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
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrom...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set composed of a small rectangular desk with 2 drawers and a chair, Art-Deco, Modernist, desk with geometric bamboo structure and w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Bronze
Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table.
Model 301
Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg 105
Comes with 1 (18") leaf.
Measures: 60" wide without le...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.
Oak and iron pupitre
Good vintage condition with nice patina.
Authentic condition with engraved marks made by the studen...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll
The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and features beautifully grained Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany, designed and made in the 1960s. Most examples of this design are regular desk height however this example was custom made to be a receptionist desk...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany, Rosewood
$6,100 Sale Price
44% Off
Round Metal and Glass Top Dining or Conference Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Simple and elegant, this MCM table will make a great desk, writing, dining or conference table. The metal frame has a gold tone to give it extra style and presence.
Add your favorit...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Cerused Oak Black and White Small One Drawer Console Writing Table Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cerused oak small petit desk writing table or console with round solid brass pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Italian Vintage Office or Desk Swivel Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage swivel chair not adjustable in height with star-shaped base. Ideal in the office to receive your clients! Original leather covering in good aesthetic condition, iron structur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Writing Desk Solid Beech Maple and Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli writing desk in solid beech, maple, and mahogany the bottom of the three drawers. Lacquered steel handles with leather
Mobili di Cantù , cabinetma...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Beech, Mahogany, Maple
NONO Desk 8 Spacious, Converts to Conference Table, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 8 Spacious, Converts to Conference Table, Asymmetrical
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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NONO Desk 23 Expansive, Robust Design, Organic
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 23 Expansive, Robust Design, Organic
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$12,732 / item
Puff Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design puff with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, freer lifestyles.
The idea for this puff that changed t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$9,320 / item
Walnut 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. Shown here in Natural Walnut.
The Law...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
$6,685 / item
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini was made in Italy in 1957. This sleek proportioned desk is model 530 and featu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Solid Hardwood Hand Crafted Dining Table in Sandblasted Cocoa Teak
Located in Buffalo, WY
This table highlights classic mid-century styling to create a truly unique piece. The hand-crafted wooden legs support the beautifully handmade natural hardwood top with a graceful o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood, Teak
$2,540 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s free-standing Desk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with six drawers, a floating table top with solid wood edge, two book compartments on the rea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Franco Albini "T22" Desk for Poggi, 1958
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini "T22" Desk for Poggi, wood, Italy, 1958
Designed in 1958, the “T22” desk is one of Franco Albini’s rarest and most sophisticated works for Poggi. Characterized by its ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair on Rollers. Very beautiful and unusual writing desk. Room focal point. 7 drawers. Chair with black vinyl textile.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Copper
$3,024 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Glass
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor coffee table that invites companionship, designed for days of outdoor fun lived in the lap of comfort, surrounded by the warmth of natural wood and design elegance.
A sophis...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
$5,309 / item
Geometric Minimal Console Hardwood Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artifact console table welcomes you home and defines your itinerary when leaving. It holds that beautiful scarf next to the rare book that guests flip through when they visit. Handcrafted straight geometry identifies an honest structure with divine proportions. The lattice carriage exercises lap-joints with rigor and its oil finish excites a caress across its molten grain. This sale does not include the chair.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Ash
$6,500 / item
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group".
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacq...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Desk by Brandt Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage campaign desk manufactured by Brandt Furniture, crafted in the United States during the 1960s, is a stunning blend of style and functionality. Its striking whi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Bookcase by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This exceptional writing desk with integrated bookcase is a fine example of Italian mid-century modern design, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Rizzi workshop in Cantù during the 195...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
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
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Glass, Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Scrittoio di Svend Åge Madsen per Sigurd Hansen Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con doppio cassetto sotto piano e piccola alzata sopra al piano. Legno impiallacciato teak, particolari costruttivi molto curati.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Freestanding Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1937
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1937
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare freestanding desk model 770
P...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Oak Maker's Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's desk is made of American walnut or white oak and has three push-to-open drawers. The case rests on a matte black powder-coated base, and features perforated steel detail ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
$6,375 / item
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
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Wood
Floating Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a hand-painted faux horn tiled top with two frieze drawers. Acrylic baton pulls with stainless steel collars accent the acrylic end supports with stainless steel accents.
Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$9,597 / item
Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid large desk by Philippe Meerman,Belgium Architect designed for the Coene.
The desk top features a wonderful pattern of barrel features a solid oak woo...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,775 Sale Price
20% Off
Elefante Desk 19 Stylish, Adapts to Any Setting, Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 19 Stylish, Adapts to Any Setting, Solid Wood
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Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$10,185 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Grey Mid Century Pedestal Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant desk features a blend of brushed stainless steel accents and rich maple veneers, offering a stylish and functional addition to any office. The Pebble Grey finish adds a contemporary touch, ensuring the desk complements a variety of interior styles.
With dimensions of W 72 x D 34 x H 30 inches, this desk provides ample workspace for all your needs. The thoughtfully designed pedestal drawers offer generous storage, helping you keep your work area organized and clutter-free. Whether used in a home office or a professional setting, the Grey Mid Century Pedestal Desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
$6,777 / item
Vintage elm desk published by Maison Regain
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This solid elm desk was produced in France by Maison Regain around 1980. It features two large drawers on the side. This piece of vintage furniture is in good original condition. The...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s studio in Montparnasse. The Table à Plateau...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy
Located in Brussel, BE
Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy
Wonderful wood top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1960's Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Sliding Top Desk
By (after) Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Raymond Loewy DF 2000 sliding desk top with drawers for Doubinsky Freres. In good vintage condition.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Geometric Matched Minimal Console Oak Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artifact console table welcomes you home and defines your itinerary when leaving. It holds that beautiful scarf next to the rare book that guests flip through when they visit. Handcrafted straight geometry identifies an honest structure with divine proportions. The lattice carriage exercises lap-joints with rigor and its oil finish excites a caress across its molten grain. This sale does not include the chair.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash, Oak, Walnut
$5,200 / item
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). This desk is beautifully made.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane" collection by Thomasville Furniture, circa 1950's. THOMASVILLE TIMELESS TAMERLANE -- ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
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 iconic desk, designed in 1959, was the first of its kind with its pure and simplistic design, almost floating mid-air. Bodil Kjærs’ design has been called ‘The most beautiful desk in the world’ – or, the ‘James Bond desk...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
$10,189 / item
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
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Wood
$1,699 Sale Price
20% Off
Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Scrittoio anni '60 dalle misure contenute ma molto funzionale.
La struttura è in tubolare di ferro verniciato nero con piedi in ottone con parti in legno di teak.
I tre cassetti po...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Walnut 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. Shown here in Natural Walnut.
The Law...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
$6,685 / item
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely original condition. Two rolltops, one on each side and three drawers. Large work se...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer desk adapts perfectly to executive offices, as well as the typically smaller space...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A stylish, minimalist outdoor armchair designed for the younger generation that invites the spontaneity typical of a day to be enjoyed outdoors.
In 1967, Afra and Tobia Scarpa craf...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Teak Desk by Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish style teak desk with finished back. Featuring five drawers with sculpted teak handles, long tapered legs, and rich teak grain throughout.
Please confirm loc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999), a Finnish interior architect and designer, designed this desk around 1960 for ‘La Permanente di Cantú’.
Made from solid teak with brass details. The de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Standard Furniture Co. American Dark Wood Veneer & Brass Executive Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century-style dark wood veneer executive desk with an angular desktop supported by two column drawers with front privacy panel, resting on four tapered wood and bras...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
1960s Walnut Center Desk With Two Drawers
Located in IT
1960s walnut desk with two drawers and an open central compartment. The structure rests on two supporting legs and is finely finished on both sides, allowing placement in the center ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Redline Design Natural Stone and Brass Desk
Located in Toronto, CA
A sculptural writing desk that highlights the dialogue between wood, stone, and metal. The frame is crafted from solid walnut with clean, geometric lines, contrasted by a richly text...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stone, Brass
$3,870 / item
Beautiful pinewood compact writing desk by Michael Van Beuren for "Domus" México
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful desks in pinewood by Michael Van Beuren for "Domus" Mexico. The desks have a straightforward and functional design with a floating top supported by a single triangular leg....
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Italian Walnut Louis XV Bombay Style Writing Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Walnut Louis XV Bombay Style Writing Desk, 1960s. Desk is in original condition with antiqued brass hardware.
Measures 31” tall 50.25” wide 28...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table in two sizes included among the free-form tables designed by Charlotte Perriand between 1938 and 1939. A sinuous, elegant piece whose organic, asymmetrical shape lends t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$23,302 / item
Elefante Desk 21 Clean Lines, Office Elegance, Made of Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 21 Clean Lines, Office Elegance, Made of Wood
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$10,185 Sale Price / item
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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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Host Station
Indian Rosewood Desk
Italian Drafting Table
Jacob Kjaer Desk
Jacobean Library Table
Jacobean Style Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Koa Desk
Library Table Scotland
Locust Desk
Louis French Tables Fluted
Louis Xv Bombe Desk
Mid Century Lane Acclaim Desk
Milanese Desk
Military Folding Table
Milo Baughman Burl Desk
Milo Baughman Campaign Desk
Neoclassical Bureau Plat