$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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American modernist design.
Brass
Milo Baughman Desk
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Milo Baughman floating desk crafted in primavera wood with dramatic ribbon figuring.
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
Quintessential California Modern executive desk in walnut veneer with drawers and open front in an architectural case study style, designed by Milo Baughman and made by Glenn of Cali...
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.
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.
Copper
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.
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 Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s.
Faux Leather, Wood
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This spectacular vintage desk was designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel's "Perspective" collection in the United States. This iconic design is comprised of a file drawer with built in...
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 Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern floating top vanity desk designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel Furniture.
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.
Mahogany, Leather
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Floating Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic California design, c.1950s, a walnut executive desk with a broad floating writing surface by Milo Baughman.
Walnut
Early Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early midcentury desk designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. This exceptional crafted desk features two pull-out drawers and a file drawer. On the opposite side of the de...
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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x 31.5 deep x 34.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x 31.5 deep x 34.25 inches high ?
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.
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 Heal's, Greta Magnusson Grossman, Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
There are striking similarities to desks by American designers Greta Grossman, Milo Baughman and Paul McCobb.
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 right side, two drawers on the left.
Walnut
Early Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early and rare floating top desk designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
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 circa 1950s. This exceptionally crafted modern desk features a sturdy walnut wood frame...
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 chrome knobs and feet caps. This has excellent wood grain with a refinished top. Dimen...
Walnut
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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
Handsome Mid-Century Modern, MCM, restored Drexel Mindoro wood and faux leather floating top desk designed by Milo Baughman for their Perspective Collection.
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 HAS PULL OUT DRAWERS OTHER SIDE HAS DISPLAY AREA. NOTE HOW LEGS GO THROUGH DISPLAY SP...
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 Walnut, rosewood and ebonized mahogany frame. Original cream leather wrapped top ...
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
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$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 One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Metal
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
$4,995
H 29.25 in W 67 in D 32.25 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional example of Swedish modern design, this Model 15 executive desk was designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s. Celebrated for its bala...
Teak
$8,520 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,361Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
Aluminum
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
$5,777
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 34.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Boomerang desk, designed by Arne Vodder in Denmark during the 1960s, showcases a solid teak wood structure adorned with brass details on the legs. This iconic piece features thre...
Brass
Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic midcentury walnut and chrome Florence Knoll desk features richly grained walnut top chromed steel frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll label.
Chrome
1970s Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful executive desk designed by J Wade Beam circa 1970. The rosewood top seems to float with a clean, geometric chrome base. Age-appropriate wear.A striking executive desk desig...
Chrome
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
Brass
Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
By Dyrlund, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular Danish desk in rich rosewood grain. Made by Dyrlund Smith, featuring finished back, and hidden aluminum drawer pulls. Unique disc-shaped brass pulls that lay flat when cl...
Rosewood
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.