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
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Desk Or Vanity With Floating Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Danish modern teak writing desk. It has both drawers and open space. It features the iconic floating top. It is 26” vertically for the chair. It is in very good...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood Glass Brass Desk 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design desk with wooden frame and brass details, interlocking glass top and four drawers, production Italy 1950s
Please note that the item is original of t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Italian Midcentury Wood Glass Desk Office Table 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design table desk with wooden frame with two drawers on which rests the thick glass top shaped with rounded corners, Italy 1950s
Please note that the item ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
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
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
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
Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1979 Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Formanova desk by Gianni Moscatelli. Original Formanova tag dated and signed 1979, Italy. Newly refinished in a high gloss Ebony polished finish. Right side of desk has a fl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
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
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mezzaluna Demilune Executive Desk
By Leon Rosen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Leon Rosen "Mezzaluna" Pace Collection Demilune Executive Desk
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by G Plan
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak desk / dressing table.
"Fresco" series designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan.
Maker's label inside drawer.
This piece is in excellent conditi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Teak & Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries for EEKA
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
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
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
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
Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This one-of-a-kind Italian desk in walnut with brass details is a rare and authentic piece of craftsmanship from the 1940s–50s. Handmade rather than produced in series, it combines ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
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
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cork, dark-stained mahogany, brass and black-dyed leather desk designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Executive Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy 1973
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Executive Desk by Hans von Klier
for Skipper, Italy 1973
Rare executive desk “Il Ponte”, 1970s. This largest version of the series features a sculpted top, accented by a continuous ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the hottest items currently with interior designers are these gleaming brass 'Trilobi' Mastercraft dining table bases, which also work excellent for a desk or work table, feat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Italian Adjustable Bed Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Rare and refined adjustable bed tray produced in the 1950s by Fratelli Reguitti, a renowned Italian manufacturer celebrated for its fine wood craftsmanship and for creating elegant, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Beech
Midcentury Italian Trestle Desk or Table in Bamboo, Rattan by Vivai Del Sud, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of mid-century organic trestles in a beautiful combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These stunning and unique trestles were designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
In fabulous condition and with an amazing honey-like color. These sturdy trestles are made in bamboo canes enriched on the bottom with curved rattan and perfect hand-woven wicker work.
Ideal to make a charming desk or also for dining table or a console table in a modern organic entryway. A must have for all the French Riviera style lovers.
These versatile trestles are ideal as a charming modern organic desk...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
$1,817 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Exceptional and Rare 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, English walnut and American black walnut, United States, 1973
You have encountered a truly outs...
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1970s American Vintage 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
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk. Item fe...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the hottest items currently with interior designers are these gleaming brass 'Trilobi' Mastercraft dining table bases, which also work excellent for a desk or work table, feat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing desk writing table in bamboo, rattan and wood with one drawer in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Paul Goldman, Desk, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk designed by Paul Goldman and produced by Plymodern Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 30” x 45” W x 23” D
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni Offredi for the internationally acclaimed Saporiti company. Meticulously designed and ins...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles After Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of midcentury trestles fully made in chromed steel. These incredibly stylish trestles were designed in Italy after Milo Baughman during the 1970s.
These versatile tres...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Chrome
$1,674 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
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
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
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare midcentury red "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelly in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is in amazing v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$1,913 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Art Nouveau, Handcrafted Dressing Table / Desk in Pine, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Danish Art Nouveau dressing table or writing desk, handcrafted in the early 20th century, showcases the refined craftsmanship of a Danish cabinetmaker. Constructed from ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelly in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is in spectacul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$1,915 Sale Price
20% Off
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal base, pivoting leather covered drawer,
saddle-stitched leather mail holder...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This stunning vintage Mid Century Modern rosewood desk, c1960s, is a timeless statement piece that effortlessly blends form and function. Crafted from richly grained rosewood and pro...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$13,776 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable example of Italian ingenuity, this expandable desk from the 1970s was designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side drawer, completed with its elegant black glass top. This table used to be a knittin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the de...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX
By Uniflex, Peter Hayward
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser.
Designed by Peter Hayward as part of the M' range for UNIFLEX Furniture GB, circa 1950.
This UNIFLEX wood and leather desk is representative of the design trends in compact and multi use home decor...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mirror, Wood
$1,042 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box
By Arne Vodder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk, attributed to Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has an ingenius design that allows the drawer box to slide to the right or the left underneath ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak, Wood
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lac...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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
Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important 1950s sculptural walnut wood table
By Brazilian mid century master, Giuseppi Scapinelli. The glass top is fitted down into th...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Writing Desk in Birch from Own Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Piero Frigerio, writing desk, birch, Italy, late 20th century
A highly rare and valuable piece of furniture that has been used for Angelo Mangiarotti's design...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
By Marko, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of industrial design, this duotone metal desk by Marko features a distinctive blue and gray finish that embodies mid-century utilitarian aesthetics. With its robus...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Novo Rumo, c. 1960s
By Tora Brasil 1
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Tora Brasil made in the 1960s is nothing less than gorgeou...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Metal
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
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Travertine
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer and nicely carved legs. Ideal in any room as a table or a stand alone cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk circa 1950.
We are please to offer this desk which is of the highest quality.
Stunning top with a single veneer covering the whole writing ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Widdicomb kneehole executive desk. Excellent wood choice, book matched throughout. Cherry veneer with solid cherry feet. Original patina to the brass handles. Professiona...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk in Exotic Wood with Sculptural Pedestals, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1970s.
Crafted in richly figured exotic wood veneer, the desk features a striking asymmetrical composition. T...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
Located in leucate, FR
Design solid Oak desk by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, " Votre Maison " edition.
Free-moving top, on the left side a box composed of a niche and 3 drawers with black cerami...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ceramic, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Stanley
Located in Trenton, NJ
Presented here is a mid-century writing desk by Stanley Furniture, crafted in walnut veneer with a practical faux wood laminate top. Dating from the 1960s, this piece exemplifies the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
$2,028 Sale Price
34% Off
Italian Office Teak Desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Teak and Cherry Wood Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
A refined Italian desk from the 1960s,designed in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. Elegant p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
$1,793 Sale Price
25% Off
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extens...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,041 Sale Price / item
20% Off
100% Solid Teak Mid-Century Dining Table in Smooth Anthracite
Located in Buffalo, WY
Vintage mid-century design is the inspiration behind this table. The natural solid hardwood top is handcrafted with a chamfered edge to compliment the angles of the solid hardwood ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price
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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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