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
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...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a label beneath the top with the production year of 1951.
It is of outstanding quality...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani & Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Upgrade your workspace with the Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk. This iconic mid-century modern piece combines sleek lines an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in oak with flaps and three drawers. Flaps extend the table with 92 cm extra. Stamped by Andreas Tuck. Designed by Hans J. Wegner.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrom...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Dining/Conference Table or Desk in White Marble
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table designed for the work space having a center hole to run computer and telephone wires. It features beautiful calacatta marbl...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base, designed by Dave Parmelee for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s to bring ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Elitis Leather and Wood Desk
By Élitis
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Elitis Desk is a statement of luxury and sophistication. Featuring a single drawer, this elegant piece is wrapped in rich red leather with an exquisite crocodile-embossed texture...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel and wood frame with large brass elements and alternating black and white drawer fr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, designed by Giancarlo Frattini.
It is fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
This desk has three drawers and is in good vintage condition (see the pictures).
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Desk with Chest of Drawers, Italy - 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Chest of Drawers, Italy - 1950s
Dimensions D: 61 cm (24.02") H: 71,5 cm W: 119,5 cm
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
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 conditions of equilibrium, this bookcase is nothing short of a manifesto for Cassina’s design and construction capabilities. After a lengthy period of research and development, ably assisted by state-of-the-art technology, the company’s designers created a production prototype of the original 1940 piece that architect Franco Albini made as a one-off for his Milan home. Respecting the authentic underlying concept of the design, with its compelling experimental feel, as well as its surprisingly spare, linear looks, today’s model preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objects seem to float free. Thus does Cassina restore to the contemporary world of design one of its most emblematic artefacts, a piece that has acquired the status of a work of art, as magical now as it was when it was first seen.
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About the designer:
Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was born in La Chauxde-Fonds, in the Swiss Canton of Jura, in 1887; and died in France, in Roquebrune-CAP-Martin, on the French Côte d'Azur, in 1965.
At the beginning of his career, his work was greeted with some reluctance due to its supposed "revolutionary" character and the radical aspect it acquired through his "purist" experiments; In any case, already at that time, he received the recognition he deserved and the admiration of the majority. His message is still being assimilated by an increasing number of people in the profession, but his eccentric avant-garde attitude should be properly taken into account for the use of rational systems in his planning method, as reflected in extremely simple modules and forms based on functional logic.
"A functionalism that does not tend to exalt the mechanical function to the detriment of the symbolic but rather to the rejection of the symbol, which he now considers obsolete and insignificant, and the recovery of the practical function as a symbol of new values" (¹)
In his activities as an urban planner, architect and designer, his method of study continued to develop, sometimes going from one extreme to another in a complex plastic language. Some examples of this are:
Unité d'Habitation, Marseille (1946-52);
the Chapel in Ronchamp (1950-55);
the Dominican Monastery «La Tourette» (1951-56);
the Zurich Center (1964-65)
the Hospital in Venice (1965).
The same dedication will be found in the design of diverse furniture, such as: the furniture of "Equipement intérieur de la maison" (tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs) designed for the Salon d'Automne in 1928 with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers Standard...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the ext...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Sculptural Desk Dry Bar in Rosewood and Parchment Bronze applications designed by FRANK KYLE.
Made Mexico circa 1950s.
Malachite hardware by PEPE MENDOZA foundry marks present...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
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 icon...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
The desk is made of zebra wood. The table top is reupholstered with brown cowhide. There is a wide drawer for files on the left side and a smaller drawer on the right. The desk is el...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian desk in leather and walnut wood, classic and very linear design for a desk from the middle of the last century.
Top of the desk all covered in light brown leather, w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk gives a floating effect. A perfect desk, table or console to place against the wall bec...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1970s desk, Interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful desk from the 1970s. High-quality corpus in white lacquered wood with three drawers.
Quality Features:
very good workmanship
high-quality materials
metal hand...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Desk or dining table mod. Arco rectangular. The top is in dark wood effect laminate with shaped profile...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
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
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Balkrisna Doshi & Le Corbusier.
By Le Corbusier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Le Corbusier. This item was originally designed by Indian Architect, B.V Doshi under the supervision of Le Corbusier for Mills Owners Association build...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s. Made from solid oak, it exudes strength and durability. Its minimalist yet impactful design incorporates elements of brutalism, featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. The natural grain of the oak wood adds warmth and character to the piece, while its compact size makes it suitable for smaller spaces. This desk is not only a functional workspace but also a timeless piece of furniture that adds a touch of vintage charm to any room.
Honorable designers from this French era is: Charlotte Perriand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table Mod. 754/2 for Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, 1959
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare dining table mod 574/2 designed by Ico Parisi in the 1959 and produced by Figli di Amedeo Cassina at the beginning of the 1960s. Made in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek vintage writing desk with a two drawer case featuring an unusual mahogany oyster veneer technique on anodized aluminum legs. Stamped Thomasville on the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Maplewood with a large black Ebony table top, in good condition. Each ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gispen Desk with Gray Enameled Metal Frame, Chartreuse Drawers, & Privacy Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century chartreuse enameled industrial desk designed by designer A.R. Cordemeijer for famed Dutch manufacturer Gispen. This stylish 1960s desk has a single cabinet with two chart...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Wall Table for Les Arcs
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent condition Charlotte Perriand wall table in pinewood. Very rare!
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of Pierre Guariche designs. Laminated white top on black s...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
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
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Black Bamboo Desk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black Crystal Top
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small black bamboo Ddesk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black crystal top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Crystal
Osvaldo Borsani Style Exotic Wood Midcentury Directorial Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Great design and exceptional rosewood quality for this directorial Italian desk.
(Removable in 3 parts ) the top and two feet.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, black iron legs and the original gold upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The case has been refinished, the drawers reconditioned, and the legs freshly painted. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1959.
NOTE: If you love this magnificent Telephone Bench by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest listed here for sale if it is still available!
RING, RING, RING…. Would someone please answer that phone? Ok, ok, you may not have a landline, but BOY do we have the perfect place for you to sit and relax while you answer that call… WOW!!! This is an AWESOME vintage telephone bench designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel!! It is comprised of a limed oak veneer case, a limed oak cube or cubby with top drawer that slides both ways with charcoal colored cerused oak drawer fronts on both sides, straight black iron legs, and a fabulous square seat wearing its original gold fabric!!! IT. IS. FANTASTIC!!! And it is beautifully finished all around so it can float in any room of your home. This telephone bench or “gossip bench...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk
This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Dining Table by Paolo Buffa for Dassi
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed dining table / or could work as a great desk ebonized wood with glass top sculptural legs leading to brass shoes by to Paolo Buffa for Dassi
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century standing desk is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, combining functionality with a refined aesthetic. Made from richly grained hardwood, the pi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table.
Solid oak drawer design. Completely restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Leather Wrapped Writing Table attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French leather-wrapped writing table / desk attributed to Jacques Adnet (unmarked). Iron base and frame around the wood top are wrapped in cognac leather with contract sti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
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
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta with original glass top supported by two folding trestles in black and red enamelled metal.
Timeless object. With its dry and essential ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut 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. Shown here in Natural Walnut.
The Law...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Olivetti Desk 1960's
By Olivetti
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Founded in the early 20th century in Italy, Olivetti is an iconic office equipment manufacturer that set new standards in industrial design.
Beyond functionality, the company consist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table 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 P...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Duba Mobelindustri Desk
By Duba
Located in London, GB
This incredible desk was manufactured by Duba Mobelindustri in the 1970s. The combination of stunning hardwood and metal accents create a juxtaposition throughout the piece that resu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
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.