Mid-century Modern Vanity Desk by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your daily routine with this stunning mid-century modern vanity desk with mirror by Broyhill, a celebrated name in American furniture design.
Wood
Broyhill Faux Bamboo Writing Desk, Chinoiserie Style
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-20th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Desk in the style of James Mont. The desk features a faux bamboo details. Piece offers drawers with brass bamboo pulls and classic Mont-inspired ...
Brass
Vintage Broyhill Gallery Collections Mahogany Drop Leaf 2 Drawer Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Pasadena, TX
This writing desk is made by Broyhill. The trestle stretchers are faux bamboo.
Mahogany
1970's Mod Pop Desk by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Hanover, MA
Comes with a matching Saarinen-style fiberglass Tulip desk chair that swivels.
Aluminum
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style 3 Drawer Desk.
Plastic, Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
Walnut
Broyhill Mid-Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Broyhill
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Very clean Mid-Century Modern desk by Broyhill in walnut, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut desk designed and manufactured by Broyhill circa 1960s.
Walnut
Mid-Century Broyhill Style Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
This petite writing desk offers just enough work and storage space to be the perfect fit for any room from office to bedroom. The vintage style of this mid-century piece includes a w...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers on the left, center drawer, two drawers on the right side,...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers on the left, center drawer, two drawers on the right side,...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with Caned Back by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Broyhill features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, six dovetailed drawers with signature sculpted wood drawer pulls,...
Cane, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century walnut executive desk Desk measures 56 wide x 23.25 deep x 30 inches high; Knee hole measures 21 wide x 22 deep x 24.5 inches high All pieces of furnit...
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century walnut executive desk Measures: 56 long x 23.25 deep x 30 high Knee hole is 21 wide x 22 deep x 24.5 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Walnut
A mid century modern American icon, the Saga desk by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Houston, TX
A mid century modern American icon, the Saga desk by Broyhill. One of the most inspired collections form the era.
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Premier Walnut Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Charleston, WV
A beautiful walnut desk by the Broyhill company from their Brasilia Premier line featuring a central finger pull drawer, 2 pencil drawers as well 2 file drawers.
Walnut
Broyhill Premier Saga Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Premier Saga mid century walnut and brass desk This desk measures: 50.5 wide x 22.25 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furni...
Brass
Mid-Century Writing Desk With Shelf Topper
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your workspace with this mid-century desk featuring a bookshelf topper, a stylish and practical piece that combines clean lines with smart design. Whether you're creating a h...
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with original finish, four dovetailed drawers, wood top, and tall tapered legs. Matchin...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Brasilia Style Walnut Writing Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Brasilia Style Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular protective laminated top, seven drawers for storage, and Br...
Brass
Fabulous Mid Century Desk Style of Raymond Loewy
By Broyhill Brasilia, Raymond Loewy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Space Age Desk In The Style Of Raymond Loewy. Injection Molded Plastic Drawer Fronts Are In Excellent Condition. Laminate Top With Lacquered Wood Case. Tulip Base. Very Well ...
1980s Coastal Style Wicker Vanity / Writing Desk by Broyhill Furniture
By Broyhill
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency coastal style Wicker vanity / writing desk by Broyhill Furniture. Circa 1980s. Features four spacious drawers with rattan handles, a body wrapped in a beau...
Wicker
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut desk.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia desk. One of the most beloved collections from the American Mid-Century canon.
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk This desk measures: 56 wide x 23 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches Restored - Mint Condition!
Brass
Restored Broyhill Saga Desk with File Drawer and Original Tag
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Here’s a lucky find, a vintage 1960s Broyhill Saga desk with the original tag! Saga is one of the most inspired collections by Broyhill.
Walnut
Exquisite Condition Desk in Walnut by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in South Charleston, WV
In excellent refinished condition, this desk was designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill as part of their exclusive Brasilia line.
Brass
Sold
H 77 in W 36.53 in D 15 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Desk-Bar Bookcase by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One. Chapter One green desk bar bookcase original catalog descri...
Plastic, Hardwood
Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's
By Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Yellow Chapter One desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's. In good vintage condition.
Metal
Sculpted Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, circa 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Apartment sized Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak Desk, circa 1960s - perfectly sized for an apartment or smaller office space yet offers a generous workspace. This beauty offers four ...
Oak
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...
Wood
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$4,400
H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
Teak
$453Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
Freestanding Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side, as well as a drawer in the middle of Danish design from around the 1960s. Key included. Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:130 D:70...
Teak
$2,300
H 26.25 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...
Teak
$2,091Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and other necessary things.
Mirror, Mahogany
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
By John Stuart Inc., Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
Aluminum
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 Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be a perfect addition to any creative space. ...
Wood, Walnut
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 49.5 in D 20 in
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Dressing Table With Mirror & Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique Chinese Chippendale dressing set offers mahogany construction with dressing table, upholst...
Mirror, Mahogany
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and modernity in their home office. Crafted from Prima Vera and finished in our Bistre fini...
Wood
$1,900
H 30 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Walnut Vanity Table w Mirror by Joerns Bros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern/Art Deco Burl Walnut Vanity Table with Mirror by Joerns Br...
Mirror, Walnut
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neo-Classic style oak parquetry desk with a starburst patterned oak parquetry top to bottom. It has a central drawer flanked by two further additions. It rests on tapered ...
Wood
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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