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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Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and fun 1960's campaign desk and matching chair. The desk has three drawers, handles on sides and finished on the back. The rarely seen matching chair-designed to slide und...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
Modular Set of Table, Nightstand and Chest of Drawers by M. Pozar, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Modular set of three items designed by Arch. Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody in 1960s. nightstand, chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways as you can see on photos...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,315 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck
By Gaston Eysselinck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This double desk is made of natural oak wood, glass, chrome and aluminium. It is very well made and nice detailed. Take a look at the detail photos.
This rare piece of Belgian desig...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Nickel and Glass Vanity, France 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickel and glass vanity in the style of Boris Tabacoff with adjustable light, the two-tiered bean-shaped glass levels complement the curved shape of the frame, the mirror is backed i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Andreas Petersen Writing Desk in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Andreas Petersen
Manufacturer: Svendstrups Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 51" wide x 28.5" deep x 28.75" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays,...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Derk Jan de Vries "SAMARA" Desk - 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos -> !! Desk top and one-leg wood !!
The SAMARA desk from the SAMARA collection, designed by Derk Jan De Vries (Obergum, 1917 – Veendam,...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Low Profile Burl Wood Two Drawers Regency Desk Console Writing Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Low Profile Burl Wood Two Drawers Brass Pulls Regency Desk Console Sofa Writing Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2136
Luigi Olivieri
Rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple with ground glass top and wooden band. Lacquered drawers with turned maple uprights and two doors on the sides....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
$19,238 Sale Price
40% Off
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches
The retur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$6,495 / set
Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Berlin, DE
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 Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$13,577 / item
Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Architectural desk in walnut with sculptural legs with brass sabots and floating thick glass top attributed to Ico Parisi, Italian 1950's. This desk is beautifully outfitted with dra...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Italian top quality manufactured desk or dining table in beautiful golden Burlwood
Most like produced by Saporiti but no maker marks on this table/desk
It has the characteristi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century MODERN Danish Teak Double-Sided DESK, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk, featuring six drawers for plenty of storage, large tabletop workspace and a finished back. This desk is highlighted by dovetailed drawers, sculpt...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Pencil Inlaid MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Henrik Tengler, OC 1002 Ezone Desk by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Ezone desk was designed in 2004 by Henrik Tengler. Over the years the Ezone desk has proven to be a reliable and durable companion in the daily lives of thousands of hard working...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,351 Sale Price / item
20% Off
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Walnut Desk by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th Century, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished Mahogany and Walnut, designed by Ico Parisi in good condition. The freestanding desk is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the designed office.
a collectors table designed by the „workshop of modernity“: bbpr’s ‚spazio‘ desk. banfi, belgiojoso, peressutti and rogers (bbpr) we...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Chic Vintage Curved Lucite Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This sexy and unique curved Lucite desk with a lower tier for storage. Chrome stretcher to base provides additional stability and heft. THIS ITEM IS LOC...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden bar drawer pulls, and rounded on the right, supported by a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Made In Teak Designed With A Floating TableTop From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. One of the most notable features of this desk is the floating tabletop, which creates an airy and ligh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish piece of the era. There are two horizontal surfaces ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
$757 Sale Price
42% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Ramseur Furniture Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
A sleek and sculptural mid-century walnut executive desk by Ramseur Furniture Company, crafted in the United States circa 1950s. This finely constructed piece features a gracefully c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s
This rare Rosewood writing desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri has a very elegant and sleek design with nice details. The beautiful thick banding seamless joins with the tall spindle leg and is a signature design element of Hansen.
This sleek desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High-quality construction consisting of a base with one door, two shelves, three open compar...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
'Orix' desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina Yellow version, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage writing desk model 'Orix' designed by Vittorio Parigi and Nanni Prina for a 1970s Molteni production. Chrome-plated steel frame, body with storage compartments and book holde...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,705 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Rio Table for Cassina: a Timeless Design Masterpiece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Charlotte Perriand Rio table for Cassina is a remarkable piece of furniture that combines beauty and functionality in an asymmetrical ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$17,786 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Waterfall Glass Desk or Console Table
By Pace Manufacturing
Located in Pasadena, TX
49? waterfall glass desk or console
Pace style modern and minimalist glass waterfall desk or console table. We have 2 available that would work...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s. This beautiful desk features a lovely green vinyl top with...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original finish with some minor scratches and dings-only ads to authenticity. The chrome base has been polished and looks great. It has a clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the masterful Italian architect and designer, Ico Parisi and his wife, Luisa, a student of Gio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure desk.Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.Original teak veneered base with three drawers wi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tawny Color Leather X-Shaped Wood Base Desk in the Style of J. Adnet, circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Tawny patina leather top in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Saddle stitching, the top is standing on two X-shaped legs.
Three front drawers with a curved central one.
A leather side c...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
Desk from the 1950s-60s restored
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with under-top drawers, solid beech wood stained and mahogany wood veneer, formica-covered top. Completely Restored.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Swedish Modern Drop Leaf Desk With Movable Case In Teak + Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Beech
Measurements: 41.5" wide (leaf down) 60" wide (leaf up) x 25.5″ deep x 29″ tall
Condition: I...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Joel's Desk 10 Sleek Functionality, Multi-Purpose Use, Made of Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel's Desk 10 Sleek Functionality, Multi-Purpose Use, Made of Wood
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Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch
NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefini...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$10,185 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid black and white lacquered birch,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes.
Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel legs with “gun barrel” finish.
3 storage under the top.
The model takes its name fr...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderfully simplistic parsons style 1970s rectangular dining table. Made of glass, wood and chromed steel legs.
Would make for an amazing executive desk or conference table.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
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
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. As Zalszupin gained more and more momentum with his practice during the early and...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and chrome sawhorse table. Pair of large bamboo sawhorse bases in the manner of McGuire with inset interior stretchers and gleaming chrome...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a stripped chair made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The large table is com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
$2,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Mid-Century Modern Wenge Wood Organic-Shaped Boomerang Custom Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This very rare organic-shaped desk comes from Netherlands and was manufactured during the 1960s. It has a perfect boomerang form and is made from precious wenge wood with natural thi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wenge
$17,381 Sale Price
20% Off
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-turned 48" base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished 52" tempered glass top. Fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut and maple with solid ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$5,280 / item
Gio Ponti Low Rectangular Table in Wood and Glass for BNL 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Low rectangular shaped table with a frontal drawer realized in wood with a glass on top, originally designed for the offices of the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) Italian manufactu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb Italian walnut and rosewood desk with matching rosewood and leather side chair, made to measure for the villa of an Italian executive in 1960. The rectangular top is covered...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the 1960s by the renowned Bruksbo manufactory. Featuring the original label underneath ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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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