Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table.
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1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th Centuries.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped Desk signed Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modernist desk, crafted by the esteemed Bielecky Brothers, exudes sophistication with its meticulous rattan and bamboo wrapping.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage-Burnt Bamboo Rattan Desk Organizer Magazine File Mid-Century
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage-style burnt bamboo and rattan desk organizer, often marketed as a magazine holder or letter holder. Unmarked. Dimensions: 11.5" H x 10.5" D x 5" W ...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Desk Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brilliant fusion of classic form and mid-century materials, this chair features a stunning Chippendale-style backrest crafted from expertly bent rattan.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style 61" wide stacked rattan desk blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It features a Filipino mahogany desktop, drawer fronts, a...
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
1960s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Rattan and Black Glass Top Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant rattan wicker bamboo frame, decorated legs and black glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Chair, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with side bookshelf and the matching chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Rattan Side Table, Three Drawers, Glazed Top, 1950s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid-Century Organic Rattan Three Drawer Glazed Side Table Or Writing Desk With A Stained Faux Bamboo Wooden Frame.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent condi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Chevron Bamboo Rattan Wood Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, bamboo chevron, rattan, faux bamboo wood desk you could hope to find.
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Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Paint
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill shape and hidden central drawer. The Asian style rattan chair is the original chair the...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Refinished Split Rattan Chevron Two Drawer Floating Vanity
By Vivai del Sud
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your space with this Refinished and Restored 1960s Split Rattan Two Drawer vanity or desk. Featuring a striking chevron pattern and a sleek floatin...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage rattan and bamboo desk. An attractive rattan writing table with three drawers and a slightly rounded black glass top. h 76 x w 110 x 60 cm
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan, Mahogany
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four drawers on each side of the desk. Measures: 29.5" high x 49" wide x 25" deep United St...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970
$2,686Sale Price|20% Off
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual desk with drawers is made of bamboo, wood and rattan. This is a work attributed to famous French maker Audoux Minet. Ciirca 1950.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Console Mint
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid Century c1970s Wicker Low Profile 3 Drawer Desk Mint
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bamboo and rattan Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set. Set includes letter holder with three compartments on top and a large area on bottom, 11" wide. Pen and pencil cu...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Desk Sets
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Bamboo, Rattan
Vivai Del Sud Midcentury Organic Trestle Desk in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of organic trestles in a beautiful combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These delightful architectural trestles were designed by Vivai del Sud...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Brass with Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century organic desk with drawers in bamboo, woven rattan wicker and brass and completed by a clear crystal top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Crystal
Vivai del Sud Large Desk or Dining Table in Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
The large rectangular top is finished with an elegant woven rattan surface. An incredibly decorative and highly collectible table, ideal for elevating an organic modern, mid-century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Italian Trestle Desk or Table in Bamboo, Rattan by Vivai Del Sud, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of mid-century organic trestles in a beautiful combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Rare Restored Bespoke Modernist Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired mid-century bespoke stacked rattan secretary desk made with Filipino mahogany drawer fronts, side panels, and top and a rattan frame.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing desk writing table in bamboo, rattan and wood with one drawer in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpe...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair. 1960s Rattan Desk With Formica & Grass Cloth. The Pull Out Pencil Drawer Has A Curved Rattan Handle. All Other...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood
Restored Bespok Vertically Stacked Rattan Writing Desk w/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the allure of This beautifully restored coastal, tropical-inspired mid-century design with this restored rattan and mahogany writing desk.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Rattan, Mahogany
Desk Document Holder in Lucite, Rattan & Steel Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful desk document holder in. lucite, rattan and steel in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Metal, Steel
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece serves as a soulful architectural anchor for a coastal-inspired home office, a bohemian study, or a designer’s sun-drenched library, offering a unique blend of global arti...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Bamboo Desk Dressing Or Console Table
Located in London, GB
Vintage Bamboo Desk / Dressing Table / Console Table A nicely proportioned vintage bamboo desk that effortlessly doubles as a dressing table or console. Crafted from natural bamboo ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rio Low Table by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, Wood & Rattan, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost function...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
$2,026Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
This desk is unique for the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and has two drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and decorative French mid century wooden office dining box chair in stained teak with a rattan seat and back by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh, India ...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Rattan, Teak
Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining box chair in stained teak with a rattan seat and back by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh, India 1950s. In good vi...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Rattan, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Style Pair of Rattan Chairs.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Chair Set with Walnut Toned Wood, Rattan Accent , and Beige Toned Seating. In the Style of Arne Vodder. MCM Lines Throughout. Circa 1960s - 1970s. Vintage Condition Consisten...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Walnut
Note Pad Agenda in Chrome, Lucite and Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful note pad holder agenda in chrome, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original agenda 1978 is still intact...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Metal, Chrome, Steel
French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Rattan Console or Desk, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing table or Console in the style of the trend setting Parisian designer of the 1930 period, Jean-Michel Frank..
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Glass, Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage Auböck String Bottle Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy and solid sculptural looping wire bottle holder by Carl Aubock II. In excellent shape, surface shows fine patina, according to age. The rattan grip wrapping still fully intact....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial More Desk Accessories
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Brass
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan A Pair
$1,597Sale Price / set|40% Off
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan A Pair
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In Italy Price For The Pair Makers stamps to wood / cane under frame. Born in Thie...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Five File Folders in Wicker and Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Five big file folders in wicker and brass details made in Italy in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Metal, Brass
Rattan Modern Desk Lamp, Handcrafted Abaca & Rattan, Art Deco Style
Located in Oxford, GB
Rattan Modern BP Desk lamp This unique desk lamp blends the warmth of natural materials with the sleek lines of art deco. Crafted from organic rattan and abaca, it features a wide re...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Rattan
Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant high-quality decorative bent bamboo desk chair armchair.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Audoux Minet Desk Console Table Rattan, Bamboo & Wood, Italy 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing console table or desk table with sliding drawer in rattan, bamboo and wood in the style of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Paul Schneider von Esleben Desk Arm Chair, Germany 1955
Unavailable|$4,241
Paul Schneider von Esleben Desk Arm Chair, Germany 1955
By Paul Schneider Esleben 1, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Vienna, AT
Very nice “von Elsleben” armchair by architect and designer Paul von Schneider, manufactured by Wilde & Spieth in Germany 1955. This chair is in a very good and original condition, t...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Large Mid-Century French Rattan Desk
Sold|$2,591
Large Mid-Century French Rattan Desk
Located in Lyon, FR
The desk of all superlatives ! Gorgeous and unique rattan desk, slightly boomerang shaped, french work from the 50s. Large dimensions, multiple storage spaces, an ergonomic shape, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan, Formica
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Rattan & Bamboo Desk /Console Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century desk, writing table or sofa table in bamboo, rattan and skai Attributed to Jean Royère.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
2 Piece Atomic Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Walnut Rattan Aluminum Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 2 piece atomic mid century modern executive desk. This is an absolutely stunning atomic style desk.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk, Italy, 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Southampton, NJ
An unusual small scale bamboo rattan & grasscloth writing desk with single drawer, door & shelf. Interesting gallery detailing to the top; Includes custom glass top. 1970's made in I...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 61" wide stacked rattan desk blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It features a Filipino mahogany desktop, drawer fronts, and side panels. Th...
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Desk, Italy, 1960s
Sold|$4,123
Rattan Desk, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Rattan desk in the style of Bonacîna rattan work. The top is covered by a smoked glass. On the side there are two glass smoked shelves. This type of furniture is typical of t...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Refinished Coastal British Colonial Rattan Writing Desk
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century rattan writing desk showcasing a true balance of coastal charm and British Colonial craftsmanship.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Rattan, Plywood
Mid Century Chinese Export Bamboo Rattan Partners Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare and unique Mid Century Chinese Export Partners Desk, Applied Bamboo over Hardwood. A partner's desk describes a desk in which two people can work opposite each other. This des...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
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Bamboo, Hardwood
Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Sold|$2,950
Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this mid-century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Vintage rattan desk
Sold|$650
Vintage rattan desk
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rattan desk dating from the 60s. Top and shelf painted in matt velvet white, the bright and warm shade of rattan. The curves of the desk are soft and harmonious. Trendy, practica...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Brass and Rattan Desk
Sold|$1,707
Vintage Brass and Rattan Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and unusual vintage brass and rattan desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1970’s. It is very well made and has a lovely design, with the rattan cl...
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Centry Desk Bamboo Rattan Italian Design Rectangular with Drawers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular desk from 1950 Italian, made entirely by hand by skilled artisan artists, rectangular with two drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan
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Mid Century Rattan Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century rattan desk for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and wood, every mid century rattan desk was constructed with great care. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage mid century rattan desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century rattan desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century rattan desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century rattan desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Sognot, Dal Vera and Pierre Jeanneret produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Rattan Desk?
A mid century rattan desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,195, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Rattan Desk
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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Used Armoire Desk
Roche Bobois Rattan
Palecek Bamboo
Audoux Minet Desk
Bamboo Letter Holder
Chinese Desk Chair
Dior Agenda