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
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
JK 204 desk by Jorgen Kastholm for kill international, 1960s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
JK 204 desk by Jorgen Kastholm for kill international, 1960s Germany. Large and heavy desk made from veneer and solid chromed metal. 5 deep black laminated drawers that give plenty s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and small cabinet with bar inside.
Perfect original conditions, Italy, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Made In Teak Model 54 By Kai Kristiansen For Feldballes Furniture From 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk, known as Model 54, is a brilliant example of mid-20th century Danish design. Designed by the renowned furniture designer Kai Kristiansen in 1954 and produced by Feldballes ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Walnut Desk by Mount Airy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk, made by the Mount Airy Company, American, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for des...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a swiveling base, and the desktop raises to reveal a l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome.
MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) was founded in Rome in 1957 as a company for the des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design low table was crafted in 1937 for Charlot...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled glass top and stunning patina really take this piece...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.
George Nelson for Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The ic...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Coen de Vries Petite Writing Desk, 1954
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful designed, original Mid-Century Modern petite writing desk with black dye birch X-base, red dye birch drawer and a formica top. Coen de Vries is among the Dutch pioneers of ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Birch
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant modern desk, designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950s. Beautiful graining to the Italian walnut, especially to the top. Schaefer was one of the leading fe...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
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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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrittoio di Svend Åge Madsen per Sigurd Hansen Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con doppio cassetto sotto piano. Legno impiallacciato teak, particolari costruttivi molto curati.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Office Desk Black Hidden Side Storage Wood &Natural Wood
Located in Porto, PT
The 1987 Desk is a mid-century modern masterpiece that takes you on a journey back to a time when design was all about thoughtful details and craftsmanship. This unique desk showcase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern desk n hardwood & chrome finishes by Sergio Rodrigues in the sixties is the find of the year!
The desk is made in solid rosewo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Wood
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970.
This spectacular desk consists of a solid oak construction, faux leather top, three drawers with cut-out handles, and...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk, Cabinets and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed extra large Ate Van Apeldoorn pine wall unit. Three individual pieces consisting of a lower desk with double storage cabinets, a small storage cabinet with four drawe...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design low table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s studio in Montparnasse.
The first example of this table was made in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s Parisian studio in Montparnasse. The structure of the base of the Table à plateau...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item features sculpted wood floating base, drop front lid with fitted interior, beautiful wood grain, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak with flaps and three drawers. Flaps add a total of 92 cm extra.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Andreas Tuck.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Executive desk the Italian wood 60s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Executive desk model T96 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
1960s exotic wood top and drawer units with black painted metal support frame.
The drawer units are rotatable so tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover a timeless gem of mid-century design with this exquisite Danish Mid Century Modern Secretary Desk by the renowned Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, crafted in the 1950s. Thi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
By ISA Bergamo
Located in taranto, IT
Original 60s curved desk, probable production I.S.A. Bergamo.
Structure in fir wood with veneers and top in beige formica, feet in metal structure with brass terminals.
Front w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Burl Maple Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Stylized 1950s Italian burl maple desk with bronze pulls and glass scrivania top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
Located in Epfach, DE
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
Der Roll-Top Desk von George Nelson ist ein ikonisches Beispiel für das innovative Möbeldesign des 20. Jahrhund...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Elevate your space with this exquisitely crafted rosewood desk, a masterpiece designed by the legendary Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992). This splendid piece once graced the interior of ...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Thick Glass Top Glass Base Writing Table Compact Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick Mid-Century Modern all thick 3/4" glass design writing table or small desk.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Desk measures: 50 wide x 26 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
?All pieces of f...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
Mid Century Modern Rosewood desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini. The table is done in rosewood....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood. It has a desi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France
L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75"
FDV11559
*Wear consistent with age and use.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Writing desk by Heywood & Wakefield
Located in London, Lambeth
Fantastic and well crafted mid century writing desk with six drawer made of solid maple.
by Heywood & Wakefield
USA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Small Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Small writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1950s.
Sculptural Italian desk with beautiful curved top. This writing table is both refined and elega...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Tubular Steel Desk RA 44 by Mauser Werke 1950s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular steel desk RA 44, designed and produced by Mauser Werke/Germany in the 1950s.
A chromed tubular steel construction with 2 drawers made of painted sheet steel on each side.
T...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered in a new black glass top above an angular base consisting of two grissinato drawers...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Industrial Style Painted Metal Desk
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Danish Industrial Style Desk with Red/Orange Steel Frame. This striking mid-century modern desk with clean lines and functional design of the 60s/70s era, featurin...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian Native Arte Reference.
I...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Glass Top Bamboo Desk/Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Glass top bamboo desk/table.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Limited Edition Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1970. Relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
An ode to fine artisanal craftsmanship in the form of a table. Ta...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Small Italian Desk with Matching Chair - 60's - Vittorio Dassi - Set of 2
Located in Milano, IT
The mid-century Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is an extraordinary example of functional elegance to the point that it is very often attributed to the work of G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror (still bearing the original label) and one drawer. Legs are in hardwood and the top i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Desk
Located in London, GB
Compact in size this excellent lacquered hardwood desk is a versatile piece, boasting two storage compartments and single draw with decorative brass handle. The piece's unique slim l...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Atomic Bullet Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teaks
Measurements: 51" wide x 27.5" deep x 29" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in London, GB
An iconic Danish 'Boomerang' desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and manufactured by Hedensted Mobelfabrik of Denmark, 1960's.
This Iconic desk is known for its unique shape whic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Half Round Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid century half round walnut executive desk
The desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic. This 70's dining table or desk is sheathed in tobacco leaves and given a acrylic finish to complement its sleek simplicity.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
Chair: 18'' x 20'' x 38''
Seat height: 18.5''
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
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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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl 'Radius' Form Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two drawers, finished in oyster burl veneer and resting on four rounded triangular legs.
V...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black 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
Steel
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Locka...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Executive Ebonized and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage executive desk from the 1970s is a true testament to classic American craftsmanship. Designed for both functionality and style, it features three spacious drawe...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. Embracing the vibrant spirit and vivid hues of the seventies, this desk encapsulat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning 1950s oak bureau, crafted in the style of renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank, comes from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elega...
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19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Tables À Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two tables designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s studio in Montparnasse. The Table à Plateau Interchangeable, now part of the Cassina I Maestri...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Newcraft Ltd English Wooten Style Home Office Foldaway Modern Desk Work Station
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Wooten Style Home Office Foldaway Modern Desk Work Station by Newcraft Ltd. Item features a wooden case, ornate brass corner accents, fully fitted interior with pull ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In original condition with visible wear, discoloration and...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" desk in oak. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Utrecht, NL
The materials and techniques used by mid-century French cabinetmakers were directly derived from the possibilities offered by industrial production at the time. Oak has never gone ou...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist Childs desk attributed to Friso Kramer, amazing design reminescent of French designs of Jean Prouve, retains original finish, patina.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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