$7,500
H 29.75 in W 57.75 in D 28 in
Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut floating top desk supported by cylindrical feet, model 1625 designed by Milo Baughman for
Walnut
$5,400
H 34.5 in W 55.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American
Brass
Milo Baughman Desk
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Milo Baughman floating desk crafted in primavera wood with dramatic ribbon figuring. Left
Copper
Unavailable
H 30 in W 58 in D 28 in
Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
architectural case study style, designed by Milo Baughman and made by Glenn of California, 1950s. The floating
Walnut, Wood
Impressive Milo Baughman Floating Desk
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Impressive Milo Baughman floating desk by the Drexel Prespective Line. Freshly refinished in ebony
Impressive Milo Baughman Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Milo Baughman floating desk designed for Thayer Coggin, signed inside drawer
Chrome
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Ebonized Sculptural Floating Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic Milo Baughman sculptural desk has been newly ebonized over mahogany. The top portion
Copper
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful blond elm wood Milo Baughman for Drexel Writers Desk from the " Todays Living" collection
Elm
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
Mahogany, Leather
Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fully restored Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk from the Perspective line by Drexel. Desk
Leather, Walnut
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H 34.25 in W 56 in D 31.25 in
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the
Faux Leather, Wood
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This spectacular vintage desk was designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel's "Perspective" collection
Faux Leather, Wood
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H 27.25 in W 60 in D 20.5 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Top Vanity Desk
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern floating top vanity desk designed by Milo Baughman for
Milo Baughman Sculptural Mahogany and Leather Desk with Floating Drawers
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Commanding sculptural desk by Milo Baughman for the Perspective Series by Drexel. The desk is
Mahogany, Leather
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Floating Desk
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic California design, c.1950s, a walnut executive desk with a broad floating writing surface
Walnut
Early Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early midcentury desk designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. This exceptional crafted
Walnut
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H 34.25 in W 56 in L 34.25 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x
Walnut
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H 34.25 in W 56 in L 34.25 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x
Walnut
early Milo Baughman Glenn of California two-sided Floating Walnut Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
circa 1965 Milo Baughman Executive Walnut Desk with branded stamp by Glenn of California
Glass, Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut Floating Top Desk by Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MId Century Modern Milo Baughman floating-top desk in walnut by Drexel. Desk features two shallow
Wood
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H 43.31 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
1950s Vintage Atomic Desk in Walnut with Floating Cabinet & Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Heal's, Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Greta Grossman, Milo Baughman and Paul McCobb. It has been fully restored. The lamp has been rewired
Brass
Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California desk with floating top, bookshelf in front, file drawer on
Walnut
Early Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early and rare floating top desk designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Features two
Walnut
Sold
H 29.75 in W 57.75 in D 28 in
Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern desk designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Alma furniture floating walnut desk Super rare floating desk with finished back. Walnut with
Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 56 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Mindoro and Faux Leather Floating Top MCM D
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
designed by Milo Baughman for their Perspective Collection. This desk is in wonderful vintage condition. It
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Floating Wood Desk
Located in Miami, FL
ALL WOOD CONSTRUCTION WITH WALNUT VENEER FINISH.DESK COULD BE SET FLOATING IN THE SPACE.ONE SIDE
Wood
1960's Floating Desk by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By John Van Koert
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Desk by Milo Baughman for Perspective Series by Drexel with multiple wood construction in
Leather, Rosewood, Walnut, Mahogany
Lacquered Drexel Biscayne Desk
By Drexel
Located in New London, CT
. Very close in design to the other floating desk Milo Baughman did for Drexel.
Walnut
$4,969 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,450
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Gunni Omann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
Teak
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V f...
Brass
$4,555
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Boda Smide AB, Bertil Vallien
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
$1,713 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$2,686
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
Nickel
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
Desk Made In Teak Designed With A Floating TableTop From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. One of the most notable features of this desk is the floating tabletop, which creates an airy and ligh...
Teak
$13,800
H 30.71 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s This exquisite writing table, a creation of Italian Art Deco design, dates back to the 1940s. Crafted by a skilled Italian artisan, it ...
Brass
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
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.