1950s Desks

Beautiful Mid Century Heywood Wakefield M-776 Solid Birch vanity and mirror. Part of the Sculptura line with stool in Champagne finish. Made in American Circa 1950. Three drawers at ...

Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid-century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk. An exceptional example of American mid-century design, this iconic Model #452 executive desk was...

Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...

Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. T...

rare and collectible Herman Miller desk from the Action Office series, originally designed under the creative direction of George Nelson in the late 1950s.. Seldom seen standing arch...

An Italian Secretary Bookcase / China Cabinet. Drawer fronts and drop front banded with burl walnut center panels. Dome cornice top and the whole sitting on bracket feet.

Bodil Kjaer Large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Manufacturer’s label to the underside. Key included. The desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts. Literature: Mobilia, June 1961. Shipping services: Ask for our competitive shipping quote. Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office furniture...

Italian vintage writing desk attributed to celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s). This represents iconic design along with a gorgeous marquetry exterior and iconic...

Description: This exceptional mid-century modern desk was manufactured in Germany during the 1950s by the renowned medical and dental furniture maker Karl Baisch. Combining high-end...

Large rare mahogany desk with 4 drawers and original brass fittings. Produced in Denmark by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960's. Excellent restored.

Few designers shaped the identity of post-war Italian furniture as profoundly as Osvaldo Borsani. Through Tecno, the company he founded with his twin brother Fulgenzio in 1953, Borsa...

Midcentury small desk in beechwood with green laminate top Italian design brass foot.

An Italian 1950's charming and elegant walnut writing desk, Tuscany, Italy, circa 1950. This piece is a fine example of Italian mid-century craftsmanship, blending organic shapes wi...

A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments, This is a highly sought-afte...

Venetian bureau from the mid-20th century. Furniture finished for the center, carved, veneered, and inlaid in walnut, burl, maple, and beech. This tall-legged bureau, beautifully pro...

Vladimir Kagan Personal Custom Partner’s Desk Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York, 1950 This exquisite custom Partner’s Desk by Vladimir Kagan is constructed from solid walnut and walnut veneer...

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955 Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...

Wood, veneered surfaces, stained wood plinth. An elegant and architecturally balanced executive desk attributed to Anonima Castelli, Bologna, dating from the late 1940s to early 195...

A inconic & rare Mid-Century Modern Italian table Rosewood & steel executive desk, designed by Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli & Alberto Rosselli and produced by Studio PFR, circa 1955,...

Le "Magic Box" desk (ou bureau boîte magique) est une pièce de mobilier emblématique du design Mid-Century Modern, conçue à l'origine en 1955 par les designers suisses Ernst Mummenth...

This desk was designed in the early 1950s by esteemed designer Nanna Ditzel for production by Søren Willadsen. Ditzel studied design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts with oth...

Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort. It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position. The exterior lo...

Stunning desk designed by Vitoro Dassi in the 1950s, featuring a black glass top beneath which is a wooden band shaped like a gull's wing that connects to the central section. This r...

Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) Cerused Oak Double Side Desk With Drawers & Steel Knobs, France, 1950 H: 29.5 D: 28 W: 55.25 in.

Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls and trefoil escutcheons. Five drawers to the left, a single drawer above the opening ...

This elegant mid-century Italian design desk was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. The piece is characterized by a refined design that alternates soft and rounded lines with a...

Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with the Jules Wabbes desk for Mobilier Universel. This piece is a testament to refined taste and meticulous craftsmanship produc...

This elegant mid-century Italian desk stands out for its warm, fine dark wood finish, lending it a sophisticated and timeless look. The architectural design features a large, rectang...

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary wi...

Desk dimensions: Height: 76 cm (29.9 in) Width: 115 cm (45.3 in) Width: 65 cm (25.6 in) Legroom: Height: 73.5 cm (28.9 in) Width: 63.5 cm (25 in) This writing desk is an excellent ...

Elegant Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The desk top is characterized by the presence of three lateral drawers, two similar on the left side and a larger one on ...

Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...

Stunning Italian desk in a beautiful caramel wood. Four pull-out drawers flank each side of the desk. Angular extension on the left side of the desk for extra writing space and fanta...

Designer: Bohumil Landsman Dimensions of the table: Height: 76.5 cm (30.1 in) Width: 65 cm (25.6 in) Depth: 115 cm (45.3 in) Leg space: Height: 75 cm (29.5 in) Width: 63 cm (24.8 i...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Italian Provincial Materials: Painted Wood

Minimalist desk by Sormani Cherry wood and metal. Two drawer

Elegant neoclassical desk, designed for Baker, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and would make a great desk, console table, dressing table, or vanity. It offers a nice amount of s...

Stylish Executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s,truly unique design characterized by a sinuous top with an arched line in contrast with the central part convex in the oppo...

This is a six piece set.Please look at pictures and videofor overall condition detail, and some measurements solid brass pulls. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

USA, 1957 Desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel finish (walnut). Offers a bank of divided storage at left, the lowest of which is file size; a pull out writ...

This striking French Brutalist dining table, crafted in the 1950s, is a masterful study of form and function. The monolithic construction and bold architectural lines are enhanced by...

This beautifully restored rattan and mahogany writing desk embraces the fusion of timeless beauty and functionality. Featuring a convenient drawer adorned with rattan drawer pulls an...

An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it ...

Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...

Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Across the pond in Europe, the mid century revolution had already happened, yielding huge success in the form of designers and architects like Ettore Sottsass and many more. This inspired Dunbar to produce this desk: one of the most conservatively designed Dunbar models ever at the time. Then, it probably looked incredibly sleek and handsome. Now, it stands as a piece of history not only for Dunbar, but for American design as a whole. In classic Dunbar fashion, the construction of the desk is absolutely in the top of its class. Known for overbuilt pieces, this desk takes it to another level. A frame of black enameled square tubular steel supports a mahogany cabinet with four drawers of the same material, attached with beautiful solid brass hardware. The top is of a rare form of walnut called tawi, which has an interesting grain structure that's visibly more smooth than figured walnut, and is secured to the base with no less than 12 high-quality brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional stability and smoothness. When the drop side is extended, it feels like a perfect natural extension of the main work surface. To top it all off, the drop side has sliding support panel on the underside made of solid rosewood, one of the most expensive and premium woods. Signed in the interior of the second drawer with a metal label. An extraordinary construction for an extraordinary piece of history. In good condition. Top has been refinished and is ready for another generation of use. Structurally excellent. Drawers slide smoothly with almost no dip when extended. Drop side is sturdy and hinges feel great. If desired, we can restore this desk even more. We can repaint the frame black, we can refinish the cabinet, polish brass, etc. As it stands, it has a nice original patina that adds to the character of the desk. Let us know what you'd likle to see! We have decades of experience restoring vintage furniture...

This iconic small midcentury modern writing desk was designed by Pierre Paulin 1953 and produced by Thonet, Model CM141. It features a Base in black lacquered steel surmounted by a...

Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal base, pivoting leather covered drawer, saddle-stitched leather mail holder...

Rare pagoda writing desk by The Northern Furniture Company /Rway. Desk features a floating, pagoda-inspired top, unique Bakelite/silver drawer pulls...

Condition: Expertly Refinished, Patinated Iron With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for...

This freestanding desk, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in Denmark in 1959, exemplifies the hallmarks of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design—...

This rare freestanding desk, produced in Denmark during the 1950s by an unknown designer, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and organic forms emblematic of mid-century Scandinavi...

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern roll top writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel USA, 1959 Sculpted cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 30"W x 22"D x 46.25"H...

Italian Mid-Century Desk and Chair Designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s This stunning Italian Mid-Century desk and chair set was designed by the renowned designer Vittorio Dassi ...

Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...

Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Curved piece of furniture in Louis XV style, veneered in poplar burl and fruitwood, of beautiful line and pleasant furnishings. Desk f...

A black-lacquered wood, and black-lacquered brass desk designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Some staining to desktop and inside drawers. Wear consistent with age and use. Ove...

Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...

Majestic Italian Midcentury Presidential Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s, givenits large and rare dimensions , can be assumed that it was designed on special commission, the...

An authentic Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk, model PJ-BU-02-A, also known as the “Office Table,” designed for Chandigarh circa 1957–58. The desk is an important example of Jeannere...

A rare and early Bodil Kjaer desk in wenge by E. Pederson & Sons. The desk has four drawers with a chrome and brass key. Polished chrome-plated steel frame. Signed with applied manuf...