Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two-tier paper tray is composed of ebonized
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of contemporary wood paper trays for desk organizing or saving papers and letters. Black
Wood
Jens Risom Walnut Paper Tray
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut paper tray by Jens Risom for Risom Design. The tray features oiled walnut angled side panels
Wood, Walnut
Italian Walnut Paper Tray by DAPCO
By Crane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut and vinyl paper tray by DAPCO, Italy, circa 1960s. The tray features dual brown vinyl lined
Brass
Walnut Paper Tray with Black Naugahyde Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut and naugahyde paper tray. The tray features dual black naugahyde lined trays, with oiled
Walnut, Naugahyde
Mid Century Aluminum & Walnut Paper Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Walnut Condition: Shows minor wear consistent with age and use Number of Items: 1 ID Number: PENDING
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two tier paper tray is composed of ebonized
Aluminum
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 7″H x 10.5″D x 14.5″W Materials: Walnut, Brass Condition: Shows wear
Brass
Elegant Italian Paper or Letter Trays in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paper or letter tray, walnut, Italy, 1950s These two Italian letter trays keep your papers and
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Paper letter tray with brass detail and solid walnut walls, circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very
Brass
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray with black lining and solid walnut walls with black inlay detail, circa 1950s
Walnut
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H 2.13 in W 11 in D 13.5 in
Sleek Modern Office Desk Inbox Outbox Paper Organizer Tray Walnut Wood 1970s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury sleek and simple handsome modern desk office tray in warm walnut wood Clean design
Walnut
Peter Pepper Products Paper Office Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage office paper try by Peter Pepper Products. Walnut with black
Aluminum, Metal
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H 6.13 in W 10.5 in D 15.75 in
1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk tray Midcentury modern office tray with two tiers. Walnut and bronze with faux leather cover
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Paper Magazine Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern paper magazine tray holder.
Walnut
Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solid walnut. Tray bottoms retain the original manufacturer’s label. Dimensions: The unit is 5.5
Metal, Steel
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Florence Knoll file tray in excellent original condition.
Steel
Mid-Century Swivel Desk Paper Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 6″ H x 16″ L x 10″ W. Materials: Walnut plywood, chrome. Condition
Chrome
Midcentury Paper Office Tray by Peter Pepper Products
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy paper tray designed and manufactured by Peter Pepper Products in the United States circa
Metal
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray, circa 1960.
Walnut
Bertha Schaeffer Writing Desk for Singer and Sons
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Pawtucket, RI
with a sculptural elevated paper tray. Schaeffer began working with Singer and Sons in 1950 and created
Brass
Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of vintage walnut paper trays and desk organizers by Peter Pepper Products. One
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern paper tray designed and manufactured in the United States c. 1960’s. A stylish
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls, circa 1970s freshly refinished, Very nice accent
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray with green lining and solid walnut walls, circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very
Walnut
American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and leather insert, circa 1970s freshly refinished
Leather, Walnut
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H 2 in W 10.5 in D 15.25 in
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Naugahyde Modernist Paper Desk Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and Naugahyde brown insert, circa 1970s freshly
Walnut, Naugahyde
Florence Knoll Paper Tray Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in bent plywood and solid
Walnut
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H 7 in W 10 in D 14.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Office Desk Paper Holder Tray in Walnut
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Modern vintage office desk paper tray in-out file made in walnut with bent
Walnut
American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Desk tray designed by Jens Risom. Solid walnut with dovetail joinery. Labeled on the bottom.
Walnut
American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant simple design solid walnut dovetail desk tray . designed by Jens Risom very rare
Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray 'Set of 2'
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Handsome and chic double letter desk tray with solid walnut walls, circa 1970s. Beautiful accent to
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray, circa 1960.
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray. circa 1960.
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray. circa 1960.
Walnut
Mid Century Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Abel Sorenson
Located in San Diego, CA
Multi-level bent ply desk tray. Walnut spine and Ash shelves. Similar to designs by Charles and Ray
Walnut
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H 2.25 in W 11.25 in D 13.5 in
Danish Modern Paper Tray and Letter Organizer in Teak, Maple, & Walnut, c. 1970
By William Sklaroff, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern paper and letter tray with streamline design, circa 1970. Comprised of
Maple, Teak, Walnut
Walnut Tray by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Waltham, MA
Walnut letter tray or desk paper organizer by Jens Risom. Architectural design and intricate
Walnut, Rubber
Rare George Nelson Home Office Desk with Paper Tray Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage condition. Very uncommon to find the paper trays with the desk has original key.
Walnut
1960s Two-Tier Walnut Paper Tray
By Hedges Files
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s modern walnut paper tray with steel bracket. This uncommon, two-tier organizer features
Slate and Walnut Paper Tray by Harpswell House
By Harpswell House
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage paper tray constructed of slate and walnut. Manufactured by Harpswell House. Labeled.
Slate
Walnut and Slate Paper Tray by Harpswell House
By Harpswell House
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage paper tray constructed of slate and walnut. Manufactured by Harpswell House. Labeled.
Slate
Paper Tray in the Manner of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Portland, OR
A refined and detailed paper tray in the manner of modern master Michael Coffee. The wood work is
Walnut
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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