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Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 43.12 in D 23.43 in
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk
By Landstrom
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French midcentury desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical taste by Maison Jansen
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in
Restored 1960s Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our beautifully restored 1960s executive desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
lacquer with its brass accents.
The desk has been painstakingly re-lacquered, as these objects show signs
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Brass Executive Desk by Mastercraft for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
splatter over an ebonized lacquered top helps the brass legs stand out in any room. Please confirm item
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Steel & Lacquered Modern Neoclassical Desk, France 1960's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two drawers writing desk in lacquered oak with a tooled leather top, on a solid steel base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays, and three drawers
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Floating-Top Desk with Brass Accent
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern floating-top desk with brass accent
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 56.25 in D 24.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Style Celadon Lacquered Desk with Signature Brass Ribbon Handles
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger attributed celadon lacquered wood angular desk, circa 1950s. Three deep drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 50 in D 17 in
Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage modern occasional table and desk, in black lacquered wood, featuring a glass top shelf
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk: Timeless Elegance & Quality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of our 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk, a vintage gem meticulously
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with Chrome Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk, masterfully
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
By John Widdicomb, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
lacquered wood top with canted corners that sits atop a brass frame. Brass legs swoop outwards and evoke the
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
drawers to help keep you desk top clean an clutter free, each with solid brass bar drawer pulls. Restored
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Walnut Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Ava, MO
Mid-20th Century.
Elevated in a stately manner and displaying beautiful lines from every angle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small Italian Mid-Century desk, console table or side table.
The object is extremely light-footed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 18.13 in
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Lacquered Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive mid-century modern lacquer painted writing table or desk featuring faux bamboo legs and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 53 in D 26.25 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 53 in D 25.63 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching chair
By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 18.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Grey Black Metal Brass German Rotating Armchair, Germany 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with metal structure lacquered in black. Seat and arms upholstered in cotton fabric and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 29.5 in W 55.5 in D 30.25 in
Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
mid-century furniture making. This rare desk from Widdicomb's MODERN ORIGINAL collection, c. 1950
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Italian Teak Desk: Expertly Restored to Original Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury design ethos. Crafted from rich teak wood and featuring a sleek frame of lacquered black iron with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 27.17 in
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound
DIAL / HANDS
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights
Located in New York, NY
mid to late-20th century. Great desk accessories.
Dimensions:
Dollar sign: 2.82" W x 4.49
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura large desk brown goatskin parchment brass chrome 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
-century look of other classic Aldo Tura pieces, with the combination of brass, chrome and lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Goatskin
Italian Design Desk from the 50s, Restyled with Modern Flair by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
and restyled desk is sure to impress. Embrace the fusion of mid-century charm and modern
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Pedestal Brass Hardware Walnut Desk File Drawer Mint
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Walnut
Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Clock, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This clock is made of lacquered metal, brass and curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Burl Wood Three Drawer Desk with Los Castillos Brass Pulls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Burl wood desk with Los Castillos brass pulls.
Constructed of wood with a burl wood veneer
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Maple Black Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk solid maple black finish brass pulls
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Rare "Partners Desk" by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Partners Desk' mahogany desk with four drawers, profiled edge and brass shoes. Designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Brass Key
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Leather Top Brass Keys.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 59.5 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 43.75 in W 43.5 in D 20.75 in
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style antique desk brass pulls table mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 62 in D 38 in
1960s French Executive Desk: Art Deco Mahogany Design with Ebonized Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
revives its appeal. Anchored on pedestal legs embellished with brass molding and chic leg caps, the desk
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik c.1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Mid-century modern Danish teak desk with black lacquered metal legs, five small drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 28.75 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 59 in D 37 in
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy
Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29.73 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
MidCentury Black and Creme Glass Desk, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and refined desk in black lacquer and glass. Particular its design which provides for a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Restyled Vintage 1950s Desk by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
charm of mid-century design with contemporary sensibilities, making it a standout addition to any
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Banded Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 56 in D 27 in
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
.
Re-furbished and newly lacquered cork top, in a satin lacquer white finish.
Body of desk also
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 61.25 in D 26 in
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Greding, DE
. The desk has brass handles and triangular edges at the corners. The writing surface is lacquered black
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Etched Brass Hardware 1960s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite etched brass hardware
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
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Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Perriand, Aldo Tura and Fog & Mørup are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Brass Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk?
Prices for a vintage brass midcentury modern lacquered desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $164 and can go as high as $7,650, while the average can fetch as much as $1,916.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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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