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
Italian Midcentury Desk/Dressing Table Attributed Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed small writing desk in walnut,. Fantastic proportions on sculptural legs tapering to brass final on the feet. Two drawers with brass hardware with strawberry red g...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
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
Aldo Tura large desk brown goatskin parchment brass chrome 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique Aldo Tura desk was produced in Italy in the late 1960s, and really feels imposing and glamorous. The varnished goatskin parchment, in rich shades of brown and dark brown,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Goatskin
William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large intersecting dowels. Restored to outstanding original condition. From Pahlmann's 1952 Hastings Square Collection for Grand Rapids bookcase and chair...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
1960s Rway Gold Painted Mirrored Top Vanity Desk
By RWAY
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, desk vanity you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful vanity desk is statement piece an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mirror, Wood, Paint
Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of contrasting beech and teak woods throughout. The piece utilises the juxtaposing colours to ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Italian Design Desk by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi or a office set
Located in Oirlo, LI
This modern Italian desk, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in 1979, exemplifies the sophistication and functionality of 1970s Italian design. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Glass
Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early Albini Desk, designed by Franco Albini in 1928.
Later versions of this design feature black plastic feet and black plastic glass top supports on the frame, like the versio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom Single Pedestal Student Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s single pedestal desk by Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom composed of a walnut and brushed metal frame with inset brushed aluminum pulls and laminate top. Restored condition but wear ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum
Resin Fractal Inclusion Console Table Desk by Thomas Brant, France, 2014
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Console table or desk massive resin orange inclusion, nice stainless steel feet by the artist Thomas Brant. Monogram TB and date 2014. Edition of 10 exemplary. Different work from the fractal resin of Pierre Giraudon, François Godebski, Marie Claude Fouquières.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Resin
Mid-Century Danish Modern Live Edge Paul Evans Style Executive Desk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish modern live edge Paul Evans style executive desk
Offered is a super cool Mid-Century Danish modern live edge Paul Evans style executive desk. This desk has 1 brus...
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
A Fine 1950s French Compass Oak Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century compass legs oak dining / writing table with 2 raw wood end extensions (15 3/4" each).
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Contemporary Italian Manifesto Leather and Chrome Desk and Stool
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary Italian Manifesto leather, chrome desk and stool.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice Industrial desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1955. This typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
1970s Monumental Carved Oak Wood Parchment Natural Travertine Console Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, travertine top, carved wood console table or desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk by Geraldo de Barros. Brazil, 1950s.
Manufactured by Unilabor. Wood, black painted metal, brass details. Measures: 109 x 52 x h 74 cm
42.9 x 20.4 x h 28.9 in.
Item in fair con...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan, M...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Formica
Executive Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy 1973
Located in Renens, CH
This high-end desk is the largest version of the “Il Ponte” series designed by Hans Von Klier for the Italian company Skipper in the 1970s.
The desk is distinguished by the use of m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- around 1960s
- good original condition, stable, refreshed
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Glass and oak modern desk
Located in New York, NY
Glass and oak modern desk.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Scrittoio degli Anni 50-60 restaurato
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti sotto piano, legno massello di faggio tinto e impiallacciato legno di mogano, piano ricoperto in formica. Completamente restaurato.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Striking Long Plank Constructed Scrap Wood and Chrome Dining Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In natural wood grain constructed of planks in sections with chrome banding and resting on shaped chrome supports.
L. 95", depth 46", H. 30 1/2".
Condition: There are some stable ag...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque glass.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mount Airy Janus mid century walnut desk
This desk measures: 46 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
A...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French 1950s Black Metal and Wood Occasional / Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Mid-Century writing / side table with a wooden top, a black lacquered metal frame and brass sabots.
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Portuguese Olaio Oak Desk, 1950s
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rare desk from the Portuguese factory Olaio. Made in 1950 with oak wood. This desk have 3 drawers, one of them is a file. One drawing board. Removable top with space to store the typ...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
1960 Italian Console Table in Solid Beech and Chestnut, Natural Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
1960 Italian console table in solid beech and chestnut, natural honey color.
It has two small and deep side drawers.
In the past it was the backbone of an ancient sewing machine.
...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Chestnut
Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a silent black polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a silvered br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High-quality construction consisting of a base with two doors and two shelves and a table to...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John Stuart Inc. Adorning its exterior of glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass acc...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Farsø Stolefabrik Desk for Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rosewood desk made by Farsø Stolefabrik For Maurice Villency. Deep wood grain throughout with accenting metal pulls, and finished back.
Ple...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool and rare Clifford Pascoe white laminate desk with one centre drawer. Formica around solid wood frame mounted on hairpin iron base.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents juxtaposition between light and dark colors of the wood. Desk has 2 spacious drawe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Heavy Fluted Carved Oak Legs 1 Drawer Arts & Crafts Desk Writing Table Clean!
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Fluted Carved Oak Legs 1 Drawer arts & Crafts Desk Writing Table CLEAN!
Carved edge unusual pumking shape feet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1960's French Bureau/Secetaire Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Excellent storage desk with 3 draws, glass top shelve and pull down table
surface. Lockable unit compact design .Cc 1960's French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satin
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Paul Frankl designed eight-drawer desk for the Johnson Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Re-furbished and newly lacquered cork top, in a satin lacquer white finish.
Body of desk also mahogany brown finish. Handles appear to be Bakelite, with brass brackets, also newly polished.
Exposed concave cut-out to center back of desk for storing books, much like a sculptural effect of a Sol LeWitt or Donald Judd floating square cut-outs piece of art and we say art, because it is an art form to pull off stunning design, with function as the forefront to any furniture, as the body floating has an ethereal quality. As does the body of the desk prove...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Teak Schreibtisch WK Möbel Midcentury danish design 1960
By WK Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Teak Schreibtisch aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von WK Möbel hergestellte Tisch verfügt über zwei tiefe Schubladen für großzügigen ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top with two hidden drawers against the angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape wit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tooled off white leather wrapped Campaign style transportable trunk shape secretary desk with matching bachelor chest. Two part cabinet. All h...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Campaign Desk by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This rare and exquisite French Modern neoclassical Campaign desk or writing table by Maison Jansen is a master work of design and craftsmanship balancing form, function with a subtle...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. This piece has four drawers on each side. All the top is covered with rosewood veneer. The struct...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
John Mascheroni Polished Aluminum and Glass Desk
Located in New York, NY
John Mascheroni polished aluminum and glass desk. Desk has a tubular frame with a 1/2 inch thick glass top.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece exudes classic Americ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Lacquered wood cantilevered table
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered wood cantilevered desk.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This fantastic desk table was personally made by Daniele Calabi for his own use in 1950. It's a unique piece with a striking asymmetrical wire frame fea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular ring shape hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Handmade Bespoke Danish Style Desk Chiffonier Teak
Located in Lewes, England
Bespoke desk chiffonier with a Mid-Century Modern danish feel custom designed by Swedish Interior Design and hand made by our master cabinet maker in the UK.
It features a flip down desk...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
A recently white lacquered seven graduating drawer dresser or chest having an interior desk that folds down to reveal a 13 1/2 inch deep by 37 1/2 inch wide writing surface desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Measures: 40" depth
29.75" height.
64.75" long unfolded
41.5" half folded
18.5" folded.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern French Black Lacquered metal table or desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual French industrial style black lacquered metal dining table or desk.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian desk writing table glass top metal brass structure by Romeo Rega 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian dining table with glass top and metal brass structure by Romeo Rega 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Clarke Desk Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Custom French Mid-Century Style Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sober, elegant and practical French mid-century desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical spirit. The piece is in oak and has been double cerused with light and dark pigments.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a portion split away from the bracing screw which leads to some give in the leg.
Addi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Laminate
Fabulous Double Pedestal Lucite Tusk Table Desk by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous double pedestal Lucite tusk table/desk by Charles Hollis Jones. Three curved Lucite pillars make up the two bases of this Tusk table by Char...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Lucite
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.