Modern Century Desk
179
32,229
2,654
749
to
3,059
20,240
14,380
35,504
33,611
34,149
27,448
2,783
1,861
413
95
67
55
44
31
31
26
24
21
20
18
16
15
6
143
495
31,581
3,405
356
21,896
6,590
17
9
67
216
635
6,040
7,737
4,140
732
167
17,850
17,813
5,494
5,375
3,877
22,183
9,815
9,186
7,435
6,111
881
696
655
428
362
Sort By
Century Furniture Modern Chrome and Zebra Wood Metal Base Desk Table 849-761
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Furniture Modern Chrome and Zebra Wood Metal Base Desk Table 849-761. Item features 3
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.25 in W 58 in D 28 in
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs
By Modern Industry
Located in Downers Grove, IL
Bookmatched slabs of locally sourced black walnut rest upon a cantilevered version of the signature Serif leg, shown in smooth gunmetal finish steel. An optional pencil drawer provid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Metal, Steel
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk is elegant in scale with precise details that bring the piece together. Brushed gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly refinished vintage American desk with unique features that are sure to impress! Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk, circa 1960s. Newly refinished rosewood top with black ebonized
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Lucite rectangular desk beveled top with butterfly base. One front draw can be used as a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite
Midnight Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midnight Modern Desk with a unique dark cerused greyed finish having a large flat top writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Desk, an ivory finish to this modern writing table that has an angled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Wood
Modern Painted Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern painted desk with a lacquered top section with three drawers, the center drawer fold out for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French two drawer desk with our Rowan beech veneer finish, embossed leather wrapped frieze and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk.
This piece is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Transitional Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Stardust Transitional desk, for moments of reflection, this desk adds a note of glamour in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk.
This piece is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Floating Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a hand-painted faux horn tiled top with two frieze drawers. Acrylic baton pulls with stainless steel collars accent the acrylic end supports with stainless steel accents.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk.
Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
. It went on to become one of the most coveted and recognized desks of the Danish modern period
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Center desk with beautiful cross on the base
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2470
Center desk in walnut with beautiful cross on the base and little houses on the top
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Mid-Century Modern twin pedestal desk, circa 1960s. Featuring Classic blonde wood and simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table.
Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
If you are looking for an icon of Mid-Century Modern – Scandinavian Modern design, look no further
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Modern Washed Walnut Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Modern Washed Walnut Desk by Noir Furniture. Boasting a unique and stunning silhouette, this desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Walnut
Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Metal
John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Culver City, CA
This desk belongs in a museum, with perfect proportions, incredible craftsmanship, beautiful walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dark Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Light Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Organic modern madrona desk, Inspirational design elements lead with a mesmerizing butcher block
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Glass Modern Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Glass modern desk with gold-plated decorative plates, beautifully designed, gold plated plates
Category
20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cut-Out Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, walnut desk has numerous outstanding features. The split-level floating top has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in 1960 circa, an item of the ones custom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
-Century Modern; 1960s;
Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, made of solid wood. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Dark Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands squarely on solid trapezoid style legs. The facing two drawers have adequate enough...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands squarely on solid trapezoid-style legs. The facing two drawers have adequate enough...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Mid-Century Modern walnut desk from the Perception Collection by Lane Furniture features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Rosewood Executive Desk
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Madrid, ES
Large executive desk designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen. Denmark, 1960s.
This Desk features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Modern Century Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Modern Century Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic modern century desk available at 1stDibs. A modern century desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 18772 variations of the antique or vintage modern century desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1102 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern century desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern century desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful modern century desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Modern Century Desk?
The average selling price for a modern century desk at 1stDibs is $2,166, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $140,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Modern Century Desk
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
More Ways To Browse
Kurt Ostervig Desk
Alma Desk Company
Arne Vodder Boomerang
Lane Atomic
American For Martinsville Desk
Umanoff Mirror
Schreiber Teak
Atomic Retro Laminate
Kagan File Cabinet
Pierre Chareau Desk
Mcm Executive Desk
Paul Mccobb Style Mid Century Modern Maple Desk
Alma Walnut Desk
Formica Top Retro Table Mid Century
Risom Big
Alma Executive Desk
Platner Style End Table
Amorphous Desk