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Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc., Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's

H 28.75 in W 53 in D 31.5 in
1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Fully restored executive teak writing desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik Exclusive model 54
Category

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

Materials

Teak

1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik

1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik

H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's

H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 37.01 in
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
with a brass molding and fitted with square bail & rosette drawer pulls. The desk is supported by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk in bi-color brown and black feet in brass in the manner of bamboo
Category

Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet

H 29.53 in W 43.71 in D 24.02 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare small stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Lamp can be positioned on the left or on the
Category

Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet

H 66.93 in W 37.8 in D 20.87 in
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Giò Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishi...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk

Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk

H 31.11 in W 65.75 in D 35.44 in
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's

H 30 in W 75 in D 36 in
Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and wonderfully designed, 1950s Mid-Century industrial writing desk. A stunning example of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's
Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's

Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's

H 31.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set

1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 18.25 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather France Designed by Jacques Adnet.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 24.41 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk Covered with navy blue leather, chromed metal 3 drawers.   
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 70.87 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s Additional Information: Material
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s

H 27.96 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950's
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Austin, TX
Gianfranco Frattini rosewood desk model 530, designed and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950's
Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950's

Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950's

H 37 in W 51 in D 31.5 in
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent vintage condition! Formal French Country style ladies writing desk; signature John
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

H 29 in W 41 in D 20 in
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet. Metal is in vintage condition. See pictures for
Category

Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's
Category

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

Materials

Maple

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's

H 29.93 in W 58.27 in D 34.65 in
Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1290 Hand painted Venetian style desk with gilt finish.
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's
Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's

Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's

H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 17 in
Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau in the style of J M Frank 1950’s from the Cartier store in Paris. Oak Wood Desk. Taller than
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk

Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk

H 32.5 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed

H 30 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher, Danish 1903-1985. Mid-century desk in black polished mahogany by Danish cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher

Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

H 54.34 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for
Category

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

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

H 29 in W 60 in D 23 in
Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This industrial workbench was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s This desk was
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia

H 38.19 in W 59.06 in D 24.02 in
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.
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

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

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

H 393.71 in W 393.71 in D 393.71 in
Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)

Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)

H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Constructivist Wood and Melamine Desk, Italy, c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1950's Italian desk featuring a bank of 4 drawers, a wider drawer and an off white melamine desk
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Constructivist Wood and Melamine Desk, Italy, c.1950
Constructivist Wood and Melamine Desk, Italy, c.1950

Constructivist Wood and Melamine Desk, Italy, c.1950

H 29.34 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk

H 29 in W 61 in D 29.5 in
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table

1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table

No Reserve
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 28.75 in
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti headquarters, writing desk, faux leather, brass, stained beech, Vitrex
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 64.77 in D 31.89 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
Category

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

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Wool

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959

H 27 in W 31.5 in D 23 in
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s The double footed
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s

Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s

H 36 in W 56.75 in D 26 in
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique Georgian style writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from
Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 71.26 in
Mid-Century Solid Beech & Veneer Desk & Chair Set, Germany c.1960's
Located in London, GB
An unusual style Mid-Century Modern, solid Beech & veneer desk, crafted by Ekawerk Horn-Lippe in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Solid Beech & Veneer Desk & Chair Set, Germany c.1960's
Mid-Century Solid Beech & Veneer Desk & Chair Set, Germany c.1960's

Mid-Century Solid Beech & Veneer Desk & Chair Set, Germany c.1960's

H 29.53 in W 50.79 in D 22.45 in
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1950. This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawer that is adjustable in
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani

Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani

H 30.5 in W 93.75 in D 33 in
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden

H 28.94 in W 52.17 in D 31.5 in
Gio Ponti Attributed "Rosewood Desk"
By Gio Ponti
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
GIO PONTI ATTRIBUTED 'ROSEWOOD DESK' c. 1950's ROSEWOOD, CRYSTAL GLASS 31.5 H x 73 W x 33 D
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Gio Ponti Attributed "Rosewood Desk"
Gio Ponti Attributed "Rosewood Desk"

Gio Ponti Attributed "Rosewood Desk"

H 31.5 in W 73 in D 33 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1940 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain

H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 60.24 in
Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very stylish large vintage Swedish oak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk

Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk

H 29.93 in W 75.2 in D 35.04 in
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 22.05 in
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1950's this is a painted steel French 'La Poste' sorting table. Great original condition and
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk

French Postal Desk

H 75.4 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Italian walnut and satin wood desk, dating from the 1950-60’s. It is beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk

H 38.19 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk

H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in
Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Italian Mid-Century Desk is crafted in Indian Rosewood with a satin finish. The piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi
Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi

Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi

H 30.5 in W 70.5 in D 31 in
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Yew

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, late 1950's, early 1960's. A RARE and hard to find design desk. Probably
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
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Writing Desks 1950 S For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of writing desks 1950 s available for sale. The range of distinct writing desks 1950 s — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Writing desks 1950 s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Writing desks 1950 s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Paul McCobb, Nanna Ditzel and Cees Braakman each produced beautiful writing desks 1950 s that are worth considering.

How Much are Writing Desks 1950 S?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,688, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $115,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Writing Desks 1950 S
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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