Midcentury Tanker Desk
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio
1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
letter trays. All original aluminum hardware, brushed to a shine. Heavy-duty, yet sleek Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
shelf. Pairs perfectly with our custom refinished midcentury tanker desks. Note: Brass powder coat is
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unrestored tanker steel desk in grey with pontoon style legs. Original feet are adjustable. The
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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Tanker's Desk USA, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome vintage steel Tanker's desk made in America circa 1950 with four drawers including a
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
profile in black, white and chrome, elevates the concept of a tanker desk to a remarkably sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 4-legged tanker table refinished in a pop of teal (RAL 5021). This table is narrower and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
. All original aluminum hardware, brushed to a shine. Heavy-duty, yet sleek Mid-Century Modern styling
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Authentic Mid-Century Modern tanker desk, French, circa 1940 in original green Steelcase. Maker's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cole company.
This set is a great example of Mid Century industrial furniture.
Desk- 30.5" Tall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Rare swivel-tilt desk chair with original vinyl seat and seat back, solid wood base, and hard
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Cosco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel single pedestal tanker desk refinished in gloss white powder coat finish.
Metallic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, GB
1940s steel tanker desk in its original military olive green with a black rubberised desk top. The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
1940s Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made Mid-Century Modern tanker desk in good condition, constructed of oak with a Formica
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950 Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice Mid-Century functional tanker style desk with brass details and two working drawers.
The top
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century.
The desk 4 spacious drawers, a central locking system, and a built-in money slot to
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Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Steel
American Red Lacquered Writing Table Office, Tanker Desk Laminated Wood & Brass
Located in Miami, FL
and smoked Lucite interior.
The Mid-Century Modern desk comes with a left side door and 3 drawers
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 24 in
Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS
By Cramer Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A midcentury Classic: 1950s vintage office desk chair by Cramer Company of Kansas City, a rolling
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-19th century very good Anglo-Indian carved wood mahogany tanker partners desk. This antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 28 in
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Desk Model, Mid Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Original 1960´s McDonnell Douglas DC-8 desk Model - mid century.
With original decals. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury steel tanker desk refinished with a twist. This beauty features an oversized solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Bauhaus Colors, in Stock
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig tanker desk refinished in a playful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tanker Desk in Orange
Located in Madison, WI
Tanker desks were one of the hottest things going (and the heaviest) in Mid-Century office decor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Steel Age
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's Steelcase tanker desk features a double pedestal base with adjustable pontoon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim
Located in Madison, WI
nearly indestructible, the Tanker desk was most often confined to utilitarian uses in mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
We gave this 1960s double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel a unique two tone finish. Newly restored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s single pedestal tanker desk. Features a paper tray and three locking drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
All Steel Fan Top Tanker Desk with Bumper
By General Fireproofing Company, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This 1960's double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel is a classic suited for the executive. Notable
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rubber
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century twin pedestal steel tanker desk, circa
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20th Century Desks
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
1950's American Office Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's American original newly refinished office tanker metal desk with arch legs. We have another
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s AllSteel Single Pedestal Petit Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique, sized-down tanker desk features a single pedestal with locking file drawers. Bumper
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Steelcase Tanker Desk, circa 1965
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic steelcase brand double pedestal desk newly refinished in gloss white powder coat with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, 1960s
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Columbia brand single pedestal desk newly refinished in "electric" blue powder coat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
General Fireproofing "Mode-Maker" Tanker Desk by Raymond Lowey
By General Fireproofing Company, Raymond Loewy
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique single pedestal tanker, a 1960's General Fireproofing "Mode-Maker" model designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's
By Steel Age, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the storage capability of two file drawers and four
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By General Fireproofing Company, Art Metal Co., Cole Steel
Located in Alhambra, CA
into place to form a tanker desk with return. Unique configuration with cabinet bases. Floating center
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk Refinished in Two-Tone Pink
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
including a utility and file drawer. Heavy-duty, yet sleek Mid-Century Modern styling.
Dimensions: 30" D
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's
Located in Mississauga, CA
This is a rare vintage tanker office chair that literally rolls like a dream. Extremely smooth
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage McDowell Craig Tanker Desk, Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker refinished in white. Features: Many utility drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Tanker Console Knee Space Credenza
By Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our 1960s knee-space tanker credenza is a console table with the added functionality of a slim desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mode-Maker Tanker Desk by Raymond Loewy for General Fireproofing Co.
By Raymond Loewy, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare double pedestal Mode Maker, the iconic tanker desk designed by Raymond Loewy for General
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Petite Four-Legged Tanker Table with Drawer, Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury four-legged tanker table with drawer, circa 1940s. This unique "mini tanker" is perfect
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Panel Leg Tanker Table with Drawer, Refinished
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel panel leg tanker table with over-sized bumper top and single drawer. Sleek frame, newly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Tanker Table by Steelcase, Refinished in Bright Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury Steelcase 4-legged table with drawer refinished in a powder coated pop of bright blue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Silver
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Four-Legged Tanker Table with Drawer by General Fireproofing, 1940's
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Four-legged tanker table with drawer by General Fireproofing, c. 1940's. This unique "mini tanker
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Red Wine
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Organizers
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts to a classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat pieces for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Peach
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Red
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Blue
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Turquoise
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in L 2.25 in
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Repurposed 1940s steel desk drawer for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
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Midcentury Tanker Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury tanker desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every midcentury tanker desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the midcentury tanker desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury tanker desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury tanker desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cosco, Steelcase and Cramer Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Tanker Desk?
The average selling price for a midcentury tanker desk at 1stDibs is $1,659, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $12,999 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
- 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 Midcentury Tanker Desk
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
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