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Period: Mid-20th Century
ND93 desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1960s - 60s
Located in Paris, FR
An iconic piece of Danish design, this desk is in very good condition.
Dimensions :
Length : 175cm
Width : 75 cm
Height : 72 cm
The top shelf has been completely redone in walnut s...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By John Stuart
USA, circa 1960s
Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...
Category
American Georgian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Extendable Oak Table
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Oryx Desk Table by Parigi and Prina for Molteni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Plastic and Steel Orix Desk by V. Parigi & N. Prina for Molteni, 1970s
Moulded ABS plastic with chrome base, and hinged glass writing surface.
In impeccable original conditi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Modern Tropical Hardwood Mid-Century Desk w/ Drawers by Tecnogeral
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous mid-century desk featuring gorgeous wood veneers and solid wood legs, with 2 drawers.
Knew opening height: 24.5”
Category
South American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
Category
American Louis XV Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a floating top with raised lip edges and a unique external supporting leg base. This piece...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
American Pine Clerks Desk, Circa 1930-40s. Features a hinged and sloped top over chamfered, tapered legs. The petite hutch along the back is divided into compartments and is perfec...
Category
American Country Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Pine
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action Desk" refinished in a salmon pink.
Early productions of this piece are far more va...
Category
Canadian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal
Large Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom, USA, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A large and handsome executive desk constructed of solid walnut with "Y" shaped drawer pulls designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Executive Boomerang Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very unique large executive boomerang desk. The top is made out of laminate and the bottom is solid wood.
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Warren Platner Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed circa 1965 for Lehigh Leopold by renowned architect Warren Platner, this striking executive desk combines luxurious materials with a bold architectural presence. The top is ...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum
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, is absolutely magnificent! This desk is made with naval plywood and features three ...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s.
Made of teak, after professional restoration in our workshop, in perfect condition....
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Danish modern "Magic" adjustable teak writing desk / dining table / coffee table circa 1960s. The piece is incredibly functional and can be lowered with a pulley mechanism...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oak Desk From France, CIrca 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Desk From France, CIrca 1960. Oak construction with eleven drawers. Light wear and use.
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Dorchester, MA
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Teak Desk "Made to Measure" Serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Delft, NL
Teak desk "Made to measure" serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Teak desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
1960s
Curved with birch interior drawers and chrome legs
Original key...
Category
Dutch Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Chrome
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top file cabinets accessed on the desk surface. Two...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk and Low Cabinet by Aldo Tura in Lacquered Green Goatskin, Italy, circa 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Knutsford, GB
An Aldo Tura desk of stylish form.
Lacquered pale celadon green goatskin.
Italy,
circa 1960
Italy
Measures: 248 cm Wide x 104 cm Deep x 72 cm High.
An Aldo Tura low cabinet.
Lacquer...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Remarkable bookcase with steel and brass details.
Composed by two modules with 4 shelves, 3 drawers, 2 cabinets with doors and 1 cabinet with a folding writing table...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Architectural Firm Executive Desk Designed by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This seldomly seen designed executive desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik is truly a relic of design history. To my knowledge we are the only ones in the United ...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is by the esteemed furniture designer Gilbert Rohde and originates from the United Stat...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian teak hand carved drop slant front desk with interior compartmentalized cubby storage in the style of George Zee and Co. of China. This amazing piece is in fabulous condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
This phenomenal drop front desk is made with superior craftsmanship and materials and is in exceptional original condition. Comprised of teak that has been carved on the drop front and the drawer faces with an incredible plum blossom and bird motif. The drop front is slanted above three rows of drawers. The top row having two drawers and the lower two a single full width drawer. All with recessed carved handles. Inside the drop front, besides the work surface, there is a removable cubby compartmentalized storage including a small drawer. This is made in the style of renowned Chinese furniture maker George Zee and Co. who made high quality teak and camphor wood furniture...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
German Oak Desk with Burled Walnut Accents, circa 1930
Located in Evergreen, CO
Beautiful from every angle, this German desk showcases a rectangular top over a single drawer flanked by two pedestals. The top features a beveled edge and leather writing surface at...
Category
German Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Denton, TX
Giant Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk.
Knee hole height is 27.38.
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson styled Walnut and Steel Wall Unit Bookcase Desk by Ladderax
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece dark walnut free standing wall unit with three satin black metal ladder styled towers , two shelves , storage box with two doors and a pull down desk or bar . The pull down back side is in a white Laminate with a lock and the original key , all pieces can be arranged to your taste by lifting and hanging them on the rungs making for a very sturdy unit . Typical of Mid Century units...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid century Danish Modern Flip Down Desk in teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers. Beautiful danish construction including brass hinges with wond...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Danish designed 1960's teak minimalistic floating desk
Located in Markington, GB
This vintage Danish designed teak floating desk features a slim and organic shape and offers storage possibilities with two double sets of drawers. There is also a cute little 'secre...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Executive Desk Table with chair designed by Gio' Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This writing table, a true gem designed by Gio Ponti, dates back to the 1940s and is an extraordinary example of Italian design. Its crescent shape is accentuated by a balanced arran...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk with Raised Edges 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern executive teak desk with raises edges.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
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 po...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
ModernMates Desk by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Leslie Diamond designed this clean-lined desk for Conant Ball's ModernMates collection. Crafted from solid birch, the case sits on splayed feet and has a protective Formica writing s...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Formica, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Morredi
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning, Danish-made six-drawer writer's desk constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak. Petite in stature this ultra-functional desk packs so much pr...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Monumental Monteverdi Young Boomerang Desk, Gilded and Ebonized, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a world where luxury meets artistry with this monumental executive desk, a true statement piece designed by the illustrious Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young. At an awe-i...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco English Compact Walnut Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this lovely and totally original walnut desk dating from the 1930s. Compact in size this little desk is perfect if the space available is limited and of con...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Taliesin detai...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a vibrant rosewood top, sides, and drawer fronts, with contrasting graphic black trim ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Demilune Writing Desk, Rosewood, Steel, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Demilune Writing or Executive Desk, Rosewood, Steel, Italy, 1950s
This fully refinished Italian mid-century modern demilune desk from the 1950s is a stri...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-BU-02-A Desk, circa 1957, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The "Office table" desk also known as PJ-BU-02-A, was created around 1957-58 by Pierre Jeanneret. It is a beautiful blend of solid sissoo, teakwood and cedar. Its rectangular top has...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak, Cedar
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by André Lurçat, Manufactured by Thonet, circa. 1935
By André Lurcat
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by André Lurçat and probably manufactured by Thonet. Chrome plated tubular steel, stained oak veneer, circa 1930.
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit
Additional information:
Fantastic and functional space saving desk suited for organizational survival in a work at home Covid world.
Manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1970s.
Upper storage compartment complete with original overhead lighting.
Separate rolling file drawer cabinet...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
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 word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26".
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
Indian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Italy, 1960s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare Warren McArthur Two-Tier Desk with Drawers, Reversible, Machine Age 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur two-tier desk with drawers
Aluminum and black lacquered wood
Warren McArthur Corporation, 1930s
Measures: 48" x 24" x 30" desk height
D...
Category
Machine Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum
John Vesey, Louis XVI Style, Steel, Bronze, Rare Writing Desk, USA, 1960s
By John Vesey
Located in Manhasset, NY
John Vesey, Hollywood Regency, Louis XVI Style, Steel, Bronze, Rare Bureau Plat Writing Desk, USA, 1960s
A Hollywood Regency inspired writing desk by John Vesey (American 1924-1992)...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Hideaway Desk Cabinet/Secretary Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A rare hideaway desk cabinet/secretary in rosewood, of norwigian design in the 1960s. This unique piece of furniture combines both a desk and cabinet in one functional unit, perfect ...
Category
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Custom Built Art Deco desk attributed to Johann Tapp of Chicago . Built for Chicago Tribune Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist Carey Orr. Both top side pane...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Chrome
Vista of California Floating Modernist Desk, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern iron frame mid-century desk with floating mahogany top and drawers designed by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. for Vista of California.
This hard-to-find vintage desk can be positioned with the drawers on either the right or left side of the sitting area.
Width: 49.5 inches
Height: 28.75 inches
Depth: 22 inches
Desk Top: 42" x 22" deep
Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and marks as expected with age. Minor chipping to lower edge of bottom drawer. See photos. Shows very well.
We currently have this Vista of California desk in our gallery paired with a pair of Danish iron & suede lounge chairs by Erik Ole Jorgensen, a Percival Lafer jacaranda...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis - 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing Desk from the second office furniture program, which was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. Arco - the arch - is the basis of the design, the static element was shaped dec...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal
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