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Period: 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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Finn Juhl table
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark
rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles
This desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke. The desk has an organically shaped table...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, Italy. Walnut wood with two drawers and two spaces in the front side and other four spaces in the back side.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
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 ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Laszlo's (1900-1993) stunning bleached oak desk for brown saltman features basket weave drawer fronts and modern U-shaped legs.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,634 Sale Price
31% Off
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
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by 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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Model 'Canaan'
Wood, transparent white lacquered, visible wooden texture
Dimensions: L.180 cm D.60 cm H.72.5 cm
Design: Marcel Breuer, 1955
Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy
cf. V. Vercell...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$13,106
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for 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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with ceramic. All legs end on ceramic balls. Chair is 25 W x...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$16,000 / set
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk,
Model 310 for Søborg Møbler
Denmark 1950s
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Modernist desk in black lacquer
Writing desk
Piano lacquer, high gloss black
Metal fittings
in Art Déco style, France around 1950
Dimensions:
Width: 180 cm
Height: 78 cm
Depth: 90 cm
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$9,055 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
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.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$9,055 Sale Price
20% Off
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer.
Desk features three ...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani T95 teak and chromed steel desk for Tecno SPA, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This T95 desk is a remarkable creation by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Conceived in the 1956 and crafted towards the latte...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Black lacquer writing table with brass details.
Original green leather top.
Two drawers and one key.
Designed by maison Jansen, P...
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,764 Sale Price
20% Off
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid Century Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish little Italian Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1950s, the top is characterised by the presence of a elegant blue glass top whose colour tone changes according to the...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950
Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique Georgian style leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, we would date it to around the mid-late twentieth century.
It is ...
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British Georgian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik "Model 152" nicknamed "Hunting Table" as it was made as part of a series of furniture fo...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s. This beautiful desk features a lovely green vinyl top with...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Michel Ducaroy writing desk SNA Roset France 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare desk which is an early design by Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, France 1950. SNA Roset, later became Ligne Roset. The desk is made from solid mahogany with a rich warm red/brown ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Hardwood
Italian Venetian Knee-Hole Desk /Console Table circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1290 Hand painted Venetian style desk with gilt finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær complete with cabinets and sideboard
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s looks best free-standing in the room, as it has drawers and book shelves at both the front and the back. It has been carefully restored, however there are still slight signs of use at the edges and small scratches on the wood.
You can find the two matching chairs here: Set of 2 chairs with Gio Ponti Fabric...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Napoli, IT
This is a large executive desk that is featured in several furniture magazines.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo
[Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon]
Mid-century maple desk designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. This beautiful desk is made of map...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Cees Braakman Mid-Century Modern EB02 Writing Table for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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
Materials
Birch
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,812 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk model AT-305, 1955
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk with three integrated drawers and two drop leaves.
Designed 1955 and manufactured by cabinetmaker Anders Tuck, Denmark. Marked by maker.
Dimension:...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic desk designed by Ennio Fazioli and manufactured by his own company M.I.M Roma, Italy 1958. This desk is often sold as a design by Ico Parisi but as the Parisi book states, thi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
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 ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Glass, Wood
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk in bi-color brown and black
feet in brass in the manner of bamboo
Possibility to add an armchair who is not included
Category
European Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti.
Angelo Mangiarotti (* February 26, 1921 in Milan; † June 30, 2012) was an Italian industrial designer and...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
Located in PAU, FR
Important And rare green Desk and chair of Jacques Adnet.
Quitte rare in green.
The top is in black formica.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
$11,438
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