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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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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

1950's Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of midcentury design ethos. Crafted from rich teak wood and featuring a sleek frame of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

1950's Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame
1950's Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame

1950's Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame

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

American Craftsmanship Walnut Desk Attributed to John Keal
By John Keal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a stunning vintage American craftsmanship piece—a walnut desk attributed to the renowned designer John Keal, dating back to the 1950s. This exceptional desk features an exqu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

American Craftsmanship Walnut Desk Attributed to John Keal
American Craftsmanship Walnut Desk Attributed to John Keal

American Craftsmanship Walnut Desk Attributed to John Keal

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

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
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

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

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

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

Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark

Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark

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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

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Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture designer with a great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak

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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

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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

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

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

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

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 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.
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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

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
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

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

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

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen, 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

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Rosewood

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

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk

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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1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Walnut

1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

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Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
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English Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk

Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oak tripod writing desk by French modernist architect Jacques Adnet c. 1950's. This desk features a sliding drawer with a locking mechanism and matching brass key. Jacques Adnet (19...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk

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

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Mahogany, Plywood

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

1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany

Vintage Scandinavian mahogany writing desk
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s/60s mahogany desk with drawers, drop-down door with mirror, and contrasting brass details. Sleek lines and elegant proportions characterize this mid-century Scandinavian mahog...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Scandinavian mahogany writing desk
Vintage Scandinavian mahogany writing desk

Vintage Scandinavian mahogany writing desk

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...
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French Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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

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

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

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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

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture United States. Striking American design from the 1950s. Solid walnut base ...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The desk is made in the frame entirely of fine, light-coloured wood. The legs supporting the structure are long...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk

Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk

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

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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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Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by Stildomus (ca. 1950s, Italy). Features three dove-tailed drawers with interior dimensions...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus

Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus

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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

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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

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

Scandinavian vintage desk by Svante Skogh
By Svante Skogh
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak desk with tapered legs, two side drawer blocks and contrasting finish. Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak desk, degened by designer Svante Skogh. With two side drawer blocks and slend...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian vintage desk by Svante Skogh
Scandinavian vintage desk by Svante Skogh

Scandinavian vintage desk by Svante Skogh

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk & Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful five-drawer desk with hand carvings (see thumbnail photos) and paint decorated in the Louis XV style. Top quality workmanship in every phase. Original matching chair with this desk that is finished on all sides and can be placed in the middle of a room, bombe on all sides. Serpentine marble top...
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American Louis XV Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk & Chair
Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk & Chair

Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk & Chair

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

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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

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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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

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Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
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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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

20th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Rustic Style Italian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Rustic furniture in Valvaraita style, finely carved in walnut and fruitwood, in a beautiful patina. Finished for the center table equi...
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Italian Rustic Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Rustic Style Italian Writing Desk, 1950s
20th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Rustic Style Italian Writing Desk, 1950s

20th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Rustic Style Italian Writing Desk, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with signature foot glides. A minimalist design that is just as fresh and innovative today. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s

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

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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.

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