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Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful a-symmetrical writing desk-table designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi and made in Italy in 1950. This one of a kind piece was created for a project in Florence. It's made fr...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Art Deco walnut desk in fabulous condition.
A beautiful piece perfect for a smaller study area. Three draws, and a bookshelf on the left side of...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s,
One drawer is fixed, it was used to hide a safe underneath
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you h...
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Argentine Space Age Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing desk by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double under-top drawer. Teak veneer wood, fine construction details.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel, plastic, fabric, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Ita...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Writing Desk in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Intimiano, writing desk, cat. no, '1950.56', chestnut, Italy, 1950
This highly refined writing table is designed by the acknowledged master of Italian...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, wi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great Looking desk in mahogany, designed and made by Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings in Napoleon III style in rosewood and mahogany woods. Finished for the center des...
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French Napoleon III Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid black and white lacquered birch,...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Red lacquered writing desk on glue and plaster preparation, 1950s. Equipped with drawer and open compartment. Later retouched and repainted. It shows patina due to age and use, retou...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #130 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk also known as Model #130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler in Denmark, circa 1950s. This exquisite desk fea...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in rosewood. Designed by and made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk. Unusual shape where the floating desk top rest on six solid teak p...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
The double footed legs is reminiscent of Frattini’s lines. The “grissinato” technique (in front of the...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century '7800 Series' Desk by A.R Cordemeyer for Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1950's, early 1960's '7800 Series' (to be precise, the "7840") desk designed by A. R Cordemeyer for Gispen. The desk has one side cabinet with three drawers and a dark grey fram...
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid walnut wood, handles are made of blackened metal.
Height of writing surface 70 cm
Gianf...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
Great italien prototype desk from an architects estate full of wonderful mid century design and prototypes. we are very happy to offer this iconic italien desk , that has an breathta...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Constructivist Wood and Melamine Desk, Italy, c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1950's Italian desk featuring a bank of 4 drawers, a wider drawer and an off white melamine desk top supported by two geometric H-frames.
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Height: 74.5
Wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, 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
Materials
Metal
Erik Wørts: Freestanding "Mayor's" desk with profiled edges made 1953
By Erik Wørts, C.B.Hansen
Located in London, GB
Freestanding desk of Brazilian rosewood with profiled edges. Front with six drawers with carved handles. Made 1953 by C. B. Hansen with plaquette. H. 75 cm. L. 190 cm. W. 105 cm.
Pr...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 35.5"W x 35.5"D x 28.25"H.
Good origi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful secretary desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler. It has the label in the back. This secretary desk is made in Denm...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti Desk from " Banca Nazionale del Lavoro , Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro in the mid-1950s.
Giovanni "Gio" Ponti was an Italian architect, indus...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France
L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75"
FDV11559
*Wear consistent with age and use.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
scrivania in radica design - 1950 - mid century - desk - design
Located in Milano, MI
scrivania in radica design - 1950 - mid century - desk - design
Caratteristiche Produzione: italiana
Periodo: 1950 - 1959
Paese produzione: Italia
Essenza principale: radi...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mahogany and Leather English Campaign Desk Resting on Stretcher Base
Located in Montreal, QC
English Campaign Desk resting on stretcher and inset with black leather top and decorated with brass handles
Category
English Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in Bologna but grown up in Milan, Melchiorre Bega is a fine professional who spans five decades and three seasons of Italian architecture, from rationalism to international styl...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles. It is a sophisticated desk, the work of the Milanese architect and designer Gianfra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and Sherry boiled wool.
Desk: 27 H x 31.5 W x 23 D inches
Stoo...
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Indian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wool
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Soborg Furniture Factory, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976), attributed to
Desk
Cherry, glass, rubber and brass
Model created around 1950
H 78 × W 151 × D 65 cm
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Top Desk by Beresford and Hicks
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage leather top desk by Beresford and Hicks. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s. Beresford and...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Sapele Wood
Early Poul Kjaerholm "PK52" Working Desk in Steel and Oregon Pine, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early student working desk model "PK52" in black lacquered steel and oregon pine top and black stained drawer and storage on the opposite side. Produced in Denmark by Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier 1950s. Good original condition with patina from age and use. Acquired from a Belgian private collection of important Poul Kjærholm furniture...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Writing Desk with Sophisticated Design and Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this fully restored and restyled teak writing desk by RETRO4M. Its ultra-sophisticated design captures the essence of a golden era of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, BE
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Additional information:
Material: Teak
Artist: Nanna Ditzel
Size: 175 W X 72 D X 75 H cm.
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrivania Anni 50-60, marrone in legno, ottone e vetro
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania vintage di manifattura italiana in legno con vetro sovrapiano, due cassetti e piedini in ottone. Legno esotico.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, desk JH571, teak, oak, metal, Denmark, design 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This is mostly...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique Georgian style writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully designed with a co...
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British Georgian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s.
It is of outstan...
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British Georgian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, 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
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed according to the midcentury design principles that were in vogue in the fifties. The ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set composed of a small rectangular desk with 2 drawers and a chair, Art-Deco, Modernist, desk with geometric bamboo structure and w...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built...
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American Late Victorian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel and wood frame with large brass elements and alternating black and white drawer fr...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "The Boss" mahogany executive desk with brass pulls with a woven wicker back. The large 76" wide desk with six drawers.
We at the shop have ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Materials
Oak
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