$15,687Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret, v-legged writing desk, Chandigarh, India, 1950's
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A classic V-legged desk by Pierre Jeanneret, designed for the administrative buildings of Chandigarh in the 1950s.
Teak
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare desk model AT-303 Produced by Andreas ...
Brass
$2,953
1950s Danish teak desk
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1950s desk, Danish manufacture. Made of teak, the desk features two drawers with recessed handles.
Teak
Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Desk, Teak & Vinyl, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pierre Jeanneret desk combines simplicity and craftsmanship in perfect harmony. The teak wood and vinyl surface detailing create a workspace that is both functional and perfectl...
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing Danish midcentury modern desk. Tabletop in a sleek and organic shape made from teak with legs in brass and contrasting feet ends, also made in teak. A large desk that feels a...
Brass
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Oak, Teak
Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful teak desk by Børge Mogensen. Two sets of drawers with inset brass pulls and extendable leaves just underneath the tabletop. The top right drawer has an insert with compartm...
Brass
1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA
By Kipp Stewart, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Writing Desk by Kipp Stewart for Glenn of CA, USA. The Kipp Stewart Glenn of California writing desk, designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1950s and 1960s, is a standout piece of ...
Brass
1950s Danish Oak + Teak Desk by Poul Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The "Model 158" Desk by Poul M. Volther (b. Denmark, 1923 - 2001) , designed in the 1950s and manufactured by Korsbjerg Møbelsnedkeri, is an excellent example of Danish mid-century d...
Oak, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s.
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen BM-66 Desk, Teak, Danish Design, Circa 1950s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ghent, BE
This beautiful double pedestal desk, model BM-66, exemplifies Børge Mogensen’s dedication to functional, understated design. Crafted for P. Lauritsen & Søn in the 1950s, it featu...
Brass
Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
Teak
Hans Wegner For Andreas Tuck Danish Desk in Teak and Oak Circa 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish three drawer writers desk in teak and oak, model AT 305, by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, circa 1950s.
Oak, Teak
Japanese Series Teak Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in LYON, FR
A rare and highly collectible Japanese Series desk designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Netherlands, circa 1958. One of the most celebrated examples of Dutch Mid-Century Modern...
Steel
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Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood, Italia, 1950s. The measurements indicated are for the desk only, while the measu...
Teak
1950s Borge Mogensen Hunting Table Work Desk Teak Brass Soborg Danish
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rarely seen design in the states, a large work surface. Wonderful desk, and has been brought back to spec, meaning all joint and been cleaned and re-glued. This table is strong, st...
Brass
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Table based on a design by Bengt Johan Gulberg A attractive and useful classic desig...
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with signature foot glides. A minimalist design that is just as fresh and innovative today. ...
Steel
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Made of solid teak wood, the desk features a sleek and elegant design with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic.
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Model 310 for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1950s
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Desk by Pastoe – Dutch Functionalism from the 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
Not every vintage desk needs to be oversized to make an impression. This compact Pastoe desk proves that thoughtful design and well-balanced proportions can be just as striking. Pro...
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Desk With Integrated Lamp, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This sculptural desk is constructed in solid teak wood and combines a compact writing surface with a built-in lighting element, creating a highly functional composition.
Aluminum
1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in teak by Løvig, Denmark. In good vintage condition with a beautiful age appropriate patina.
Teak
1950s Danish Modern Table Teak Top with Cream-Coloured Metal Trestle Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk/dining table, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s. Teak top with lacquered wood base. Measures: H 72 cm/ 28 ½” L 175 cm/ 5' 9” D 75 cm/ 29 ½”.
Teak
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
By Coen de Vries, EEKA, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Steel
Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Napoli, IT
This is a large executive desk that is featured in several furniture magazines.
Brass
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik "Model 152" nicknamed "Hunting Table" as it was made as part of a series of furniture fo...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ-BU-02-A, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ghent, BE
The Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ‑BU‑02‑A is a legendary mid‑century modern masterpiece designed circa 1957–1958 for the administrative buildings of Chandigarh, India. Crafted ...
Leather, Teak
Italian Mid Century Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern table desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases the innovative design aesthetics that defined Italian furniture craftsman...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
Metal, Brass
Italina Mid-Century Executive Table Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This remarkable Italian executive desk, attributed to Vittorio Dassi and produced around 1957, perfectly embodies the refined aesthetic that distinguished the finest Italian furnitur...
Brass
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functio...
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...
Brass
Scandinavian "A2" Multi Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Multi table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced in Sweden by Gullberg Trading Company during the 1950s. Made from raw lacquered steel and teak wood. Good vintage co...
Steel
1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
Teak
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
Cane, Teak
Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side.
Teak
Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Writing desk designed by Bengt Ruda, 1950s . The material are teak and lacquered beech.
Teak, Beech
Danish Teak Desk, Severin Hansen, Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Danish teak desk, Severin Hansen, cabinetmaker, 1950s. Includes two keys. Measures: Height 73, W 105 x D 60 cm.
Teak
Retro Teak Swedish Desk with Original Key from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
Beautiful desk in original design from Sweden midcentury with one middle drawer and two compartments with shelves.
Teak
1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A graceful 1950s "202" desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik. In teak with steel legs and handles, the form is both sculptural and functional. This desk would suit mo...
Steel
Midcentury Swedish Teak Console Table or Desk, 1950s
Located in Riga, Latvia
It is very hard to find a piece of furniture to combine console and desk functions. This Scandinavian Modern console table has ideal height to be used as a desk, there is a chest in ...
Teak
Early 1950s Danish Freestanding Desk in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s Danish freestanding desk in teak and oak. Front with three drawers. On the other site an open shelf for books. Very good vintage condition. Nice patina.
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
Retro Swedish Desk in Teak with Two Cabinets and Mid Drawer from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
A stunning desk in great condition. A good sized desk for any home office.
Teak
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Basel, CH
Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in France. Table top and cabinets veneered with teak wood. Stands on four black lacquere...
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 46.86 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
UMS Pastoe CB07 Writing Desk Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Holland, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
UMS Pastoe CB07 writing desk cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe UMS Utrecht, Holland, 1950s.
Birch, Teak
Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This Danish executive desk from the 1950s features 8 drawers (2 lockable) with solid teak orange slice handles. Raised edge on the both side and rear of the back-plate. The drawers u...
Beech, Teak
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak, 1950's
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak. With handles and legs in brass.
Brass
1950's teak desk by Niels Christensen Jun
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted Mid-century teak desk designed by Niels Christensen Jun in Denmark during the 1950's. Constructed from warm, richly grained teak, the desk features clean line...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Lady Desk Teak Writing Table with Function Midcentury Danish, 1950s
Located in Telgte, DE
Lady desk teak writing table with function midcentury Danish, 1950s Teak desk from Denmark with great function.
Teak
Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful desk with three drawers. The floating top is supported by organically shaped uprights, a typical 1950s design. A distinctive type of desk designed with craftsmanship. The...
Teak
Freestanding Desk in Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark Dimensions (W...
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, writing desk in teak wood, Denmark, 1950s. This writing desk is designed by Svend Aage Madsen in the 1950s.
Teak
1950s, Beautiful Swedish Teak Desk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful teak desk made in Sweden. It has a nice compact design and is in a very good condition.
Teak
Modernist Teak Writing Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Executive desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe during the 1960s. This model is part of the Made to Measure series recognized by the use of teak wood combined with rosewood joint...
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 59.125 in D 25.5 in
1950's Kai Kristiansen Style Pecan Writing Desk or Vanity with Floating Top
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1950's, Kai Kristiansen style pecan writing desk with floating top.
Hardwood, Teak
Bovirke B085 Desk Teak Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Milano, IT
Desk in teak veneered wood model B085 with tray top with solid wood edge on the perimeter and three drawers under the top.
Teak
Free-form teak desk. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Teak desk with straight pedestal, opening with 2 drawers, with its free-form top in black laminate. Danish work realized in the 1950s. Dimensions: H 70,5 x W 140 x D 75 cm Referen...
Teak
Freestanding Desk in Teak from Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely desk in teak from Denmark, 1950s. This desk is made out of teak and is freestanding because of the finished backside with open storage area. The front features two-drawer modu...
Teak
Italian Designer, Desk, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass desk designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dark stains and surface scratches on tabletop. Wear consistent with age and use. Includes two keys. Overall Dimensi...
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s. Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk.
Teak
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H 28.25 in W 60 in D 29 in
Danish Teak Executive Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen, Circa 1950's
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Fair Vintage Condition Dimensions: 60” L x 29” D x 28.25” H (24.5” H LR 22” L LR) Description: A vintage teak desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen, circa 1960s. Exce...
Teak
Midcentury Desk in Teak & Beech with Organizer, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant freestanding desk in teak and beech with organizer. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
Beech, Teak
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
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