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Period: Mid-20th Century
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
Located in New York, NY
This bloch desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), the “father” of Brazilian modernism, in 1965. The desk offers an interplay of rosewood tones and its elegance is complem...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jordi Vilanova Desk and Stool Set in Wood, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of desk and stool designed by Jordi Vilanova, circa 1960.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-16-B, c. 1957
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 Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV style executive office writing desk with glass top. Item features a custom glass top, sol...
Category
French Country Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The small office table...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the 1960s by the renowned Bruksbo manufactory. Featuring the original label underneath ...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
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 Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century teak desk is a true testament to Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s. Its minimalist design exudes timeless elegance, while its functionality makes it a practical ch...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bureau moderniste vintage en bois de chêne et métal noir des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 60, style moderniste dans le goût de Pierre Guariche ou Minvielle, plateau en bois de chêne, piétement métallique noir et caisson en bois de chêne avec 3 ti...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a compl...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Cartier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two super rare, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico
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 Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Danish Vintage Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and iconic Danish vintage desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen. Originally designed in 1955, this dates from the 1960’s.
It is of outstanding quality, it is...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
By Bruno Weil
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil
Step into the world of Bauhaus design with our sensational 1936 Avant-garde Tubular Steel Writing Des...
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German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Helmut Lagg "Lady Desk" in Solid Pine
By WK Möbel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Helmut Lagg
Manufacturer: WK Furniture
Era: 1950s
Materials: Pine
Measurements: 39.5" wide x 23.75" deep x 32.75" tall
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides give a lightness to the design.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk model JH-563 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and M...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century gray enameled desk or vanity designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for famed Dutch manufacturer Gispen. This 1960s desk has one white cabinet with two drawers, a corrugated metal p...
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Dutch Industrial Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier LC-TAT-07-A Ministry Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
This is one of the rare Ministers’ desks, one of the few pieces Le Corbusier personally designed for the Chandigarh project. The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or ab...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Desk with Four Drawers and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the mid 20th century with four drawers and warm patina. Created in England during the Midcentury period, this walnut faux bamboo desk features...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer. Organically carved, its traditional features in natural wood tone are contrasted by...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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 Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Desk with Singer sewing machine
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak work table with flip top and sewing machine included. Three drawers are also present.
An original vintage Swedish desk that still features the Singer sewing machine inside. It...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
By André Lurcat
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk
Catalog model: PS 8
Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
This desk was designed by French modernis...
Category
Czech Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Kem Weber Trimline Desk by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Oakville, CT
Kem Weber Trimline Desk
Overall Dimensions: 29 3/4″ x 47 3/4″ x 29 1/2″
Pencil Drawer: 17 1/4″ x 22
Upper Drawer: 12 1/2″ x 24 1/2″
Lower Drawer: 12 ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a mica plateau and drawer fronts. Features three drawers ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wea...
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American American Classical Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Mid-Century Desk PJ-BU-02-A
Located in London, GB
An increasingly scarce teak mid-century desk by legendary design Pierre Jeanneret.
India, circa 1960s, for Chandigarh projects.
Designed for various administrative buildings in the city.
Black re-covered leather top. A single drawer to the front, open pigeonhole shelving to the reverse ideal for books and curios to create and artistic display.
A particularly good model, remaining in good vintage condition, priced accordingly.
Recent sales...
Category
Indian Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1969 Teak Danish Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen Draws Cabinet Bar Keys
Located in Milano, IT
1969 teak "boomerang" desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen (firstly designed in 1956), Danish modern biomorphic design, for Hedendsted Møbelindustri. Front side with three drawers, in the top...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedens...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style executive desk
Mahogany with excessive bronze mounts and trim with tooled dark leather writing surface.
Dimensions:
31" H x 71.75" ...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pine desk, Mobilier Gal La Plagne, 1960s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Discover this charming desk from the 1960s, a piece imbued with simplicity and elegance.
The top, cleverly designed in two parts, is joined by dowels and rests on sled-style legs. O...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
A Lovely French Desk w/Scalloped Apron & Sunflower Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached and painted wood desk with drawer, by furniture maker Auffray & Co., from the mid 20th century. This mid-century table from France features an overall rectangular s...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb Italian walnut and rosewood desk with matching rosewood and leather side chair, made to measure for the villa of an Italian executive in 1960. The rectangular top is covered...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
MCM Rosewood Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The “FM60” Rosewood executive desk, by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, having a “floating” desktop over two banks of drawers with three drawers each, and sculpted rose...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Blue Framed Metal Desk With Two Drawers and Formica Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet with two blue drawers. In original condition with visible wear, rust, dents and scratc...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Birch
Italian mid-century modern wood double desk by Campo and Graffi for Home, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood double desk by Campo and Graffi for Home, 1960s
Desk with two rectangular wooden tops. The upper top has two short rounded sides, and underneath there...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Yellow Formica children's school desk with two leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960. Small desk from a hotel room with a matte black tubular metal frame and a rectangular-...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Writing Desk in Veneer Burl Briar Wood and Brass
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian desk with its stunning veneer burl wood pattern top standing on a wonderful stretchered base with cross frame legs. The legs are nicely fluted with great brass ac...
Category
Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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 Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak with Built-In Storage Shelves, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning, Danish-made six-drawer writer's desk constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak. Petite in stature this ultra-functional desk packs so much pr...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
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...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage compartments. This desk is normally in a rosewood, so this item is a rare find.
Please co...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Chinese Export Bamboo Fretwork Library Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese bamboo library table. Amazing Chinese export center or library table featuring intricate bamboo open fretwork on the aprons. ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Terni desk in aluminium and Indian rosewood,
Ico Parisi for MIM
great Italian design
very nice color and powerful patina
marked MIM.
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional John Vesey Stainless Steel and Bronze Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of neoclassical French Louis XVI style with fluted columns-as-legs, bronze acanthus feet and corners embossed with gilt swag, this extraordinary and rare writing table is...
Category
American Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Important Mid Century Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM 1958
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular tabletop, The desk contains a three drawer block ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1930's Thonet B282 desk by Bruno Weill with unique family provenance of history and including its original Thonet key
This desk comes from the family Brandt Corstius who lived right...
Category
French Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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