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Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.
Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.

Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.

By Alma Desk Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mid-Century Modern Skulptura boomerang desk by Alma Desk Co. showcases the sculptural, space-age optimism that made American office and home furnishings of the period so distinc...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s Desk with rectangular top covered in black leather.

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

Materials

Metal

Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier

Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and M...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk
John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern American made desk by Drexel featuring a leather top writing surface.

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.
A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking contemporary writing desk inspired by the minimalist elegance of the mid century. The piece features a sleek leather top over a narrow two-drawer case with brass ring pull...

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Iron

Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern metal, leather and plastic desk by BBPR for Olivetti, 1960s Desk with rectangular metal top covered in green leather and black plastic corners.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Denton, TX

Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.

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

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.
A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking contemporary writing desk inspired by the minimalist elegance of the mid century. The piece features a sleek leather top over a narrow two-drawer case with brass ring pull...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Iron

Baker Mid-Century Walnut Desk with Leather Top and Brass Legs
Baker Mid-Century Walnut Desk with Leather Top and Brass Legs

Baker Mid-Century Walnut Desk with Leather Top and Brass Legs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden drawer pulls, resting on four stretcher-connected brass faux bamboo legs. (BAKER FURNI...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Leather Top Corner Desk
Vintage Leather Top Corner Desk

Vintage Leather Top Corner Desk

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made vintage leather top corner desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and has a beautiful elegant design. It can ...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's

Located in Deland, FL

Perfect in both home and office settings this desk can easily blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Contemporary.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk model Spazio with a rectangular metal top covered in red leather and black plastic corners.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive desk is beautifully constructed of rosewood and mahogany. With two sliding roll-tops,...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft
Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft

Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic two-drawer writing desk with a tooled black leather top on a burled walnut case over faux bamboo brass legs. Signed Mastercraft Furniture Co. in a drawer.

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

Materials

Faux Bamboo

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brow...

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two super rare, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze ...

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture Campaign Walnut Leather Top Desk
Baker Furniture Campaign Walnut Leather Top Desk

Baker Furniture Campaign Walnut Leather Top Desk

By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road

Located in Norwood, NJ

This exceptional campaign-style desk by Baker Furniture "Milling Road Collection", showcases the craftsmanship and refined design sensibilities that have long defined the brand. Cons...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Walnut Executive Writing Desk
Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Walnut Executive Writing Desk

Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Walnut Executive Writing Desk

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In walnut and green saddle leather top. 2 drawers on each side. Stunning unique patina on the thick green saddle leather. A unique extraordinary m...

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair
Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair

Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern brown leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich brown leather. This practical and functional chair will elevate the look an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

Materials

Leather

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

By Knoll

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll. Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) and produced by L’Atelier in São Paulo, this foldable desk reflects the designer’s inventive approach to material and structure within Brazili...

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top
George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top

George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The desk with a leather top brings mid-Georgian English design to life. It blends classic symmetry with detailed carving inspired by the Chippendale style. Made from walnut, the desk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair
Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair

Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern tan saddle leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich tan leather. This practical and functional chair will elevate the look...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Rangel Office Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Rangel Office Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Rangel Office Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

The Rangel desk was produced in the mid-1960s by master Sergio Rodrigues and his company, Oca. This design is one that marked the history of Brazilian furniture. Made of solid Rosewo...

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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

French Mid Century Wooden "Pigeon Hole" Teak Leather Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
French Mid Century Wooden "Pigeon Hole" Teak Leather Desk by Pierre Jeanneret

French Mid Century Wooden "Pigeon Hole" Teak Leather Desk by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and iconic French mid century wooden "Pigeon hole" working desk in dark stained teak and leather by Pierre Jeanneret produced for the administrative building in Chandigar...

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

This iconic original PJ-BU-02-A / Pigeonhole desk in teak by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Dark brown re-covered leather top. A single drawer and open pigeonhole shelving. Je...

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

A gorgeous and absolutely classic regency style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk in carved wood, with embossed leather top, original brass handles in the two drawers and ba...

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

Materials

Brass

Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top
Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top

Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: 180 × 85 × 72 cm (70.9" × 33.5" × 28.3") Width × Depth × Height Clearance between storage units: approx. 80 cm (31.5") Large teak executive desk from the 1960s, most lik...

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

Materials

Teak, Leather

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique 19th century French Louis XV bureau plat desk is a magnificent example of fine craftsmanship, luxury materials, and timeless design. Featuring a beautifully tooled black...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1960s Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top
1960s Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top

1960s Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1960s Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top. Measures 46" in width, 24" in depth and 29.75" in height. Knee clearance is 24".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

UNIQUE MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN OFFiCE DESK PART OF LARGE SUITE
UNIQUE MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN OFFiCE DESK PART OF LARGE SUITE

UNIQUE MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN OFFiCE DESK PART OF LARGE SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian desk that can be fully dismantled for ease of transport...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Style Lugano Leather Desk, Ice Jade Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Style Lugano Leather Desk, Ice Jade Marble, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Style Lugano Leather Desk, Ice Jade Marble, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Style Lugano Leather Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Top Writing Desk
Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Top Writing Desk

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite Italian Provincial writing desk embodies the grace and sophistication of classic European design. Crafted from warm-toned fruitwood, the desk features an elegant scall...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s

By Studio BBPR

Located in Stamford, CT

Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Industrial Desk, Metal, Red Faux Leather, 1950s Designed by Studio BBPR for the Arco series by Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici, Ivr...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris
Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris

Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early 20th c. Louis XVI style leather top desk with three drawers, original brasses and tapered reed legs; by Cassard et Cie , Paris.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk
Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk

Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Sligh Furniture Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk. Measures 55" in width, 26" in depth and 30" in height. Knee clearance is 24.5".

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Unique 1940s Executive Walnut & Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk
Unique 1940s Executive Walnut & Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk

Unique 1940s Executive Walnut & Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk

By Andrew Szoeke, James Mont

Located in St. Louis, MO

One of a kind circa 1940s, custom large scale executive desk, with leather top, studded brass tack Greek Key edge boarder and long hair cowhide wrapped drawer pedestals. This desk re...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE RiGHT CORNER DESK PART OF SUITE
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE RiGHT CORNER DESK PART OF SUITE

DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE RiGHT CORNER DESK PART OF SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood right corner desk that can be fully dismantled for...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF SUiTE
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF SUiTE

DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF SUiTE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood left corner desk that can be fully dismantled for ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Toscana vanity table embodies the harmony of natural beauty and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s

Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s. Depth 84cm (approx 33inch), height 76 cm (approx 30 inch) Width in the back 204cm (approx 80 inch...

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

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted French Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted French Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted French Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The intricate parquetry inlay adds depth and texture, while the cabriole legs, finished with gilt bronze sabots, complete the graceful silhouette associated with the Louis XV period....

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Three Drawer Teak Desk with Leather Insert in Top Designed by Severin Hansen
Three Drawer Teak Desk with Leather Insert in Top Designed by Severin Hansen

Three Drawer Teak Desk with Leather Insert in Top Designed by Severin Hansen

By Severin Hansen Jr.

Located in Stamford, CT

A striking Danish Teak desk designed by Severin Hansen, with great proportions and characteristic seamless joinery. Sleek silhouette.

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

Materials

Teak, Leather, Birch

Jacques Adnet Folding Top Desk, France, 1950's
Jacques Adnet Folding Top Desk, France, 1950's

Jacques Adnet Folding Top Desk, France, 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Jacques Adnet leather, Brass & Oak desk. The frame is leather and brass wrapped steel, the top has two drop down oval leaves perfectly book matched to the top wrapped...

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

Materials

Brass

Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955
Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955

Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955

By John Van Koert, Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Chattanooga, TN

It makes a striking centerpiece in a home office, study, or creative workspace; it pairs beautifully with mid-century chairs, brass accents or chrome lighting, and materials like lea...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mahogany & Leather Desk
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mahogany & Leather Desk

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mahogany & Leather Desk

By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

In the early 20th century, modernism emerged as a bold response to the ornate traditions of the past. At the forefront of this shift was Tommi Parzinger, a designer who married the s...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s
Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s

Brazilian Mid-century Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998), this desk and matching chair exemplify the designer’s disciplined approach to structure and material within Brazilian modernism. Closely al...

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

Materials

Metal

Compatible Set Two Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Caned Desk Chairs
Compatible Set Two Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Caned Desk Chairs

Compatible Set Two Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Caned Desk Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The two classic 1970's Brickel Associates desk chairs with exposed wood barrel back frames in different tones with complementary tone caned sides and backs. The lighter chair labeled...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s

Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Peabody, MA

A mid-century cantilever desk with teak top and ebonized lacquered base, circa 1960s. Two drawers with leather handles feature ebonized interiors with built in pen/pencil holders. U...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer

Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach
Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach

Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach

By Design Within Reach

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut and Leather "Risom" Desk By Design Within Reach. A refined mid-century modern desk featuring a sleek black leather bound top.

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

Materials

Walnut

Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century
Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century

Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century

By Andre Laurent

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This Mid-Century desk floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished on all sides.

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

Materials

Chrome

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Leather Topped Charak Modern Ebonized Desk Attributed to Parzinger
Leather Topped Charak Modern Ebonized Desk Attributed to Parzinger

Leather Topped Charak Modern Ebonized Desk Attributed to Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century ebonized desk by Charak Modern with camel colored leather top and embossed Greek key detailing, attributed to Tommy Parzinger.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll
Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A unique vintage mid century modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk With Cylinder Roll
Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk With Cylinder Roll

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk With Cylinder Roll

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 28.5 in

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk With Cylinder Roll

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A unique vintage mid century modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Desk with Leather Top and Feet
Vintage Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Desk with Leather Top and Feet

Vintage Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Desk with Leather Top and Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Brazilian desk with a tan leather wrapped top and matching leather tips on all four legs. The desk has beautiful leather cut outs on the sides and back of the desk. The kn...

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

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hekman Furniture Mid-Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll
Vintage Hekman Furniture Mid-Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll

Vintage Hekman Furniture Mid-Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Geneva, IL

Vintage Hekman Mid-Century Modern desk with cylinder roll A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Midcentury Architectural Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Desk with Granite Top
Midcentury Architectural Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Desk with Granite Top

Midcentury Architectural Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Desk with Granite Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rosewood desk with granite top and two drawers held in a leather wrapped case.

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

Materials

Granite

Hollywood Regency Design Mastercraft Roll Top Brass Bamboo Writing Desk
Hollywood Regency Design Mastercraft Roll Top Brass Bamboo Writing Desk

Hollywood Regency Design Mastercraft Roll Top Brass Bamboo Writing Desk

By Mastercraft

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Mastercraft Amboyna burl wood and etched brass roll top desk with brass bamboo legs. The piece has two drawers, several interior compartments and a leather writing space.  

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

Materials

Brass

Desk and chair in wood and metal  by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century
Desk and chair in wood and metal  by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century

Desk and chair in wood and metal by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Palermo, Italia

Desk with chair produced in the 1960s by the Reguitti brothers. Black painted metal frame. The seat of the chair and the desk top are covered in green imitation leather. The desk is ...

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

Materials

Metal

Burled, Brass and Leather Desk by Sligh
Burled, Brass and Leather Desk by Sligh

Burled, Brass and Leather Desk by Sligh

Unavailable

H 29 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Burled, Brass and Leather Desk by Sligh

By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

A vintage demilune burled walnut wood and brass desk by Sligh-Lowry. This desk features a demilune shape with bowed back, leatherette inset top with applied tooling border, over two ...

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

Materials

Burl

Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s
Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s

Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s

By Dale Holub

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An amazing custom hand-built lift-top desk and chair by the super talented Northern California studio furniture artist Dale Holub. Built out of solid California walnut, this desk is ...

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Minerva Desk
Minerva Desk

Minerva Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 63 in D 30 in

Minerva Desk

By FBC London

Located in London, GB

The Minerva desk has been named after the Roman Goddess of wisdom, poetry and the arts. The top has been shown with Lauro Preto high gloss top to contrast the rough nature of the sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Goat Skin Wrapped Desk
Midcentury Goat Skin Wrapped Desk

Midcentury Goat Skin Wrapped Desk

Unavailable

H 25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in

Midcentury Goat Skin Wrapped Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This desk is a true stand out. The top, the sides, and details on the front are covered in a parchment like goat skin that is in amazing condition. The leather is complimented by Mac...

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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950
Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950

Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 44.1 in D 23.43 in

Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950

By Art Decor

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Writing Desk in a Black Lacquer and an authentic Red Leather on the top with a Modernist Lignes and Shapes, circa 1950.

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

Materials

Lacquer, Leather

Macassar Ebony Brass Inlaid Desk, Classic Modern Design, in Stock
Macassar Ebony Brass Inlaid Desk, Classic Modern Design, in Stock

Macassar Ebony Brass Inlaid Desk, Classic Modern Design, in Stock

By Jonathan Franc

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The Helene desk, the oval shaped top is cross-banded with natural Macassar ebony and inlaid with brass stringing. The top is divided into three black leather and gold leaf hand toole...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Danish Writing Desk, 1950s
Danish Writing Desk, 1950s

Danish Writing Desk, 1950s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 43.71 in

Danish Writing Desk, 1950s

Located in Paris, France

Danish Angle desk, circa 1955 The large rectangular stained mahogany top with a left side angle features a leather inset writing top and pen holders lacquered tubular supports...

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

Materials

Wood

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dorchester, MA

Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tuc...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood 804 Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood 804 Desk

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood 804 Desk

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood 804 Desk

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rosewood writing desk model 804 designed in 1960s by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull-out leather writing surface. Front side w...

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

Hans Von Klier Ebony de Macassar and Polished Chrome Desk, Skipper, Italy
Hans Von Klier Ebony de Macassar and Polished Chrome Desk, Skipper, Italy

Hans Von Klier Ebony de Macassar and Polished Chrome Desk, Skipper, Italy

By Hans Von Klier

Located in Hollywood, FL

The ebony de Macassar top with inset black leather writing surface, and black laquer edges with a pencil drawer and cubbies, above "t" shaped ebony de Macassar and chrome bases- very...

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

Materials

Chrome

Desk Attributed to Paul Laszlo
Desk Attributed to Paul Laszlo

Desk Attributed to Paul Laszlo

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 55 in D 20 in

Desk Attributed to Paul Laszlo

By Paul Laszlo

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a very handsome ebonized wood and yellow leather knee hole desk attributed to California designer, Paul Laszlo. The desk consists of a single center drawer flanked by two dr...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Wahl Iversen Rosewood Lectern Desk Made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Wahl Iversen Rosewood Lectern Desk Made in Denmark, circa 1960s

Wahl Iversen Rosewood Lectern Desk Made in Denmark, circa 1960s

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in

Wahl Iversen Rosewood Lectern Desk Made in Denmark, circa 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in London, GB

Designed by Wahl Iversen, this freestanding writing desk has a lid top with black leather and a front with fold down leaf. Measures: H. 120 cm. W. 80 cm. D. 51 cm. Made in Denmark du...

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

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1960s to incredibly high standards by de Sede craftsman in Switz...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland 1960s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland 1960s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1960s to incredibly high standards by De Sede craftsman in Switz...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s

De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1960s to incredibly high standards by de Sede craftsman in Switz...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede RH 201 Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Castors by Robert Haussmann, 1957
De Sede RH 201 Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Castors by Robert Haussmann, 1957

De Sede RH 201 Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Castors by Robert Haussmann, 1957

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable vintage Robert Haussmann swivel leather desk chair on castors for De Sede. Rarely available and built in the late 1950s by De Sede...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41
Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41

Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 25.99 in

Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41

By Attica Studios

Located in Partridge Green, GB

A remarkable antique pedestal desk from the mid-to-late 19th century, crafted with solid wood throughout and featuring exceptional hand-carved mouldings.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City
Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City

Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City

Unavailable

H 29 in W 76 in D 36 in

Desk from the Seagram Building in New York City

By Philip Johnson, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Providence, RI

Desk in ebonized oak and stainless steel, circa 1959. This desk came out of the Mies van der Rohe designed Seagram Building, at 375 Park Avenue, in New York City. Although the design...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Dorchester, MA

Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten drawers with chrome pulls trans...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) A rare and spectacular original four-drawer desk, in solid teak, by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbus...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back reclining swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switze...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Writer's Desk in Teak by Andreas Hansen
Danish Writer's Desk in Teak by Andreas Hansen

Danish Writer's Desk in Teak by Andreas Hansen

Unavailable

H 44 in W 44 in D 24 in

Danish Writer's Desk in Teak by Andreas Hansen

By Andreas Hansen

Located in Hadley, MA

Andreas Hansen roll top teak desk, manufactured by Form75 in Hadsten, Denmark. Featuring a locking tambour roll top concealing a fitted superstructure and a pullout / pull-out leath...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Highback Swivel Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Highback Swivel Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Highback Swivel Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you two vintage De Sede DS 31 highback swivel armchairs. Hand built in the early 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland these lounge swivel armchairs ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back swivel armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede crafts...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back swivel armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede crafts...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel lounge armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sed...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel reclining leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sed...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Robin Day for Hille Art Student Desk and Accompanying Stool
1950s Robin Day for Hille Art Student Desk and Accompanying Stool

1950s Robin Day for Hille Art Student Desk and Accompanying Stool

By Robin Day

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

Robin Day was one of Britain’s most prolific and recognized post war designers. Along with Ernest Race he pioneered the idea of creating simple designs using readily available materi...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair

Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

Stunning mid century modern armchairs designed under Knoll influence With square chrome frames and armrests. The seat and back rests are elegantly padded with cushioning detail ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 35 swivel lounge armchair with ottoman hand built in the early 1970s by De Sede craftsman from S...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Hand built to incredibly high standards by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland. Th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Mid Century Chrome Steel Cream Skai Faux Leather Dining Desk Design Chair
1970's Mid Century Chrome Steel Cream Skai Faux Leather Dining Desk Design Chair

1970's Mid Century Chrome Steel Cream Skai Faux Leather Dining Desk Design Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dorking, Surrey

1970's chair with chromed steel frame and legs and original cream faux leather. Comfortable chair with both seat and backrest still firm. The seat and backrest can easily be re-uphol...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Other, Chrome

American Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Faux Crocodile Leather Sports Belt Watch
American Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Faux Crocodile Leather Sports Belt Watch

American Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Faux Crocodile Leather Sports Belt Watch

By Stand

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautiful and compact spring-loaded American Mid-Century Modern Chrome and faux crocodile watch was designed for the sportsman/woman.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Green Leather Side or Desk Chair
Vintage Green Leather Side or Desk Chair

Vintage Green Leather Side or Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 22 in D 20 in

Vintage Green Leather Side or Desk Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vintage green leather side or desk chair with a curved and scrolled “semi-wing” back, a brass handle affixed at the top, the leather back with five buttons, tight seat, the unusual d...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style
Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style

Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century design. Very Impressive large six-light table or desk lamp. Brass and chrome table or desk lamp, the column base and shades have a patinated leather effect, multi fu...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Madagascar Armchair, Leather and Natural American Horns Arm Rests, Brass Element
Madagascar Armchair, Leather and Natural American Horns Arm Rests, Brass Element

Madagascar Armchair, Leather and Natural American Horns Arm Rests, Brass Element

By J. Antony Redmile, Selezioni Domus

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Madagascar armchair with two American Horn arm-rest that are finished with brass element caps and connection element to the frame. Here shown with a primo fiore Tuscan antique gray ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Early James Mont Embossed Leather Side Table
Early James Mont Embossed Leather Side Table

Early James Mont Embossed Leather Side Table

Unavailable

H 22 in W 28 in D 16 in

Early James Mont Embossed Leather Side Table

By James Mont

Located in New London, CT

1940s era side or center table with walnut stained oak trim around green, embossed-leather sided base with glass top, secured with solid brass glass tabletop adapters. 'I CAN DES...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Studio BBPR for Olivetti, "Spazio" Sideboard, ca. Italy 1960
Vintage Studio BBPR for Olivetti, "Spazio" Sideboard, ca. Italy 1960

Vintage Studio BBPR for Olivetti, "Spazio" Sideboard, ca. Italy 1960

By Olivetti

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Studio BBPR for Olivetti, "Spazio" Sideboard, ca. Italy 1960. The 'Spazio' series was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti in 1960. It won the Compasso d'Oro Award in 1962. ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple.

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

Materials

Brass

Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut
Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut

Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut

Unavailable

H 31 in W 78 in D 26 in

Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century desk in walnut with an open pore satin finish. The asymmetrical design offers a statement in any room. One side curves down with two compartment doors. The rectangular si...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Bert England for Widdicomb Leather Top Desk
Mid Century Modern Bert England for Widdicomb Leather Top Desk

Mid Century Modern Bert England for Widdicomb Leather Top Desk

By Bert England, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Bert England for Widdicomb Leather Top Desk is a remarkable blend of style and functionality. Designed by renowned designer Bert England, this desk showcases exquisite craftsmans...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb
Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in North York, ON

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Mid Century Modern Desk Leather Top For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern desk leather top for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every mid century modern desk leather top was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern desk leather top, we have 79 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern desk leather top — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern desk leather top bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern desk leather top over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Desk Leather Top?

A mid century modern desk leather top can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

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

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.