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Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant
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Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s

20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture finely sculpted, lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950

H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 28.75 in
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival rectangular bureau plat in the French Directoire taste. The fruitwood marquetry
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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
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950. Good condition For
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury

French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury

H 29.53 in W 35.24 in D 20.67 in
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Executive blond oak desk by Jacques Hauville, produced by BEMA, France 1950. The design of great
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950

Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950

H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
Ceramic and Oak Desk, circa 1950, France
Located in Girona, Spain
French ceramic and oak desk. Ceramic top and oak structure. Ceramic tiles with leaf motifs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Ceramic and Oak Desk, circa 1950, France
Ceramic and Oak Desk, circa 1950, France

Ceramic and Oak Desk, circa 1950, France

H 30 in W 43 in D 27 in
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

H 29.5 in W 40.25 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Pine Desk from France, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pine Desk From France, circa 1950. Solid pine construction with nice wear and use.
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Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Pine Desk from France, circa 1950
Vintage Pine Desk from France, circa 1950

Vintage Pine Desk from France, circa 1950

H 30 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955

H 29.93 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk attributed to Jacques Adnet. This desk features a black leather clad
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s

Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s

H 29.75 in W 47.5 in D 21.75 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
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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
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
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Oak and iron pupitre Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 18.71 in
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot

20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot

H 30 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze
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Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk

20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk

H 32 in W 35.5 in D 20 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
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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
Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk in the style of French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. This desk was
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s
Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s

Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s

H 30 in W 43 in D 25.5 in
Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Pine pupitre Good antique condition
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C
Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

H 27.76 in W 21.66 in D 17.92 in
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950. Foldable beech pupitre for child and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C

Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C

H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Austin, TX
and triangle legs. From same period, region and style as Guillerme et Chambron. France, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's
Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's

Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's

H 29.5 in W 51.25 in D 27.5 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
veneer top, model CM 172 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet edition, France 1950. A lock allows you to lock the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950

H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
Elegant graceful French writing table by Jacques Quinet. 1950s.
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant writing desk / lady's desk by Jacques Quinet, France circa 1950. Bronze sabots, brass
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Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant graceful French writing table by Jacques Quinet. 1950s.
Elegant graceful French writing table by Jacques Quinet. 1950s.

Elegant graceful French writing table by Jacques Quinet. 1950s.

H 28.9 in W 35.4 in D 20.9 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.
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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.
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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
Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass We present you a Neoclassical
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass
Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass

Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass

H 29.93 in W 45.08 in D 25.6 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.   
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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
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk

Mid-Century French Desk

H 29 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

H 35.63 in W 28.15 in D 15.24 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
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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
Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LARGE art deco desk in oak, circa 1940/1950.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950
Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950

H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco

H 27.5 in W 47 in D 33 in
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
. Iconic desk by architect Jindřich Halabala, made after nationalization in the national company Rousínov
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 27.96 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Large oak and marble desk. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960

H 29.53 in W 75.6 in D 59.85 in
Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small pine desk table in the "Les Arcs" style, Charlotte Perriand, with a drawer circa 1950/1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950
Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950

Small Pine Desk Table in the "Les Arcs" Style, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut

H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950. Father of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950

H 28.55 in W 35.44 in D 27.17 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
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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
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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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 Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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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
Smart Desk in Oak, Steel, and Laminate by Pierre Paulin, circa 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York City, NY
Oak, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Pierre Paulin, France Smart desk with clean lines and beautiful
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20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Smart Desk in Oak, Steel, and Laminate by Pierre Paulin, circa 1950
Smart Desk in Oak, Steel, and Laminate by Pierre Paulin, circa 1950

Smart Desk in Oak, Steel, and Laminate by Pierre Paulin, circa 1950

H 28.5 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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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
Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful French modernist desk was made by Georges Frydman for EFA editor in the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s
Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s

Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s

H 28.35 in W 54.34 in D 31.11 in
Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raphael (Raphael Raffel, 1912-2000) Rare Beka lacquer pedestal desk with three drawers, a black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael

Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael

H 29.73 in W 77.56 in D 36.23 in
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s Rich caramel leather with contrast open
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jacques Quinet Desk
Jacques Quinet Desk

Jacques Quinet Desk

H 29.5 in W 71.25 in D 27.63 in
Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Leather Top Executive Desk
Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Leather Top Executive Desk

Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Leather Top Executive Desk

H 31 in W 72 in D 35 in
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France

H 29 in W 59.63 in D 36 in
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

H 29.88 in W 47.88 in D 24.25 in
Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French leather top bureau plat desk with pull-out slides. The table extends 12.5" on each
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk
Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk

Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk

H 30.5 in W 47.25 in D 25.5 in
French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Empire Style Bureau Plat or Desk, France, circa 1950s. Elegant design in black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs
French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs

French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs

H 30 in W 62 in D 27.5 in
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel for Maison Internationale Paris, France, c. 1955. This elegant
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955

H 30 in W 45.25 in D 25.5 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
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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
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
By Jacques Hitier
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Adaptable school desk designed by Jacques Hitier, produced by Mobilor France in the 1950s, often
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
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1950 French Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 French writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each 1950 French writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 French writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950 French writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950 French writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Adnet, Pierre Paulin and Jean Prouvé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950 French Writing Desk?

Prices for a 1950 French writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $128,968, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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 1950 French Writing Desk
  • 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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