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Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century
Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century

Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Madsen ...

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

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Teak

Rare architect desk by Pierre Jeanneret
Rare architect desk by Pierre Jeanneret

Rare architect desk by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare bureau d’architecte par Pierre Jeanneret pour Chandigarh, le modèle crée en 1961. Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) & A. R. PRABHAWALKAR (1923-1974) Bureau, circa 1960, à plateau ...

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

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Metal

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Makes the perfect gift for the favorite design lover in your life (even if it's ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal, Silver Plate

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass, designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Includes original box and cloth bag. It is the perfect gift for the favorite de...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal, Silver Plate

Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571
Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571

Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571

By Johannes Andersen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This is a beautiful and pristine solid teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen in the mid-1950s. Stainless hardware, all teak. Condition is excellent. Professional, s...

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

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s

By Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Hamburg, DE

The classic architect's chair by Kevi (Fritz Hansen) in a special color. The special thing about this chair is its simplicity. No upholstery, no endless adjustment options. A solid ...

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s

By Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Hamburg, DE

The classic architect chair from kevi in a special color. What makes this chair special is it's simplicity. No upholstery, no umpteen adjustments. A solid chair for work. Without ex...

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

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Metal

French Oak Architect’s Desk with Inset Glass Top, 1950s
French Oak Architect’s Desk with Inset Glass Top, 1950s

French Oak Architect’s Desk with Inset Glass Top, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s French architect’s desk, crafted in solid oak with a warm tone and expressive grain. The rectangular top floats above two pedestal bases on stepped plinths, joined by a singl...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Desk/dining table in solid pine. Prototype from the home of a Danish architect
Desk/dining table in solid pine. Prototype from the home of a Danish architect

Desk/dining table in solid pine. Prototype from the home of a Danish architect

By Donald Judd

Located in Ystad, SE

Private Prototype Desk / Dining Table in Solid Oregon Pine, Denmark, 1960s A rare and highly distinctive Danish desk or dining table in solid Oregon pine, dating from the 1960s. Thi...

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

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Pine

Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970
Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970

Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Architect work System table Unique piece, special order, Circa 1970 White and orange lacquered wood Height 77 x Width 100 x Length 81 (162 cm open) Condition report: good origina...

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

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Wood, Lacquer

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959 **The Netherlands** A rare and highly sought-after Dutch modernist drafting table designed by Wim Rietvel...

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

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Steel

Danish Architect Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi, 1970s
Danish Architect Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi, 1970s

Danish Architect Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi, 1970s

By Kevi, Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Karis, Nyland

The classic Danish architect chair in vibrant red, designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Kevi, with adjustable plywood seat and backrest and swiveling wheels. The backrest has a tilt mech...

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

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Steel

Mid Century Black and Chrome Italian Architect Desk or Table Lamp
Mid Century Black and Chrome Italian Architect Desk or Table Lamp

Mid Century Black and Chrome Italian Architect Desk or Table Lamp

By Arteluce

Located in San Diego, CA

High quality Mid Century architectural chrome desk lamp. Made in Italy. 1960s. The cylinder light source can be raised and lowered. Solid metal round base. Stamp on the chrome with M...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s
Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s

Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp with Metal Shade Period: 1970s Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia/Yugoslavia Colour: green Material: metal Condition: good original...

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Adjustable Architect desk lamp model T9 by Hala, 1960s
Adjustable Architect desk lamp model T9 by Hala, 1960s

Adjustable Architect desk lamp model T9 by Hala, 1960s

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Adjustable architect desk lamp T9 made at Hala in 1967. This dutch desk lamp is fully adjustable en the light bulb can be switched by means of a switch on the hood. Considering its a...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Romer Italy hand carved desk top architect with briefcase sculpture
Romer Italy hand carved desk top architect with briefcase sculpture

Romer Italy hand carved desk top architect with briefcase sculpture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Whimsical carved figure of architect with slide rule in hand and briefcase . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Metal

Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden
Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden

Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden

Located in Antwerp, BE

Industrial office desk lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden Big adjustable articulated desk lamp by Ledu, made in Sweden in the 1970se. Nice patina. Maximum height is 80 cm. Diamete...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Architect Desk Lamp by Veb Metalldruecker, DDR, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Architect Desk Lamp by Veb Metalldruecker, DDR, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Architect Desk Lamp by Veb Metalldruecker, DDR, Germany, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Low riding yet fully adjustable table lamp model TK 501, produced by VEB Metalldruecker in Halle, DDR during the 1960s. Original condition, unrestored, and with ware and patina.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel, 1960s
Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel, 1960s

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel, 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

Czechoslovakia. The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. Drawers and legs are varnishe...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Glass, Wood

1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen

1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen

By Jac Jacobsen, Luxo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk Design attributed to Jacob Jacobsen (Finland) Fully adjustable articulating. Very unusual task lamp. Tested and ...

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

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Clausen and Maerus Large Writers or Architects Desk
Clausen and Maerus Large Writers or Architects Desk

Clausen and Maerus Large Writers or Architects Desk

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H 30.32 in W 81.89 in D 43.31 in

Clausen and Maerus Large Writers or Architects Desk

By Eden Rotterdam, Clausen and Maerus

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: architects desk Designer: Clausen & Maerus, Norway Manufacturer: Eden, Rotterdam, the Netherlands Design year: 1950s Teak. legs are removable for shipping

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

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Teak

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

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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

Dutch TM-03 Architect Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Hennie de Jong, 1980s
Dutch TM-03 Architect Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Hennie de Jong, 1980s

Dutch TM-03 Architect Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Hennie de Jong, 1980s

By Hennie de Jong

Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Dutch Design. This black steel dining or architect table was designed by Pierre Mazairac and Karel Boonzaaijer. Manufactured in the Netherlands by Hennie de Jong in the 1980s. The pi...

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

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Steel

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

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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

Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s
Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s

Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Enschede, NL

Vintage, industrial and large desk or floor lamp, often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen. These fully adjustable white anglepoise desk or fl...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Iron

1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako

1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako

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H 34.26 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Brno, CZ

This bright red adjustable lamp was designed by Napako Lightning company in the 1960’s Czechoslovakia. It’s designer, Josef Hurka is considered by many as the most talented and comme...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Large Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut by Jens Risom
Large Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut by Jens Risom

Large Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Peabody, MA

Spacious 6' 2" long Mid-Century architect's desk in walnut with sleek modernist lines by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. Single shallow center drawer for pen and pencil storage. Retains all...

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

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Bronze

Midcentury Modern Office or Architect Desk
Midcentury Modern Office or Architect Desk

Midcentury Modern Office or Architect Desk

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H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in

Midcentury Modern Office or Architect Desk

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rosewood office or writing desk with two drawers, top over chrome steel base. High quality, original good condition.

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

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Rosewood

Svend & Madsen Architect's Desk
Svend & Madsen Architect's Desk

Svend & Madsen Architect's Desk

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H 28.5 in W 84 in D 29 in

Svend & Madsen Architect's Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Teak table may be used as a table or desk; with extension leaves (removable) and supports; two drawers are visible and accessible from both sides. H - 28 1/2". W - 50". D - 29"....

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960 Teak Architects Desk
1960 Teak Architects Desk

1960 Teak Architects Desk

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H 30 in W 66 in D 34 in

1960 Teak Architects Desk

Located in Surrey, BC

Beautiful Danish desk with brass details and solid teak construction. We have not been able to identify a designer of maker at this point however we are confident it is a well rounde...

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

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Teak

Rare Vintage Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century
Rare Vintage Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century

Rare Vintage Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Mad...

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

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Teak

Vintage Mayline Architect Drafting Table Desk with Chair
Vintage Mayline Architect Drafting Table Desk with Chair

Vintage Mayline Architect Drafting Table Desk with Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

1950's/60's Mid-century architect drafting table. Solid oak with metal base and cast iron hardware. The writing surface under the removable rubber surface has not been examined. With...

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

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Steel

Custom Architect Mahogany Work Table Desk
Custom Architect Mahogany Work Table Desk

Custom Architect Mahogany Work Table Desk

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H 29.5 in W 77 in L 29.5 in

Custom Architect Mahogany Work Table Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Custom-made, rolling, mahogany, architect, lay-out, work table or desk features two drawers and long work surface with a 1/4 inch lip that can be used as is or with a leather or viny...

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

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Metal

Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table
Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table

Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table

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H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 38.98 in

Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table

Located in London, GB

An adjustable desk or table. Italy, circa 1950s. Wooden and metal construction. Makers mark to base - "Michelangelo Sacchi" - Torino although the label is faded. The ...

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

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner Architect's Desk, 1953
Hans J. Wegner Architect's Desk, 1953

Hans J. Wegner Architect's Desk, 1953

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H 37.41 in W 85.04 in L 37.41 in

Hans J. Wegner Architect's Desk, 1953

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner 'Architect's desk' designed 1953 and executed at cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark, model JH571. Large model. Legs of oak, tabletop and drawers of teak with bras...

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

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Brass, Steel

Rare Desk by Architect Gerald Luss, 1960's
Rare Desk by Architect Gerald Luss, 1960's

Rare Desk by Architect Gerald Luss, 1960's

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H 29 in W 54.25 in D 24 in

Rare Desk by Architect Gerald Luss, 1960's

By Gerald Luss

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rare desk by Architect Gerald Luss, 1960's.

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

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Aluminum

1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk
1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk

1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk

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H 29 in W 59.5 in D 28.75 in

1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk

Located in Oakland, CA

Architect's made and crafted desk created with Philippine Mahogany, white laminate for the top and drawer fronts. Having a double set of three drawers on each side with metal pulls. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Laminate, Wood

Italian Architect's Walnut desk, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1950
Italian Architect's Walnut desk, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1950

Italian Architect's Walnut desk, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1950

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Oirlo, LI

Bring timeless Italian elegance into your interior with this exceptional mid-20th century freestanding desk, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in the 1950s. A true reflec...

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

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Walnut

Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome
Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome

Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome

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H 29.25 in W 74 in D 36 in

Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome

By Gordon Bunshaft

Located in South Charleston, WV

A beautiful modernist desk attributed to Gordon Bunshaft. It is unmarked however the design and construction strongly suggests it is his work with a minimalist approach. Produced cir...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Signed Teak Desk by Architect Svend-Madsen
Signed Teak Desk by Architect Svend-Madsen

Signed Teak Desk by Architect Svend-Madsen

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H 30 in W 42.5 in D 28 in

Signed Teak Desk by Architect Svend-Madsen

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Toronto, ON

A gorgeous and unique designed writing desk in teak wood with cane wrapped side arms, open back storage and finished in a rich walnut color..

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s
Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. drawers and legs are varnished into the origi...

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

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Glass, Wood

Superstudio "Teso" Architects Table
Superstudio "Teso" Architects Table

Superstudio "Teso" Architects Table

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H 27.96 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Superstudio "Teso" Architects Table

By Giovannetti, Superstudio

Located in London, GB

A pine framed and glass topped architects table braced with steel cable. Superstudio led the way for a group of Italian architects that had become disillusioned with modernist utopia...

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

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Glass, Pine

Rare Dutch Modernist Writing Desk Made by Architect, 1950
Rare Dutch Modernist Writing Desk Made by Architect, 1950

Rare Dutch Modernist Writing Desk Made by Architect, 1950

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nice one off writing desk made by a Dutch architect, Holland, 1950. This is a true piece of craftsmanship, made of ebony, birch wood and Zebrano veneer. This was amazingly made,...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Writing Desk with Grey Metal Frame by Van Der Meeren, Belgium
Large Mid-Century Writing Desk with Grey Metal Frame by Van Der Meeren, Belgium

Large Mid-Century Writing Desk with Grey Metal Frame by Van Der Meeren, Belgium

By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax

Located in London, GB

Large mid-century writing desk by Belgian architect and designer, Willy Van Der Meeren, 1950s. French grey steel base and storage shelf, with plywood top and interesting detailing t...

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

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Steel

1950's Architect's Trestle Table
1950's Architect's Trestle Table

1950's Architect's Trestle Table

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H 29 in W 78 in D 30 in

1950's Architect's Trestle Table

Located in New York, NY

A fine architect's trestle table in mahogany

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

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Mahogany

ARCHITECT CHAIR of Friso Kramer
ARCHITECT CHAIR of Friso Kramer

ARCHITECT CHAIR of Friso Kramer

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H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

ARCHITECT CHAIR of Friso Kramer

By Friso Kramer

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Architect Chair of Friso Kramer

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

Architect's Office Table by Behr International, 1960s
Architect's Office Table by Behr International, 1960s

Architect's Office Table by Behr International, 1960s

By Behr

Located in Paris, IDF

This modern office desk which published by Behr International in the early 1960s, has strong architectural lines in its design. It comes with a top in 2 cm transparent tempered glass...

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

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Stainless Steel

Beautiful architects drawing table and stool Holland 1960
Beautiful architects drawing table and stool Holland 1960

Beautiful architects drawing table and stool Holland 1960

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very rare sculptural looking drawing table and stool from an unknown designer made in Holland. Table was made or solid pine wood and produced in the 1960s. On both sides there are dr...

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

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Pine

Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989

Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989

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H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989

By Bima

Located in Lisboa, PT

This vintage architect's swivel chair was designed and produced by Bima in Germany, in 1989. This work chair has a beech wood backrest and seat that is adjustable in height for diffe...

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend 1959
Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend 1959

Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend 1959

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The table top is fu...

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

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Steel

Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The table top is f...

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

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Steel

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The table top is ...

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

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Steel

Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel
Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel

Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Complete set Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing / drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design Classic, awarded with the "Signe d’...

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

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Steel

Two Midcentury Industrial Architect Chairs Friso Kramer Style Price Per Item
Two Midcentury Industrial Architect Chairs Friso Kramer Style Price Per Item

Two Midcentury Industrial Architect Chairs Friso Kramer Style Price Per Item

By Friso Kramer

Located in Labrit, Landes

Two midcentury architect chairs in the style of Friso Kramer, circa 1950 selling each separately Adjustable height Swivel chairs Provenance from the estate of Italian designer and ...

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

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Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix

Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Articulating Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Rico Baltensweiler Swiss Architect Mid-Century Drafting Table Desk Lamp
Rico Baltensweiler Swiss Architect Mid-Century Drafting Table Desk Lamp

Rico Baltensweiler Swiss Architect Mid-Century Drafting Table Desk Lamp

By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A Rare 1950s Articulated Lamp, by Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler. Highly Articulate Lamp, most adjustable we have ever used!!

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Luxo L-1P Architect Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway
Mid-Century Luxo L-1P Architect Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway

Mid-Century Luxo L-1P Architect Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway

By Luxo

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

An iconic L-1P vintage Luxo architect's lamp. Great industrial design with clean modern lines in a classic black color - looks great on a desk.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Mid-Century Luxo L-1p Architect Desk Clamp Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway
Mid-Century Luxo L-1p Architect Desk Clamp Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway

Mid-Century Luxo L-1p Architect Desk Clamp Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway

By Luxo

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

An iconic L-1P vintage Luxo architect's lamp. Great Industrial design with clean modern lines in a Classic black color, looks great on a desk.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s

Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s

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H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 7.49 in

Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Dutch Design this Hala Zeist Architect en table or desk lamp. Model T9 1960s Very nice example. Works perfect. Light in every direction you want. One large E27 bulb needed.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Architect Adjustable Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1 of 3, 1970s
Architect Adjustable Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1 of 3, 1970s

Architect Adjustable Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1 of 3, 1970s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Architect adjustable swing-arm desk lamp with metal shade. Period: 1970s Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia/Yugoslavia Colour: white, ochre/yellow Material: metal Condition: good orig...

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel, 1960s
Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel, 1960s

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel, 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

Czechoslovakia. The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. Drawers and legs are varnishe...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Glass, Wood

Light Blue Architect Desk or Table Lamp L4 by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo Norway
Light Blue Architect Desk or Table Lamp L4 by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo Norway

Light Blue Architect Desk or Table Lamp L4 by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo Norway

By Luxo

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed in 1937 by Luxo's found, Jac Jacobsen, the Luxo is the world's first original architect lamp. Since its creation, it has been distinguished by many prestigious international...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut by Jens Risom
Large Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut by Jens Risom

Large Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Peabody, MA

Spacious Mid-Century architect's desk in walnut with sleek modernist lines by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. Retains all original adjustable bronze glides. 28.75" high as shown.

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

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect's - Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect's - Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect's - Writing Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Oakville, CT

Mid-Century Modern action office roll top desk by George Nelson & Herman Miller. Desk top rolls back to show great work space with four drawers. Polished aluminum, oak tambor. Co...

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

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Aluminum

Architect Designed Bespoke Walnut Mid Century Desk Single Drawer
Architect Designed Bespoke Walnut Mid Century Desk Single Drawer

Architect Designed Bespoke Walnut Mid Century Desk Single Drawer

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A very well made architect designed desk made for a Main Line Philadelphia Mid century house by an unknown architect. Great size and proportions. Book matched walnut boards. Single d...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Eugenio & Ermenegildo Soncini Architects Desk, Italy, 1940s
Eugenio & Ermenegildo Soncini Architects Desk, Italy, 1940s

Eugenio & Ermenegildo Soncini Architects Desk, Italy, 1940s

Located in Milan, IT

Architects Desk from the Eugenio & Ermenegildo Soncini Architecture Firm, Milan, Italy, 1940s. A tubular structure with a wood top and base protection. Adjustable inclination.

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

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Metal

Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm

Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm

Located in Munich, DE

unique very well made. behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a storage from the other side. in used condition.

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

Materials

Wood

Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH' Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller
Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH' Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller

Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH' Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning George Nelson "HIGH' action office architects desk, Herman Miller circa 1964, beautiful oak tambour roll top, four resin and wood slide out pencil drawers, built in file sto...

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

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Aluminum

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s
Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

Czechoslovakia. The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. Drawers and legs are varnishe...

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

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Glass, Wood

Dutch Desk in the Style of Jules Wabbes, 1970s Architect Teak Vintage
Dutch Desk in the Style of Jules Wabbes, 1970s Architect Teak Vintage

Dutch Desk in the Style of Jules Wabbes, 1970s Architect Teak Vintage

By Jules Wabbes

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Dutch desk from 1970s. Rectangular top with 5 drawers on each side (no keys). In the style of Jules Wabbes (Belgian designer).

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

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Wood

1960s Charles + Ray Eames Drafting Stool Herman Miller Mid-Century Architect
1960s Charles + Ray Eames Drafting Stool Herman Miller Mid-Century Architect

1960s Charles + Ray Eames Drafting Stool Herman Miller Mid-Century Architect

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Cleaned and waxed. But oxidation + Soiling to most surfaces. Swivels smoothly. Will be shipped disassembled. Measures: Chair W 18 / Base Diameter 21 x D 21 x Rail H 14 / Seat H 29 ...

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

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Steel

Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950

Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by Temple Instruments of Wolverhampton, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fasc...

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

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Nickel

Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The table top is f...

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

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Steel

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The table top is fu...

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

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Steel

Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch design architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design Classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The tabletop is ful...

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

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Steel

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". The table top is ...

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

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Steel

Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Complete Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing / drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959. Design Classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or". ...

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

Materials

Steel

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Midcentury Modern Architects Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern architects desk for your home. A midcentury modern architects desk — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern architects desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury modern architects desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel and Wim Rietveld each produced at least one beautiful midcentury modern architects desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Architects Desk?

The average selling price for a midcentury modern architects desk at 1stDibs is $2,077, while they’re typically $269 on the low end and $90,000 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.