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
Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a silent black polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a silvered br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$3,897 / item
Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
manufacured by Ditta Bernini
Italy, 1959-60
this desk is very rare because this is the large version of the desk and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany
$6,530 Sale Price
20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" desk in oak. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-Century-Modern Italian wooden desk in walnut and metal, Italy, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century-Modern Italian wooden desk in walnut and metal, Italy, 1960
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Walnut custom narrow desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small collection of furniture in New York City. These pieces are sca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,918 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Pencil Inlaid MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s
This rectangular shaped table is executed in wengé. The corpus is structured in a horizontal manner, which each stroke sho...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
$4,250 / set
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
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Striking mid-century executive desk crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating to the 1960s. This Scandinavian modern piece features elegant tapered legs, a floating top with softly ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a beautifully restored Art Deco desk by Widdicomb, USA, one of America's great names in mid-century furniture making. This rare desk fr...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and incredibly rare "Urio" executive desk designed by the mastery of Ico Parisi and produced by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Freestanding Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side, as well as a drawer in the middle of Danish design from around the 1960s. Key included.
Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:130 D:70...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A welcoming and sophisticated work surface, A three-drawer writing table that warmly blends brushed stainless steel accents with maple veneer and layered oak.
Dimensions: 72" W x 34...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,297 / item
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair.
1960s Rattan Desk With Formica & Grass Cloth. The Pull Out Pencil Drawer Has A Curved Rattan Handle.
All Other Drawers Are On The Right Side Of Desk With Matching Curved Rattan Pull Out Handles. The Bottom Drawer Is Considered A File Drawer. The Desk Surface Is Covered In 1960s Formica...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar li...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Italian Vintage Desk in Walnut Wood, Brass and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
The beautiful desk is made in walnut wood, but the top is covered with glass plate giving the dest and elegant look. The desk features four drawers, one of which can be closed with a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,361 Sale Price
20% Off
Executive Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy 1973
Located in Renens, CH
This high-end desk is the largest version of the “Il Ponte” series designed by Hans Von Klier for the Italian company Skipper in the 1970s.
The desk is distinguished by the use of m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Executive Ebonized and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage executive desk from the 1970s is a true testament to classic American craftsmanship. Designed for both functionality and style, it features three spacious drawe...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$4,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid walnut wood, handles are made of blackened metal.
Height of writing surface 70 cm
Gianf...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder Desk for Sibast – Rosewood and Metal
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This rosewood desk has a very nice look thanks to the wood grain and the use of chromed metal brings a modern touch to the desk which makes t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
Bamboo & Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970's
By Dal Vera
Located in Cork, IE
This mid-century modern bamboo and wicker bureau adds a touch Italian riviera to any working space!
Handcrafted by the most sought-after Italian design house, Dal Vera, this writing...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Italian Paolo Buffa Parchment Veneer Mahogany Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s parchment veneer desk raised on rectangular mahogany bases with 8 mahogany trimmed drawers (design attributed to PAOLO BUFFA) (probably made by OSVALDO BORSANI)
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Large Vintage Bespoke Kneehole Desk, English, Oak, Writing Table, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage kneehole desk. An English, oak panelled writing table, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Crafted to a high standard, this bespoke drawing room desk...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich woodgrain and sturdy construction. A small hutch and drawer a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,820 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Materials
Teak
French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940s MidCcentury French dining table with 1 leaf. Splayed leg base. Marked "XXXXVIII" and "48" on bottom. Could make a fabulous desk! Very good looking piece in great orig...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 desks available as well as two curved...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Danish vintage Solid teak by Arne Vodder for GV Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish vintage teak by Arne Vodder for GV Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
Dimensions:
75 D x 132 W x 73H cm
between the drawer (chair place ): 49 cm
Please inquiry for prices to your coun...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Desk by Elmar Flototto
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk by Elmar Flototto from circa 1980 features a beech wood structure paired with a brown formica surface, showcasing the Profilsystem design. Its natural beech construction exe...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
$4,561
Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of contrasting beech and teak woods throughout. The piece utilises the juxtaposing colours to ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High-quality construction consisting of a base with one door, two shelves, three open compar...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Bamboo Rattan Console or Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk / writing table or console. The piece reflects the work of the great creators in French design, in its execution and ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Plato Desk / Writing Desk with "Plia" Chairs G.Piretti, Anonima Castelli 60's
Located in Milano, MI
Set Sedia Plia con Scrivania Pieghevole Platone disegnati alla fine degli anni 60 da Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli. The desk, because of its compact size and the possibility...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,352 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer and nicely carved legs. Ideal in any room as a table or a stand alone cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk consisting of teak wood with a dark finish applied. Dovetail-jointed drawers and filing cabinet showing quality craftsmanship. Nice desk surface with mitere...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-08-A Student Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foldable Metal Dining Table Max Sauze, circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic foldable metal construction with a loose smoked glass plate ( thickness 0.8 cm ) was designed by Max Sauze, circa 1970, France. It is great to use as a dining table or...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Style Parchment Covered Vanity/ Desk, Jean-Michel Frank Style
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Sober French Mid-Century Modern Style parchment covered vanity / desk / console with a lacquered steel frame and utilizing squares of light parchment covering wood. the a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with Fredericia Stolefabrik.
It is in oiled teak.
Sculptural design.
Minimal thin handles...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century triangular Desk with Drawers, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century triangular Desk with Drawers, 1960
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Italian Writing Desk in Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian Bamboo Writing Desk by Vivai del Sud
Designed by Vivai del Sud in the 1970s, this mid-century modern writing desk exemplifies the brand’s signature use of natural mat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original fully stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 light walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk
This desk ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,448 Sale Price
20% Off
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962.
Desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Rosewood structure.
Dino Gavina was in Breuer’s coun...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Dal Vera bamboo rattan desk with brass hinges, French Riviera style, Italy, 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Stylish compact wicker and bamboo writing desk with brass handles. Made by Italian company Dal Vera in 1979.
Bought from the first owner. Finished with wicker weaving on the sides a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,882 Sale Price
20% Off
Desk by Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola and Guido Drocco, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk by Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola and Guido Drocco, Italy, 1970s. Manufactured by Arbo. Limited series. Chromed metal, wood. Reference: F. Ferrari, Gabetti e Isola...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum ring knobs solid maple. Desk is in great condition. Very beautiful designed desk on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day
Located in London, GB
A superb and extremely rare vintage Hilleplan desk by Robin Day. This was made in England by Hille, it dates from the 1950’s.
This model is an unusual combination of woods, it is mo...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The surface of thi...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
$1,267 Sale Price
20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison"
This piece of furniture was created by,, workshop manager : Maurice Cazier(1924-2012 at...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
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
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk
Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide. It has a chrome trimming at the edges and beautiful wood grain is displaying on th...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Small central desk with two drawers and open compartment
By Paolo de Padova
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2560
Small central desk with two drawers on the front, open compartment and beautiful document holder on the top.
Italian manufacture, ca. 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane" collection by Thomasville Furniture, circa 1950's. THOMASVILLE TIMELESS TAMERLANE -- ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 rectangular desks with a simi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass. It is composed of a central drawer, two columns of ten drawers each, two additional...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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