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
Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976), attributed to
Desk
Cherry, glass, rubber and brass
Model created around 1950
H 78 × W 151 × D 65 cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Desk with drop-leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Brussels, BE
This Danish Modern teak desk, designed by Aksel Boll Jensen, embodies the elegance and functionality of mid-century Scandinavian design. Made from teak, the desk showcases warm tones...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rolltop Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century vintage Scandinavian Modern secretary desk with a lower chest of drawers. The desk features a cylindrical roll top that conceals the desk area when not in use. Pu...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, dining table, mahogany, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, designed in 1955 and manufactured in 1958.
Introducing an exclusive dining table designed by designer archit...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid century Italian Desk by Dassi in Macassar Ebony
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid century Desk by Dassi
An Italian mid century Desk designed and produced by Vitorrio Dassi in the 1950’s in Italy, with stunning grain of Macassar ebony the desk has four large dr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Macassar
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
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Helikon Burled Top Desk Table on a Bronze Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century table or desk with a burled wood top and a bronze base. Pencil drawer.
This piece can work as a table or a desk.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Desk Brazilian Midcentury Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in rosewood labeled 6 drawers
Located in São Paulo, SP
This rare executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma in the early 1970s in Brazil, is a stunning representation of mid-century modern furniture. Measuring 2.0...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A reclaimed vintage rustic solid oak top has been mounted on a Friso Kramer 'Reform' table frame
The Reform table was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend/De Cirkel to match with ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Attributed French Midcentury Cerused Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century cerused oak kneehole desk with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column of four drawers, with wooden top-mounted drawer pulls. (JACQUES ADNET)
Scratche...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Midcentury Golden Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style golden amber Paldao veneered desk with a Classic brass frame, squared brass pulls, a single long drawer and raised on six brass legs.
Dimensions: 60.33...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage rattan and bamboo desk. An attractive rattan writing table with three drawers and a slightly rounded black glass top.
h 76 x w 110 x 60 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
ceramic handles by Boleslaw Danikowski
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960.
Votre m...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
Located in Prato, IT
Writing or conference table with console designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, dated circa 1965.
Chromed metal structure and mahogany veneer top.
Formanova born from the c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Desk Set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare desk set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, including a desk, a storage unit, an office chair, a lamp and a wastepaper basket
storage unit: 76 x ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Joel's Desk 17 Perfect Blend of Form and Function, Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel's Desk 17 Perfect Blend of Form and Function, 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
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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
Materials
Teak
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s.
Small desk, coming from a hotel room, with a matt black tubular metal structure and a rectangular top in light bl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin, Desk Full Drawers, 1960's
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Featuring a combination of signature Rosewood veneer and leather on its surfaces, the desk exudes luxury. The framework itself is crafted from solid wood, ensuring both durability an...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
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
Contemporary Mid-Century Style Writing Desk with Glass Top
Located in London, London
Desk
Inspired by mid-century modern design and meticulously crafted in a small workshop in Italy. This desk embodies the perfect fusion of form and function, making it an ideal addi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by Minvielle, France 1955. Studio A.R.P. was an association between three talented de...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Flush Front Burled Walnut Campaign Desk in the syle of Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A very fine Campaign desk by West Michigan Furniture, in the style of Milo Baughman, in burled walnut, X-base legs with bronze finish. Unlike other models, this design features drawe...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare early desk N80 by Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent desk model N80 by the designer Franco Albini, rare first editions model with white lacquered metal base and wooden box.
The dimensions are slightly larger than the model ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Rivadossi For Officina Walnut Desk, Italy, 1980's
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and collectible executive desk in walnut plank by Giuseppe Rivadossi. Solid construction throughout with creative joinery techniques. Hand-planed exterior surface gives the wa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s desk
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with three drawers, one door and solid wood legs. The floating table top is coated with cre...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Writing Desk finds its inspiration from the classic “Makers Bench” from the Mid-Century Modern period. A contemporary design crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bruxelles, BE
Desk with wood and metal leg. Stamped Tecno. Wear due to time and age of the desk.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini desk Sesamo for Bernini 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa 1982. Circular supporting structure in black lacquered iron top in precious black fold...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Beech
Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2669
Franco Albini (1905-1977)
Center desk with dark wood drawers, polished steel square tube leg and tempered glass top.
Registered drawing from 1958.
Knoll international ma...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood grain add cha...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Acquired are delighted to present for sale this stunning original mid century boomerang shaped desk in teak. A stylish and practical desk that is ready for daily use. Storage comes i...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A bleached Teak desk with exposed joinery finished on all sides. Clearance under apron 24”.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return.
Uniquer folding return desk feature, nice architectural design back, beautiful amber honey tone finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Design：Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, André Vainer
Material：Solid Pine, Melamine laminate, with casters
Designed by Lina Bo Baldi in 1986, this children's desk was created for insta...
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1880s Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Low profile custom studio made one drawer Mid-Century Modernburgundy leather top blonde birch legs desk mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birch
Kaizo Oto Design Institute of America DIA Dining Table Chrome Brass Geometric
By Kaizo Oto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Uncommon Vintage Design Institute of America DIA Kaizo Oto dining table base. Glass is not included. A mix of metals including brass, chrome, gunmetal...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
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
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Dining Table or Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Grand prix teak dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957. Perfect untouched condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Febo desk or dining table designed by G.Stoppino for Driade 1970
Located in Milano, MI
Rare Desk Table model Febo designed in 1970 by G. Stoppino for Driade. Chrome-plated tubular frame and lacquered curved wooden top.
The table is in very good condition
the chrome st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Italian Modern Neoclassical Carved Wood & Glass Console, Attr to G. Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite Italian Midcentury console or writing table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940-1950 uniting Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco sensibilities. The console ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine important example of the designer's work.
Note: Cane Modesty Panel shown in some p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large Writing Table / Executive Desk, Pace, Ebony
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood large writing table / executive / desk
A large and impressive executives desk that can certainly be used...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut executive desk by Wilhelm Renz. This was made in Germany, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous and very practical desi...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. drawers and legs are varnished into the origi...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Campaign Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage desk features a unique chrome base topped with a large workspace perfect for any setting. Pair of drawers offer added storage, ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made with Freijó wood. Freijó is a type of timber that is often used in Brazilian furnitu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates collection. We love the stylish curved front with a built-in bookcase along with the five side drawers and a center drawer. Beautiful figured light walnut. . The original chair is included and adds to the total...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Giò Ponti Desk for Schirolli. Italy 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in Catania, IT
Wooden desk, with three drawers produced in Italy in the 60s by the Schirolli company based on a design by Giò Ponti, the desk is in good condition, it shows some signs of wear due t...
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1960s Italian 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
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.