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Italian Modernist Brass And Leather Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors
Italian Modernist Brass And Leather Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors

Italian Modernist Brass And Leather Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage brass-plated scissor and letter opener set contained within a leather holder (ca. 1960, Italy). Brass finish has rubbed off in places from natural aging along with general we...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Modernist Writing Table
20th Century Italian Modernist Writing Table

20th Century Italian Modernist Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century Italian writing table of simple Modernist form. With a tortoiseshell lucite drawer and trim and smoked glass top.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk
Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Modernist Art Deco desk by Lucien Rollin, circa 1935, in oak with bronze drawer pulls.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of modernist paperweights
Pair of modernist paperweights

Pair of modernist paperweights

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of modernist paperweights functioning as bookends, made of nickel-plated metal with a black marble base and adorned with a translucent glass sphere. Dimensions : H : 14 cm; W:...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight
Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool modernist silver plated pear paperweight / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is well crafted with a nice weight and in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Louis Majorelle Writing Desk, France 1930's
Louis Majorelle Writing Desk, France 1930's

Louis Majorelle Writing Desk, France 1930's

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

Very Unusual Majorelle Art Deco writing desk, the modernist line are a departure from the organic lines usually associated with the artist.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A modernist Finnish writing desk with three drawers and a cabinet from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Incredible Modernist Sterling Trophy, circa 1970s
Incredible Modernist Sterling Trophy, circa 1970s

Incredible Modernist Sterling Trophy, circa 1970s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, .915 fineness silver, Spain. This incredible modernist trophy is a unique expression of postmodern aesthetics. Blending brutalism with deco and neoclassicism, its sleek...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s
Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s

Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s

By Philips, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Modernist desk-Lamp made of one cut & bent sheet of metal, a very innovative design solution imagined by Charlotte Perriand for Philips.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s
Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s

Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s

By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer

Located in Hellouw, NL

Kjær often worked with modular principles and rational structures, drawing inspiration from contemporary office architecture and international modernist design. This desk shares affi...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Design “Maia” Walnut Desk Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, 1960s
Italian Design “Maia” Walnut Desk Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, 1960s

Italian Design “Maia” Walnut Desk Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, 1960s

By Giotto Stoppino

Located in Oirlo, LI

A striking example of Italian modernist design, the “Maia” desk was designed by Giotto Stoppino and edited by Bernini in 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet.

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet.

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s

Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A superb example of Zalszupin’s late modernist aesthetic, this desk showcases his ability to integrate refined materials into functional, architectural compositions.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight
Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight

Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly beautiful paperweight constructed as a clothespin in brass. Sleek with modernist essence. The luminous brass catapults this piece to sculpture. A very chic addition to you...

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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau or Modernist Tray, Metal
Art Nouveau or Modernist Tray, Metal

Art Nouveau or Modernist Tray, Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

Modernist tray. Metal Tray formed by a base with three holes worked like a leaf. Its upturned petiole supports a female figure dressed in a tunic fluttering in the wind. The delicac...

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20th Century European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960
Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960

Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960

By George Nelson

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This expansive modernist architectural desk belongs to the famous 'Executive Office Group' (EOG) series.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, Lazio

The wooden structure of the desk is completely covered in walnut wood. This polished material transforms this desk into a modernist sculpture with sharp, geometric angles.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carl Auböck Brass Pipe Modernist Paperweight #5188,  Austria, 1950s
Vintage Carl Auböck Brass Pipe Modernist Paperweight #5188,  Austria, 1950s

Vintage Carl Auböck Brass Pipe Modernist Paperweight #5188, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

An Austrian brass paperweight, displaying a pipe, designed an executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Model #5188. A very decorative item, in very good condition. Marked.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare Modernist Glass Table in the Manner of Danny Lane
Rare Modernist Glass Table in the Manner of Danny Lane

Rare Modernist Glass Table in the Manner of Danny Lane

By Danny Lane

Located in Forney, TX

A spectacular, Modern sculptured glass table, from the last quarter of the 20th century, in the manner of Danny Lane (United States, b.1955). This stunning table features a floating,...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze
Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze

Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very well-, heavy and steady made counterweighted paper holder in solid bronze. It resembles an oil pump. Presumably custommade and handed as a gift to an employe of the Danish Cor...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Adnet-style single armchair/desk chair
Adnet-style single armchair/desk chair

Adnet-style single armchair/desk chair

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Modernist Art Deco single armchair/desk chair, circa 1935, in the style of Jacques Adnet.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Macassar

J.T. Kalmar Red Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, Model Style, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Red Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, Model Style, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Red Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, Model Style, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist desk or table lamp, model name „Style“ / model # 1213 from the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal, Brass

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors
Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The piece demonstrates a highly sophisticated command of material, proportion, and form, reflecting the emerging modernist sensibilities characteristic of the 1930s, when traditional...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modernist Clear Lucite Rectangular Wastebasket, Space Age Style
Vintage Modernist Clear Lucite Rectangular Wastebasket, Space Age Style

Vintage Modernist Clear Lucite Rectangular Wastebasket, Space Age Style

Located in San Diego, CA

#5727 The narrow six-inch depth makes this wastebasket particularly well suited for placement beside a desk, vanity, console, or in a powder room where floor space is limited.

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20th Century American Space Age More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk With Roll Container, Plated Metal, Glossy Lacquer
Executive Waterfall Metal Desk With Roll Container, Plated Metal, Glossy Lacquer

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk With Roll Container, Plated Metal, Glossy Lacquer

By GMD Berlin

Located in Berlin, DE

Modernist executive waterfall metal desk. High-quality metal construction finisher in glossy metallic painting.

Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Free-Standing Desk by J.A. Muntendam, Oak & Ebony, 1920s
Art Deco Free-Standing Desk by J.A. Muntendam, Oak & Ebony, 1920s

Art Deco Free-Standing Desk by J.A. Muntendam, Oak & Ebony, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist free-standing desk. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak

Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960

Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

This elegant contrast between teak and brass adds a luxurious modernist touch. The desk is in very good condition, fully refinished with a high-quality UV- and water-protective lacq...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930
Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930

Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This sculptural object exemplifies the rigorous formal language that emerged in France during the interwar years, as designers began moving beyond decorative Art Deco toward a more s...

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Vintage 1950s French Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Modernist French Smokers Set, circa 1930
Art Deco Modernist French Smokers Set, circa 1930

Art Deco Modernist French Smokers Set, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

This is what we call desk eye candy! For those who desire something of the highest quality and design and that oozes kerb appeal then look no further!

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

1984s Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche Signed by Venini
1984s Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche Signed by Venini

1984s Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche Signed by Venini

By Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage 1984 Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche by Venini A sophisticated and timeless piece of Italian design, this vintage "vide poche" or catch-all tray was crafted by the pr...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernis Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
Modernis Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930

Modernis Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930

By Thonet, Bruno Weil

Located in Berlin, DE

Modernist tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet license, c. 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table or dining room table. Design by architect Caspers. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original o...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modernist Twist Opening Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen signed Bergdorf Goodman
Modernist Twist Opening Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen signed Bergdorf Goodman

Modernist Twist Opening Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen signed Bergdorf Goodman

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, signed by Bergdorf Goodman, embodies the understated refinement and high-caliber craftsmanship that defined American luxury goods in the...

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20th Century American Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s
Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s

Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

This set, designed for the administrative and university buildings of Chandigarh in the 1960s, features a solid teak desk and a cane-back armchair, exemplifying Jeanneret’s functiona...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s
Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s

Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

Perfect for a home office or a collector’s modernist interior, this desk reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of Danish design, embodying Nielsen’s vision of functional b...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood

Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Berlin, DE

Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno. This item is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery ti...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Boréns, Scandinavian modernist table lamp, steel & rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Boréns, Scandinavian modernist table lamp, steel & rattan, Sweden, 1930s

Boréns, Scandinavian modernist table lamp, steel & rattan, Sweden, 1930s

By Boréns Borås

Located in Forserum, SE

A Scandinavian modernist desk lamp produced by the Swedish manufacturer Boréns in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Hubley Art Deco Cast Iron Modernist Black Cat Doorstop Paperweight 10"
Antique Hubley Art Deco Cast Iron Modernist Black Cat Doorstop Paperweight 10"

Antique Hubley Art Deco Cast Iron Modernist Black Cat Doorstop Paperweight 10"

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Art Deco Hubley cast iron modernist black cat door stop. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.5" x 10" (W x D x H)

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Metal

French Curved Smoked Glass Desk
French Curved Smoked Glass Desk

French Curved Smoked Glass Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking example of mid-century French design, this 1960s curved desk combines a modernist aesthetic with minimalist lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Erik Höglund for Boda Swedish Modernist Cast Glass Face Paperweight, circa 1960s
Erik Höglund for Boda Swedish Modernist Cast Glass Face Paperweight, circa 1960s

Erik Höglund for Boda Swedish Modernist Cast Glass Face Paperweight, circa 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking Swedish modernist cast glass face paperweight attributed to Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden, circa 1960s. Formed from thick clear glass, the sculptural block features an exp...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Wonderful modernist silver plated bear made by Dansk, silver animal figurine that can serve as a paperweight or decorative object, the perfect addition to your desk or bookshelf.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France
Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France

Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France

By Thonet, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Its compact and airy structure allows the desk to function equally well as a writing desk, executive desk, or modernist console table, making it suitable for both residential interio...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Modernist Gold Aluminum Rotary Telephone by CR Telefonia
Vintage Italian Modernist Gold Aluminum Rotary Telephone by CR Telefonia

Vintage Italian Modernist Gold Aluminum Rotary Telephone by CR Telefonia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rotary telephone in gold anodized aluminum by CR Telefonia (ca. 1970s, Italy). Handset is composed of an aluminum exterior and plastic interior and dial features a leather center. Ne...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Limited Edition Baccarat Art Glass Snake Paperweight
Mid-Century Modernist Limited Edition Baccarat Art Glass Snake Paperweight

Mid-Century Modernist Limited Edition Baccarat Art Glass Snake Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

This rare and sought after limited edition Mid-Century Modernist Baccarat art glass paperweight was produced by the illustrious French glass maker, circa 1971. Handblown in hues of e...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Lucite

1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue

1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue

By Giorgio Cattelan

Located in Reading, Berkshire

1970s Italian Modernist Folding Vienna Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In Italy Price For The Pair Makers stamps to wood / cane under frame.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: World Time with Date Feature METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wo...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Desk Accessories

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany.. Dramatic lines,,exaggerated curved iron back support as well as unusual back seat rest,,Extremely comfort...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970
Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970

By Noel BC

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian designer Noel BC Italy designed these stunning modernist desk accessories in the 1970s. The ensemble comprised a rectangular box and a contact book.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Modernist Lucite & Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova
Modernist Lucite & Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova

Modernist Lucite & Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova

Located in Bradenton, FL

A modernist Model 2RA007 table alarm clock made by Bulova in Japan. A transparent Lucite body holds the blue clock face and wind-up mechanism and is set in a sleek brass metal base.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener
Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular and very unique letter opener. Silver plate or Pewter, however it's the design that makes the piece so great. A compliment to any desk, or work station, in a residence ...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

Pierre Guariche for Minvielle, “Direction” Executive Desk, France, 1960s
Pierre Guariche for Minvielle, “Direction” Executive Desk, France, 1960s

Pierre Guariche for Minvielle, “Direction” Executive Desk, France, 1960s

By Pierre Guariche

Located in LYON, FR

A striking French modernist executive desk designed by Pierre Guariche for Minvielle in the 1960s, reflecting the designer’s functional and architectural approach to furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Offered for your consideration is this high end, extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm travel clock. A superb movement is house inside the case and is in excellent working con...

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Swedish Functionalist Writing Desk, Bauhaus-Inspired, Mid-20th Century
Swedish Functionalist Writing Desk, Bauhaus-Inspired, Mid-20th Century

Swedish Functionalist Writing Desk, Bauhaus-Inspired, Mid-20th Century

Located in Balen, BE

This striking Swedish writing desk dates from the late 1930s to 1940s and reflects the Functionalist design language that emerged in Scandinavia during the interwar period, influence...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930
Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930

Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Still with it's original box is this Very impressive and rare 1930's Art Deco green and clear glass and chrome 8 day clock. Superb condition, just some mild corrosion to some areas o...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Modernist Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic modernist desk available at 1stDibs. Each modernist desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 2214 variations of the antique or vintage modernist desk you’re looking for, while we also have 151 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a modernist desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A modernist desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one modernist desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Herman Miller and Werkstätte Carl Auböck produced versions that are worth a look.

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