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Period: 1950s
Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti
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
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s

Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s

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

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Wood, Ash

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

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

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Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined look with the unmistakable charm of the Italian design of the fifties. According to...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's

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Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful set of Pierre Jeanneret desk and chair. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many versions all over the world, but these original pieces sti...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian desk in leather and walnut wood, classic and very linear design for a desk from the middle of the last century. Top of the desk all covered in light brown leather, w...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Dassi desk minimal geometric mahogany and laminate midcentury. The parts in colored laminate have some defects, see photos.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury

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

Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950. The case trimmed in bronze having two drawers and a new leather top with gilt embossed border resting on taper...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.

Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.

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

Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned producer ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955

Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Savannah, GA
A Hans Wegner drop leaf desk or table, model AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955. The top with custom finish for an artist in a thick white water-resistant poly coating (perfect for kitch...
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Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined modern desk, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1960s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color. The price noted ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb
Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
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...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return

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

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Glass, Walnut

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

Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
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French Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi

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

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Oak

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

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

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Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
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Italian Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet steel, featuring a sleek, minimalist design. Cole Stee Renowned for its sturdy con...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel

Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This single desk was designed by Willy Van Der Meeren in the early 1950s and manufactured by Tubax. Van Der Meeren designed this kind of desks for the private market, he worked toget...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax

Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax

Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing table from Sligh. Cabriole legs and scalloped bottom and centre drawers as well as c...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top

Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top

Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Henri Lancel, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century black lacquered metal base table with a blue formica top. Designed by Henri Lancel, manufactured by Atelier d'art Primavera for Printemps.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel

Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel

Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table Mod. 754/2 for Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare dining table mod 574/2 designed by Ico Parisi in the 1959 and produced by Figli di Amedeo Cassina at the beginning of the 1960s. Made in...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table Mod. 754/2 for Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, 1959
Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table Mod. 754/2 for Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, 1959

Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table Mod. 754/2 for Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, 1959

Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned pro...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955

Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955

Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model BM-66 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2

Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
By Arne Vodder
Located in København K, DK
Rare and huge teak desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Fyn, Denmark. Designed and produced in the 1950s.
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.

Gio Ponti Low Rectangular Table in Wood and Glass for BNL 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Low rectangular shaped table with a frontal drawer realized in wood with a glass on top, originally designed for the offices of the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) Italian manufactu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Gio Ponti Low Rectangular Table in Wood and Glass for BNL 1950s Italy
Gio Ponti Low Rectangular Table in Wood and Glass for BNL 1950s Italy

Gio Ponti Low Rectangular Table in Wood and Glass for BNL 1950s Italy

Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-16-B, c. 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-B Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-B Administrative desk, c. 1957-58 Dismountable ver...
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Indian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-16-B, c. 1957
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-16-B, c. 1957

Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-16-B, c. 1957

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

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

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

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Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany

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

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

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Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra Mid-Century desk was manufactured in Belgium by Imexcotra, during the 1950s. Imexcotra was a Belgian company, founded after WW...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra

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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

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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.

1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico
By Frank Kyle, Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Sculptural Desk Dry Bar in Rosewood and Parchment Bronze applications designed by FRANK KYLE. Made Mexico circa 1950s. Malachite hardware by PEPE MENDOZA foundry marks present...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico
1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico

1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico

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

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960

Italian Wood Desk Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian desk attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, crafted from warm-toned wood. The tabletop’s subtle curvature and fluted edges offer a soft contrast to the clean, architectur...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Wood Desk Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
Italian Wood Desk Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s

Italian Wood Desk Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
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

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Birch

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Teak

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s

Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Floating Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Teak 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Merighi & Dall'Olmo, wall-mounted sideboard, rosewood veneer, teak veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, lacquered steel, linoleum, Cantù, Italy, 1950s This refined floating wall-mo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Floating Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Teak 1950s
Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Floating Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Teak 1950s

Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Floating Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Teak 1950s

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Napoli, IT
This is a large executive desk that is featured in several furniture magazines.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 2 drawer Swedsh Gustavian style desk.
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style

Desk Swedish Gustavian Style

1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s Stitched leather desk with his stool. All set designed by Jacques Adnet.
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European Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair. By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group". USA, 1950s Black and white lacq...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair

Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk model JH-563 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark

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

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Wood

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

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

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Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian desk in maple wood attributed to the great designer Mario Oreglia made in the 1950s. The desk is very unusual in shape, creating a very...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)

Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)

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Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents juxtaposition between light and dark colors of the wood. Desk has 2 spacious drawe...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk

Mid-Century French Desk

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Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign desk designed and produced by Kittinger in the United States, circa 1950s. This des...
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American Regency Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s

Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid large desk by Philippe Meerman,Belgium Architect designed for the Coene. The desk top features a wonderful pattern of barrel features a solid oak woo...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958

Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf

Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
By pulling the drawer the tambour roll top opens automatic. Then you can double the size of the writing surface.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini

Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a console table in a large space. The spare, minimal form ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites

Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
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

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Maple

Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase

Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass. It is composed of a central drawer, two columns of ten drawers each, two additional...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.  
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model BM-66 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2

Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2

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Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important desk model Stadera designed by Franco Albini for the Poggi manufacture, in 1959. Model 840. Made of noble wood for its shelf, the desk is the perfect modernist ele...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk

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Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demilune curve to accommodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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

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Oak

Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman
Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman

Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman

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. The word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green 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. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration. Armrest clearance is 26". Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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Indian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

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

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the style of Jean Prouve a patinated eggshell blue student desk with single drawer and in inset white laminate top from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay,...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk
Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian desk in a beautiful caramel wood. Four pull-out drawers flank each side of the desk. Angular extension on the left side of the desk for extra writing space and fanta...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy

Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table, French style but probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a desk, vanity, console table, or bar. It featu...
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American Regency Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table
Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table

Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table

Desk by Luisa and Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Greding, DE
Large executive desk with adjustable drawer elements designed by Luisa and Ico Parisi for mim Roma in the 1950s. The octagonal table top rests on metal legs with veneered panels and ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Luisa and Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
Desk by Luisa and Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1950s

Desk by Luisa and Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1950s

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Entire desk is wrapped in leather. Iron frame with 4 po...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar li...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Mahogany

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany partners desk with original leather top and base and brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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