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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-05-A Architect Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Although delicate in its appearance, this piece was designed from a constructive, pragmatic point of view. The relationship between different shapes ensures a balanced composition. T...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Sculptural Writing Desk in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, circa 1960
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive, striking desk in the style of Ico Parisi. Beautiful Grecian details carved into the walnut of the drawers, with smart steel legs capped with brass feet.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jorge Zalszupin - L´ Atelier - Home office desk 2 drawers and patchwork rosewood
Located in São Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier. Desk veneered in Jacaranda wood with patchwork design. Partition also veneered, very rare, since the most common models for this size have leather-cove...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood by Omann Jun, 1950s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood designed by Gunni Oman for Oman Jun, Denmark in 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Lucite & Aluminum Base Rectangle Glass Top Dining Conference Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite & aluminum base 6' long rectangle 3/4" glass top dining conference table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
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 Gio Ponti Mahogany Table Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1930s mahogany table desk with geometric form legs with brass sabot feet and a single drawer with a stretcher (GIO PONTI - for the University of Padua)
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Green Rectangle Marble Top Cylinder Crome Stretcher Base Dining Table Desk MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Green Rectangle Marble Top Cylinder Crome Stretcher Base Dining Table Desk MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Chrome
Pair vintage side tables 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Side Tables from the 1970s
These elegant side tables feature chromed metal frames paired with a sleek glass top, exuding timeless style. The listed price is for both tables,...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$564 / set
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,997 / item
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
Scrittoio degli Anni 50-60 restaurato
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti sotto piano, legno massello di faggio tinto e impiallacciato legno di mogano, piano ricoperto in formica. Completamente restaurato.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
$2,016 Sale Price
20% Off
60s Desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers and one central under-top drawer. Exotic wood veneer, brass, original back-treated glass top. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,785 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Desk from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Sectional desk 1960s double removable drawers.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United States, circa 1960. This exceptional executive desk from Widdicomb is a stunning exam...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Henredon scene two-burled olive wood executive desk. The body of the desk is veneered in burled olive wood with contrasting rosewood veneer accents along the base. The drawe...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Burl
$6,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Desk with Chest of Drawers, Italy - 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Chest of Drawers, Italy - 1950s
Dimensions D: 61 cm (24.02") H: 71,5 cm W: 119,5 cm
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petit Chrome Brass and Thick Glass Top Dining or Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Mid-Century Modern 42 x 30" brass chrome and 3/4" thick glass dining or dinette table in style of Maison Jansen.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
By Ernest Igl
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare "tip igl" desk with chair from the 1970s by Ernest Igl for Hadi. High-quality frame with dyed through plastic corpus (NOVODUR®️) in green with hinged writing surface and storage compartments underneath, three rotating storage compartments, a magazine rack, a swivel lamp made of white lacquered metal and the very rare green glazed ceramic shell...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Oak Dining Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table by Dada est. manufactured in Barcelona, 2021.
Material: Oak
Dimensions: 72.5 cm D x 140 cm W x 72.5 cm H
Production delay: 8-9 weeks
There is the possibility of maki...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,745 / item
1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! This beutiful beige marble desk ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents
Located in North Miami, FL
Incredible detail work in the small coconut shell mosaic tiles - natural and organic. Very heavy and well constructed. Finished in front and back for floating in a room. Lovely Asian...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Coconut
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill shape and hidden central drawer. The Asian style r...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Table Large Ahrend de Cirkel 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large 'Pyramid' table designed by Wim Rietveld and produced in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cirkel in 1959. The overall condition is good, but as you can see on the pictures, the tab...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This piece offers a minimalist aesthetic perfect for any contemporary space. The sturdy met...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, Germany
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk.
Spectacular large writing / working desk made in the 1950s in Italy. Clean-lined, elegant and simple structur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,904 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Solid Maple Writing Table and Desk with Lacquered Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
Solid hard maple rectangular writing desk with architectural base and cantilevered lacquered shelves. Built in the style of mid-century modern. Legs stained light contrasting with da...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Dan Johnson Dining Table and or Desk
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson dining table and or Desk for Arch Industries Inc.
Designed 1958, manufactured by Dan Johnson Studio, Rome Italy. Travertine Marble Top wit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Restored Boutique Rattan & Mahogany Writing Desk w/ Stacked Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the allure of tropical-inspired mid-century design with this Paul Frankl-inspired restored rattan and mahogany writing desk. This desk features stacked rattan sides and ma...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls. Danish compact design. No labels, made in Denmark. Top 2 drawers has original Key - Loc...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrittoio di Gianfranco Frattini per Bernini anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti, piano estraibile ricoperto in pelle, alzata con serranda, piccole ante scorrevoli in alluminio cromato e cassettini. Legno impiallacciato Jacaranda. Restaurato.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is unique in size and design. A large amount of drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,500
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
Materials
Brass
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden b...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
Located in Countryside, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll
The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk with finished brass sabots and seven drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$6,722 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian mid century Desk by Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This stunning quality crafted vintage Mid-Century modern Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi is truly captivating. Made of the finest Mahogany and zebrano, the handcrafted shella...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Italian Midcentury Vittorio D'assi Desk, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian midcentury Vittorio D'assi desk from the 1960s is a stunning example of functional elegance. Designed by Vittorio D'assi, this desk showcases a harmonious blend of sleek ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). This desk is beautifully made.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted rosewood desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to Bloch Editores S.A. Building, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and rare desk in the style of Franco Albini. It is made from a wooden crossed structure with a chrome-plated rod. A studded octagonal top is covered with red "panno Lenci...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999), a Finnish interior architect and designer, designed this desk around 1960 for ‘La Permanente di Cantú’.
Made from solid teak with brass details. The de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a timeless piece of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. It has a simple and elegant aesthetic that fits perfectly with both modern and vintage interiors.
T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood pattern ad...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Desk By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage Danish desk in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, it dates from the 1960’’s. The back features two lockable compartments and an open shelf.
A practic...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,710 Sale Price
40% Off
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood. It has a desi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in London, GB
An iconic Danish 'Boomerang' desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and manufactured by Hedensted Mobelfabrik of Denmark, 1960's.
This Iconic desk is known for its unique shape whic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967.
Original condition.
Born in Görlitz Herbert Hirche moved to Berlin to study at the renowne...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with patinated brass accents and a smooth black laminate desk surface that folds up when ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Desk by Celina Decorações, Solid Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this desk has a simple yet functional structure, showcasing the early stages of industrialization in Brazilian furniture design. Its wide ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame entirely of fine, light-coloured wood.
The legs supporting the structure are long...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,881 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,960 Sale Price
20% 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
Rare Arne Jacobsen Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen desk designed in 1955. Wonderful grain.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
$7,803
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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