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Mid-Century Modern Desks

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 30 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Cane, Walnut

De Coene Black Oak Desk from 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk or Dining Table, With Four drawers in Black Oak painted, Made by De Coene in 1970, original and good condition.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole desk, 1957
Located in London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret, a key modernist figure and frequent collaborator with his cousin Le Corbusier, is known for iconic designs, including those created for the utopian city of Chandiga...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Teak

Pierre Chapo B19 Desk in Solid Elm, France, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare B19 desk by Pierre Chapo, designed in the late 1960s and executed in solid French elm. This architectural piece features Chapo’s characteristic blend of functionality and crafts...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Elm

Gianfranco Frattini Hardwood Writing Desk for Bernini, 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Writing desk model 807 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface, ten drawers in the low...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Italian Oyster Burl "Radius" Form Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two drawers, finished in oyster burl veneer and resting on four rounded triangular legs. V...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Burl

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern functionality. Ador...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Pierre Jeanneret 'X' Leg Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India Designed by Le Corbusier. Hand-crafted from teakwood, the floati...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

California Studio Black Walnut Executive Desk #1
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk handcrafted of beautifully figured black walnut, two drawers with exposed joinery on sides, raised on sculptural pedestal base with cross stretcher. Measuremen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desk, Denmark, circa 1960s. Designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen, this model is known as the Boomerang Desk because of its slightly curved top. Our model is constructed of oiled teak with...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with n...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut, 1960 Iconic International Style design inspired by Mies van der Rohe. Material: Walnut oval surface, chrome-pl...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Bureau vintage en teck années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 60, en teck, 1 tiroir central et 2 portes avec étagère. Chaque porte et tiroir possède sa clé. Très bon état général. Peut être utilisé au centre d’une pièc...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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 tucked below, the center one with small divisions at front. A hinged panel...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century writing desk model #1560 and chair both designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Part of McCobb's iconic Planner Group series, this desk embodies the clean lines and minima...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Nickel

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedens...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of an oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, and blac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Lugo, IT
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta. Signs of time and a 'not perfect corner as pictured. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
$7,503 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This fully restored drop front secretary desk is an iconic piece designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture, dating back to the 1950s. Renowned for his sleek, industrial designs,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Writing Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Rattan and Plywood, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A Vintage Writing desk with drawers made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. This writing desk has a solid structure in ash wo...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ranch Oak Desk and Matching Chair by Brandt
Located in Lafayette, IN
Great little desk in the "Ranch Oak" style and manufactured by Brandt Furniture Co. of Fort Worth, Texas. Desk features a great size paired with that wonderful, faux-weathered wester...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Danish Modern Executive Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern executive rosewood desk, designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. The Brazilian rosewood desk has been carefully restored to reveal its natural beauty and incredible ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Studio Craft Teak Desk by Richard Artschwager
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft desk by American artist Richard Artschwager, c.1950s, USA. The desk features a boomerang style table top and three storage drawers on the right side, each showcasing a w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century sideboard with oak veneered, compass legs. Can go in a bedroom or hallway as well as in a living room. Shipping:40/85 H130 38KG
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Formica, Birch

Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern teak desk, Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen. This desk has a shelf t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action Desk". These early productions of these Herman Miller products hold more value than the more modern productions. This desk is beautiful from all angles. It is a brutalist, post modern, collectible work of art. Measures: Height: 34 inches Width: 54 inches Depth: 30 inches. Note: We do have the Herman Miller Aluminum Group desk chair...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Wooden Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Raymond Loewy Desk with Drawers for Doubinsky Freres, DF2000 Series
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Raymond Loewy DF2000 desk in red, orange, and white. See photos for how the desk top slides forward to create clearance for a chair and also reveals storage. Red molded plastic ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood Curved Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood Curved Executive Desk This desk measures: 99 wide x 38 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Highly Decorated Chinese Desk in Red Lacquer, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorated desk in red lacquer with stacked drawers and painted scenes, Chinese, 1950's.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Return
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Edward Wormley desk and ensuite return, label, currently being refinished, desk. Measures: 72 W x 36.5 D x 29 H. Return 60 W x 30.5 D x 29 H.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Swedish Birchwood Secretaire by A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna ‘SMF
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna (SMF), one of the largest furniture manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Birch, Jacaranda

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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass, Steel

Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk measures: 61 wide x 29.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches All ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Teak Floating Desk. Finished back with drop down cubby. 54.5w 28.5d 29.5h
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Leopold Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Corner Executive Desk
By Leopold Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Leopold Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Corner Executive Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches The return measures: 60 inches A...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder, showcasing the elegance and functionalism that are hallmarks of his work. The desk is a substantial piece, featuring a spacious tab...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French modernist corner desk from the 50s in the style of Jacques Adnet's work. This black lacquered solid wood desk (mirror lacquered in the past) has two pedestals with drawe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 45 high The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers
Located in East Freetown, MA
Johnson Carper Mid=Century Modern wooden desk with seven concave front drawers that pull out easily without drawer pulls. Desk has four peg legs and formica top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units over a Pair of aluminum pedestal bases (HERBERT HIRCHE-Christian Holzäpfel KG) Germa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Ivanhoe Desk with Pencil Drawers by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ivanhoe desk features a cantilevered base with open display shelves. Available in American walnut or white oak and drawers are available upon ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk in Solid Wood with Dual Floating Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this executive desk is handcrafted from solid, sustainably sourced wood. With its symmetrical design and graceful proportio...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Jens Risom Style Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk This desk measures: 83.5 wide x 38.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Cane, Walnut

Large Desk T333 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Behold the majesty of this expansive executive desk, crafted by none other than Italian visionaries Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for the esteemed manufacturer Tecno. Its pristin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Vintage 1960's American of Martinsville Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's American of Martinsville desk with structural details and original pulls. Nice corner details. Marked inside drawer. Two f...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

1970s Style of Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s after Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Reception Desk 38.5 h x 81 w x31 d Lower shelf 15.75 upper shelf 16.75 Original preowned vintage condition Refer to lis...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Goatskin, Lacquer

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk This desk measures: 63.75 wide x 28.75 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches W...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

California Studio Black Walnut Executive Desk #2
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk handcrafted of beautifully figured black walnut, two drawers with exposed joinery on sides, raised on pedestal base with cross stretcher. The desk has been ful...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Danish designer Peter Løvig Nielsen in the 1960s. Desks are characterized by original, extraordinary design and high-quality workmanship made of high-quality mater...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Axel Larsson Designed Bodafors Desk Cabinet Stunning
Located in New York, NY
This Swedish Modern cabinet was designed by Axel Larsson (1898-1975). It has a drop-down writing flap and has a lock and key (key included). The cabinet has birch & oak wood, and an ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Birch, Oak

Mid Century Natural Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a splayed leg iron base. Dimensions: 63" W x 28" D x 32" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

A mid century modern front facing desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
A mid century modern front facing desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk embodies the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. Made of richly toned teak, it ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Mid-century Modern desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include Paul McCobb, George Nelson, Herman Miller, and Arne Vodder. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $4,595.

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