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Period: 1950s
Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Widdicomb kneehole executive desk. Excellent wood choice, book matched throughout. Cherry veneer with solid cherry feet. Original patina to the brass handles. Professiona...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s

Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s

$2,750
Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small desk by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s. Re-painted in black high-gloss lacquer. Stainless steel base powder-coated in black, fine brass details. Height-adjustable foot sections...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta
Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta

Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta

$11,145
Italian Midcentury Wood Glass Desk Office Table 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 item is ori...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian Midcentury Wood Glass Desk Office Table 1950s
Italian Midcentury Wood Glass Desk Office Table 1950s

Italian Midcentury Wood Glass Desk Office Table 1950s

$5,868
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak desk, Model 36, designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profiles with ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s

$8,250
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

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

$2,595
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A cork, dark-stained mahogany, brass and black-dyed leather desk designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

$16,800
Joseph Scapinelli Attrib. Small Desk in Wood, Brazil 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Naples, IT
A rare wooden coffee table attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli, the coffee table has an organic style and the shapes are soft with sinuous lines. The coffee table proposed here can be ...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Joseph Scapinelli Attrib. Small Desk in Wood, Brazil 1950s
Joseph Scapinelli Attrib. Small Desk in Wood, Brazil 1950s

Joseph Scapinelli Attrib. Small Desk in Wood, Brazil 1950s

$2,371
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage executive walnut desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in the 1950s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Featuring a functional cabi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates

$4,995
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s

Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s

$4,500
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

Materials

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

$3,556
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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

Materials

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

$36,000
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

Materials

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

$5,691
Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton Offered form sale is a rare Midcentury Modern quintessential 50s design Arthur Umanoff writing desk for...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton
Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton

Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton

$2,200
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

Materials

Iron

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

Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s

$2,134 Sale Price
55% Off
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
Category

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

Materials

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

$14,900
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

Materials

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

$3,319 Sale Price
20% Off
Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy

Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy

$18,000
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
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

Materials

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

$1,695
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

Materials

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

$4,200
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
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

Materials

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

$6,521
Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important 1950s sculptural walnut wood table By Brazilian mid century master, Giuseppi Scapinelli. The glass top is fitted down into th...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table
Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table

Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table

$18,000
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work tables, and a center drawer with 5 side drawers. The de...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

$1,430 Sale Price
35% Off
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
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 brass hard...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

$3,295
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, 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 Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

$8,995
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, p...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

$8,010
Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
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...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

$14,820
De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by De Coene Frères chairs, model Voltaire, featured in original catalogue as the number 03-81-689 (Source: Noël Hostens, De Coene A...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941
De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941

De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941

$3,794 Sale Price
20% Off
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk

$19,862
1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany
By Eugenio Escudero, Michael van Beuren
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

Materials

Mahogany, Plywood

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

1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany

$2,800
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Barntrup, DE
This fine Louis XV-style desk has a leather top framed by bronze borders. The writing desk is raised on cabriole legs headed by floral and leaf cast mounts that have finely finished ...
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European Louis XV Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts

$4,446
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Ole Wanscher, made in mahogany with table top dressed in black leather. Very elegant lines and sophisticated details. Brass hoops for pulling out extensions on the s...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s

$40,015
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Desk grissinatura
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Desk - 1950s Design with Glass Top and Sculptural Lines This rare Italian center desk, dating to the mid-1950s, is a superb example of 20th-cen...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Desk grissinatura
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Desk grissinatura

Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Desk grissinatura

$4,742
Desk " 530 " by Gianfranco Frattini fo Bernini, Italy 1960s.
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Desk model " 530 " in Walnut wood with two drawers and one spaces in the front side and other two spaces in the back side, with out keys. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk " 530 " by Gianfranco Frattini fo Bernini, Italy 1960s.
Desk " 530 " by Gianfranco Frattini fo Bernini, Italy 1960s.

Desk " 530 " by Gianfranco Frattini fo Bernini, Italy 1960s.

$6,817
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk. In the style of Jean Prouvé Striking French design from the 1950s /60s. Green lacquered met...
Category

French Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk

$1,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Odense, DK
Large freestanding Nanna Ditzel "ND93" desk in an amazingly grained rosewood with four integrated drawers. Designed in 1955 and executed at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark. A r...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s

$23,119
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

Materials

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

$3,500
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is a beautiful piece of furniture that showcases the designer's signature style. Made of solid teak wood, the desk features a sleek and elegant design with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. The piece also features brass feet and details, which add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. The desk top - with a dimension of 161x80.5cm (WxD) - has ample surface space for writing and working and the three drawers provide ample storage for documents and office supplies...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

$17,547
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

Materials

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

$6,501
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

Materials

Brass

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

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

$3,850
Restored Heywood Wakefield Birch Desk w/ Rattan Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Paul T. Frankl inspired Mid-Century birch wood desk with 2 drawers & rattan legs by Heywood Wakefield. It offers a minimalist modern design and functionality that will ...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

$1,300 Sale Price
35% Off
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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

$13,629
Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small writing table/student desk in stained mahogany with attractive mint green laminate surface by Gio Ponti for Schirolli (ca. 1950, Italy). Stylish piece with modernist details in...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Mahogany

Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table
Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table

Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table

$3,200
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen teak desk with front bookcase. Desk has a slight graceful curve with a rolled edge to the back of the desk. Beautiful size and scale! Legs are exp...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase

Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase

$3,850
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

$2,549
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
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

Materials

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

$10,500
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small folding desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut, open depth 83 cm, completely restored with natural paints as in the past.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut

Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut

$9,010 Sale Price
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Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

$45,000
Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for Gustav Bertelsen
By Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard: Desk of teak. Front with two drawers. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. H. 74 cm. L. 150 cm. W. 75 cm. List Price of £4200 includes professional sanding and re...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for Gustav Bertelsen
Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for Gustav Bertelsen

Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for Gustav Bertelsen

$5,753
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

Materials

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

$11,500
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

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
Scandinavian Danish desk in teak

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak

$3,497
Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk in the manner of Melchiorre Bega, glass, walnut, Italy, 1950s This elegant piece of furniture is made in Italy in the 1950s. The stylistic elements and overall design distinct...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top
Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top

Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top

$13,800
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Chocolate and caramel brown leather France
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet

$18,199
Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
 Mid-century desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with Fat Hairpin Legs, This Version has two cabinets with three drawers on both sides, top drawers can be locked with one key. In origin...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s

Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s

$2,311
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

Materials

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

$14,820
Borge Mogensen Oak Executive Desk for P. Lauritsen & Son, 1960.
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare freestanding desk designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. The desk comes apart in three separated pieces, the top and the ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Oak Executive Desk for P. Lauritsen & Son, 1960.
Borge Mogensen Oak Executive Desk for P. Lauritsen & Son, 1960.

Borge Mogensen Oak Executive Desk for P. Lauritsen & Son, 1960.

$8,299
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

$18,492
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Taupe leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. The last 4 images are original photos of the desk pre-restoration. Armrest clearance is 26.25" Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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Indian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh

$33,000
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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Classic Edwardian Style Mahogany & Leather Writing Desk

$1,650
Geometric Writing Desk / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This geometrical writing desk has a sleek symmetry. This is formed by two large, rectangular storage compartments, together with four smaller compartments above. In between the compa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Geometric Writing Desk / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Geometric Writing Desk / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1950s

Geometric Writing Desk / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1950s

$11,900
L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal kneehole desk By L. & J. G. Stickley USA, 1955 Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48.13"W ...
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American Georgian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk
L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk

L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk

$2,795

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