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Period: 1950s
Suspended Teak Desk
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Suspended Scandinavian teak wood desk/toilet, the workmanship is vintage from the 1950s.
The liftable top hides a large mirror and a compartment perfect for storage.
It attache...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Western Style a Brandt "Ranch Oak" Desk and Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic western, very Americana, A. Brandt "Ranch Oak" desk and a matching chair.
Three drawers on it's left, one in the middle, and two on the right with the bottom right one a fil...
Category
American Rustic Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning foldable writing desk designed by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland 1950. This model is called “Magic Box” and the name says it all. When you open the cabinet, it shows a ve...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Desk by Knoll, 1958
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Chicago, IL
Franco Albini Desk for Knoll, 1958
Original blue frame with glass top and 2 pencil drawers.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Rare Rosewood Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare model 901 desk in rosewood by Danish designer Bodil Kjaer produced by cabinet maker E. Pedersen & Søn and distributed by Jason Danmark circa 1959.
"I have had a life, not a c...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Design Office Furniture Set 1950s by Umberto Mascagni
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined and rare office furniture set Italian design 1950s by Umberto Mascagni in green faux leather. Top with original glass.
This set consists of:
1 desk inch W 39,37 D 19,68 H ...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and fabricated by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 50's.
A cute circular storage section with ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Outstanding Italian midcentury executive walnut desk. Very well designed and attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s.
The top has a curved shape and the surface in black glass...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Walnut, Glass
1950's English Mahogany Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th-century mahogany desk with satinwood inlay. The top is wonderfully grained and is made from two boards, banded in satinwood. The sides are simple and also have gorgeous grai...
Category
English Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antonino Gorgone Midcentury Secretaire / Desk Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Italian midcentury writing desk / secretaire in Italian cherry. It has an extractable writing leaf.
Designer: Stabilimenti Napoli
Manufacturer: Antonino Gorgone
Country: Italy
Mo...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Style Leather Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary 1950s Louis XVI style leather desk is in great condition beautifully crafted out of mahogany wood and has been professionally restored by our expert craftsmen team...
Category
American Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Bureau by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1950s Sycamore and black lacquer finish desk designed by Alfred Hendrickz
Depth when open 30".
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Sycamore, Lacquer
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, Belgium, 1957
Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This piece was mad...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Desk by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A rare angled desk designed by Bertha Schaefer in collaboration with Gio Ponti for Singer and Sons. Added lock to bottom drawer, key included.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Wood
Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase with Sliding Doors, 1950
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautiful Danish rosewood desk cabinet with upper shelving. Features adjustable shelving with additional storage behind the 2 sliding doors and an extendable writing surface. Has a...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw
By Saginaw
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front secretary desk.
By Saginaw Furniture
USA, 1950s
Sculpted walnut, with brass h...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk by Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon in Maple
Located in Denver, CO
Model #1560 double drawer Planner Group desk in maple by Paul McCobb for Winchendon.
Original brass pulls.
This desk is structurally sound, but ready for refinishing. Expert profes...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Maple
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Entire desk is wrapped in leather. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Solid Teakwood Bureau Germany, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Original 1950 bureau made in solid teakwood with three drawers, extensible writing desk and a secreter close by a rounded folding door.
Complimentary measurements: height to th...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Teak
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Kneehole Desk for Widdicomb
Located in Hingham, MA
American Classical modern kneehole desk designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Original label in center drawer. ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tuc...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503.
Features five drawers one for files.
Modesty panel shows steel reveal details.
(Ten mor...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Grosfeld House Style Splayed Legs Bar Desk Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Grosfeld House style walnut splayed legs bar cabinet. We love everything about this wonderful cabinet with the 2 pull-down doors revealing cubbies on one side and open space...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak & Oak Two-Tier Desk with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
39in H x 45.50in W x 22in D
Desk Height: 29.50in.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk cabinet with a lower sliding door credenza
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 195...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Desk 50's Solid Oak Vintage Design Style Charles Dudouyt F193
Located in Lyon, FR
Very nice desk in the brutalist style of the 50s. Solid oak structure and veneer on the top. Composed of a drawer and a shelf on the front side and two shelves on the back side. Deta...
Category
French Brutalist Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. The wo...
Category
Indian Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ebonized Louis XVI Gilt Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary early 1950s Louis XVI gilt desk is hand-crafted out of solid wood in great condition and has been completely restored by our professional craftsmen team. This lovely...
Category
French Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Executive Desk
By Councill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary empire-style ebonized desk beautifully crafted out of mahogany wood that has been professionally restored by our team of craftsmen. This elegant executive desk featu...
Category
American Empire Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
Category
Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Walnut
Italian, 1950s Wall Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable Italian, 1950s hanging desk.
The piece features two formica tops and five generous drawers.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Formica, Plywood
Hollywood Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary early 1950s English writing table is hand-crafted out of mahogany wood in great condition and has been completely restored by our professional craftsmen team. This l...
Category
English Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The beautifull rosewood color of this desk is exceptional. Striking rosewood grain throughout this piece. This desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast has three drawers either side a...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Desk, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A neat desk from the mid-twentieth century in the Art Deco style. Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. The interesting desk has practical d...
Category
Polish Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Walnut
Paul Laszlo Brown Saltman Cerused Oak Desk
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman cerused oak desk circa mid 1950's. Newly finished.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant desk made by USM Pastoe.
This desk was designed in the early fifties by Cees Braakman and is part of the oak series.
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman for Drexel Mid Century Leather Top Desk
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel mid century leather top desk
This desk measures: 56 wide x 31 deep x 34.5 high, with a chair clearance of 28.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be h...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini Writing Desk Knoll International, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and early writing desk model 1928 designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International. This desk was designed in 1949 and produced for many years by Knoll internat...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Office Desk in Walnut and Laminate for BNL by Schirolly 1950s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Executive desk with two frontal drawers, with structure in walnut wood, top in laminate and brass details (handles and feet) designed by Gio Ponti for the offices of BNL (Banca Nazio...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Oak Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Garnerville, NY
Nice early George Nelson's design for Herman Miller. Oak, aluminum and white laminate top. Three deep drawers. Chrome 'J' pulls. The top drawer pull has the early HM stamp. The side ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Laszlo "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning oak desk designed by Paul Lazlo for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection. This classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors w...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak
1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
Located in IJMuiden, NL
Colorful desk storage cabinet with (colored) drawers and folding desktop. The cupboard has four visible drawers and a smaller one hidden behind the folded desktop. Inside, when the d...
Category
Dutch Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Modern Oak Tripod Desk in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in New York City, NY
Modern oak tripod desk in the manner of Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1950s.
This handsome desk consists of a crescentic top, open shelving, and a sleek tripod base with tapered legs.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bookcase/Desk, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, bookcase / desk in gilded ash, France, 1950. Equipped with 4 shelves, two of which are adjustable and a drop-leaf desk, this bookcase can be pla...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Ash
Beautiful T95 'Direzionale' Desk with Swivel Drawer Units, Osvaldo Borsani, 1956
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning 'T95' desk from the 'Direzionale' series designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1956 for Tecno, Milan, Italy. This beautiful and flexible form desk is finished in italian walnut and...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Executive Solid Walnut Desk
Located in Burbank, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive walnut desk manufactured and designed in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ha...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fantastic 1950s wrought iron hairpin desk with a floating ash drawer with white laminate top and distressed brass ball pull. Featuring a custom-made free edge walnut top that has an ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Desk Model EU02, The Netherlands 1959
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nice desk by Dutch Designer Cees Braakman. The desk is from the Pastoe U+N Series, better known as the Japanese Series. The desk has two chests of drawers with the famous black handl...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support bar/foot rest connecting the two. Heavy oa...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Midcentury Presidential Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian desk in presidential style designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s. Beautiful walnut construction with intricate inlay. Four dovetail drawers with key. B...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
1950 Compact Home Office Desk in Mahogany and Blond Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 compact home office desk in mahogany and blond wood.
Original lamp.
Interesting desk storage.
114 x 82 x 53 cm closed.
114 x 164 x 50 cm open.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore
Mid-Century Modern Pedestal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This art deco pedestal desk is in good condition crafted out of wood and has been professionally restored by our team of expert craftsmen. This writing table has been refinished in a...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish vintage desk. A classic! This model AT-305 was designed in 1955 by Hans J. Wegner en and produced and branded by Adreas Tuck. The des...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
1950s, Vintage Teak Writing Desk Secretaire
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Teak cabinet with drawers and flap.
The front can be opened if needed and become a convenient desk. Inside are shelves, a drawer and a mirror hidden behind a door.
At the bot...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Teak
Walnut Bookcase Cabinet with Sliding Desk, Italy 1950s
Located in London, GB
An outstanding unique cabinet in walnut with 2 doors (and key!) 2 shelves and 1 encased shelf and a sliding desk.
Repolished to restore the original fine finish .
A unique piece wi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mahogany or Books Design Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-20th century mahogany wood one front drawer with center door writing desk with real books design details. The desk is in good vintage condition with minor wear appropriate to age...
Category
European Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Wood, Paper
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