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
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, alu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Blue Iroko Wood Executive Desk by Giorgio Armani for Armani Casa, Italy 1990
Located in Renens, CH
This elegant and impressive desk has been designed by Giorgio Armani in the spirit of Jean Michel Frank, the iconic French designer who nowadays is still considered as the master of ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of white bianco marble atop an organic faux bois base in a satin bronze finish.
Dimensions: 7...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,497 / item
Jules Wabbes Writing or Dining Table in Solid Wengé and Steel
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, dining or writing table, wengé, chrome-plated steel, Belgium, 1960s
The model embraces a wengé wooden top crafted from rectangular-shaped sawn slats, resulting in a me...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with oak and crown oak veneer with a "Cigar Club" finish. It has...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,370 / item
Ennio Fazioli for MIM 'Tolomeo' Writing Desk in Wood and Steel
By MIM Roma
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 'Tolomeo' writing desk, wood, steel, Italy, after 1963
The Tolomeo desk has often been mistakenly attributed to Ico Parisi due to its striking resemblanc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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 iconic desk, designed in 1959, was the first of its kind with its pure and simplistic design, almost floating mid-air. Bodil Kjærs’ design has been called ‘The most beautiful desk in the world’ – or, the ‘James Bond desk...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,324 / item
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany Desk 1955/56
Located in Camden, ME
A classic nine drawer mahogany desk designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his Taliesin line for Heritage Henredon furniture.
Beautifully detailed with a continuous incised carved greek ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
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
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
Large Walnut and Aluminum Executive Desk
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk is likely a custom-made piece. The architectural aluminum legs have black anodized aluminum in the center that become the glide at the bottom. There is a band of aluminum a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
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.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Console Table or Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern console table or writing table.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Black lacquered metal and chrome plated base with teak veneered top.
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Chrome
$2,643 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro) offices across Italy.
This early 1950s model was acquired directly f...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Cork-Topped Parkman Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Parkman desk features a Parsons-style waterfall shape with cork on the top and sides and three drawers. Available in American walnut or white oak and 5 different cork colors.
Th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Cork, Walnut
$4,685 / item
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
Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
55" W x 30" D x 28.5"
With Leaves: 91.35" W
Own a piece of Danish design history with this lovely drop leaf desk or table designed by the Danish furniture master, Hans J. Wegner. T...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
$5,995
Birds Eye Maple Italian Art Deco Style Low Profile Desk w/ Leather Chair Mint!
By Masterly, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Birds eye maple Italian Art Deco style low profile desk with matching leather chair mint!
Chair: 18x18×39.
Seat height: 19.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Lucite "Iceberg" Desk, in the Lion in Frost Style
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive and huge desk, composed by two Lucite bases iceberg look and a beveled glass top. In the style of Lion in Frost.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Danish Desk w/ Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made desk with flip up mirror. Simple modern design with multi function.
Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,500
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. Very rare to find with the matching chair. It offers a voluminous amou...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Outstanding Industrial Iron Desk
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extraordinary iron desk, vinyl top, nice shaped legs.
Six drawers and very nice sculptural back.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,075 Sale Price
37% Off
20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile in that the back shelf can flip down on its brass hinges to create a larger work s...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained carved teak drawer pulls. The desk features 6 pull out drawers.
Branded: Sligh Lowry.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,552 Sale Price
30% Off
Drawing Board and Chair by José Espinho for Móveis Olaio, 1970's
By Olaio, José Espinho 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and well-preserved Drawing Board and Chair set designed by José Espinho for Móveis Olaio in the 1970s — an iconic example of Portuguese modernist design rooted in functional c...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,363 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite writing desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the collaboration between Dassi and the renowned Gio Ponti.
The structure is fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
1930's Vintage Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk - Comes Apart Into 4 Pieces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
On offer 1930's USA Made Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk. Lots of storage with 6 drawers. Can be placed in room with back showing. This very high quality desk comes apart into 4 pieces.
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Doge Large Dining Table designed by Carlo Scarpa.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
ULTRARATIONAL EMBLEM
A sculptural structure that has become an emblem of Italian design, a trademar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$24,629 / item
Flow Desk - Light Beige by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Flow desk brings an aesthetic touch to your workspace with its elegant and fluid lines. The organic lines created by nature inspire the calm structure of this desk. Its compact d...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bent Silberg Mobler mid century Danish teak desk
The desk measures: 51.25 wide x 23.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan, M...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Formica
1960s Mid Century Wood and Laminate Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern desk by Jens Risom and circa 1960 has a classic Danish modern design with clean, minimalist, geometric lines. The desk is well-crafted heavy, and feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Italy Brescia design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
good structure with little sign of use and wood worming, your see in photo's detail please
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
$2,200
Desk in Rio rosewood by Bodil Kjær
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Free standing desk table in Rio rosewood with four integrated drawers with a drawer on wheels. Key included. Label from manufacturer.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
20th Century Italian Modernist Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Italian writing table of simple Modernist form.
With a tortoiseshell lucite drawer and trim and smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
$900 / item
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
This industrial 'Spazio' desk is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. A black vinyl tablet...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk And Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk and Armchair Circa 1940 Everything is in good condition, the
the armchair has a new covering
armchair dimensions:
42,52"x24,80"x22,44"
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
Desk RG302 by René Gabriel, France, 1949
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Designed in 1944 by René Gabriel, this "RG 302" desk was produced by Lieuvin in 1949, at the heart of the French Reconstruction. Made of waxed light oak, equipped with a side unit wi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work tables, and a center drawer with 5 side drawers. The de...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
Sculptural Solid Stone Desk / Console with Wave Feet Reminiscent of Sottsass
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Two wave-shaped stone feet are the feature of this multipurpose console/desk.
This sculptural piece has a perfect eye for proportion abed form and colour. The piece fits well in co...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
2000s Large Desk Rosewood Aluminum in Style of Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Clean postmodern design office desk. Top folds down.
Rosewood Aluminum Group design. Swag leg.
Unmarked no label.
Quite possibly Herman Miller and or in style of ...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made from teak and features a drop leaf . It is in very good vintage condition.
extent 1...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made of steel and add a very modern look.
Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s.
In very nice condition.
Dimensions: H:74.5cm W:104cm D:53cm
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1860s Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Mid Century Natural Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a splayed leg iron base.
Dimensions: 63" W x 28" D x 32" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,965 / item
Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Kjaer rosewood desk with cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son and Jason Mobler Denmark. The desk features four drawers with keys. Cabinet feat...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$29,400 Sale Price
40% Off
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli "Graphis" Line Desk for Tecno, 1968.
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli, Graphis line for Tecno, Desk, Walnut, Italy, 1968.
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli created together the "Graphis" system in 1968. The series was lau...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK52 / Student Desk in Steel & Oregon by Pine Rud Rasmussen 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century "PK 52 / Student Desk" in black lacquered steel and oregon pine by Poul Kjærholm produced by Rud Rasmussen Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimen...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian writing table, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 110 cm; D= 50 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Midcentury Vanity Table with Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning and very rare Italian small Vanity Table of the 1950s, equipped with mirror and armchair, a real unique piece designed by Vittorio Dassi most likely four-handed together Gio...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$10,204 / item
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a rare 1940's industrial design desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of m...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Lawson-Fenning, Charlotte Perriand, and Paul McCobb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $184,000 while the average work can sell for $4,773.
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