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Mid Century Reception Desk

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
$12,000
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
$12,000
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Style Walnut and Maple Reception Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco style walnut and maple reception desk This very stylish Art Deco style desk is made
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desks

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Maple

1970s Style of Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s after Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk 38.5 h x 81 w x31 d
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Goatskin, Lacquer

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piec
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piece of Arts and
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

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Pine

1950s Vintage Dry Bar Reception Desk Formica Diner Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Vintage Dry Bar Reception Desk Formica Diner Greeter A superb and extremely rare piece, the
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Formica

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Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
-Century reception desk. Sourced from St. George Catholic Church, Linn Missouri. Measurements: Height: 31
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Carla Venosta Reception Desk, "Nembo“
By Carla Venosta
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive reception desk designed by Carla Venosta, Italy 1970. Steel and wood with leather surface
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Carla Venosta Reception Desk, "Nembo“
Carla Venosta Reception Desk, "Nembo“
H 33.07 in W 102.36 in D 59.06 in
Mid-Century Modern Reception Ensemble by Evertaut
By Evertaut
Located in Weesp, NL
Reception ensemble Mid-Century Modern by Evertaut Nice waiting room set produced by Evertaut, UK
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Carved Oak and Rattan Reception Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved oak and rattan reception desk The Desk stands on slender barley twist turned legs with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

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Oak

Vintage Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Reception Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection reception desk for H. Sacks & Sons. This is a single pedestal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Victorian walnut davenport or restaurant reception greeter. The top of the slope has a
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Mid-20th Century High Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Brass Turtle Call Bell / Service Bell / Reception Bell with Damascene Decoration
By Boj Eiber
Located in Cork, IE
-century reception desk classic is decorated in the damascene style and was possibly made by BOJ Eibar in
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Reception Desk, Solid Veneered and Stained Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Big reception desk with compartments and internal chests of drawers; veneered and ebony stained
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Oak Courtroom Dock, Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century oak Courtroom dock, Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, Greeter The piece comes
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Antique Mid-19th Century Palladian Desks

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Oak

Steel Foreman's Desk, Vintage Industrial Counter or Reception Desk
Located in Madison, WI
Slant-front Industrial desk with eye-appealing, as-found, green paint. Vintage foreman's desk with
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks

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Steel

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century reception desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century reception desk — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage mid century reception desk now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century reception desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century reception desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century reception desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pandemic Design Studio, David Rozek and Artifort are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Reception Desk?

A mid century reception desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,937, while the lowest priced sells for $535 and the highest can go for as much as $27,147.