Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Olivetti Desk 1960's

About the Item

Founded in the early 20th century in Italy, Olivetti is an iconic office equipment manufacturer that set new standards in industrial design. Beyond functionality, the company consistently pursued beauty and innovation, collaborating with some of the most visionary designers and architects of its time. Its groundbreaking products and advertising posters were not only tools for work—they were expressions of modern aesthetics. As a result, many of Olivetti’s creations are now preserved in the permanent collections of leading art and design institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. This particular desk is a superb example of Olivetti’s design legacy. Constructed from a refined mix of materials—steel, plastic, and other industrial elements—it reflects the company’s forward-thinking approach to blending technology with design. The desk’s minimalist silhouette and geometric lines evoke a mid-century modern sensibility, while clever features and modular components emphasize practicality and efficiency. It is a piece that doesn’t simply furnish a space—it defines it. Ideal for contemporary workspaces or vintage-inspired interiors, this desk stands as a testament to Olivetti’s ability to harmonize form and function in a way that still resonates today. Whether as a centerpiece in an office or a refined touch in a creative studio, it offers not just utility, but inspiration.
  • Creator:
    Olivetti (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)Width: 44.1 in (112 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960's
  • Condition:
    Repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    Shibuya-ku, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9751244735452

More From This Seller

View All
Italian Armchair 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This armchair is characterised by its smart legs, which give a stylish impression of vintage Italian style, and the seat details, which are somewhat reminiscent of a retro look.The f...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Chair 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The style of Italian modern design, represented by figures like GIO PONTI, was exceptionally sophisticated and fresh for its time. The Italian vintage designs, which evoke a futurist...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A sofa with a beautiful Italian design.The sofa offers a spacious seating area.The backrest section is high enough to hug the entire body.The clean shape and slender brass legs are d...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Sideboard 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Vintage Italian sideboard, 1960s.Material is teak wood.Teak wood itself is hard and shows excellent durability. It was used for large pieces of furniture such as sideboards, as the w...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Italian 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This Italian vintage sofa is a striking piece, defined by its elegant and beautifully flowing curves—an unmistakable hallmark of classic Italian design. The slender brass legs are em...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This vintage three-seat sofa from the mid-century period matches the expression 'retro-modern'.The soft, curved seat contrasts with the black iron legs.The silhouette from the back i...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

You May Also Like

Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
desk and his lamp by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960 The keys are present, some scratches on the board.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Desk Set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare desk set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, including a desk, a storage unit, an office chair, a lamp and a wastepaper basket storage unit: 76 x ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960 This industrial 'Spazio' desk is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. A black vinyl tablet...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR, Desk and cabinet mod. Spazio, prod. Olivetti 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Rivoli, IT
Desk and cabinet mod. Spazio designed by Studio BBPR and produced for Olivetti in the 1960s Painted metal frame, plastic, vinyl leather desk and cabinet top. 78x130x80.5 cm desk cm ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk or dining table mod. Arco rectangular. The top is in dark wood effect laminate with shaped profile...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Arco Desk set by B.P.P.R for Olivetti 1963
By Olivetti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Arco desk set by Olivetti, with the side table too very rare to find in this condition also the complete set Part of the "Arco" series, this sculptural piece features b...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Recently Viewed

View All