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1950s, Steel Desk
Located in Alton, GB
1950s Steel desk with a dark green table top and cargo green base.
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
No Reserve
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 28.75 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
Category
20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique small 1950s industrial design single bank steel tanker desk with green top, produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.75 in W 41.25 in D 27.75 in
Alfred Dunhill 1950 West Germany Desk Petrol Mechanical Lighter 12 Inches Ruler
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve Inches ruler desk lighter designed by Dunhill.
Very unusual and stunning desk petrol
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 0.5 in W 12.88 in D 1.54 in
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood and Steel Writing Desk FH3605, Danish, Designed 1955
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen, FH 3605 writing desk, designed 1955 and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 60.04 in D 31.89 in
Desk
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
T-shaped nickel-plated steel structure, originally created for the Foncolin Building, Brussels
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani T95 teak and chromed steel desk for Tecno SPA, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This T95 desk is a remarkable creation by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 71.26 in D 47.25 in
Rare Desk H-55 by Åke Hassbjer in teak and steel base, 1950s
By Oscar Edv. Ekelund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very rare desk of Åke Hassbjer!
During his career, Åke Hassbjer would create models and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Børge Mogensen Teak Steel Desk Vintage Midcentury Soborg Mobler Danish Mod
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This desk is missing additional right side desk leaf, but unnecessary.
Rare and iconic Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 51.25 in D 31.5 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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early Poul Kjaerholm "PK52" Working Desk in Steel and Oregon Pine, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early student working desk model "PK52" in black lacquered steel and oregon pine top
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.17 in W 55.52 in D 33.47 in
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
H 9.75 in W 9.15 in D 4.35 in
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Pierre Jeanneret Desk & Stool
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, stool has red enameled steel, and red vinyl inside storage cubby.
desk: 29¼ h × 47¾ w × 23¾ d in (74
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser, Model 4112 Desk and Model 4014
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
. Furthermore the desk chair shows a chrome-plated steel frame with five wheels. The desk chair is adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 20.28 in
1950's Brazilian Modern Three Legged Desk in Hardwood by Moveis Fratte
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century Brazilian modern desk, designed by Moveis Fratte in the fifties
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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
H 28.75 in W 53 in D 31.5 in
1950s Maple and Steel Planner Group Desk Organizer by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small table top maple storage unit with two drawers supported by a black steel frame base. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 16 in W 10.75 in D 13.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Galvanized Metal and Wood Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of wood, metal, steel
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of Wood, Metal,Steel
The worm is no longer active
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minimalist desk Franco Albini for Knoll International, European mid-century modern desk from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Professor's Desk, 1955
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm 'Professor's desk with grey lacquered metal frame and top of Oregon pine
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
PK 55 - Desk/dining table in ash by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Desk/dining table with top in ash and steel frame. Marked from the manufacturer. Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950.
The wood finish is
Category
2010s German Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 22.84 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood, metal frame legs.
Provenance: Cansado
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in London, GB
designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi, the Cavaletto, (trestle), functions as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.55 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Exquisite Restyled Vintage 1950s Desk by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a masterpiece of timeless elegance: the meticulously restored and restyled vintage desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Writing Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood, metal frame legs.
Provenance: Cansado
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s Black Leather and Steel Desk.
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, GB
, Italy.
The desk has chromed steel edges and a steel channel in which a black enamelled lamp design fits
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California
By Vista of California
Located in Kansas City, MO
and black lacquered steel frame are all in very good condition. The entire desk is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 57 in D 17.5 in
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
By Jean Prouvé, Friso Kramer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist Childs desk attributed to Friso Kramer, amazing design reminescent of French
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn, Jason Møbler
Located in New York, NY
'Jason Danmark Made in Denmark'. Desk is rosewood, chrome plated steel and lacquered wood. The desk has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's.
desk size
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.52 in W 55.12 in D 314.97 in
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
By Jacques Hitier
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
can be used for children of varying ages.
The desk is made out of solid beech and painted steel, it
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood, metal frame legs.
Provenance: Cansado
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sought after early chain paperweight, golden brass plated, and lacquered steel by Werkstätte Carl
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Steel
H 0.63 in W 8.25 in D 2.13 in
Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 36.03 in
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood with formica, metal frame legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
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1950 Steel Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950 steel desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1950 steel desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 steel desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950 steel desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson, Herman Miller and Arne Jacobsen each produced at least one beautiful 1950 steel desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950 Steel Desk?
Prices for a 1950 steel desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $82,703, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Questions About 1950 Steel Desk
- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
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