Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Executive Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An executive desk made of Wenge-veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. Three drawers, key included.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Stunning desk table in Brazilian Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma Woodart.
By Jean Gillon
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning and rare vintage desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship that define mid-century ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Derk Jan de Vries "SAMARA" Desk - 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos -> !! Desk top and one-leg wood !!
The SAMARA desk from the SAMARA collection, designed by Derk Jan De Vries (Obergum, 1917 – Veendam,...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960's Roger Capron Vallauris Ceramic Tiles & Oak Brutalist Table/Desk France
By Roger Capron
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1960's French Brutalist Local Carpenter Crafted Solid Oak Table/Desk with Roger Capron Ceramic Herbaria Leave tiles produced by Vallauris
The handcrafted tiles, which were produced...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular desk made entirely of dark wood and enameled cream with plastic stationery compartment on the top. Made in Italy between the late 60s and early 70s.Exceptional for placem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderfully simplistic parsons style 1970s rectangular dining table. Made of glass, wood and chromed steel legs.
Would make for an amazing executive desk or conference table.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Zagreb, HR
Model 207 desk by Arne Vodder is a well known classic of Danish Modern furniture and highly sought after.
Manufactured by Sibast in the 1960’s.
The desk is made out of solid wood, m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
Located in leucate, FR
Design solid Oak desk by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, " Votre Maison " edition.
Free-moving top, on the left side a box composed of a niche and 3 drawers with black cerami...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Oak
Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
By Franz West, Diego Giacometti
Located in Round Top, TX
Iron chain base console table with marble top; intermittent use as a desk would be possible with appropriately sized chair. Circa 1960s, in a style popularized by the designs of Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Desk Made In Rosewood & Legs In Metal, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a classic example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of beautiful rosewood and with metal legs, it exudes an elegant and timeless style. The desk's combination of war...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles After Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of midcentury trestles fully made in chromed steel. These incredibly stylish trestles were designed in Italy after Milo Baughman during the 1970s.
These versatile tres...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood and Glass Desk 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design desk with wooden frame with two drawers on which rests the thick glass top shaped with rounded corners, Italy 1950s
Please note that the desk is ori...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen industrial desk with blue drawers, blue linoleum top and grey enameled metal frame. Part of the 'Kleuro' line of office furniture from the late 50's and 60's. This was a line ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), designer for Maison Jansen, this mid twentieth century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around the top and legs are all detailed in brass. Its two drawers open using brass drop ring drawer pulls. Its four legs gently taper outward and are joined by an H stretcher that provides stability. This set includes its original accompanying bamboo desk chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s
An Italian architect or furniture designer with a great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two piece corner desk bookcase hutch. Good utilitarian size bookcase using small corner space.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Umberto Mascagni Dining Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsome Italian modern dining table produced in Italy mid-1950's. by Umberto Mascagni of Bologna and imported to the UK by I. Barget Ltd. then retailed through Harrods among other s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vladimir Kagan Kidney Desk with Credenza in Tawi Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
This is truly an exceptional desk designed and manufactured by Vladimir Kagan. The desk features a kidney shaped work area supported on a thick Lucite base and a matching credenza al...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare original Angelo Mangiarotti dining table, for La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s. Cast bronze and wood. In good original condition with minor signs of use to corners. Fast shi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Swedish modern teak desk designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfrabrik in Sweden, circa 1960s. The model 15 desk is a highly sought-after Scandinavian design that showca...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Modern Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful graining to the wood.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Industrial 7900 series 'Economy' desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This industrial desk was designed as a writing machine desk by André Cordemeyer for N.V. Gispen. It is part of the 7900 series. The desk has a metal base with high tapered leggs, 2 d...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950.
Good condition
For shipping:
W 89.5, D 52.5, H 75 8.6kg.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame entirely of fine, light-coloured wood.
The legs supporting the structure are long...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Zone Desk - Oak Root by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Zone desk draws attention with its simple and strong lines, while also prioritizing functionality. Its large surface offers space for all your work needs. Thanks to hidden drawer...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk, known as Model 75, is an excellent representation of Danish furniture craftsmanship from the 1960s. Produced by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik, a renowned company with a history...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian drop leaf dining table or desk, Italy, circa 1970s. Interesting drop leaf joinery on either side. This would be the perfect size for an NYC apartment...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain.
Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Giuseppi Scapinelli Sculptural 1950s Brazilian Spyder Table
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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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lac...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Burl Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern burl wood dining table, with Parsons style legs, one drawer, a 'rustic' warm brown finish with subtle distressing and a hand-rubbed finish.
Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and modernity in their home office. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, laminate top and large dovetail drawers with ample storage. A classic and elegant addi...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Danish Mid Century writing desk by Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning vintage writing desk, designed by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik in 1960s Denmark. Crafted from teak wood, it features beautifully designed legs and details. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1960s vintage wooden desk and chair set Italian design
Located in None, IT
Desk set with black metal frame, wooden top and drawers with gilt brass handles, black metal chair and curved wooden seat, design Carlo Ratti, 1960s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small walnut desk with two drawers and storage compartment.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2641
Small walnut desk with two drawers and storage compartment.
Italian manufacture, ca. 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its timeless appearance and functionality.
Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers on the left, center drawer, two drawers on the right side,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-century Bedroom set designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elevate your next bedroom project with this rare and stunning 1950s Bedroom set.
A small masterpiece so well designed by Vittorio Dassi most likely four-handed together Gio Ponti, wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Maple
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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
Located in Huntington, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
has 1 key
The large dimensions Ideal for comfortable
working surface. Desk well restored & ready for
Use!
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with tons of storage. Writing table extends o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
50's rationalist style desk in metal and wood with methacrylate covered tops
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2741
Rare rationalist style desk in metal and wood with methacrylate covered tops and drawers in perfect original condition.
Italian manufacture 1950.
135 x 65 h 76 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
French 1970’s designer desk
By Roneo, Paris
Located in London, GB
A chrome and metal French designer 1979’s desk by Roneo, Paris.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare small desk made by Schiroli and designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s, in Walnut wood and wood-colored laminate top, has some restorations in the top well executed, we have the ex...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950.
Father of Rationalism and major player in French Reconstruction, Marcel Gascoin designs quality furni...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Clean Lined Rosewood Desk and Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1960s. The chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. S...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane is an example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship. Featuring a rich walnut finish, tapered legs, and a dura...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
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
wood, mirrored glass and laminate
Measures: H 75cm,110 x 45 cm ; total hei...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Richard Artschwager Walnut Single Pedestal Desk, New York, 1950s
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Walnut desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small collection of furniture in New York City. These pieces are scarce, as production and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
maintaining the utmost respect for
its original design, Cassina re-edits
the LC16 Bu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time.
George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black-lacquered iron and cane desk or reception desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
dimensions: 30“ H x 60“ W x 25“ D
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is a beautiful piece of furniture that showcases the designer's signature style.
Made of solid teak wood, the desk features a sleek and elegant design with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. The piece also features brass feet and details, which add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. The desk top - with a dimension of 161x80.5cm (WxD) - has ample surface space for writing and working and the three drawers provide ample storage for documents and office supplies...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Oiled Oak Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood.
The Lawson-Fenning Ccollection is des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
J. Wade Beam "Ponte" Lacquered Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern high gloss navy blue "Ponte" desk with an oval top having a glass top & a single drawer supported on a single side round pedestal base with two drawers. (J. WADE B...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Rosewood/ Leather and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent , Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
This sexy slim Ste-Marie and Laurent desk has beautiful rosewood grain and a black leather top. floating on a modern chromed steel cantilever base.. .Beautiful from any angle. Large...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
1950s Italian Executive Desk Style Vittorio Dassi Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Floating Italian Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi
Ample storage. Finished backside.
Made in Italy
Unmarked attributed Vittorio Dassi
30 x 51.25 w x 23.75
Kneehole 24 h x ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
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