Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" de...
Laminate, Walnut
Moon Chair by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A stunningly elegant Moon desk chair by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton in pure white and chrome-plated steel polished to a mirror finish. UPDATE: Please note this item is no longe...
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 51.5 in W 32 in D 22.75 in
Red Painted Walnut Slant Lid Standing Desk, Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
This red painted stand up desk is in original condition with a rich oxidized red paint over solid walnut. This desk was made to last, as its structure is tennoned and pinned througho...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Writing Desk
By Stanley
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Writing Desk.
Chrome
Mid Century Stanley Furniture Desk
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley, Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic mid century knee hole desk by Stanley Furniture.
Wood
Stanley Mid Century Modern Walnut and Formica Writing Kneehole Work Desk
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stanley Mid-Century Modern walnut and Formica writing kneehole work desk.
Laminate, Walnut
George Nelson styled Mid Century Walnut Desk by Stanley
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A writing desk with four light walnut drawers having tapered white pulls and a darker walnut frame and top . The simple aesthetics and combination of tones lets the piece work in man...
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century modern walnut desk, expertly designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the 1950s.
Steel
Glenn of California Walnut Desk by Stanley Young
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glenn of California Walnut Desk by Stanley Young
Walnut
Walnut and Birch Writing Desk by American Furniture Company Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern desk by Stanley furniture has a beautiful walnut grain and birch detail. The drawer pulls are made of brass.
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 47.75 in L 30.25 in
Stanley Young Lacquered and Walnut Writing Desk for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This compact and versatile desk design has been professionally refinished by our expert craftsmen team, keeping its clean proportions, making it a sophisticated addition to any offic...
Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 47.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Stanley Young Walnut Writing Desk for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Steel
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #2
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" de...
Laminate, Walnut
Sold
H 30.25 in W 46 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Walnut
Sold
H 30.25 in W 46 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Walnut
Stanley Young Glenn of California Walnut Desk
By Stanley Young
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stanley Young for Glenn of California walnut desk, circa mid-1950s. This lovely example has a beautifully grained walnut top and case, four drawers and bentwood and steel drawer pull...
Vintage Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young
Located in Denver, CO
Manufactured in the US in the 1950’s Solid Walnut legs with Walnut veneer drawer and case facades Solid wood dovetail drawer construction with the original composite drawer bottoms...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut desk designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. Features two drawers and one file drawer with sculpted handles.
Brass
Mid Century Desk by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully restored desk circa 1960s by Stanley furniture. Item offer great storage, sculpted handles, and ample surface space. Item is finished on all sides. Knee clearance 23.75.
Walnut
Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Long Beach, CA
Very nice little desk designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. It is a very clean Classic early modernist design. Features sculpted walnut pulls that are floating off the f...
Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Long Beach, CA
Very nice little desk designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. It is a very clean classic early modernist design. This piece was completely restored and is in flawless cond...
Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very nice desk in the signature style of Stanley Young.
Aluminum
Vintage desk by Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W56 D22 H30.5 SW22.5 Fully restored walnut desk by Stanley. Item features sculpted handles, walnut grain on all sides and two center support legs. Item is structurally sound and ful...
Walnut
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$6,686 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund. The Scandinavian writing table features three drawers on the left, an open filing ...
Teak
$650Sale Price|70% Off
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
1960s vintage wooden desk and chair set Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Desk set with black metal frame, wooden top and drawers with gilt brass handles, black metal chair and curved wooden seat, design Carlo Ratti, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, s...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. ...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. It packs a lot of storage space in a small footprint. On the left there is a shelf w...
Wood, Teak
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s. Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...
Teak
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in good vintage condition. Very beautiful designed de...
Aluminum
$2,070Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 46 in D 24 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained carved teak drawer pulls. The desk features 6 pull out drawers. Branded: Sligh Lowry.
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Mid-Century Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century modern writing desk featuring a warm walnut wood frame and a durable Formica top. The clean lines and minimalist silhouette reflect the functional beauty of mid-c...
Walnut
$9,500
H 25.63 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza (B) by George Nelson / Florence Knoll
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson We have a pair of these with different Interior Configuration (found together) listed separately as A & B. These appear to ...
Wood
$4,774 / item
H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Rosewood & Mohair Upholstered Bench c1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
A classic upholstered bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s as part of his popular Entre range produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. The frame is m...
Mohair, 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.
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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
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