern Oak Glazed Desk by Italian Designer Vitto...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Glass

Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century

$2,265Sale Price|19% Off

Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Delightful small sized desk made of wood and blue laminate top , geometric shape and very distinctive.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Writing Desk

$2,850

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Italian writing desk showcases rich burl wood with swirling, honey-toned grain across its desktop, paired with gracefully curved cabriole legs that lend an elegant, scul...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's

$1,800

Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's

By Eero Saarinen, John Stuart Inc.

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

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

$6,818

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

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

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$14,900

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in High Point, NC

A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak

$2,940

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30″ wide x 16″ deep x 37″ tall Desk: 28.75" wide x 15" deep x 29" tall

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vivai Del Sud Midcentury Organic Trestle Desk in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1970s

$2,598 / set

Vivai Del Sud Midcentury Organic Trestle Desk in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular pair of organic trestles in a beautiful combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These delightful architectural trestles were designed by Vivai del Sud...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3

$1,511 / set

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Menir Travertine, Oak Console Table, Handmade by Greenapple

$9,094 / item

Modern Menir Travertine, Oak Console Table, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Menir stone Console Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Menir stone console table draws inspiration from the standing stones o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

$1,675

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in good vintage condition. Very beautiful designed de...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni rosewood Rampa secretary desk Bernini Italy

$10,500

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni rosewood Rampa secretary desk Bernini Italy

By Bernini, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Skokie, IL

Designed in 1965 by the legendary brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, the "Rampa" unit is a masterclass in multidisciplinary design. Renowned for their ability to merge ar...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960

$8,031

Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural, linear structure conveys a sense of lightness, stability, and order. The top is fin...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top

$6,500

Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top

By Stone International

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

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

$2,400

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

$2,250

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Denton, TX

Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Mid-century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

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