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
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970.
This spectacular desk consists of a solid oak construction, faux leather top, three drawers with cut-out handles, and...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
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
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Padouk
Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak with Built-In Storage Shelves, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning, Danish-made six-drawer writer's desk constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak. Petite in stature this ultra-functional desk packs so much pr...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Art Deco style dining table attributed to Romeo Rega. Curved arch tubular base features brass and chrome striped design with .5 inch thick glass top. A stunning oversized desk...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Chrome
1960s John Stuart French Provincial Style Console Sofa Table or Desk
By John Stuart
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury French Provincial style console sofa table by John Stuart. Base features a white painted finish with curved cabriole legs and one single drawer. Top is stained wood. Table could also be used as a long desk.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has proven to be timeless! Of solid maple construction, it features tapered dowel legs and a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
Beautifully Tailored French Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk, gently curving 2 tier design in black lacquer with drawers on the right side with brass pulls and pull-out tray, France 1940's. The curved form and clean lines of this ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood/Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood / Italy, 1970's. Desk top slides open, cabinets swing out on rollers and one ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ‘modernist organic ‘Italian design desk/console table with 2 drawers , tapered legs crafted in Italy around 1950, this piece is a stunning example of the era's design sensibilities.The juxtaposition of blond wood with darker wood drawers...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Ash
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947.
We are pleased to offer this superb quality desk, which is stamped proving that it was part of the swedish royal family's i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s.
T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly perfect size table for a writing desk also converts in to a LOWER console table height piece. The lovely parquet top is classic Chambron and although it has side extensio...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s
Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure Italian midcentury design style, designed to comfortably seat six people, the table f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs.
Iconic Paolo Buffa design manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Italy 1940s
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost function...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Solid Walnut Studio Craft Partners Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful Studio Craft partners desk is incredible. NO detail was overlooked in the making of this stunning piece, sculpted entirely of heavily grained, solid walnut, finished e...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Birdseye Maple, Walnut
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
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Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Novo Rumo, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Tora Brasil made in the 1960s is nothing less than gorgeou...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vladimir Kagan “Wing” Desk Model 7030, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Wing” Desk Model 7030, 1970s. Original with beautiful lucite legs.
Measures 94.5” long Depth of footprint 48”, 35.5” depth 29” tall
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Lucite, Walnut
Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm and is the largest version of the model. In situ picture and more details regarding ...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
1960s Finn Juhl Diplomat Series Desk with 6 drawers in Rosewood
Located in Seattle, WA
An original rosewood desk designed by Finn Juhl for Cado ( Originally France & Sons, the company was purchased by Poul Cadovius in the 1960s and renamed to Cado), in a rarer configur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time.
George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National Bank. The desk has stacking drawers on both sides and is made of beech wood with an a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Jacques Adnet : Oak Tripod minimalist desk C. 1955
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-194, France) : Tripod oak wood desk
Minimalist and modernist tripod brown tripod oak desk
Model without drawer
Referenced in "Votre Maison" french magazine in ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Hans Olsen Dark Walnut and Teak
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design, this writing desk by Hans Olsen epitomizes minimalist elegance. Crafted from dark walnut and teak, the desk features a teak surface framed by a sleek walnut border, creating a harmonious contrast of wood tones. The piece is further elevated by solid teak cylindrical legs, each rounded for a soft, sculptural presence.
With its clean lines and understated elegance, this desk seamlessly integrates into a variety of interior styles, from contemporary minimalist to vintage-inspired modern. The piece is both practical and timeless, embodying the ethos of Mid-Century Modernism and Scandinavian design principles.
Perfect for those seeking a classic Mid-Century desk, this piece serves as both a workspace and a work of art, with refined materials and thoughtful proportions.
This Hans Olsen desk...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak, Walnut
Bruce Burdick table for Herman Miller 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Oversize extendable meeting table, named Burdick Group System table, steel and aluminum frame with glass top (15 mm) designer Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller 1980s.
In 1980, this ta...
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1980s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Crystal, Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scissor Desk by Helmut Magg WK, Germany, 1950s
By WK Möbel, Helmut Magg
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Desk Designed by Helmut Magg
WK, Germany
Desk from the 1950s. Pure and simple design by Helmut Magg for WK, Germany. This desk combines functionality and elegance, it features two d...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
Small Italian Desk with Matching Chair - 60's - Vittorio Dassi - Set of 2
Located in Milano, IT
The mid-century Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is an extraordinary example of functional elegance to the point that it is very often attributed to the work of G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Midcentury Italian Small Desk 1960s Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian midcentury small desk in style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
Charlotte Perriand Ventaglio Sculptural Desk or Dining Table for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material. Available in black stained oak or natural oak. A multifunctional table with a revolutionary design, whose shape and use are uniquely differ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
By Diego Giacometti, Franz West
Located in Round Top, TX
Iron chain base console table with marble top; intermittent use as a desk would be possible with appropriately sized chair. Circa 1960s, in a style popularized by the designs of Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Iron
Elefante Desk 9 Perfect for Dining and Work Tasks, Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 9 Perfect for Dining and Work Tasks, Solid Wood
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Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch
NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining eve...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame.
Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988.
Marked with label.
Gallotti & Rad...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Mid Century Modern Desk by Svend Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exceptional desk by renowned Norwegian designer Svend Ivar Dysthe is a masterful example of Scandinavian modernism from the 1960s, made by Dokka Mobler. Veneered with beautiful ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Faux Leather, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy.
Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Danish Modern Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 52.5″ wide x 24.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Model 2135 extendable dining table with four leaves by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Desk Conference Table, Leather, Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Great leather top table with chrome base. Leather has a green brown color with a rich patina. Please see pictures. High-quality. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish oak secretary bureau is in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s, it is a true masterpiece that effortlessly blends Brutalist Baroque charm with midcentury ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass accents. Probably Italian circa 1980's. Nice clean original condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Oak, Walnut
1950s Fabulous Floating Desk Mexican Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico 1950s Refined Floating Desk in Mahogany Wood
Quality build in Mahogany with Plywood on Tabletop. Solid Mahogany Drawer Pulls and Solid Legs.
Manner and era of Eugenio Escuder...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany, Plywood
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-turned 48" base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished 52" tempered glass top. Fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut and maple with solid ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Copper, Brass, Aluminum
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk And Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk and Armchair Circa 1940 Everything is in good condition, the leather-covered armchair is rather rare and in very good condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Leather
Original rosewood desk by Angelo MANGIAROTTI
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent and atypical rosewood desk by Angelo MANGIAROTTI
Dimension: Length 200 cm x width 80 cm x Heigth 72
Good condition
fully restored
Angelo MANGIAROTTI was a leading Ital...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Vald...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small folding desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut, open depth 83 cm, completely restored with natural paints as in the past.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design low table was crafted in 1937 for Charlot...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
1950s Italian Executive Desk Style Vittorio Dassi Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Floating Italian Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi
Ample storage. Finished backside.
Made in Italy
Unmarked attributed Vittorio Dassi
30 x 51.25 w x 23.75
Kneehole 24 h x ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kai Kristiansen Ep401 Executive Desk in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: Eigil Petersens Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 61" wide x 29.5" deep x 28.25" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Oak Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood.
The Lawson-Fenning Ccollection is des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK
Denmark, circa 1970s
Item # 405XLG28A
This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A warm beech wood desk, designed by Bohumil Landsman and produced in the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. This piece showcases the distinctive modernist style typical of Eastern Europ...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design low table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s studio in Montparnasse.
The first example of this table was made in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s Parisian studio in Montparnasse. The structure of the base of the Table à plateau...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
maintaining the utmost respect for
its original design, Cassina re-edits
the LC16 Bu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side drawer, completed with its elegant black glass top. This table used to be a knittin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century desk was manufactured in Belgium by Imexcotra, during the 1950s.
Imexcotra was a Belgian company, founded after WW...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Contemporary Italian Manifesto Leather and Chrome Desk and Stool
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary Italian Manifesto leather, chrome desk and stool.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Charlotte Perriand Desk "Petit Bureau en forme libre" for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in Mahogany or American walnut or a lacquered version (different colors available).
A design table crafted by Charlotte Perr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired writing desk by Marko. The desk has a formica top, blue compass legs and one side cabinet with two blue drawers. In original condition with visible wear, including de...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 29.5 tall.
Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular desk made entirely of dark wood and enameled cream with plastic stationery compartment on the top. Made in Italy between the late 60s and early 70s.Exceptional for placem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Plastic, Wood
Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table Desk in Elm
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Olavi Tapio Hänninen (14 December 1920, in Lapinlahti – 16 June 1992 in Espoo) was a Finnish designer and interior architect.
Olavi Hänninen's design projects ranged from furniture to trams and church silverware, including total interior designs for many public facilities. His modernist designs also included tables and chairs, and he was well recognized for his work on the Palace Hotel interiors together with Antti Nurmesniemi and Olli Borg. Hänninen designed a renowned plastic chair with metal structure for the hotel's cafe. In the 1970s his designs included the new Valmet Nr I trams for Helsinki City Transport.
Before starting his own design office in 1961, Hänninen worked at architect Viljo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Ico Parisi PA 1947 Table by Cassina
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Ico Parisi in 1947, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The idea for this console table, designed by Ico Parisi in 1947 for a private client, ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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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.