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Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table
Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table

Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a room. Sleek minimalist...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra Mid-Century desk was manufactured in Belgium by Imexcotra, during the 1950s. Imexcotra was a Belgian company, founded after WW...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

By Vald Mortensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Italian Curved Executive Desk
Mid Century Italian Curved Executive Desk

Mid Century Italian Curved Executive Desk

Located in Westport, CT

Large Mid Century Italian Executive Desk fully finished on all sides and comprised of harmonious arching forms. Its curved shaped double molded plateau is inset with a soft pearled g...

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

Materials

Fruitwood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair both supported by elegant turned and fluted legs ending with taper...

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Exceptional Italian double-sided desk from the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. Crafted in finely grained walnut, this impressive piece features a perfectly balanced...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY.

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

Materials

Walnut

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern

By Roger Sprunger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Large-scale Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar.

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

Materials

Chrome

Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti

Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti

By Schirolli, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Elegant Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing Table by Gio Ponti in solid walnut with an inset top of black onyx glass and brass details.

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

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Onyx, Brass

Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk

Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947. We are pleased to offer this superb quality desk, which is stamped proving that it was part of the swedish royal family's i...

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

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Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls This desk measures: 53 wide x 26 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches Good Vintage ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Maple

Danish Modern Teak Double-Pedestal Desk in the Style of Arne Vodder
Danish Modern Teak Double-Pedestal Desk in the Style of Arne Vodder

Danish Modern Teak Double-Pedestal Desk in the Style of Arne Vodder

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-century Norwegian teak desk manufactured by Fredrik Kayser For Skeie & Co. Møbelfabrikk of Norheimsund, Norway. The desk features a clean double-pedestal design with sculpte...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Steel Tanker Desk in Olive Green w Glass Top and Brass, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Steel Tanker Desk in Olive Green w Glass Top and Brass, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Steel Tanker Desk in Olive Green w Glass Top and Brass, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic American mid-century modern steel tanker desk, circa 1960s, featuring a olive green finish and custom protective glass top.

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

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Metal, Brass

Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck
Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck

Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck

By Gaston Eysselinck

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This double desk is made of natural oak wood, glass, chrome and aluminium. It is very well made and nice detailed. Take a look at the detail photos. This rare piece of Belgian desig...

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

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Wood

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

By Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Table Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Table Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Table Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in bordeaux color designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mainline by Hooker Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Two-Tiered Desk
Mainline by Hooker Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Two-Tiered Desk

Mainline by Hooker Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Two-Tiered Desk

By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in the USA, this desk is the most dynamic and handsome of all the Mainline pieces. While most others tend to look clunky, this model features some design cues that ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe
Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

By WéBé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century teak executive desk with floating top. Beautiful full tea desk with dark wood edge accents and double stacked drawers with carved handles. A large top with curved edges o...

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

Materials

Teak

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...

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

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Brass, Gold Leaf

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

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

Materials

Walnut

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum ring knobs solid maple. Desk is in great condition. Very beautiful designed desk on ...

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! This beutiful beige marble desk ...

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

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Marble

Double Pedestal Glass and Wood Desk with Chrome Mounts C 1960
Double Pedestal Glass and Wood Desk with Chrome Mounts C 1960

Double Pedestal Glass and Wood Desk with Chrome Mounts C 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Mid-Century Modern Double pedestal glass and wood Desk with chrome mounts C 1960.

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary

Located in Oakwood, GA

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak "Magic Box" Secretary, 45"H Authentic Mid-Century Modern Danish design "Magic Box" transforming secretary cabinet Expansive pull-out writing/work surfa...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...

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

Materials

Steel

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid black and white lacquered birch,...

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

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Brass

American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return

American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return. Uniquer folding return desk feature, nice architectural design back, beautiful amber honey tone finish.

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

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid bla...

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

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Brass

Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk
Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk

Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk
Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

In Hollywood Regency décor, its gilded presence and ornate form add dramatic flair and glamour. Even within mid-century modern settings, this Rococo inkwell creates a captivating jux...

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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock/Knoll Executive Chairs, Black Leather, USA
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock/Knoll Executive Chairs, Black Leather, USA

Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock/Knoll Executive Chairs, Black Leather, USA

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock Executive Arm Chair for Knoll. Designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock, this chair has become one of Knoll’s most recognizable and enduring ...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk in Tobacco Finish
Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk in Tobacco Finish

Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk in Tobacco Finish

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic mid-century modern double pedestal desk designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group, produced by Winchendon.

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

Materials

Brass

English c. 1880s Bamboo and Faux Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk
English c. 1880s Bamboo and Faux Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk

English c. 1880s Bamboo and Faux Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Bamboo

Hemm Desk
Hemm Desk

Hemm Desk

$3,895 / item

Hemm Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Hemm Desk is a contemporary design inspired by the classic drafting table of the Mid-Century Modern movement.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Early KEVI Task Desk Chair By Jørgen Rasmussen
Scandinavian Modern Early KEVI Task Desk Chair By Jørgen Rasmussen

Scandinavian Modern Early KEVI Task Desk Chair By Jørgen Rasmussen

By Engelbrechts, Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These iconic Danish Modern office chairs were designed by architect and designer Jørgen Rasmussen for Engelbrechts. The model is the widely popular KEVI chair (1965) which is based o...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Bentwood Table by James Leonard, Formica Top, 1960
Mid Century Bentwood Table by James Leonard, Formica Top, 1960

Mid Century Bentwood Table by James Leonard, Formica Top, 1960

By James Leonard

Located in Leicester, GB

Gorgeous bentwood table with Formica top. This table is attributed to James Leonard for Esavian. It has really wide bentwood legs which taper towards the bottom and stand on double s...

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

Materials

Beech, Formica, Bentwood, Plywood

Børge Mogensen BM-66 Desk, Teak, Danish Design, Circa 1950s
Børge Mogensen BM-66 Desk, Teak, Danish Design, Circa 1950s

Børge Mogensen BM-66 Desk, Teak, Danish Design, Circa 1950s

By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1

Located in Ghent, BE

Lauritsen & Søn was renowned for precise craftsmanship and collaborations with leading designers of the Danish modern era, including Mogensen and Ole Wanscher. This desk embodies...

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

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Brass

Bureau de direction double-face style scandinave vintage en palissandre
Bureau de direction double-face style scandinave vintage en palissandre

Bureau de direction double-face style scandinave vintage en palissandre

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grand bureau de direction style scandinave vintage des années 60, en palissandre, double-face pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, pieds compas, beaucoup de rangements, à l’avant :...

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

Materials

Palisander, Teak

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

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

Materials

Walnut

Wood and brass Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Wood and brass Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

Wood and brass Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Argelato, BO

Large wood and brass desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s Large Mid-Century Wood and Brass desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s The rare desk is characterized by its extremely eleg...

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

Materials

Brass

George Ciancimino Trèfle Cloverleaf Desk for Mobilier International
George Ciancimino Trèfle Cloverleaf Desk for Mobilier International

George Ciancimino Trèfle Cloverleaf Desk for Mobilier International

By George Ciancimino, Mobilier International

Located in Hanover, MA

Giancarlo George Ciancimino designed "Trèfle" (Cloverleaf) executive desk produced by Mobilier International, France, 1965. Cold drawn and polished solid aluminum vertical supports i...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968
Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968

Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968

By Jules Wabbes, Velca Legnano

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Executive desk - Belgium design - 1960s Kinnarps mobile Drawer units sold separately. L 180 cm x D 76 cm x H 75 cm. Table thickness 3 cm. Weight : ~ 70kg Jules Wabbes desk, laminate...

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

Materials

Steel

Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s
Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s

Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s

By Günter Kupetz

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s Free form brass bowl, originally used as a pen holder, created by Günter Kupetz. Very elegant for a...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demilune curve to accommodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, lightly refinished, Cees Braakman for Pastoe executive "Made to Measure" desk. This desk features a black enameled metal riser, brushed steel legs, double stacked drawer...

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik

Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik

By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Swedish walnut desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958

Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958

By Ennio Fazioli

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Iconic desk designed by Ennio Fazioli and manufactured by his own company M.I.M Roma, Italy 1958. This desk is often sold as a design by Ico Parisi but as the Parisi book states, thi...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Midcentury Desk, Wood and Brass, Tapered Legs, 1960s Vintage
Danish Midcentury Desk, Wood and Brass, Tapered Legs, 1960s Vintage

Danish Midcentury Desk, Wood and Brass, Tapered Legs, 1960s Vintage

Located in London, GB

A stunning Danish vintage midcentury desk of the highest order. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and is a great size with a...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Double-Headed Desk Lamp Lightolier Style
Mid-Century Modern Double-Headed Desk Lamp Lightolier Style

Mid-Century Modern Double-Headed Desk Lamp Lightolier Style

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern double-headed desk lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, featuring black metal shades, a black base, and brass gooseneck a...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Nessen Double Headed Desk Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Nessen Double Headed Desk Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Nessen Double Headed Desk Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern double headed desk lamp. Great style, brass stems with a painted base and shades.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stow Davis Oval Walnut Table Desk
Stow Davis Oval Walnut Table Desk

Stow Davis Oval Walnut Table Desk

$1,840Sale Price|36% Off

Stow Davis Oval Walnut Table Desk

By Stow Davis

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern table or desk made by Stow Davis.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO

MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO

By Opco Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by OPCO, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 15.5"W x 10.25"D x 6.5"H and would...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

By Poul Kjærholm, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

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Steel

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Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak, Double-Sided Desk, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak, Double-Sided Desk, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak, Double-Sided Desk, 1970s

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak, Double-Sided Desk, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

A desk in a simple, transparent form, referring directly to modernist traditions. Subjected to total renovation. The legs / base are made of solid oak, smoothed and protected with h...

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

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Wood, Oak

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Expandable Double Sided Desk, 1960's
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Expandable Double Sided Desk, 1960's

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Expandable Double Sided Desk, 1960's

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk
Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk

Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 41 in D 19 in

Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk

Located in Newburgh, NY

Curved desk designed by Raphael Raffel made of curly maple and a glass tier. Original glass top and finish, with brass accent.

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

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Brass

1960s Macassar Double Side Desk and Stool
1960s Macassar Double Side Desk and Stool

1960s Macassar Double Side Desk and Stool

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in

1960s Macassar Double Side Desk and Stool

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Macassar double side desk and stool from the 1960s, Germany. Box-shaped structure on four legs, two-doored body with one drawer, lockable, reverse side with three doors. Four keys in...

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

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Velvet, Macassar

Guillerme et Chambron Double Side Desk Table, circa 1950
Guillerme et Chambron Double Side Desk Table, circa 1950

Guillerme et Chambron Double Side Desk Table, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in

Guillerme et Chambron Double Side Desk Table, circa 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Roubaix, FR

Double side desk or center table by French designers Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, circa 1950. 2 drawer one each side natural send finish, all very good condition.

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

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Oak

Italian Modern Desk
Italian Modern Desk

Italian Modern Desk

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 68 in D 43.5 in

Italian Modern Desk

Located in Hollywood, FL

A boomerang shaped desk of teak, features a front work area with three self pull front drawers. The rear has a locking cabinet on the right and a single sliding door over a double st...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Magnificent Double Sized Dark Walnut Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Magnificent Double Sized Dark Walnut Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Magnificent Double Sized Dark Walnut Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Southampton, NY

Magnificent double sized dark walnut desk with aluminum legs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.

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

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Metal

Rare Mid-Century Cork and Mahogany Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Rare Mid-Century Cork and Mahogany Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

Rare Mid-Century Cork and Mahogany Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl

Located in santa monica, CA

Rare Mid-Century cork and mahogany desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Cork top, beautiful refinished to perfection, mahogany, double sided desk, back has book cubby as sho...

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

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Mahogany, Cork

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima
Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 29 in W 60 in D 29 in

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Walnut free edge writing surface having several Rosewood butterflies and sap edges. Two pedestals with drawers supporting top. A beautiful and well balanced example of the form. Th...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood, Walnut

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964
Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 48.5 in D 28.5 in

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964

By George Nakashima

Located in Long Island City, NY

American Studio Movement desk by George Nakashima in black walnut. Double pedestal supports with three drawers with a curving and tapered top. With one previous owner who acquired th...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

Unavailable

H 21.25 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An English brass mounted burr walnut lap desk on later stand from the second half of the 19th century. The hinged lid opening to a double green tooled leather lined writing surface o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Arne Vodder double side teak desk, Sibast 1960
Arne Vodder double side teak desk, Sibast 1960

Arne Vodder double side teak desk, Sibast 1960

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

Arne Vodder double side teak desk, Sibast 1960

By Arne Vodder

Located in NANTES, FR

Beautiful desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made out of teak, and is double sided, one side with two sets of 3 drawers, and...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Double-Sided Falster Denmark Desk with Teak Bookcase, 1960
Double-Sided Falster Denmark Desk with Teak Bookcase, 1960

Double-Sided Falster Denmark Desk with Teak Bookcase, 1960

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

Double-Sided Falster Denmark Desk with Teak Bookcase, 1960

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

Vintage Denmark teak desk signed Falster desk 6 drawers Danish Modern MCM bookcase desk signed Denmark Measures: Length 145 cm Height 73 cm Depth 75 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair

Unavailable

H 44.89 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair

By Alex de Rouvray

Located in PARIS, FR

The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of clunky office chairs. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the Mayet Office Chair provides...

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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory

Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Raleigh, NC

Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this double letter tray is made of ebonized birch plywood and was a staple of mid-century office decor. The underside of one of the two stacked tr...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plywood

Rare Double Side Desk in Oak by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940
Rare Double Side Desk in Oak by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940

Rare Double Side Desk in Oak by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940

Unavailable

H 29.73 in W 78.75 in D 34.65 in

Rare Double Side Desk in Oak by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Roubaix, FR

Mid-century double side desk by Charles Dudouyt in oak with brass detail on each sides. 2 doors and 3 drawer on the main front side with it's 2 original working keys and 2 doors with...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, BE

An L-shaped working space from the series model 1500. The executive desk (190 x 90 x 74) has a double pedestal, 3 drawers left and 2 drawers right, with a pair of keys. The smaller d...

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

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Teak

Administrative Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
Administrative Desk by Pierre Jeanneret

Administrative Desk by Pierre Jeanneret

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 72.05 in

Administrative Desk by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Munich, DE

Large administrative desk by Pierre Jeanneret, original, 1957-58, PJ-BU-15-A. Solid teak and teak veneer, carefully restored. Designed for the administrative buildings of Chandigarh,...

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

Materials

Teak

Comfort Desk Chair
Comfort Desk Chair

Comfort Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in

Comfort Desk Chair

Located in Berlin, DE

very comfortable and hot exotic double function chair in interesting colors. from the Allied Headquarter in Berlin/Germany

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

German Mid-Century Atlanta Univers Clock
German Mid-Century Atlanta Univers Clock

German Mid-Century Atlanta Univers Clock

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

German Mid-Century Atlanta Univers Clock

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Mid-Century clock, dual filigree sunburst or astrological design surrounded by glazed brass on a double cylinder foot base, set on an arch for mantel or Table use. By Junghans, Germa...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s

Unavailable

H 63.39 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s

Located in Roubaix, FR

French architect's drafting table or writing desk, top leans from perfectly horizontale desk position to vertical position. Width of the top: 59 inches (150 cm) Height 39.4 inches (1...

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

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Iron

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Office Chair Chandigarh India, circa 1959
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Office Chair Chandigarh India, circa 1959

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Office Chair Chandigarh India, circa 1959

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret student desk and office chair Chandigarh India Circa1959 Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A (Bureau En Teck) and Office Chair Model PJ-010101T (Fauteu...

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A Chandigarh India, 1959
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A Chandigarh India, 1959

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A Chandigarh India, 1959

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret student desk Chandigarh India Circa1959 Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A (Bureau En Teck) Chandigarh India, circa 1959, marked with inve...

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

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Teak

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow

By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig

Located in Alhambra, CA

All original aluminum hardware, brushed to a shine. Heavy-duty, yet sleek Mid-Century Modern styling. In excellent refinished vintage condition.

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik

Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik

Located in Basel, CH

This stylish Mid-Century Danish teak desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen features a rich vintage finish, raised back edge, and double sided design. Dovetailed locking drawers, drop down cabi...

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Desk
Paul McCobb Desk

Paul McCobb Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 53 in D 26.25 in

Paul McCobb Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is a beautiful 1950s desk by Paul McCobb, in the Planner Group Line, for Winchendon Furniture Co. It is from the 1950s, and retains its orig. nice finish. It is in the rarer dou...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City
Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City

Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City

Unavailable

H 29 in W 76 in D 36 in

Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City

By Philip Johnson, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Providence, RI

Desk in ebonized oak and stainless steel, circa 1959. This desk came out of the Mies van der Rohe designed Seagram Building, at 375 Park Avenue, in New York City. Although the design...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Stainless Steel

Dansk Staved Teak Wastepaper Basket, Small Side Table or Trash Can
Dansk Staved Teak Wastepaper Basket, Small Side Table or Trash Can

Dansk Staved Teak Wastepaper Basket, Small Side Table or Trash Can

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Raleigh, NC

Staved teak waste paper basket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Made in Denmark, circa 1958. In a period newspaper article, it was noted that this 'teak stool can double up as ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Teak

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Mid Century Modern Double Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern double desk you’re looking for. Each mid century modern double desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 131 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern double desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern double desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern double desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern double desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Double Desk?

The average selling price for a mid century modern double desk at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $36,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.