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 ...
Teak
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 ...
Metal
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
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 ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Antique Spanish Architect Table, Metal & Wood, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940) This Antique Spanish Architect Table, manufactured by Certex in Spain around 1940, is a striking example ...
Metal
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
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...
Metal, Silver Plate
Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
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...
Stainless Steel
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 ...
Metal
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...
Metal
$4,002Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Pine
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...
Wood, Lacquer
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, 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...
Steel
$1,153Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Architect Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi, 1970s
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
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...
Steel
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...
Metal
$309Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
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...
Aluminum
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 ...
Wood
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...
Aluminum, Metal
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...
Metal
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.
Steel
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...
Glass, Wood
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
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 ...
Metal
Clausen and Maerus Large Writers or Architects Desk
By Clausen and Maerus, Eden Rotterdam
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
Teak
Unavailable
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...
Iron
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 78.75 in
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...
Steel
Unavailable
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 ...
Iron
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
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...
Steel, Iron
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...
Stainless Steel
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...
Bronze
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.
Rosewood
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"....
Teak
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...
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 31.89 in
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...
Teak
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...
Steel
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...
Metal
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 ...
Metal
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...
Brass, Steel
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.
Aluminum
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. ...
Laminate, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 55.52 in D 25.6 in
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...
Walnut
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...
Chrome
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..
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
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...
Glass, Wood
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...
Glass, Pine
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,...
Metal
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...
Brass
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H 31.11 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Large Mid-Century Writing Desk with Grey Metal Frame by Van Der Meeren, Belgium
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
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...
Steel
1950's Architect's Trestle Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine architect's trestle table in mahogany
Mahogany
ARCHITECT CHAIR of Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Architect Chair of Friso Kramer
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...
Stainless Steel
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.
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