1950s Drafting Table, Nestler, Vintage
By Nestler
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique drafting table by the renowned manufacturer Nestler from the 1950s. The robust cast iron
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Drafting Table
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century
$3,750
H 39 in W 36 in D 22 in
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
design, this drafting table works seamlessly in mid-century modern, industrial, creative, and eclectic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
1950s Drafting Table by Kuhlmann & Nestler, Vintage
By Franz Kuhlmann, Nestler
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique drawing table from the renowned manufacturers Kuhlmann & Nestler dating back to the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Lampada Ministero Architects Drafting Table Swiveling Clamp Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Very uncommon articulating and swiveling clamp mounted drafting table lamp produced by Lampada
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 6 in D 15 in
Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
By Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in Peoria, AZ
LOUIS BALDINGER BRASS ARTICULATING DRAFTING LAMP EXQUISITE! CLEAN ALL ORIGINAL! Dimensions: 20
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ingo Maurer ML 1 Table Lamp, Glass & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Mid-Century Modern Designer: Ingo Maurer Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original 1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Articulating Drafting Table Desk Patina
$1,800
H 45 in W 43 in D 34 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Reply Drafting Table Ahrend de Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Wim Rietveld 'Reply' drafting table with rare side tray. The hinging mechanism was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
$1,683
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959 **The Netherlands** A
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
$2,900
H 29 in W 42 in D 31 in
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern / Art Deco adjustable hydraulic architectural drafting or working table, by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Minimalist Minilux Table Lamp, 1960s
By Baltensweiler AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Country of Origin
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
otherwise. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Color
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Postmodern Space Age Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Plastic Color: White Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Antique Spanish Architect Table, Metal & Wood, Circa 1940
$3,313
H 66.15 in W 43.31 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Antique Spanish Architect Table, Metal & Wood, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940) This Antique Spanish
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s
$1,759
H 23.23 in W 1.57 in D 1.57 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Table Lamp by Peter Nelson, 1960s.
$5,861 / set
H 24.02 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Table Lamp by Peter Nelson, 1960s.
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Table Lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting Company, 1960s Rare
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Minimalist Table Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1960s
$1,993
H 6.3 in W 6.69 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century French Minimalist Table Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1960s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Material: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: France Item Type
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Flexible Rubber Hose Table Clamp Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
$4,689
H 35.83 in Dm 7.87 in
Mid-Century Space Age Flexible Rubber Hose Table Clamp Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp of special materiality. This draft impresses with the unconventional use
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Barstool
By Admiral Chrome Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage swivel stool embodies the minimalist ingenuity of mid-century design. The contoured
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century IT Task Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
-Century Modern Brand: Louis Poulsen Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Chrome IT Task Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Louis Poulsen Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Ash
Tray Table by George Nelson for Vitra, 2000 - 2009
By George Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
- 2009 Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
MidCentury Italian Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi, 1960s
$1,759
H 22.44 in W 1.57 in D 1.57 in
MidCentury Italian Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi, 1960s
By Danilo & Corrado Arnoldi
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Brand: Stilnovo Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Sintesi Pinza Clamp Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
$1,641
H 11.81 in W 5.12 in
Vintage Italian Sintesi Pinza Clamp Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
otherwise Additional information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
“Leonardo” working Table by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1969 Italy
$9,036
H 26.35 in W 61.82 in D 36.23 in
“Leonardo” working Table by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1969 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
conventional desk, it features an adjustable and tilting tabletop inspired by professional drafting tables
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Coffee Table in Solid Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, coffee table, walnut, United States, 1960s This unique coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
$850
H 20.47 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Swiss table lamp, 1960. Architect midcentury drafting
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton
Located in Dekalb, IL
the first gas-powered clothes dryer. This 1950s Auto-Shift Table is an excellent example of Hamilton's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Hurricane Lantern Table Lamp Orange & Yellow Painted Metal Frame & Brass Accents
$1,495
H 28 in Dm 10 in
Hurricane Lantern Table Lamp Orange & Yellow Painted Metal Frame & Brass Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Campaign style hurricane lantern table lamp composed of an orange & yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Rare Table Lamp by Gunilla Jung Model 2004 in Brass and Birch, Orno 1930s
$13,687
H 18.12 in Dm 14.97 in
A Rare Table Lamp by Gunilla Jung Model 2004 in Brass and Birch, Orno 1930s
By Orno Oy, Gunilla Jung
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Gunilla Jung table lamp model 2004 designed in 1936-37 for Orno and exhibited at the 1937
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Industrial Shor-Line Hydraulic Lift Operating Table, USA, c. 1958
$3,300Sale Price|29% Off
H 33.5 in W 57.25 in D 22 in
Industrial Shor-Line Hydraulic Lift Operating Table, USA, c. 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
procedures, a utilitarian marvel of mid-century engineering, blending heavy-duty function with unexpected
Category
Vintage 1950s American Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 82 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
By Luxo
Located in Madison, WI
, Mid Century and Modern decor. Very cool two-toned 70s period piece in Brass and Chrome. Shade is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
$8,400Sale Price|67% Off
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
marlborough legs, which were typical of mid-18th Century English furniture. Overall, this piece is
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Flos Kelvin Edge LED Desk Lamp by Antonio Citterio in Chrome
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in San Diego, CA
profile. The articulated arm allows for effortless adjustment, making it ideal for desks, drafting tables
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Hardill & Horstmann British Midcentury Black Adjustable Task Lamp Iron Aluminum
$1,060Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Hardill & Horstmann British Midcentury Black Adjustable Task Lamp Iron Aluminum
Located in Lisboa, PT
of the mid-century period. This example features the brand’s characteristic counterbalanced arm
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pupil Desk by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed in the early 1970s by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, the “Pupil” drafting desk embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Paolo Parigi
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in London, Lambeth
Drafting table or desk. Designed by Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Italy. Structure in black
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hemm Desk is a contemporary design inspired by the classic drafting table of the Mid-Century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka, Vintage
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
German Glass and Faux Cork Floor or Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 60s
$5,861
H 27.56 in Dm 25.2 in
German Glass and Faux Cork Floor or Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 60s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Ingo Maurer Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Henry Rox Art Critic Altered by Viewing Post War Abstract Painting (1948)
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.065 in
Henry Rox Art Critic Altered by Viewing Post War Abstract Painting (1948)
By Henry Rox
Located in Camden, ME
: a substantial modernist workspace equipped with installed lighting, drafting tables, and works in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut
$189,000
H 33.08 in W 100.4 in D 33.47 in
Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
studied engineering at Drexel University before being drafted into the Army Air Corps during the Second
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Carved Walnut
$169,000
H 22.64 in W 118.9 in D 20.08 in
Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Carved Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
drafted into the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After returning from military service
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, PJ-SI-30-C, Circa 1950, India
$15,000
H 35 in W 23 in D 27 in
Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, PJ-SI-30-C, Circa 1950, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Girona, Spain
occupant within. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Teak
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
$28,500
H 28 in W 45.25 in D 30.38 in
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
-moon aluminum pulls and drafting compass-shaped legs, Circa 1950-1959. Recently refurbished with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Phillip Lloyd Powell Large Cabinet in Walnut and Gold Leaf
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the mid-1960s. This cabinet commands attention with its imposing stature and substantial size
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
$28,000
H 28.75 in W 103.5 in D 26 in
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
furniture design is incredibly significant. His work helped define the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, and his
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall-Mounted Console Shelf in Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
adolescent years. He studied engineering at Drexel university but was drafted to serve in the Army Air Corps
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion
$9,000
H 29 in W 44.5 in D 29.5 in
Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1948, documented, by famed NYC designer James Mont, this mid-century modern wide tufted seat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Sycamore
"One United Nations Indivisible, " Stunning, Original Painting for UN Poster
$4,250
H 31 in W 25 in D 1 in
"One United Nations Indivisible, " Stunning, Original Painting for UN Poster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overlapping with a man at work at his drafting table. In the distance workers are assembling the steel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
$41,552 / set
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with Chandigarh’s own signature
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Black Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein (Attr.), Denmark, 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
drafts, and to trap the heat from a fireplace in the area where the person would be sitting. Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Henry Rox Art Critic in a Moment of Insight Before Post-War Abstraction c. 1948
$2,900
H 8 in W 10 in D 1 in
Henry Rox Art Critic in a Moment of Insight Before Post-War Abstraction c. 1948
By Henry Rox
Located in Camden, ME
), whose marbled, gelatin-set composition uncannily resembles mid-century gestural abstraction. Suspended
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Italian Maiolica Puerperal Cup by Antonio Ferretti, Circa 1770
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
mid-sixteenth century, the puerperal soup tureen or puerperal cup became one of the most popular
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
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Mid-Century Herda Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Draft Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century Draft Lamp features a black enameled metal body and chrome accents. Its height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer — Reply Drafting Desk Table and Task Chair
Unavailable
H 29 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer — Reply Drafting Desk Table and Task Chair
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
pairing from the Dutch mid-century industrial movement, this Reply drafting table by Wim Rietveld and task
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Enamel, Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1905s
Unavailable
H 86.62 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1905s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk ,mahogany top leans from perfectly horizontale
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Beiffe Padova Joe Colombo Italian Drafting Board
By Joe Colombo
Located in everton lymington, GB
Beiff Padova Italian drafting board desk or drafting table Attributed to be by Joe Colombo in 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Martin Visser Table, Produced by ‘t Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Martin Visser table, produced in Wengé by ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s. Nice stained dinner table with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wenge
1950s Rose Marble Coffee Table by Paul Kjaerhom
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Fantastic square coffee table designed by Danish Poul Kjaerholm in 1956. This table has a brushed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 29.53 in
Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
By Wim Rietveld, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Reply Drafting Table (1958), the latter of which received the prestigious Signe d'Or prize in Brussels
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Trolley “Boby” by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, circa 1970
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Trolley “Boby” by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, circa 1970
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
trolley was originally designed for use with a drafting table, but it can also be used at home or in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
designed and built for himself a drafting table. This product, which will later be called “heron”, is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dutch Modern Rietveld Steel Reply Drafting Table
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
NETHERLANDS, c.1950s. Wm. Rietveld + Friso Kramer "REPLY" Drafting Table by De Cirkel, with All
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Black-Top Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern drafting table from Denmark, features adjustable height and angle, sturdy sled legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large drafting table (ca. 1950s, USA) composed of a maple surface with gray and brown painted trim
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
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H 18 in W 6.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Articulating Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Herda Drafting Table Lamp
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H 31.25 in W 6.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Herda Drafting Table Lamp
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Herda table lamp with chrome hardware and black enameled metal shade. This lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid -Century Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Adjustable Pine Drafting Table/Desk
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H 33.25 in W 50 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Adjustable Pine Drafting Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century pine drafting or writing desk. Perfect for sketching with an adjustable top that can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem. Attributed
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rico Baltensweiler Swiss Architect Mid-Century Drafting Table Desk Lamp
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Rare 1950s Articulated Lamp, by Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler. Highly Articulate Lamp, most adjustable we have ever used!!
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Vintage Mayline Architect Drafting Table Desk with Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
1950's/60's Mid-century architect drafting table. Solid oak with metal base and cast iron hardware
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern lift top desk drafting writing table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Swiss Architectural Drafting Table Switzerland, 1970
By Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped adjustable architectural drafting table made by unknown manufacturer or designer
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Dutch Modern Reply Drafting Table Set By Wim Rietveld And Friso Kramer
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H 29 in W 43.5 in D 31.5 in
Dutch Modern Reply Drafting Table Set By Wim Rietveld And Friso Kramer
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963. This sturdy mid-century modern drafting set is a distinctive and timeless
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Rietveld and Kramer "Reply" Drafting Table
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wim Rietveld "REPLY" drafting table, with collaborative hinging mechanism by Friso Kramer for
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Drafting Table, 1963
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ingenious drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Table Sautereau c.1960 or Kitchen Island
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H 42.92 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Table Sautereau c.1960 or Kitchen Island
Located in Labrit, Landes
Complete Architch's drafting table midcentury With all drawing accessories Can be used as a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mayline Adjustable Trestle Base Drafting Drawing Easel Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Mayfield Company Inc. industrial drafting table or architectural desk with wooden trestle
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Metal
Wm. Rietveld and Friso Kramer "Reply" Drafting Table
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wm Rietveld "REPLY" Drafting Table, the hinging mechanism was a collaborative design by Friso
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jacques Seeuws Drafting Table and Chair for Swan
By Jacques Seeuws, Swan Deinze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1959, this drafting set was originally produced for use in the architecture school at
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend 1959
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H 29.53 in W 35.44 in L 29.53 in
Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
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Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare drafting table "Reiger" designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963. The
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk or Drafting Table by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
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H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 29.14 in
Desk or Drafting Table by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Desk or drafting table by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s. This desk is in a very good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer Architectural Drafting Table and Chair, Ahrend, 1958
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H 29.5 in W 47.5 in D 31.75 in
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer Architectural Drafting Table and Chair, Ahrend, 1958
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer architectural drafting table and chair, ahrend 1958, Classic design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in L 29.53 in
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel
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H 75 in W 100 in L 75 in
Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Complete set Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing / drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hala Zeist Aluminum and Black Drafting Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and chrome Hala Zeist drafting task lamp with lack enameled base and articulating arm. In
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Aluminum, Metal, Steel
Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer "Reply" Drafting Table by Ahrend de Cirkel
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H 57.75 in W 29.25 in D 39.25 in
Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer "Reply" Drafting Table by Ahrend de Cirkel
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Reply" drafting table by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958. The hinging mechanism was a
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Reply Drafting Table by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel
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H 29 in W 47.5 in L 29 in
Reply Drafting Table by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavinan modern, architects, drawing/drafting table by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for
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Metal
'Reply' Drafting Table by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld for Ahrend, Dutch design
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H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
'Reply' Drafting Table by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld for Ahrend, Dutch design
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This 'Reply' drafting table was designed by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Hala Style Desk Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drafting Style Enameled Blue Grey Metal and Chrome Desk Lamp with Weighted Base.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Teak & Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries for Eeka
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H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Teak & Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries for Eeka
By Friso Kramer, EEKA, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pyramid chair (LU922433965102) and a Mid-Century drafting lamp, both listed separately. There is an ink
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Action Office Drafting table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Drafting height desk from George Nelson Associates’ Action office group by Herman Miller. Lockable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Post Modern Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting Light
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H 68 in W 25 in D 11 in
Post Modern Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting Light
By Luxo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
articulating arm with heavy base. An oversized mid-century modern brass floor Lamp Drafting Architect’s Lamp
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Giant Brass Floor Drafting Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor drafting/architect's lamp in the style of Luxo. Brass
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Articluted Swiss Table Lamp by Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler Architect Midcentury Drafting Table Desk Lamp in very good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Adjustable Stool for Work Draftsman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous adjustable custom made stool for a drafting table or work table. Adjusts in height from 25
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lela and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table Italy 1979
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and beautiful piece of modern Italian design that could easily adapt a mid-century or modern home or
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Copper
Desk Writing Table by Helmut MAGG for Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1950s
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H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 24.02 in
Desk Writing Table by Helmut MAGG for Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1950s
By Deutsche WK-Möbel, Helmut Magg
Located in Telgte, DE
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Green Adjustable Clamp Task Desk Lamp Stilnovo Style, 1950s
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H 53 in Dm 5.75 in
Italian Midcentury Green Adjustable Clamp Task Desk Lamp Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style adjustable clamp desk table lamp in green
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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621 Nesting pair, Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Neuss, NW
Nesting pair 621 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe based on a draft from 1962. High-quality injection
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
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Prototype Luigi Colani Rappelkiste from Elbro 1st Edition Private Collection
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H 71.66 in W 73.04 in D 32.29 in
Prototype Luigi Colani Rappelkiste from Elbro 1st Edition Private Collection
By Luigi Colani, Elbro
Located in Munster, NRW
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Modernist Jens Risom Floating Executive Desk in Peruvian Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Desk has all of the ammenities
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century modernist furniture. Nelson met with some early recognition while still an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Luxo XL Brass Floor Lamp Modern Articulating Light
By Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Brass Floor Light Drafting Architect's Articulating Lamp by LUXO Brass articulating arm with
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed in 1965 this drafting
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein Attributed for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
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H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 53.15 in
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By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs, tables, and sideboards are characteristic of the postwar Danish modern aesthetic, typically
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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Mid Century Modern Drafting Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern drafting table you’re looking for. Each mid century modern drafting table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern drafting table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century modern drafting table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern drafting table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Drafting Table?
A mid century modern drafting table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,454, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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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