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
Rare Desk by Carlo Hauner, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This desk was designed between 1950 and 1953 and stood out within the production of Hauner and Eisler's Móveis Artesanal. The desk has an iron structu...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
A recently white lacquered seven graduating drawer dresser or chest having an interior desk that folds down to reveal a 13 1/2 inch deep by 37 1/2 inch wide writing surface desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk in Wood Design 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
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Important writing desk by Christophe Gevers, 1971
Located in Sittard, LI
The unique and rare wall-hanging desk designed by famous Belgian architect and designer Christophe Gevers. Designed exclusively for a residential project in the Netherlands, 1971.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful organic shaped walnut base and silvered glass top. I was not able to get a good picture of the top.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,282 Sale Price
35% Off
Very Large Burr Yew Wood Contempory Designer Office Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very large vintage burr yew wood library desk writing table
This is a very grand piece of English country furniture. It has a wonderful timber patin...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Yew
Guillerme et Chambron, Tile-Topped Oak Writing Table, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Tilework executed by Boleslaw Danikowski.
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Executive desk by Alberto Rosselli for Arflex, 1961
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Executive desk designed by Alberto Rosselli for the Italian company Arflex in 1961.
The desk features a chromed and enameled metal frame and a wood veneer top accompanied by two mov...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Swedish sycamore drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of amazing quality and has a wonderful design. It is large and impressive, with...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. This piece has four drawers on each side. All the top is covered with rosewood veneer. The struct...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk with Drawers, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contoured Reveal Bastogne Walnut Dining Table
Located in Frankfurt, KY
This clean lined, contoured-edge Bastogne walnut slab features a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a hand-selected single slab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
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
$2,305 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
Located in New York, NY
This bloch desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), the “father” of Brazilian modernism, in 1965. The desk offers an interplay of rosewood tones and its elegance is complem...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal desk. Stamped Tecno. Comprises a cabinet with three lockable drawers and storage space, and another cabinet with three lockable drawers. Wear due to time and age.
FOR...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Secretary Desk Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style secretary desk cabinet or bar cabinet
By Thomasville
USA, 1976
Gorgeous walnut, with original brass hardware and acc...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The structure of these bar tables by Charlotte Perriand is designed to occupy as little space as possible. They can be grouped together to furnish lounge bars and waiting rooms.
Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970-1980s, Vintage Console Tabel/Writing Table, Structure in Plexiglass
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage console from the seventies, eighties, Italian manufacture.
The console has a completely plexiglass structure and iron footrest.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$630 Sale Price
25% Off
Scandinavian Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique dressing table from the 1950s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with one drawer, one pull-out writing surface and slanted solid wood legs.
Quality Features:
very good wor...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the perfect fusion of Scandinavian design and modern utility with this Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Desk
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful mid century modern desk with a sleek design that functions in any modern day setting. If features an it's original canary yellow glass top as well as three drawers on the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech, Walnut
$4,000
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The ic...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,117 / item
Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made from teak and features a drop leaf . It is in very good vintage condition.
extent 1...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Bureau, AEJM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic bureau from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with hinged writing surface, two internal drawers, three compartments, two large drawers and square wood legs.
Qual...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Leather Top Bassam Fellows Walnut Desk with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The writing desk is a classic piece of furniture that should marry beauty with functionality. Through proportion and craft, we created the quintessential BassamFellows version as an...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Hans Wegner Desk Danish Mid Century Table
Located in Dublin, IE
The Hans Wegner Desk Model No. PP305, designed in 1955 and crafted by PP Mobler, is a beautiful example of Danish modernism. Constructed from solid ash throughout, the desk showcases...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Hideaway Desk
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Discover the perfect blend of style and practicality with this Mid Century hideaway desk. The desk is finished in mahogany veneer that beautifully captures the essence of the period....
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
Italian Arco Desk set by B.P.P.R for Olivetti 1963
By Olivetti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Arco desk set by Olivetti, with the side table too
very rare to find in this condition also the complete set
Part of the "Arco" series, this sculptural piece features b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Farsø Stolefabrik for Maurice Villency rosewood mid-century desk. Beautiful deep grain throughout, aluminum handles, quality construction.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Brass Etched Dining/ Desk Table by "Georges Mathias"
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brass Etched dining/ desk table by "Georges Mathias".
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk. Featuring a straight line drop leaf design, leaf expands the top to 56.5” L, two drawers with curved wooden pulls...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Mid-Century writing desk originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s. It is an authentic piece, likely from the production of the renowned company Jitona Soběslav, emb...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Foldable Desk in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s - Lot 556
Located in New York, NY
The foldable desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin and crafted by his own company L’Atelier, showcases innovative use of Brazilian rosewood in patchwork style. This method, characterized...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$8,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Desk “AT 305” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1955
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk “AT 305” designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck,
Denmark. 1955.
Oak.
Stamped by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck.
Dimensions:
H: 73 cm / 2' 5"
W: 75,5 cm / 2' 7"
L: 139 cm / 4...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish petite desk.
France, c1970s.
In the manner of Maison Regian.
Likely to be elm or very well simulated elm wood.
Ideal as a desk or vanity unit.
Good condition gene...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: Italian
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated desk.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Grand bureau de direction double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grand bureau de direction vintage des années 70, en chêne, double-face pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, 5 tiroirs à l’avant dont un grand casier, superbes poignées, magnifique ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk by Geraldo de Barros. Brazil, 1950s.
Manufactured by Unilabor. Wood, black painted metal, brass details. Measures: 109 x 52 x h 74 cm
42.9 x 20.4 x h 28.9 in.
Item in fair con...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
$14,117
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
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
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Metal
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in good vintage condition. Very beautiful designed de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s
Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x 36cm
Seat height : 40cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a label beneath the top with the production year of 1951.
It is of outstanding quality...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Jacques Hitier for Anthony university
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bureau par Jacques Hitier de 1955, édité par MBO Tubauto pour la résidence universitaire de Anthony.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stone Steel Minimalist Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Minimalist desk or table fashioned from a rectangular slab of black granite perforated by stainless steel column legs.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Steel
Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Walnut Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In walnut and green saddle leather top.
2 drawers on each side.
Stunning unique patina on the thick green saddle leather.
A unique extraordinary m...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk
Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Joel's Desk 20 Contemporary Style, Practical Design, Two Legs
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel's Desk 20 Contemporary Style, Practical Design, Two Legs
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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
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk With Built-In Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully proportioned Danish executive desk from the 1960s, crafted in richly figured teak with warm brass-toned accents. This striking piece features a spacious rectangular top...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Doge Large Dining Table designed by Carlo Scarpa.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
ULTRARATIONAL EMBLEM
A sculptural structure that has become an emblem of Italian design, a trademar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$24,117 / item
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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