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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Lucite "Iceberg" Desk, in the Lion in Frost Style
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive and huge desk, composed by two Lucite bases iceberg look and a beveled glass top. In the style of Lion in Frost.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Bureau "Pigeonnier"
Located in Paris, FR
Library desk in teak wood with vegetable leather covering by Swiss designer Pierre Jeanneret, 1950-1959. 70.5 x 122 x 82.5 cm
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Cream Lacquer, Chrome & Glass Desk by Pierre Cardin, 1970s.
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking example of modernist design from the iconic French designer Pierre Cardin, this desk blends sculptural form with industrial precision. Created in the late 1960s to early 1...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage compartments. This desk is normally in a rosewood, so this item is a rare find. Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Farsø Stolefabrik Desk for Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rosewood desk made by Farsø Stolefabrik For Maurice Villency. Deep wood grain throughout with accenting metal pulls, and finished back. Ple...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining e...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Desk in Teak, Iron and Turquoise Blue Top 1950s
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

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Brass, Iron

Large Jens Risom Desk
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Jens Risom solid walnut desk. Has a single pull-out drawer. Desk has a glass top. Great for an office or home.  
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, alu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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

Cork-Topped Oak Parkman Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Parkman desk features a Parsons-style waterfall shape with cork on the top and sides and three drawers. Available in American walnut or white oak and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Cork

Mid century Italian Desk by Dassi in Macassar Ebony
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid century Desk by Dassi An Italian mid century Desk designed and produced by Vitorrio Dassi in the 1950’s in Italy, with stunning grain of Macassar ebony the desk has four large dr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Macassar

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the perfect fusion of Scandinavian design and modern utility with this Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass cloth cabinet. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained carved teak drawer pulls. The desk features 6 pull out drawers. Branded: Sligh Lowry.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Cantilever Lacquered White Tessellated Bone Tile File Drawer Desk Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white tile bone desk, weighted bottom study cantilever design.
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20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone

Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Desk by Giorgio Preti Mid 20th Century
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk by Giorgio Preti, Italy, 1950s. Designed for then CEO of the Banco di San Geminiano e San Prospero. Wood, brass. Examples provided with original sk...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson, architect, designer and author is famous for several ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Banded Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Contoured Reveal Bastogne Walnut Dining Table
Located in Frankfurt, KY
This clean lined, contoured-edge Bastogne walnut slab features a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a hand-selected single slab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Bronze

Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk made by the Indiana Desk Company. Large walnut desktop and five drawers with brass handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Vintage Desk by O. Bank Larsen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage desk by O. Bank Larsen Mobelfabrik. It was made in Denmark, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of outstanding quality, it is a g...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1940s Speech Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- made of solid pine tree wood - good original condition with some sign of use
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Tubular Chrome & Wood by Geraldo Barros, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury dining table with chrome tubular base and wood is a showstopper! The wood has been refinished, the metal cleaned up and the overall piece is in excellent condition. The table fits 4-6 people comfortably as shown in the pictures. This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold Mid-Century Modern piece -- clean, angular swooping lines that give the piece an almost googie look that is unmistakably Mid-Century Modern. This table effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, chinoiserie, or Hollywood Regency styled home or office as well. This table was found in a private office in Curitiba (the capital of Parana, a southern state in Brazil) where all the furniture was from Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto. About the author: Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) was one of the key players of the Modernist movement in Brazil in the 1950s. Originally a painter close to the European avant-garde and the Pioneer of abstract photography in Brazil in the 1940s (his works are part of the MoMa collection), Geraldo de Barros went to furniture-making in the early 1950s, seeking a more popular artform that would make his work available to a larger audience - which was more or less the IDEA behind the Bauhaus movement. In 1954, he founded the company Unilabor with a Dominican priest and skilled tradesmen. Unilabor was run by its employees and all benefits shared between them, thus becoming the first communitarian business in Modern Brazil history. Unilabor grew quickly to become one of the most important furniture companies in the country, but internal disputes led to the end of the company in 1967. In 1964, De Barros went on to found in association with Aloísio Bione another furniture design company called Hobjeto. After Unilabor, Hobjeto was a more capitalistic project but without losing his constructive characteristics. Until his retirement in 1989, de Barros designed and projected in-numerous furniture lines in this Industrial manner. He even built a personal workshop in the factory to project and create his last painting series in Formica. The furniture and the paintings are finally created using the same techniques. Literature: • Vintage ads...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian walnut writing desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality, it is beautifully designed with fantastic co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in rosewood labeled 6 drawers
Located in São Paulo, SP
This rare executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma in the early 1970s in Brazil, is a stunning representation of mid-century modern furniture. Measuring 2.0...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

'Arco' desk by BBPR for Olivetti Anni 60-70
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column of side drawers, made of enameled metal and wood-effect plastic laminate top, front drawers made of plastic material.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Laminate

Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned pro...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and 32" wide with one thin drawer. The drawer has pencil dividers. The top has been refi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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Metal

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955). Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with signature foot glides. A minimalist design that is just as fresh and innovative today. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rare early desk N80 by Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent desk model N80 by the designer Franco Albini, rare first editions model with white lacquered metal base and wooden box. The dimensions are slightly larger than the model ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk This desk measures: 76 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Marble Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a grey and taupe color stone top and shelves, on a modern openwork iron frame in a silver antique finish. Dimensions: 62" W x 26" D x 29" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Iron

Marble Top Desk
Marble Top Desk
$2,544 / item
Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass ball details. Triple beveled ogee edge glass top is one-half inch thick. With a na...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Franco Albini for Poggi Table or Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Franco Albini Table or Desk for Poggi, Italy, 1960s This walnut table or desk, model T22, was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in Italy during the 1960s. It is in excellent condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2669 Franco Albini (1905-1977) Center desk with dark wood drawers, polished steel square tube leg and tempered glass top. Registered drawing from 1958. Knoll international ma...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Small desk in solid sapele – France 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Small desk in solid sapele with waxed finishing and original burgundy red formica, chrome bar on legs, original lock and key, high quality of workmanship. France circa 1960
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Sapele Wood

Jacques Adnet Attributed French Midcentury Cerused Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century cerused oak kneehole desk with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column of four drawers, with wooden top-mounted drawer pulls. (JACQUES ADNET) Scratche...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Bookcase by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This exceptional writing desk with integrated bookcase is a fine example of Italian mid-century modern design, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Rizzi workshop in Cantù during the 195...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood Desk by Hekman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern executive desk by Hekman, crafted in the United States during the 1970s, is a true testament to timeless design and functionality. The desk features a stunnin...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s. Small desk, coming from a hotel room, with a matt black tubular metal structure and a rectangular top in light bl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Console Table in the Style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos", circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Console table in the style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos". Tripod console table. Greek model. Beech wood Circa 1970, France. Very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti (* February 26, 1921 in Milan; † June 30, 2012) was an Italian industrial designer and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Grey Mid Century Pedestal Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant desk features a blend of brushed stainless steel accents and rich maple veneers, offering a stylish and functional addition to any office. The Pebble Grey finish adds a contemporary touch, ensuring the desk complements a variety of interior styles. With dimensions of W 72 x D 34 x H 30 inches, this desk provides ample workspace for all your needs. The thoughtfully designed pedestal drawers offer generous storage, helping you keep your work area organized and clutter-free. Whether used in a home office or a professional setting, the Grey Mid Century Pedestal Desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Desk w/ Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made desk with flip up mirror. Simple modern design with multi function. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Norton Solid Wood Office Desk Set
Located in Naperville, IL
Elevate your home office or work space with this gorgeous midcentury office set. Crafted with natural solid wood, the simple lines of this amazi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Oak Writing Desk with Aluminum Details Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Freestanding desk, model EP 401, with veneered oak frame and table top. Front with six drawers with aluminum handles, back with three open compartments, legs with aluminum shoes. Man...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s Design year: 1960s Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Dimensions: 85 D x 165 W x 73 H cm between the Drawers ( chair place...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Executive desk the Italian wood 60s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Milano, MI
Executive desk model T96 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. 1960s exotic wood top and drawer units with black painted metal support frame. The drawer units are rotatable so tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

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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