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Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

By Jens Risom

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s. Rare large freestanding

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

VINTAGE STRONGBOW GAME WRITING DESK WITH PULL OUT TRAY WITH LEATHER iNLAY
VINTAGE STRONGBOW GAME WRITING DESK WITH PULL OUT TRAY WITH LEATHER iNLAY

VINTAGE STRONGBOW GAME WRITING DESK WITH PULL OUT TRAY WITH LEATHER iNLAY

Located in Pulborough, GB

Regency / Mid‑Century Modern British style. Crafted by the noted British maker Strongbow, the table

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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk,  1970s
An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk,  1970s

An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s

Located in Sherborne, GB

Pakistan. The date on the blueprint is 27.2.72. The desk is designed in the European Mid century taste

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Hideaway Desk
Mid Century Hideaway Desk

Mid Century Hideaway Desk

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Discover the perfect blend of style and practicality with this Mid Century hideaway desk. The desk

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Miami, FL

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top Offered for sale is

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

Materials

Steel

MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface
MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface

MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface

By Alma Desk Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern “Castilian Series” executive desk & credenza

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s

By Asko

Located in Hamburg, DE

A very rare desk from Finnish manufacturer Asko. A minimalist design that impresses with its clean

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

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern EB04 desk. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking

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

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made

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

Materials

Hardwood

American Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Custom Built Desk
American Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Custom Built Desk

American Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Custom Built Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Karl Springer style custom desk with a white leather finish, having two pull

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

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for

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

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

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

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

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

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

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

drawers and an additional pull-out writing surface this desk is as functional as it is visually

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern
Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern

Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

steel, the vintage desk oozes success in rich walnut burl. Three hidden drawers on one side and two pull

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers
Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers

Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers

By Johnson Carper

Located in East Freetown, MA

Johnson Carper Mid=Century Modern wooden desk with seven concave front drawers that pull out easily

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Executive Desk in Rio Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, c1950s
Danish Executive Desk in Rio Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, c1950s

Danish Executive Desk in Rio Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, c1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Danish executive desk in richly grained Rio rosewood, made in the 1950s or 1960s. The front

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

mid-century modern philosophy of “form follows function.” The Biscayne collection’s signature

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s

By Studio BBPR

Located in Manhasset, NY

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Industrial Desk, Metal, Red Faux Leather, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic American mid-century modern steel tanker desk, circa 1960s, featuring a olive green

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon] Mid-century

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

Materials

Maple

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

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

By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in the USA, this desk is the most dynamic and handsome of all the Mainline pieces

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid Century Walnut Oval Writing Desk by Paul Lazlo
1960s Mid Century Walnut Oval Writing Desk by Paul Lazlo

1960s Mid Century Walnut Oval Writing Desk by Paul Lazlo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk with Black Drawers Designed and crafted in the United States circa

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

This refined mid-century writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s and exemplifies the

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Rare and unusual desk model N°804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Pulling out the desk

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Desk by Florence Knoll Elevate your workspace with this iconic mid

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

Materials

Chrome

1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lafayette, IN

. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunbar build-quality

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon
Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon

Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Mid-century solid maple pedestal desk featuring 2 tapered legs and 2 pull-out drawers on the

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

Materials

Brass

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's
Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in Culver City, CA

This desk doesn’t whisper mid-century sophistication; it growls it through a cloud of cigar smoke

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Beresford and Hicks leather top desk
Mid Century Beresford and Hicks leather top desk

Mid Century Beresford and Hicks leather top desk

By Beresford & Hicks

Located in Leicester, GB

Stunning solid wooden desk with green leather top. Three full depth drawers with secret compartment

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950
Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950

Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

design and durability. The right side of the desk has three drawers and a pull-out tray for additional

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian

Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs

American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Miami, FL

finished allowing this mid-century Danish Modern desk to be placed in the center of a room. The additional

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen
Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen

Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This Danish modern dresser–vanity features classic mid-century lines in warm teak with tapered legs

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Bernhardt Pedersen
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Bernhardt Pedersen

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Bernhardt Pedersen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish Modern Rosewood Roll-Top Writing Desk This exceptional Danish Modern writing desk, expertly

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

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

style—the Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk in the

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Extendable Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Macassar, 1930
Mid Century Modern Extendable Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Macassar, 1930

Mid Century Modern Extendable Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Macassar, 1930

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Dronten, NL

This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Macassar

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Pasadena, TX

has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer. The top is wood and the legs are steel with brushed aluminum

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen

Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Markington, GB

three drawers Desk stands on modern cabriole beech legs, which has a simplistic design, it gently

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained

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

Materials

Teak

Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker
Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker

Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker

By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century modern secretary desk from Hooker’s renowned “Mainline” collection, this

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Desk, DeWe, Vintage
1960s Desk, DeWe, Vintage

1960s Desk, DeWe, Vintage

By Möbel Deutsche Werkstätten

Located in Neuss, NW

Rare freestanding desk from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with four drawers, two

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Vintage Midcentury Desk
Danish Vintage Midcentury Desk

Danish Vintage Midcentury Desk

Located in London, GB

A stunning Danish vintage midcentury desk of the highest order. This was recently imported from

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

Materials

Brass

1940s French Limed Oak Desk
1940s French Limed Oak Desk

1940s French Limed Oak Desk

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The structure is made of

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

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing Danish teak executive desk designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Large Jens Risom Desk
Large Jens Risom Desk

Large Jens Risom Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage Jens Risom solid walnut desk. Has a single pull-out drawer. Desk has a glass top

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Exceptional asymmetrical desk in oak, France 1960s
Exceptional asymmetrical desk in oak, France 1960s

Exceptional asymmetrical desk in oak, France 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

from the mid-century period. The desk has been fully and carefully restored by our talented craftsmen

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

Materials

Metal

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Mid Century Modern Pull Out Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern pull out desk for your home. Each mid century modern pull out desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern pull out desk, we have 107 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern pull out desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern pull out desk bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern pull out desk over the years, but those crafted by Gianfranco Frattini, Herman Miller and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Pull Out Desk?

The average selling price for a mid century modern pull out desk at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $264 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.