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 legendary 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.
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
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Giò Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Friso Kramer 'REFORM" Industrial Dining or Work Table with Teak Veneered Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer "REFORM" Industrial Dining or Work Table with New Veneered Teak Top and Grey Enameled Metal Frame. Frame in Very Original Condition with Visible Wear. Shot with Wild Ind...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Table or Desk in Teak Veneer Wood, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Writing desk, teak and veneer with many drawers, Italy, circa 1970
Dimensions are: 41.3" x 23.62 x 37.8".
Perfectly sized desk with 2 large and 4 small drawers. It’s in style or mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood pattern ad...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Desk by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk with chest of drawers by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, steel base, 3 drawers and top in black painted honeycomb.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk.
Spectacular large writing / working desk made in the 1950s in Italy. Clean-lined, elegant and simple structu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scrivania Desk by Willy Rizzo circa 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Great desk designed by Willy Rizzo and made in 1972, made of chromed steel feet, walnut drawers, brushed steel and smoked glass top.
Signed on the side and dated on the bottom.
“2...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia, Brussels Period
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century writing desk, made in Czechoslovakia, 1960's. Walnut wood, formica surface on the top.
Very simple design.
It bears some signs of age and use, but generally is in g...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Borge Mogensen Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Borge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Soborg Møbelfabrik
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5" wide x 23.5" deep x 29" tall
Kneehole: 19.5" wide x 23....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s.
Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This executive desk shows the fine crafts...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Birch
Unika Arne Jacobsen Writer's Desk Denmark 1961 Scandinavinan Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen & Jørgen Wolff Møbelsnedkeri, Scandinavian Modern
A truly remarkable piece of design and history, a unique desk by architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and executed ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Four drawer wood desk with ivory lacquered drawers and angular legs in the style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s "Maya" Giotto Stoppino for Bernini Italian Design Rosewood Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare italian desk, Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
Italy, 1969
Rosewood and chrome metal
Bibliography: G. Gramigna, 1950-1980 repertorio...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
1970s Italian Writing Desk in Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud
Located in London, GB
Mid-century modern writing desk by the Italian designer, Vivai Del Sud in circa 1970s.
Material: Bamboo.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
Located in Stamford, CT
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
John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
This desk belongs in a museum, with perfect proportions, incredible craftsmanship, beautiful walnut woodwork and a spectacular overall design. A gem rarely seen and loved from all tr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
Located in Countryside, 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
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sofa Console Table or Desk Return by Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood sofa console table or desk return by Design Research.
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk by Harvey Probber. This desk features walnut construction, ample leg room, and three drawers for storage of files and odds and ends. A beautiful vinta...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Eugenio Escudero Dining Table or Desk, 1950s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Beautiful work of art, part of the legacy that Eugenio Escudero leaves us. For your consideration, dining table or desk with spectacular design, angles and assemblies or joints.
Gr...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony
Italian Design Desk 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Beech desk, Italian design from the 60s/70s.
Structure in black metal, front with three drawers.
He can stand in the middle of a room.
This desk has be...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-14-A Executive Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This executive desk is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. We...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden bar drawer pulls, and rounded on the right, supported by a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
A rare shaped 1950s vintage dining table, suitable for six people. Iron design structure and beige formi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary, sculptural walnut desk by Melchiorre Bega, originally designed in 1940.
Melchiorre Bega was born in Caselle di Crevalcore (BO) in 1898. He graduated in Architecture...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
De Sede executive desk leather top and chromed metal legs, marked, 1970 circa
By De Sede
Located in Milan, IT
This unique piece was created for the interiors of a jewellery shop in Lugano. It features an elegant black leather top that matches perfectly with the stylish stainless steel legs.
...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Asian Inspired Desk by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired desk by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choic...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brutalist Pine Drrawers Desk by Maison Regain, France 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century brutalist pine drawers desk by Maison Regain - France 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk Made In Teak Designed By Omann Junior From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time.
With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet Leather, Oak & Brass Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Jacques Adnet center table or writing desk in stitched leather with an oak top. The leather was expertly restored as per the original by the foremost restoration studio in th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique and gorgeous mid-century modern triangle desk, console, or sofa table
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1950s
Teak wood, with brass-capped feet.
...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-turned base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished tempered glass top. Fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut and maple with solid brass ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Art Deco style dining table attributed to Romeo Rega. Curved arch tubular base features brass and chrome striped design with .5 inch thick glass top. A stunning oversized desk...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, 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
Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Model 68 drop front secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s. With beautiful interior drawers and storage dividers. Plenty of storage in the two drawers under...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Desk measures: 50 wide x 26 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
?All pieces of f...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1968 Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects).
Current institutional memory at the firm suggests it was a special order from Herman Miller for the then new New York offices of MGM, however Herman Miller's archivist was unable to confirm.
Styling, particularly the distinctive slim milled aluminum tracks through which the entire drawer carriage glides is clearly similar to Warren Platner's designs for Lehigh-Leopold which were then among the most costly of executive office furnishings. The bent flat bar chromed steel base with its distinctive pigeon toe splay is somewhat similar to a table base in Stow Davis' Electa Series, designed by Alexis Yermakov circa 1971. Walnut laminate top is very clean with no issues. One one corner edge shows a small separation.
The only identifying markings are within the milled aluminum channel:
G.P.
F.I.
2
And the date Dec. 20, 1968.
See image 18.
Between the rectangular laminate top and the chrome base is a heavy blackened steel plate. Underneath the bent chrome pigeon toe feet are bars of a thick phenolic material which act as floor protector.
We can have keys made to fit the two locking drawers.
Tim Anderson...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley c.1950s, USA, for Dunbar. The desk has three shallow drawers that run the length of the desk. The top of the desk features two roll top tamb...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum, Steel
Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Desk
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful Brazilian wooden desk by Brazilian master Joaquim Tenreiro, also known as the "Mestre de Madeira" (Master of Wood), because of his skill and artisanal approach to woodwork.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Made In Teak By Omann Junior From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time.
With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood, Italia, 1950s.
The measurements indicated are for the desk only...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden and glass desk of fine Italian manufacture from the rationalist period of the 1920s/30s.
The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive.
The top is made entirely of clear glass, elegant and fine, rectangular shape, with some brass elements to give more stability. The top fits perfectly into the wooden frame.
The base is the centerpiece, with its sinuous shapes worthy of such a rare piece. The base is made totally of light blue wood, beautiful and rare. The shapes are asymmetrical and resemble those of a Greek capital...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk features a polished stainless steel base with a 1/2 inch thick cantilever glass top. By Cini Boeri for Knoll ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Tawny Color Leather X-Shaped Wood Base Desk in the Style of J. Adnet, circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Tawny patina leather top in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Saddle stitching, the top is standing on two X-shaped legs.
Three front drawers with a curved central one.
A leather side c...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
Dan Johnson Dining Table and or Desk
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson dining table and or Desk for Arch Industries Inc.
Designed 1958, manufactured by Dan Johnson Studio, Rome Italy. Travertine Marble Top with wrought iron base and sheath ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Travertine, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Vladimir Kagan Burl and Lucite kidney shaped desk credenza. Very few of these unusual desk/ credenzas were ever made and all were custom made for private collectors. This...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Lucite, Burl
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Table in Dark Brown Veneer, Hidden Mirror Compartment
Located in Sofia, BG
This midcentury vanity table is made in dark brown veneer with a metal front line.
The middle part of the top opens to reveal a hidden compar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine French 1970s Desk-Console-Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1970s desk in palisander with seven drawers and one door.
As all sides of the piece are veneered, it may be placed in the middle of a room.
It may also be used as a con...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Palisander
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This rare Z-element table is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colo...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Desk Germany 1950 Possible Hellerau
Located in Epfach, DE
Midcentury more unusual and rare writing desk
German, possible Hellerau
with three drawers and place for books in the backside.
Cherrywood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
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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