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
Steel
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Leather, Wood
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
Metal
Bert England for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Leather & Walnut Wood Office Desk
By Bert England
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Bert England for Widdicomb mid-century modern desk. This is a lovely office desk featuring a
Leather, Walnut
$4,500Sale Price|79% Off
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
traditional materials and workmanship. The entire desk, top, legs, sides and drawer are covered with leather
Leather, Wood
MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern “Castilian Series” executive desk & credenza
Leather, Walnut
Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern metal, leather and plastic desk by BBPR for Olivetti, 1960s Desk with
Metal
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
Iron
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
Leather, Wood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
that features a genuine leather desk top as well as a custom-milled edge banding cut from a solid slab
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho
By Fristho, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk by Fristho features a commanding floating rosewood top suspended 2.5 inches above
Leather, Rosewood, Lacquer
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
Brass
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Cartier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brown Leather Writing table
Bronze
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
Faux Bamboo
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Cartier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brown Leather
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Lugano Desk, Ice Jade Marble, Brass, Leather, by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
desk features a rectangular shaped top, crafted from polished Ice Jade marble, with details in brushed
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Leather, Walnut
$2,545 / item
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
Leather
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
Chrome, Iron
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
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$23,967 / item
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
Leather, Wood
$2,545 / item
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
Leather
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Dark brown re-covered leather top. A single drawer and open pigeonhole shelving. Jeanneret was
Leather, Teak
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
Leather, Teak
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big
Walnut
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
carved wood, with embossed leather top, original brass handles in the two drawers and baluster-shaped and
Brass
Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top
Located in München, Bavaria
storage units: approx. 80 cm (31.5") Large teak executive desk from the 1960s, most likely a high-quality
Teak, Leather
Metal Desk, Top Covered with Faux Leather, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal desk, top covered with faux leather circa 1960 Maybe a former dentist's office.
Metal, Chrome
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
Bronze
Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
/ partner desk with a leather top. This exceptional library table is a stunning and luxurious addition to
Leather, Wood, Oak
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
Leather, Mahogany
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
Hardwood
Baker Furniture Campaign Walnut Leather Top Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road
Located in Norwood, NJ
grained walnut and finished with warm, natural tones and tooled brown leather top panels. The desk
Brass
Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden
Metal, Brass
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Manhasset, NY
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Industrial Desk, Metal, Red Faux Leather, 1950s
Metal
$11,840Sale Price|38% Off
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
understated desk is a true treasure. Featuring the original worn leather top this desk has been completely
Walnut
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
Brass
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
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. The piece
Leather, Hardwood
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
Leather, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Unique 1940s Executive Walnut & Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk
By James Mont, Andrew Szoeke
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of a kind circa 1940s, custom large scale executive desk, with leather top, studded brass tack
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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
Hardwood
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
Hardwood
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
Onyx, Brass
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!
Leather, Hardwood
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.
Leather, Nutwood
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted French Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
sophisticated accent in a Hollywood Regency setting, or as a bold design contrast in a mid-century modern office
Bronze
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
Teak, Leather, Birch
Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert, Mid-Century Modern, 1955
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank and a show pony
Fruitwood, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mahogany & Leather Desk
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
footprint, the desk offers generous storage with three top drawers and dual cabinet compartments that open
Brass
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
Metal
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
Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-BU-02-A Desk, circa 1957, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
in green faux leather, skillfully inserted into a strong teak frame. One side of the desk has a panel
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak, Cedar
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
Walnut
Modernist Rosewood Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome Leather Top
By Ste. Marie and Laurent
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent is a true statement piece. Featuring a rich
Chrome
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
Chrome
Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
Fiberglass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.