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Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Magnificent Peter Protzman Zebra Wood Chrome Desk Mid Century Modern
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This iconic desk, designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, was only manufactured for two years
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Chrome
H 28 in W 51 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rotating Cube Cork and Chrome Desk Organizer
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern cube shaped desk organizer or desk accessory in cork and chrome. Has two
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk with Chrome Trim and Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
, wooden vanity panel, chrome trim and legs. This stylish Mid-Century Modern desk would make a fine
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Ste Marie and Laurent Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Ste. Marie and Laurent
Located in Denville, NJ
mid-century modern design, boasting a Brazilian rosewood finish that exudes an air of sophistication
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern Executive Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century modern walnut executive desk made in the USA, circa 1960's. This desk features
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with Chrome Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome handles. Whether for a home study or a professional setting, this standout Mid-Century Modern desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers , Wood and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk, wood and chrome, 1970s
Tablet : 6cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Wood
H 30.52 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Davis Allen
Located in Countryside, IL
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
This desk measures: 65.25 wide x 32.25
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
grain patterns, which looks amazing against the chrome. This would be very useful as a desk or even as a
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Partners / Executive Desk, Rosewood
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Partners / Executive Desk, Rosewood/Walnut Fully Refinished
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 84 in D 42.25 in
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. It
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Black Modern Minimalist Oak Office Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
three drawers are made of oak wood stained in a burnt, dark color. The desk has straight, chrome legs
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1970s Danish Minimalist Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Executive Walnut "Omega" Desk by Hans Eichenberger Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A wonderful mid-century executive walnut "Omega" desk produced in Switzerland. Designed by Hans
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 60 in D 36 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
juxtaposition between light and dark colors of the wood. Desk has 2 spacious drawers with chrome handles
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Walnut
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
By Pace Furniture Company, Jack Freiden
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 34 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
This desk measures: 82 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk
Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Leather Chrome Accent Chairs, a Pair
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful Swedish Mid-Century Modern leather chair. The chair has a thick cognac brown leather
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Chrome and Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract chrome and Lucite table or desk sculpture from circa 1970.
Form fit
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bent Lucite & Chrome Paper Basket & Letter Holder
By Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern paper basket and letter holder Letter holder with dimensions: 3 x 7 x
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large-scale Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Gorgeous
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Splay Leg Mid-Century Modern Style Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered splay leg writing desk with chrome hardware. Newly lacquered white finish. This
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Wood
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Mid Century Italian Rosewood Chrome Leather Desk
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Countryside, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Mid Century Italian Rosewood Chrome and Leather Desk
This desk
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 114.25 in D 39.5 in
Modern Style Patchwork Burl and Chrome Desk / Writing Table by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a patchwork burl and chrome desk with modern styling by Bernhardt Furniture. The desk is in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak FD-951 Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
original chrome knobs on the five drawers.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern executive Diplomat FD-951 desk
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28.15 in W 74.81 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.4 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern desk is designed in the style of Milo Baughman. This stylish and
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair
By Stow
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Prato, IT
1965.
Chromed metal structure and mahogany veneer top.
Formanova born from the creativity of Gianni
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1975
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1970s Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Chrome
H 27.96 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair Chrome and Green Vinyl.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Office Chair with Olive Green Vinyl Seat Cushioning, Chrome Toned Legs and Back. No makers
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon mid century desk chair
The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
that give the piece an almost googie look that is unmistakably Mid-Century Modern. This desk
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable set of four Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Innovative Mid Century Modern Chromed Steel Curved "La Posh" Clock 1970's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Rare Mid Century Modern Chromed Steel Curved Desk Clock by Chris Gittins and Roy Salmon of
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Steel, Chrome
H 9.45 in W 14.97 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Adjustable Restored Desk Office Chair in White Leather
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet very elegant rolling desk office chair in restored condition with all new upholstery and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
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Steel, Chrome
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Conference Chairs in Steel and Red Wool by Chrome Craft
By Chrome Craft
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cool and equally comfortable pair of conference or desk chairs from Chrome Craft probably
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table, which is a fantastic foldable chromed metal construction
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.48 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No Reserve
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in
MCM Danish Walnut and chrome executive desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous walnut and chrome executive office desk.
In the manner of a Florence knoll design this
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape Chrome & Brass Patchwork Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual brass and chrome patchwork desk with floating glass top attributed to Paul Evans. Consists
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Corner Desk
This desk measures: 68 wide x 72.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage black desk chair of office chair or swivel chair, which was designed in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. The
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
Gerald McCabe Maple and Chrome Desk or Table
By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk or table by Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture. The maple table, features soft rounded sides with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk
Materials
Chrome
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Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage midcentury modern chrome desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and animal skin, every vintage midcentury modern chrome desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage midcentury modern chrome desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage midcentury modern chrome desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage midcentury modern chrome desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Knoll and Massive Lighting are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Modern Chrome Desk?
A vintage midcentury modern chrome desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,931, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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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