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Mid-Century Modern Iron Desk with Vinyl Top and Six Drawers, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Iron Desk with Vinyl Top and Six Drawers, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Iron Desk with Vinyl Top and Six Drawers, Italy

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Extraordinary iron desk, vinyl top, nice shaped legs. Six drawers and very nice sculptural back.

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

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Iron

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.
A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking contemporary writing desk inspired by the minimalist elegance of the mid century. The piece features a sleek leather top over a narrow two-drawer case with brass ring pull...

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wri...

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Iron

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.
A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking contemporary writing desk inspired by the minimalist elegance of the mid century. The piece features a sleek leather top over a narrow two-drawer case with brass ring pull...

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wri...

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Iron

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron

By Carlo Hauner

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...

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

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Iron

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron & Walnut Writing Desk
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron & Walnut Writing Desk

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron & Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

:) Materials: Walnut, Patinated Iron This Mid-Century Modern floating top writing desk from the 1950s features a sleek walnut surface paired with a patinated iron frame, creating a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Unilabor

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century, particularly known for its modernist designs and social business model. Founded in São Paulo b...

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Small Desk Iron & Laminate
American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Small Desk Iron & Laminate

American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Small Desk Iron & Laminate

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool and rare vintage iron desk with hairpin legs and formica top , featured in Elton John record cover same desk , Pacific design school very nice and clean .

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

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available

Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available

Located in Miami, FL

Rare school desk in Arne Jacobsen style. Very functional piece, you can use as a side table, Childs desk, nightstand or coffee or sofa table, it is very stable .

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Natural Desk
Mid Century Natural Desk

Mid Century Natural Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a splayed leg iron base. Dimensions: 63" W x 28" D x 32" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950's
Mid Century Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950's

Mid Century Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950's

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Clifford Pascoe was a notable American mid-century modern furniture designer, active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s.

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

A desk designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and produced by Móveis Artesanal in the 1950s. The piece has a top in pau-marfim wood supported on iron feet, two drawers on the l...

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

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk in Ash and Cherry Wood, Austria 1960s
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk in Ash and Cherry Wood, Austria 1960s

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk in Ash and Cherry Wood, Austria 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a sleek Mid Century Modern writing desk. Done in ash and cherry wood, with iron elements for structural support, desk features a minimal design with a r...

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

Materials

Iron

1950s Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
1950s Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer

1950s Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer

By Paul McCobb, Winchester Furniture

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Paul McCobb Planner Group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.

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

Materials

Iron

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Oak and iron pupitre Good vintage condition with nice patina. Authentic condition with engraved marks made by the studen...

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

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Iron

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the iconic Modern Neoclassical nature of French 1940's design.

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brazilian Modern Six-Drawer Rosewood & Iron Desk by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Six-Drawer Rosewood & Iron Desk by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Six-Drawer Rosewood & Iron Desk by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

A structurally confident Brazilian Modern desk attributed to Geraldo de Barros, executed in solid rosewood and veneer with a minimalist black iron frame.

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

Materials

Hardwood

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

By Knoll

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll. Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica ...

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

Materials

Iron

Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s
Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s

Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998), this desk and matching chair exemplify the designer’s disciplined approach to structure and material within Brazilian modernism. Closely al...

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Desk Black Lacquer & Stainless Steel by STUDIODADA 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Desk Black Lacquer & Stainless Steel by STUDIODADA 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Desk Black Lacquer & Stainless Steel by STUDIODADA 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Italian mid-century desk in high-gloss black lacquer with stainless steel base and handles, Milano 1970s. The piece is very well made and the design is light-footed and modernist. T...

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

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Stainless Steel

A bean-shaped table desk made of dark slate and iron, Italy, late 1950s
A bean-shaped table desk made of dark slate and iron, Italy, late 1950s

A bean-shaped table desk made of dark slate and iron, Italy, late 1950s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This sculptural bean-shaped table captures the experimental spirit of late 1950s Italian design, where organic form met modern materiality. Its silhouette — fluid, asymmetrical, and ...

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

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Slate, Iron

Marble Top Desk
Marble Top Desk

Marble Top Desk

$2,544 / item

Marble Top Desk

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Westwood, NJ

With a grey and taupe color stone top and shelves, on a modern openwork iron frame in a silver antique finish. Dimensions: 62" W x 26" D x 29" H

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

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Marble, Iron

Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I
Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I

Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I

Located in Manzano, IT

Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century Icon Enhance your workspace with this exquisite 1960s office desk by Giaiotti Spa, a piece that beauti...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Iron

L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s

L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and black lacquered iron desk designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s. Some surface imperfections on tabletop and inside drawers. Wear consistent with age and use. Overa...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s

Located in Madison, WI

Gorgeous and incredibly unique rolling chair in the style of the Acapulco chair. We have never seen these before, and we doubt we will again. A major conversation starter! *One c...

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

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Metal

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer
18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

Located in Odense, DK

A very fine 18th century primitive pine table from the, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The tabletop showcases the warm tones and subtle grain of pine, with a patina that has devel...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe
Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair by Clifford Pascoe features wrought iron frame, bentwood seat back and vintage vinyl upholstery. Dimensions: 16w 15.5d 29.5h 18.25sh Condition ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century German Modern Fabric and Aluminum Chairs from Mauser
Pair of Mid-Century German Modern Fabric and Aluminum Chairs from Mauser

Pair of Mid-Century German Modern Fabric and Aluminum Chairs from Mauser

By Mauser Werke, Herbert Hirche

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

In the early 1950s, the Mauser-Libelle seating furniture, designed by Walter Papst, appeared on the market and became design icons of the post-war period. Furniture in the Mid-Centur...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage German Steel Dice Paperweight (Art Deco Style, c. Mid-20th Century) A striking minimalist sculpture and paperweight, this German steel cube features a single dice form balan...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Steel

BBPR 'Arco' Desk for Olivetti
BBPR 'Arco' Desk for Olivetti

BBPR 'Arco' Desk for Olivetti

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Firenze, IT

The 'Arco' desk is a masterpiece of Italian industrial design, created in 1963 by the legendary architectural partnership BBPR (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers) for Olivetti. T...

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

Materials

Metal

Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design
Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design

Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese waterfall desk with five drawers, opium mat top and rustic character. Emanating a blend of exotic allure and sophisticated craftsmanship, this vintage Chinese opium...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s
Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s

Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent Model 209 desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in the 1960s. This L-shaped desk, consisting of a very large top with a small side cabinet nested inside, upon which th...

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

Materials

Berlin Iron

1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark

1960's Executive Desk from Denmark

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Glass Top Desk Attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s
Italian Glass Top Desk Attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s

Italian Glass Top Desk Attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian desk from the 1950s, attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, distinguished by a thick cast glass top that appears to float above a slender blackened metal frame....

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

Materials

Iron

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style

By ISA Bergamo

Located in taranto, IT

Original 60s curved desk, probable production I.S.A. Bergamo. Structure in fir wood with veneers and top in beige formica, feet in metal structure with brass terminals. Front w...

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...

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

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Marble, Iron

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk, Panjab University, Chandigarh, c. 1960
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk, Panjab University, Chandigarh, c. 1960

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk, Panjab University, Chandigarh, c. 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Panjab University in Chandigarh, this writing desk retains its original institutional stencil, PU/PHY/119, indicating its placement within the univer...

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

Materials

Teak

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak

Located in Labrit, Landes

Vintage buffet escritoire secretary cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak, wrough iron, brass and moleskine. Desk very convenient to store and close in a room with several functions...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H. A very cool and unique piece for y...

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

Materials

Iron

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with signature foot glides. A minimalist design that is just as fresh and innovative today. ...

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

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

USA, circa 1950. Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Desk Hardwood veneers Berne, Indiana Angular top with drop leaf and three drawers with lip pulls in rosewood veneer, all raised on four s...

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

Materials

Metal

Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight
Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight

Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight

By Carlo Rizzarda

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests

Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests

Located in Rome, IT

Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...

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

Materials

Iron

Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo Desk for Bernini, Black Leather, 1982
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo Desk for Bernini, Black Leather, 1982

Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo Desk for Bernini, Black Leather, 1982

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in bari, IT

Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa 1982. Circular supporting structure in black lacquered iron top in precious black fold...

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

Materials

Leather, Glass, Beech

Italian Desk Chair by George Coslin for Faram, Italy 1950s
Italian Desk Chair by George Coslin for Faram, Italy 1950s

Italian Desk Chair by George Coslin for Faram, Italy 1950s

By George Coslin, Faram Furniture

Located in Lucija, SI

Mid Century desk chair designed by George Coslin and produced by Faram Furniture in Italy, 1950s. Bibliography "Furnishing Magazine", n. 47, November 1958, p.p.4,6

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

Materials

Iron

Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s
Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s

Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charlotte Perriand 'Cansado' Table or Desk, late 1950s Grey laminated plywood top on laminated steel base, fitted one drawer of yellow plastic with impressed mark Modele Charlotte P...

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

Materials

Steel

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany.. Dramatic lines,,exaggerated curved iron back support as well as unusual back seat rest,,Extremely comfort...

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame

Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame

By Arflex, Studio BBPR

Located in Rome, IT

Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, Iron, Stilnovo Style, Forged, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, Iron, Stilnovo Style, Forged, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, Iron, Stilnovo Style, Forged, 1960s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This desk lamp helps save desk space. The ideal table lamp for the living room, bedroom, study, children's room, etc., to add a warm and comfortable atmosphere to your bedroom or liv...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Transparent Iron Desk / Side Chair
Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Transparent Iron Desk / Side Chair

Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Transparent Iron Desk / Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

A sober, elegant, handmade Mid-Century Modern side chair in expanded metal showcasing the transparency of it's sleek form and pure lines. Enameled in gloss dark chocolate.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk, Italy 1960s
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk, Italy 1960s

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk, Italy 1960s

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Naples, IT

Desk Mod. "Arco" designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis in 1963. The desk has an iron frame and base on one side and has a case containing 3 drawers and the original metal was...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Arden Riddle Iron and Woven Papercord Chair Mid Century Modern Desk Chair
Arden Riddle Iron and Woven Papercord Chair Mid Century Modern Desk Chair

Arden Riddle Iron and Woven Papercord Chair Mid Century Modern Desk Chair

By Arden Riddle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Iron and Woven Papercord Desk Chair, designed by Arden Riddle, American, circa 1960s. Retains its warm original patina.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Lou Hodges Sculptural Walnut Desk for Creative Crafts 1960s
Lou Hodges Sculptural Walnut Desk for Creative Crafts 1960s

Lou Hodges Sculptural Walnut Desk for Creative Crafts 1960s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great California Modern design.. It's perfect for design lovers and any mid-century, danish modern, Scandinavian, 50s, 60s retro home.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in New York, NY

Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. Th...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk & Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park
Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk & Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park

Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk & Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park

By Westwood Industries

Located in Lafayette, IN

This desert oak desk & chair set was custom ordered by the Yellowstone National Park Services from Westwood of Texas. We procured this particular desk & chair directly from the Mammo...

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Desk table in the style of  Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950
Desk table in the style of  Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950

Desk table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in taranto, IT

Wonderful table desk in the style of osvaldo borsani for Tecno, Italy, about 1950. Equipped with two chests of drawers, one suspended and rotatable, with a large window, the other f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair
Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern original Lee Woodard side chairs with gilt and red painted finish.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Unusual Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 78 in D 36 in

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The odd shaped desk top is supported by a painted wood "pipe" column sitting on a laminated wood base. Actual pipes connect the locking drawers to the desk top.

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

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Iron

Iron and Wood 4 Drawer Mid-Century Desk, circa 1950
Iron and Wood 4 Drawer Mid-Century Desk, circa 1950

Iron and Wood 4 Drawer Mid-Century Desk, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in

Iron and Wood 4 Drawer Mid-Century Desk, circa 1950

Located in Roubaix, FR

Iron structure with 4 drawers in plywood and solid oak top desk, France, Circa 1950.

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This fully restored drop front secretary desk is an iconic piece designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture, dating back to the 1950s. Renowned for his sleek, industrial designs,...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Iron

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

Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture
Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture

Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture

By Tommi Parzinger, Mallin

Located in Houston, TX

This secretary or desk is a really unique piece of vintage furniture. The drawer opens up and unfolds into a hidden secretary style desk with wooden compartments. The door front is c...

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

1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff
1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff

1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 50 in D 20.75 in

1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-century designer Arthur Umanoff's signature combination of wrought iron, walnut, and woven rush up the style quotient in this charming circa 1950 writing desk with laminate inset...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wrought Iron

20th Century, Italian Desk 1960s Made of Ash and Peach Formica
20th Century, Italian Desk 1960s Made of Ash and Peach Formica

20th Century, Italian Desk 1960s Made of Ash and Peach Formica

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century, Italian desk 1960s with floating drawers made of iron, brass, formica and ash tree. With an extension made of ash tree. The formica desk top is in peach color.

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

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It's made of beech wood with iron legs. Plastic drawers. Very simple design. In good vintage cond...

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of beech wood with iron legs. Plastic drawers. Very simple design. In good vintage cond...

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Wrought Iron Dressing Table by John Salterini
Wrought Iron Dressing Table by John Salterini

Wrought Iron Dressing Table by John Salterini

Unavailable

H 26.75 in W 42.25 in D 21.5 in

Wrought Iron Dressing Table by John Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Ribbon vanity by John Salterini with two black glass shelves, circa 1955. Glass top with mirror in center.

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

Materials

Iron

21st-century Contemporary office desk with customisable top
21st-century Contemporary office desk with customisable top

21st-century Contemporary office desk with customisable top

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 73.23 in D 28.74 in

21st-century Contemporary office desk with customisable top

Located in Porto, PT

Rosie desk is a fierce choice for functional home offices with feminine inspiration. This mid-century desk has an iron structure and is available with a marble, upholstered or wood t...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes
Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes

Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes

Unavailable

H 29 in W 24 in D 42 in

Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Mount Penn, PA

An exceptional, French, 1940s writing table or desk with chair in the manner of Hermes. Chair measures 30" H x 32" W x 23" D x 16" S.

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

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Iron

Midcentury Swedish Desk/Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s
Midcentury Swedish Desk/Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s

Midcentury Swedish Desk/Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in

Midcentury Swedish Desk/Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s

By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA

Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands

The "Moment table" for dining or working was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1980s. It features an iron frame with a frosted glass top.

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

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Iron

Børge Mogensen Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Børge Mogensen Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik

Børge Mogensen Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in

Børge Mogensen Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Vintage desk by Børge Mogensen in very good condition. It has a teak top and metal legs. Unfortunately the drop leaf is missing. The iron "arms" for holding the drop leaf are stil...

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

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Metal

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s

By Kovona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully functional, adjustable, Swivelling. Made of plastic, fabric and iron. In good Vintage...

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

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Iron

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s

By Kovona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully functional, adjustable, Swivelling. Made of plastic, fabric and iron. In good Vintage...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Iron and Suede Side Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Midcentury Iron and Suede Side Chair by Adrian Pearsall

Midcentury Iron and Suede Side Chair by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare midcentury iron side chair by Adrian Pearsall with new suede upholstery. Dimensions: Arm height 26”.

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

Materials

Iron

Desk Chair by Roux-Spitz Adjustable Swivel Rosewood Beige French Modernist
Desk Chair by Roux-Spitz Adjustable Swivel Rosewood Beige French Modernist

Desk Chair by Roux-Spitz Adjustable Swivel Rosewood Beige French Modernist

By Michel Roux-Spitz

Located in Ettlingen, DE

Rare office chair, desk chair, armchair by the important French designer Michel Roux-Spitz Glossy rosewood. Turnable swivel chair, the height is adjustable. Finest 20th century, A...

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20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Iron

1950s Desk in Lacquer and Bronze
1950s Desk in Lacquer and Bronze

1950s Desk in Lacquer and Bronze

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in

1950s Desk in Lacquer and Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very decorative desk from the 1950s, French design black lacquered wood. The face of the five drawers is decorated with gold bronze. Base in wrought iron and bronze.

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

1950s Maurice Duchin Metal Waste Baskets, Pair
1950s Maurice Duchin Metal Waste Baskets, Pair

1950s Maurice Duchin Metal Waste Baskets, Pair

Unavailable

H 15 in W 14 in D 11 in

1950s Maurice Duchin Metal Waste Baskets, Pair

By Maurice Duchin

Located in Denver, CO

Pair of striking suspended metal and iron wastepaper baskets or catch-alls designed by Maurice Duchin (1953) Metal silhouette design with period influences of Mateo Mategot, Richard...

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle
Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle

Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle

Located in Milano, MI

Poltrona da ufficio industriale 1950s Design Descrizione: Poltrona a rotelle da ufficio Design 1950 realizzata per uffici comunali. La poltrona è in buone condizioni struttural...

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

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Iron

Early 1950's Office Plywood Chair
Early 1950's Office Plywood Chair

Early 1950's Office Plywood Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Early 1950's Office Plywood Chair

Located in Barcelona, ES

Office chair in birch plywood and black iron from early 1950's. Unknown designer, probably dutch or german. Swivel and adjustable in height.

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

Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s
Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s

Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful and rare chair designed by Carlo de Carli architect in 1950s, with its particular geometric shape and design specially in the wooden side rails, and the high brass feet. ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Iron

20th Century Iron Base Desk/Table with Scagliola Malachite Inserted Top
20th Century Iron Base Desk/Table with Scagliola Malachite Inserted Top

20th Century Iron Base Desk/Table with Scagliola Malachite Inserted Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Mid Century Style Iron Desk/ Table with Scagliola Malachite inserted top, with brass banding and details. Origin: Italy

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1905s
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1905s

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 desk position to vertical position.Width of the top : 59 inches (150 cm) Height 1.97 ...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Clifford Pascoe Side Chair
Mid-Century Modern Clifford Pascoe Side Chair

Mid-Century Modern Clifford Pascoe Side Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 18.5 in D 19.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Clifford Pascoe Side Chair

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid Century Modern side / accent chair designed by Clifford Pascoe, a notable figure in American modernist furniture design.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons  Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s
Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons  Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s

Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s

By Herbert Terry

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

Made between 1933 and 1968, this is the iconic Model 1029 Anglepoise from Herbert Terry & Sons. Iconic design classics with heavy cast iron bases, original black paintwork, chrome s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Louis Kalff Desk Lamp
Louis Kalff Desk Lamp

Louis Kalff Desk Lamp

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Louis Kalff Desk Lamp

By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Phillips Holland

Located in Baltimore, MD

Exceptional petite desk desk lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Phillips Holland in 1955. Enamel cream cone form shade swivels with ease. Polished brass stem rises from cast iron claw ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

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Mid Century Modern Iron Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern iron desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every mid century modern iron desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern iron desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern iron desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern iron desk over the years, but those crafted by Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Glenn of California and Josef Hurka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Iron Desk?

A mid century modern iron desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,958, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $61,139.

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.