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Walnut Drexel Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

$1,300

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel  MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
Drexel  MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top

Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a stunning MCM desk by Drexel. It.comes from it's Biscayne line of furniture. It's made of

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Baltimore, MD

A mid-century desk designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

MCM Drexel Profile Walnut Desk by John Van Koert
MCM Drexel Profile Walnut Desk by John Van Koert

MCM Drexel Profile Walnut Desk by John Van Koert

$1,800

H 35.5 in W 54 in D 33.25 in

MCM Drexel Profile Walnut Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Trenton, NJ

Drexel Profile Walnut Desk by John Van Koert with Integrated Organizer This walnut writing desk is

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

Materials

Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk. The desk measures: 60 wide

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk
Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk. Book matched walnut top with one single drawer

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular Mid Century executive desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. It has the maker’s

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

Located in Seattle, WA

Drexel markings and a"Genuine Walnut" tag remain intact inside the drawer, confirming its authenticity

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.

Located in Seattle, WA

A Mid-Century Modern walnut desk designed in the style of Kipp Stewart's iconic Drexel Declaration

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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 Edward Wormley, Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank and a show pony

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!
Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!

Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!

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20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint

Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint

By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style antique desk brass pulls table mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity

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20th Century Italian Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.

Located in Seattle, WA

Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back

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

Materials

Walnut

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American Modern Walnut Desk
American Modern Walnut Desk

American Modern Walnut Desk

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H 29.25 in W 48 in D 20.5 in

American Modern Walnut Desk

By Drexel

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular top with lip edge above a frieze with a pencil drawer with stylized edges and a large file drawer with similar details, on round tapering legs with a cross stretcher.

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

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H 30.25 in W 63 in D 26 in

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well-constructed walnut desk with caned privacy panel, one file drawer, three drawers to the

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

Materials

Wood

Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk
Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk

Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel mid century walnut and Formica 4 drawer desk Desk measures: 54 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

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H 29.25 in W 44 in D 20 in

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

We are pleased to offer for your consideration a Mid century desk in Walnut wood by Drexel designed

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk
Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk

Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk

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H 36.38 in W 56.13 in D 25 in

Drexel "Exponet" Tambour Top Desk

By Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

Beautiful modernist desk with two separate tambour sections and center work space and ebonized

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern Drexel declaration Kipp Stewart walnut writing desk. Item features includes

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel
Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

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H 29.25 in W 54.5 in D 26.5 in

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Mid Century Walnut drop leaf desk with center pencil drawer,three smaller drawers and a file. It

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk
Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk

Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk

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H 34.5 in W 56.25 in D 31.5 in

Drexel "Biscayne" Floating Leather Top Desk

By Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Floating top desk by Drexel. Features chrome pulls and leather top. The left drawer has a file slot

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

Declaration line for Drexel. The desk features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek midcentury Danish-inspired

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Leather Top Hand Painted Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie leather top hand painted writing desk. Item features leather

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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century walnut desk Desk measures: 44 wide x 20 deep x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart
Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart

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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in San Diego, CA

and wide desk drawer, tapered legs, warm walnut grain. Stewart's design adds a nice sculpted lip

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut drop-front secretary desk with shell

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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid century walnut writing desk designed by John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions 36.5in H x 56in W x 25in D Desk Height: 29.25in.  

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk
A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk and matching chair.

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

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Floating Double Sided Desk

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century walnut floating double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s
Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s

Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s

By Drexel

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top desk by Drexel circa 1960s. The left drawer has a file

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations Mid Century Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk The

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk
Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk

Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Hudson, NY

Sleek walnut desk designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel "Counterpoint" line. This desk shows

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1966 Walnut, with original porcelain and brass

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Refinished Drexel Parallel Walnut Desk
Refinished Drexel Parallel Walnut Desk

Refinished Drexel Parallel Walnut Desk

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H 29 in W 48 in D 21 in

Refinished Drexel Parallel Walnut Desk

By Barney Flagg

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Restored Mid-Century modern desk by Barney Flagg for Drexel's Parallel collection. Minimalist

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert
Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert

Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Elegant Mid-Century Modern K95 desk in walnut designed by John Van Koert for high quality furniture

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert
Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century small-scale desk manufactured by Drexel Furniture, circa 1960s. This desk is a part of

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century Danish modern corner desk.

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

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel
Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel
Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel

Milo Baughman “Perspective” Vanity / Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel “Perspective” Period/style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Walnut

Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel
Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel

Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fully restored Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk from the Perspective line by Drexel. Desk

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top
John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top

John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Profile” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country

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

Materials

Metal

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel
Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg. Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel.” Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel
Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel

Edward J. Wormley “Precedent” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Edward J. Wormley. Manufacturer: Drexel “Precedent”. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Desk by John Van Koert
Vintage Drexel Desk by John Van Koert

Vintage Drexel Desk by John Van Koert

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H 35.5 in W 54 in D 32.75 in

Vintage Drexel Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel Profile series. The back of the desk is as amazing as the front

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderfully detailed, Mid-Century Modern, walnut desk by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint

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

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Walnut Floating Top Desk by Drexel
Milo Baughman Walnut Floating Top Desk by Drexel

Milo Baughman Walnut Floating Top Desk by Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MId Century Modern Milo Baughman floating-top desk in walnut by Drexel. Desk features two shallow

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

Materials

Wood

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert
1950s Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

1950s Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

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H 29.75 in W 20.75 in D 44 in

1950s Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, and part of the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile

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

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel

Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration” Period/Style: Mid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Stewart MacDougall and Kip Stewart for Drexel Walnut Desk
Stewart MacDougall and Kip Stewart for Drexel Walnut Desk

Stewart MacDougall and Kip Stewart for Drexel Walnut Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A medium colored walnut desk with hanging drawer and file box , brass details and white porcelain

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

Drexel Declaration Desk
Drexel Declaration Desk

Drexel Declaration Desk

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H 29.25 in W 60 in D 24 in

Drexel Declaration Desk

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A fine simple walnut desk with full size file drawer, brass pull and pencil drawer sitting on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with 2 drawers. Simple lines, sculpted legs, curved edge and finished back

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

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” writing desk for Drexel.

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John Van Koert "Perspective" Model K80 Executive Desk for Drexel
John Van Koert "Perspective" Model K80 Executive Desk for Drexel

John Van Koert "Perspective" Model K80 Executive Desk for Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning modern desk designed by John Van Koert in collaboration for Drexel's "Profile" line in

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Materials

Brass

Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel

Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration” Period or Style

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Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Walnut by Barney Flagg for Drexel
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By Barney Flagg

Located in Deland, FL

and veneered walnut with exceptional old-growth wood grains this desk features superb carpentry in the

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

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Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Floating-Top Desk for Drexel
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Floating-Top Desk for Drexel

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Floating-Top Desk for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” floating-top desk for Drexel.

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Drexel Tooled Leather & Bamboo Form  Campaign Desk

Drexel Tooled Leather & Bamboo Form Campaign Desk

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Drexel Tooled Leather & Bamboo Form Campaign Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Distressed walnut carved faux bamboo framed campaign desk by Drexel. Five drawers with campaign

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1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk

1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk

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1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk

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Vintage Mid-Century Modern vanity desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in the 1950

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Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Desk with File Drawers

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Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern walnut desk with ample storage. Achieve ultimate and storage

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Metal

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Desk

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H 29 in W 44 in D 21 in

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Desk

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Southampton, NJ

Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart Desk Gorgeous Walnut desk with white porcelain pulls

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Drexel “Biscayne” Floating Leather Top Desk
Drexel “Biscayne” Floating Leather Top Desk

Drexel “Biscayne” Floating Leather Top Desk

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Drexel “Biscayne” Floating Leather Top Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drexel “Biscayne” Floating Leather Top Desk

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Elegant Drexel Sun Coast Midcentury Modern Desk in Walnut by Kipp Stewart
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Elegant Drexel Sun Coast Midcentury Modern Desk in Walnut by Kipp Stewart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Drexel furniture. Executed in walnut with beautiful color and grain pattern. Original cane and brass

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Rare K80 Profile Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
Rare K80 Profile Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

Rare K80 Profile Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

By John Van Koert

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Rare K80 Profile Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel. Desk surface height: 30 inches.

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By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) Designer: Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Manufacturer: Drexel

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Barney Flagg "Parallel" Writing Desk for Drexel

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H 29 in W 54.5 in D 26.25 in

Barney Flagg "Parallel" Writing Desk for Drexel

By Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Writing desk designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel’s Parallel line and manufactured in the United

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the walnut drexel desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each walnut drexel desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a walnut drexel desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A walnut drexel desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one walnut drexel desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, John Van Koert and Kipp Stewart produced versions that are worth a look.

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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.

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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.

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