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Period: 1950s
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

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Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

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Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

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Mid-Century Italian Desk, 1950s, Fully Restored with Shellac Finish
Located in Rome, IT
This mid-century desk, designed and produced in Italy in the 1950s, features a fully restored finish that highlights its refined craftsmanship. The ebonized frame and angular legs ar...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Desk, 1950s, Fully Restored with Shellac Finish
Mid-Century Italian Desk, 1950s, Fully Restored with Shellac Finish

Mid-Century Italian Desk, 1950s, Fully Restored with Shellac Finish

Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk, Model 1625
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Desk in walnut with floating top, flanking drawers on the front, and a rectangular open space for display or storage at the rear, supported on four cylindrical legs. An architectural...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk, Model 1625
Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk, Model 1625

Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk, Model 1625

Elegant Organic Italian Desk in Walnut 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s This elegant desk, made in Italy in the 1950s, is a refined example of mid-century craftsmanship in walnut wood. Its gently curved shape gives it a light,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Elegant Organic Italian Desk in Walnut 1950s
Elegant Organic Italian Desk in Walnut 1950s

Elegant Organic Italian Desk in Walnut 1950s

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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American Louis XV Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

X-Leg Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
X-Leg table, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s. Patinaed birch legs, birch table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

X-Leg Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s
X-Leg Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s

X-Leg Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s

Classic Edwardian Style Mahogany & Leather Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Edwardian style writing desk having rich mahogany base and front turned legs that terminate in casters. Top is covered in brown tooled leather. Two drawers on one side. ...
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North American Edwardian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Classic Edwardian Style Mahogany & Leather Writing Desk
Classic Edwardian Style Mahogany & Leather Writing Desk

Classic Edwardian Style Mahogany & Leather Writing Desk

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century executive desk, designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1950s, is a timeless piece that combines functionality and style. Its large working surface and floati...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903-1970), architect and designer, worked in the field of furniture design. Trained in the studio of Ponti and Lancia, from where he borrowed elements of neoclass...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood
20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood

Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts
By Erik Wørts
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts. This table is called Multifunctional table as it doubles as a desk with multiple pull out extensions an...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Rosewood, Teak

Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts
Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts

Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing desk, oak, brass, linoleum, Italy, 1950s This mid-century modern freestanding desk from 1950s Italy exemplifies a sculptural approach to furniture design. It speaks t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass

Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare small desk made by Schiroli and designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s, in Walnut wood and wood-colored laminate top, has some restorations in the top well executed, we have the ex...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic

Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design desk with wooden frame with two drawers on which rests the thick glass top shaped with rounded corners, Italy 1950s Please note that the desk is ori...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s

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Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. Made from warm teak wood with contrasting solid oak on the inside of the drawers. Nice wood...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

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Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An elegant and slim desk designed by the legendary Hans Wegner and expertly crafted by Andreas Tuck in the 1950s. Made from stunningly fresh and beautiful oak wood, this desk exudes ...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s

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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lac...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A vintage and rare 1950s desk with matching chair Italian Design by Vico Magistretti. Light maple wood desk and chair with the original leather upholstery. The desk has 7 storage uni...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood, Maple

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with five drawers ...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
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 Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
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 lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. Made from warm teak wood with contrasting solid oak on the inside of the drawers. Nice wood...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial des...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Birch, Ebony

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk with drawers and front cabinets! Desk opening is 24.5 wide and 26.5 high. Sled Style Runner Legs. One of Kristiansen's finest and most iconic d...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70

Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly perfect size table for a writing desk also converts in to a LOWER console table height piece. The lovely parquet top is classic Chambron and although it has side extensio...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s

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1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ‘modernist organic ‘Italian design desk/console table with 2 drawers , tapered legs crafted in Italy around 1950, this piece is a stunning example of the era's design sensibilities.The juxtaposition of blond wood with darker wood drawers...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash

1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa
1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa

1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa

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Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A vintage and rare 1950s desk with matching chair Italian Design by Vico Magistretti. Light maple wood desk and chair with the original leather upholstery. The desk has 7 storage uni...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood, Maple

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian

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Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Knoll, Florence 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison

Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A small desk with two drawers in ash wood and Formica, Danish production, designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen, 1958. Despite its compact size, this desk refl...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Ash

Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958

Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958

American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black-lacquered iron and cane desk or reception desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. dimensions: 30“ H x 60“ W x 25“ D
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk

Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure Italian midcentury design style, designed to comfortably seat six people, the table f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s

Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

Bleached Italian Patchwork Veneer Writing Desk, c.1950
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Italian patchwork veneer writing desk, circa 1950. Three drawers that can face the wall for use as a console. 42 inches wide by 21 ¾ inches deep by 29 ½ inches tall; kn...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Bleached Italian Patchwork Veneer Writing Desk, c.1950
Bleached Italian Patchwork Veneer Writing Desk, c.1950

Bleached Italian Patchwork Veneer Writing Desk, c.1950

Spectacular Handpainted Chinoiserie Ladies Desk Turquoise White Flowerts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular Chinoiserie Handpainted ladies desk , turquoise with white flowers and birds all over. Matching chair part of the set. Lots of small drawers on top and 3 drawers on the m...
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American Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Spectacular Handpainted Chinoiserie Ladies Desk Turquoise White Flowerts
Spectacular Handpainted Chinoiserie Ladies Desk Turquoise White Flowerts

Spectacular Handpainted Chinoiserie Ladies Desk Turquoise White Flowerts

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An elegant and slim desk designed by the legendary Hans Wegner and expertly crafted by Andreas Tuck in the 1950s. Made from stunningly fresh and beautiful oak wood, this desk exudes ...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s

1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany
By Michael van Beuren, Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico 1950s Refined Floating Desk in Mahogany Wood Quality build in Mahogany with Plywood on Tabletop. Solid Mahogany Drawer Pulls and Solid Legs. Manner and era of Eugenio Escuder...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Plywood

1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany
1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany

1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany

Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Model 2135 extendable dining table with four leaves by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished

Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished

Cees Braakman Mid-Century Modern EB02 Writing Table for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern EB02 writing table. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Solid birch and original birch veneer base on fo...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Cees Braakman Mid-Century Modern EB02 Writing Table for Pastoe, 1950s
Cees Braakman Mid-Century Modern EB02 Writing Table for Pastoe, 1950s

Cees Braakman Mid-Century Modern EB02 Writing Table for Pastoe, 1950s

Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Nutwood

Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s

Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s

Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, a model type produced in Italy in the 1950s and specifically de...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi

Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi

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Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A reclaimed vintage rustic solid oak top has been mounted on a Friso Kramer 'Reform' table frame The Reform table was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend/De Cirkel to match with ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top
Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top

Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top

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Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto manufacured by Ditta Bernini Italy, 1959-60 this desk is very rare because this is the large version of the desk and...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany

Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60

Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60

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Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design desk with wooden frame with two drawers on which rests the thick glass top shaped with rounded corners, Italy 1950s Please note that the desk is ori...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s

Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Miami, FL
Stained pine table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Works also well as desk. The table is signed.  
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu
Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu

Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

Restored Heywood Wakefield Birch Desk w/ Rattan Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century birch wood desk with 2 drawers & rattan legs by Heywood Wakefield. It offers a minimalist modern design and functionality that will easily fit any laptop or...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Restored Heywood Wakefield Birch Desk w/ Rattan Legs
Restored Heywood Wakefield Birch Desk w/ Rattan Legs

Restored Heywood Wakefield Birch Desk w/ Rattan Legs

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
Scandinavian Danish desk in teak

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak

Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of Gio Ponti. The desk has two drawers and light grey Formica on two levels of the desk ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Linen, Formica, Fruitwood

Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti

Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Three Drawers
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer

Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian. Colored glass top with gold decorations on the edge. Perfectly rest...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian

Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Sears Roebuck & co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s
Sears Roebuck & co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s

Sears Roebuck & co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s

Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s

Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
By Børge Mogensen, Søberg Møbler
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table

Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Furniture Factory
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

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Rare Complete Executive Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær, Model 901, 1959
By Bodil Kjaer, A. Petersen & Co.
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
An exceptionally rare and complete Model 901 executive suite by Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjær, produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark, 1959. This set includes the large ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Rare Complete Executive Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær, Model 901, 1959
Rare Complete Executive Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær, Model 901, 1959

Rare Complete Executive Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær, Model 901, 1959

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Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk

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Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman
By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe is a true representation of timeless elegance and functional design. Crafted in the Netherlands in the 1950s, the EB04 de...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman

Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953 Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Desk with shaped top from the "TL 22" series, wooden structure, italian manufacture from the 1950s, crafted by Poggi and designed by Franco Albini. This office desk stands out with ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s

Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s

Rare Gio Ponti Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Gio Ponti desk manufactured in Italy by Giordano Chiesa. An early example with 2 tone drawer fronts. Purchased at the Singer Showroom in NYC. Purchased from the original family ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Rare Gio Ponti Desk
Rare Gio Ponti Desk

Rare Gio Ponti Desk

1950s Italian Executive Desk Style Vittorio Dassi Italy
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Floating Italian Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi Ample storage. Finished backside. Made in Italy Unmarked attributed Vittorio Dassi 30 x 51.25 w x 23.75 Kneehole 24 h x ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1950s Italian Executive Desk Style Vittorio Dassi Italy
1950s Italian Executive Desk Style Vittorio Dassi Italy

1950s Italian Executive Desk Style Vittorio Dassi Italy

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ‘modernist organic ‘Italian design desk/console table with 2 drawers , tapered legs crafted in Italy around 1950, this piece is a stunning example of the era's design sensibilities.The juxtaposition of blond wood with darker wood drawers...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash

1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa
1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa

1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa

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