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Period: 1950s
Place of Origin: American
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined cantilevered modern desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your ch...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Raymond Loewy Secretary Desk for Mengel Furniture
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture c.1950s, USA. This drop front oak desk features three cerused front oak drawers. The interior of the desk has drawers and she...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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1950s Campaign Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Burl

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Planner Group” Desk by Paul McCobb
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller. Originally designed and produced in the 1950s this was made as a work table for an office but equally intended for a dining space as well...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boston, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb desk, circa 1950s. Three drawers with organizers open with woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. S...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane" collection by Thomasville Furniture, circa 1950's. THOMASVILLE TIMELESS TAMERLANE -- ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's. This iconic and elegant desk by P:aul McCobb having a pair of graduated drawers to the...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with 2 drawers. Simple lines, sculpted legs, curved ed...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black and white lacquered solid maple, wi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid black and white lacquered birch,...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
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1950s Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 35.5"W x 35.5"D x 28.25"H. Good origi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Sears Roebuck & co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small solid oak writing desk from the "Harmony House Ranch-Mode"-series, designed and produced by Sears Roebuck & co, USA, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Cerused Executive Desk by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage cerused executive desk by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a Minimalist design where the correct choice of materials used for its construction stands out. The desk has been constructed from black cerused oak wood, giving it a unique contrast and making it immediately stand out from the rest. Features five drawers, within which a drawer stands out since this is a file drawer, and it will be useful to keep your most important documents...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s. This beautiful desk features a lovely green vinyl top with...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Wood

1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Luther Conover, Desk, Mahogany, Iron, USA, 1950s
By Luther Conover
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and black-painted iron desk designed by Luther Conover and produced by Luther Conover Inc. USA, 1950s
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built...
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1950s Late Victorian Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker, Rattan

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely original condition. Two rolltops, one on each side and three drawers. Large work se...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage. ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952. Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks. Table is 29 inches...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Lightly Restored Rare & Early Florence Knoll Signed Knoll Associates Maple Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has proven to be timeless! Of solid maple construction, it features tapered dowel legs and a...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Mahogany secretary desk with mahogany top and rattan accents, center drawer with four drawers on each side of the desk. Measures: 29.5" high x 49" wide x 25" deep We only p...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk By Landstrom Furniture. USA, 1950s Black lacquered mahog...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored large 60" wide stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany. Drawer fronts, side panels, and desk top. The desk features a center drawer and six side drawers. Beautiful stack...
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1950s Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Vladimir Kagan, Early Custom Sculptural Walnut Desk
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, Vladimir Kagan design, employing all of the design touches that make him such an important figure in American Modernism. A wonderful melding of rationalist and biomorphic elements, the triangular black laminate writing surface cantilevers over a cubist stack of drawers raised on sculptural foot; on the opposite end the top is supported by a classic Kagan split leg. The piece is finished on the back to allow floating in a room. This comes out of a Kagan-Dreyfuss designed Manhattan apartment...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible primitive Americans desk in a beautiful black paint with heavy patina and raw wood accents. Four pull-out drawers across the front of the desk as well as three individual ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Black lacquered Honduran mahogany, with brass trim, st...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid embossed leather top. M...
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1950s Georgian Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul Mccobb Desk for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare architectural walnut and stone desk designed by Paul Mccobb for Calvin Furniture in the early 1950's. The left hand pedestal features a slide out work surface, a small drawer...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Brass

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955). Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s Having a Large kneehole with Three drawers on one side supporting a white laminate table top writing s...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Elegant Modern Desk, Designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti, Bertha Schaefer
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a rare and elegant modern desk, designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950s. Beautiful graining to the Italian walnut, especially to the top. Schaefer was on...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines. Height adjustable from 29"-38"...adjustable desk tilt-top, large hidden drawer measuring...
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1950s Industrial Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar li...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Mahogany

1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
By John Van Koert
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern vanity desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in the 1950's, and part of the Profile series. This vanity de...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk, Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Patchwork bleached walnut top, with solid walnut legs and brass-capped feet....
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates collection. We love the stylish curved front with a built-in bookcase along with the five side drawers and a center drawer. Beautiful figured light walnut. . The original chair is included and adds to the total...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black and white lacquered solid m...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Art Deco Pedestal Desk in Walnut & Ebonized Finish with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with our 1950s Art Deco Pedestal Desk, a perfect blend of historical charm and modern restoration. ...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Widdicomb Painted and Gilt Wood Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved, painted and giltwood Hollywood Regency style desk on brass castors with walnut burl top by Berkey Furniture Co. for John Widdicomb. Signed.
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded drawers allow for a tidy and streamlined workspace. O...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted g...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair. By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group". USA, 1950s Black and white lacq...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright Mahogany Extension Dining Table, ,
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning rectangular top that extends to accommodate two leaves with bevelled edges and carved Greek key motif above v shaped pedestals with similar decorative motif,, Excellent orig...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

1950s Cerused Oak Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
A very well crafted "Nubian" oak desk produced by Huntington Chair Corporation. This incredible example of Art Deco design is a collectible piece. Restored to mint condition. The desk has a cerused finish which highlights the nubian oak wood grain. Slightly shaped rectangular top with three well proportioned drawers to each side and an upper central pencil drawer. Unique round wood insert brass pulls with Art Deco form and design. Resting on angled and tapered wooden feet, clean Modernist lines. Having carved lines to the wood break...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Power Broker Impressive Large Flame Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Oval Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive flame mahogany pedestal desk with intricate refined inlays, an oval inset leather top, pull out writing surface and detailed metal handle pulls. There are 8 solidly constr...
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1950s Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original bras...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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