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
Modern Chiado Console Table, Red Leather, Stone, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Onyx, Marble
Desk 50s-60s, brown wood, brass and glass
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian-made wooden desk with glass top, two drawers and brass feet. Exotic wood.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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Steel, Chrome
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H=80 cm; W=185 cm; D= 90 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Stereo Equipment Etagere Shelf W/ Sophisticated Concealed Chaise Way Mint
By Thomas Moser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Custom stereo equipment etagere shelf with sophisticated concealed chaise way mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Cork-Topped Parkman Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Parkman Desk features a Parsons-style waterfall shape with the option of a cork finish on the top and sides.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Cork
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
Chair: 18'' x 20'' x 38''
Seat height: 18.5''
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a convertable hutch that folds down, multiple drawers for storage, and rich teak wood, this desk by Peter Lovig Nielson is a Mid-Century Modern gem....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves
The Mid Century Modern expandable oval dining table includes 3 leaves that ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Nicos Zogrophos Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Zogrophos desk, slab of dark Emperador marble (brown with white veining).
Polished bronze uprights, legs have self leveling glides, with combed oak sus...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Desk in Teak, Iron and Turquoise Blue Top 1950s
By Cantu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Merighi & Dall'Olmo, lacquered iron, teak, painted wood, brass, Cantù, Italy, 1950s
This refined desk by Merighi & Dall'Olmo was made in the 1950s in Italy. The teak wood, brass, an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
System table
Unique piece, special order, Circa 1970
White and orange lacquered wood
Height 77 x Width 100 x Length 81 (162 cm open)
Condition report: good original condition, so...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Floating desk manufactured by Tijseling Nijkerk, The netherlands, 1960's.
By Tijsseling
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dutch design teak desk by Tijsseling Nijkerk The Netherlands.
Hairpin leggs.
Look in my Storefront for Tijsseling 'desk chair 'Cow Horn chair' by same manufacturer. Perfect match. ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk by Luisa and Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Large executive desk with adjustable drawer elements designed by Luisa and Ico Parisi for mim Roma in the 1950s. The octagonal table top rests on metal legs with veneered panels and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Brass with Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century organic desk with drawers in bamboo, woven rattan wicker and brass and completed by a clear crystal top. This wonderful desk was produced by Dal Vera in Italy du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
Colli Pier Luigi Squared Ash Wood Italian Midcentury Dining Room Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Table by Pier Luigi Colli, of the middle of the last century. Simple, linear but very elegant design.
Starting from the table top, you can see that it is smooth well polished, venee...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top mino...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Mid Century Rosewood And Chrome Desk By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960s Florence Knoll desk crafted in exquisite Rosewood. A true collector's piece, this iconic desk epitomises the clean lines, functional elegance, and superior craftsmanship...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large-scale Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Gorgeous walnut with stainless steel double pedestal base. Four drawers including one file, two r...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian mid-century modern wooden and black metal desk with three drawers, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden and black metal desk with three drawers, 1960s
Wooden desk with drawers. The top is rectangular, under the top on the right are three drawers with e...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the iconic Modern Neoclassical nature of French 1940's design. This elegant, sober tab...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and small cabinet with bar inside.
Perfect original conditions, Italy, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood L-Shaped Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Looking for a statement piece to complete your home office or workspace? Look no further than this stunning Danish modern rosewood L-shaped desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hans...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules W...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Materials
Wenge
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak with flaps and three drawers. Flaps add a total of 92 cm extra.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Andreas Tuck.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Rosewood Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Gianfranco Frattini rosewood desk model 530, designed and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This desk is made of nicely grained rosewood and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Rosewood
French 1970s Steel Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in London, England
For Cohray
An extremely handsome brushed and polished steel desk with clean lines, the drawer pull with pale, subtle brass finish. Hemispherical steel sections support the 10mm glass top.
Two extending...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern rosewood desk for sale. It has been professionally refinished, and looks stunning. The chrome base has been polished and is also in excellent top shape. It has a clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend De Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, late 1950's, early 1960's. A RARE and hard to find des...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage walnut desk, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
The quality is superb, this is beautifully designed with ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
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
Metal Desk, Top Covered with Faux Leather, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal desk, top covered with faux leather circa 1960
Maybe a former dentist's office.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Oiled Oak Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood.
The Lawson-Fenning Ccollection is des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Custom Pulaski Writing Desk, Style of Theodore Alexander/Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare custom made vintage desk by Pulaski. Styled after Theodore Alexander/Maitland Smith with tooled leather bound antiquarian stacked books, with a storage drawer.
A rare version ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Important writing desk by Christophe Gevers, 1971
Located in Sittard, LI
The unique and rare wall-hanging desk designed by famous Belgian architect and designer Christophe Gevers. Designed exclusively for a residential project in the Netherlands, 1971.
...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Apartment Sized Mid Century MODERN Teak DANISH DESK + Chair, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Apartment sized Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Bent Silberg, circa 1960s. Perfectly sized for an apartment or smaller office space yet offers a generous workspace. Two drawe...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gaetano desk glass table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 70s
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Padova, 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 a dry and essential de...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s.
Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
Fine French 1970s Palisander Desk-Console-Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1970s desk in palisander with seven drawers and one door.
As all sides of the piece are veneered, it may be placed in the middle of a room. Can also be used as a consol...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Oak Niguel Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel desk features brass cap feet and a brass cross-stretcher with lacquered interior drawers. Shown here in Rocky Beach pigmented oak
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is desig...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined look with the unmistakable charm of the Italian design of the fifties. According to...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
By P.S. Heggen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk. Featuring a straight line design, checkerboard top, large filing cabinet drawer,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Heavy Gray Slate Top 30x60 Rectangle Bronze Finish Base Work Library Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Gray Slate Top 30x60 Rectangle Bronze Finish Base Work Library Table MINT. Rag & Bone New York!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass, Steel
Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk features a polished stainless steel base with a 1/2 inch thick cantilever glass top. By Cini Boeri for Knoll ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s, Danish Roswood Wall-Mounted Bar / Desk by Erik Buch for Dyrlund
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Closed dimensions - height: 55cm, depth: 39cm, width: 127cm
Open dimensions - height: 78cm, depth: 70cm, width: 127cm
A beautifully figured 1960s Danish rosewood wall-mounted bar or desk by Erik Buch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Salterini Atr. Wrought Iron Wrap Around Vanity Dressing Table Glass Shelves Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Glass measures 3/8'' in thickness.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Paolo Piva Style Metal and Glass Desk, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Naples, IT
Rectangular dining table with geometric black lacquered metal frame and transparent glass top, in the style of Paolo Piva 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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.