Mid Century Modern Modular Desk

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MCM Bright Red Modular Desk Organizer by Karl Deyhle of Germany

$475

H 6.25 in W 6 in D 5 in

MCM Bright Red Modular Desk Organizer by Karl Deyhle of Germany

By Gebrüder Deyhle

Located in San Diego, CA

Sculptural mid-century modern modular desk organizer by Karl Deyhle, produced in Germany circa the 1960s.

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

$2,237 / set

H 29.53 in W 94.89 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-Century Modern multifunctional modular furniture set designed by Mojmír Požár and manufactured by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.

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

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Glass, Wood

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Located in Markington, GB

Sought-after free-hanging XXL wall unit / sideboard with integrated desk and shelving, circa mid-century vintage. A highly versatile and sculptural modular wall system, designed in ...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956

$12,428

H 28.75 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956

By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by Unilabor, Brazil 1956. The desk is made up of three main parts. The black iron frame, rose...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp in Brass with Perforated Shade

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Desk lamp, brass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s This 1950s Italian desk lamp embodies a kind of sculptural clarity that feels both engineered and expressive, a prime example of mid-...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

$2,095 / set

H 26.5 in W 19 in D 14 in

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Stands w/ Drop Down Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nightstands often began incorporating bookshelves, drop-front compartments, and storage features inspired by desks and modular case pieces. This reflected the mid-century idea that f...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Brazilian Midcentury Modern - Geraldo de Barros Unilabor Desk / Console, 1950s

$19,700

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 20.67 in

Brazilian Midcentury Modern - Geraldo de Barros Unilabor Desk / Console, 1950s

By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor

Located in São Paulo, SP

Rare desk / console designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil, circa 1950s. The piece is an authentic period example of Brazilian modern design and reflects Unilabor’s pione...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen

$1,947

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

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Mid-Century Modern Modular Etagere with Bar

Unavailable

H 81 in W 63 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Modular Etagere with Bar

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual cerused mahogany mid-century modern modular etagere with a fall front bar section and adjustable shelves.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen

Unavailable

H 14 in W 57.5 in D 54 in

Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen

By A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in New York, NY

Modular bookcase / desk wall unit in painted steel from the 5600 series designed Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen in 1962, as an update on the earlier 663 system by Wim Rietveld. This un...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA

Unavailable

H 29 in W 72 in D 32 in

George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA

By George Nelson

Located in Denver, CO

Desk element designed by George Nelson. Originally offered as an option to the OMNI wall unit (circa 1960s), the desk is constructed of walnut and chrome steel with a stunning "flat ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

H 4.14 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

Pair of Danish Long Reading Lights or Shelf Lights, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Unusual pair of long reading lights or shelf lights that can be slotted onto a modular shelf system like the Cadovius model. The pronged supports fit exactly to a typical teak shelf....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

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Metal

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work

Unavailable

H 76.78 in W 106.3 in D 23.63 in

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work

By Franco Albini

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The unit has a tilted magazine holder shelf, multiple regular shelves in different depths, 4 drawers, an open beautifully contrasting birch-wood showcase square compartment, a compar...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Metal, Brass

Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design 1955

Unavailable

H 68.9 in W 96.46 in D 17.72 in

Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design 1955

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Wall system by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch design 1955. Beautiful Industrial Dutch wall system from the 1950s by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Pilastro Furniture was star...

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

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Wood

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

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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

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

By M. Požár

Located in Żory, PL

This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic. The set consists of three elements: - smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm - larger ca...

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

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Glass, Wood

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H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in

Eames Esu Second Generation Desk

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is an icon of Mid-Century and Eames design the E.S.U. desk (also known as the EDU, or "Eames Desk Unit".) The E.S.U. series (Eames Storage Unit) was a modular ...

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

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk

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H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

the designed office. a collectors table designed by the „workshop of modernity“: bbpr’s ‚spazio‘ desk. banfi, belgiojoso, peressutti and rogers (bbpr) were graduates of the milan p...

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

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Steel

Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 29.5 in W 85 in D 39 in

i4 Mariani for The Pace Collection Large Executive Desk with File Cabinets

By i4 Mariani

Located in Stamford, CT

Black on Black with Chrome hardware. Mid-century modern looking, circa 1974, wood with black laminated surfaces, tooled leather top 86.5" x 39" deep x 29.5" high, file cabinet 22" x ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970

$2,700

H 29 in W 96 in D 33 in

Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970

By William Andrus

Located in View Park, CA

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas

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Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

$30,000

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H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

$2,300 / item

H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

$1,171

H 28.35 in W 54.73 in D 23.23 in

Bureau vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

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

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Metal

Desk Smoked Glass President Gallotti e Radice Dattilo Model Midcentury Italy 70s

$3,195

H 29.14 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in

Desk Smoked Glass President Gallotti e Radice Dattilo Model Midcentury Italy 70s

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Palermo, IT

GALLOTTI E RADICE Produced by Gallotti e Radice, Italy, ca. 1971. President desk, "Dattilo" model, chromed brass frame, rectangular top and sides in smoked glass. Please note that th...

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

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Crystal, Chrome

$7,500

H 29 in W 71.75 in D 83 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

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Mid Century Modern Modular Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern modular desk for your home. A mid century modern modular desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century modern modular desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century modern modular desk bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Directional and John Van Koert each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern modular desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Modular Desk?

A mid century modern modular desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,374, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $4,955.

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

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.