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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Hans J Wegner 'CH110' Desk in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH110' Desk in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet writing desk in leather France 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning avant-garde desk, designed by Jacques Adnet and crafted in his own atelier in France during the 1950s, is a masterful blend of luxury and innovation. The frame is fashi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s
Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure Italian midcentury design style, designed to comfortably seat six people, the table f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,134 Sale Price
55% Off
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang Desk in Dark Cognac Leather, Italy 1970's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang shaped desk completely in leather, Italy 1970's
Wooden top and metal base covered in dark cognac leather.
Size...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Saporiti Italia Executive Desk
By Saporiti
Located in Denton, TX
Saporiti Italia Exotic Burl wood & leather executive desk. A combination of straight and curved lines with Burl wood base and top accented with brown leather edge and work surface. C...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Teak Cantilever Executive Desk by Georg Petersens, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This striking cantilever executive desk by Georg Petersens epitomizes the refined simplicity of Danish Modern design from the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, the desk showcases the w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production.
Beautiful classic looking Müller Desk TB229 showing great craftmanship and quality.
The CLASSIC LINE models ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,816 / item
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful large desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin, manufactured by L’Atelier San Paulo, circa 1960.
Made of high quality jacaranda wood. The desk has four drawers with very well craf...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Vald...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
maintaining the utmost respect for
its original design, Cassina re-edits
the LC16 Bu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Black Bamboo Desk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black Crystal Top
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small black bamboo Ddesk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black crystal top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Crystal
$1,778 Sale Price
40% Off
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 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
$6,500
Luigi Caccia Dominioni SCR7 desk Azucena Italy 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare SCR7 writing desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena in 1979, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. Its striking form and th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents
Located in Freamunde, PT
Hamptons Desk is a refined expression of coastal sophistication and tailored craftsmanship, ideal for discerning individuals who value presence and precision. Its tabletop is crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table by Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century modern wood bureau a gradin/writing desk table designed by Jean-Michel Frank, Argentina
By: Jean-Michel Frank
Material: wood, metal, leather
Technique: cast, molded...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Art Nouveau, Handcrafted Dressing Table / Desk in Pine, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Danish Art Nouveau dressing table or writing desk, handcrafted in the early 20th century, showcases the refined craftsmanship of a Danish cabinetmaker. Constructed from ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Bamboo & Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970's
By Dal Vera
Located in Cork, IE
This mid-century modern bamboo and wicker bureau adds a touch Italian riviera to any working space!
Handcrafted by the most sought-after Italian design house, Dal Vera, this writing...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A single-drawer oak desk with a lower bookshelf and a single drawer in the manner of Jeanneret or Gabriel.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1970s Brass and Glass Desk Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful brass Mastercraft table. The base gives a very neoclassical art deco feel. It would make the perfect desk or small space dining table.
The base is in great shape with s...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-13-A High Court Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing desk writing table in bamboo, rattan and wood with one drawer in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very decorative but also functional secretary or writing table designed by Egon Ostergaard. What is special about the secretary is the pattern in the wood of the roller top and the g...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
1930's Vintage Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk - Comes Apart Into 4 Pieces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
On offer 1930's USA Made Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk. Lots of storage with 6 drawers. Can be placed in room with back showing. This very high quality desk comes apart into 4 pieces.
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple 1950's design in quality manufacture. The vintage mahogany finish, carved wood handles...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$990 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal compartments and small drawers for organized storage. The rich walnut grain adds warmth ...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. It packs a lot of storage space in a small ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Teak
1971 Dietiker Rey Junior, Kids Activity Table in Blue by Bruno Rey, in Stock
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children table version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like ...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$299 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer.
Desk features three ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Walnut custom narrow desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small collection of furniture in New York City. These pieces are sca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,135 Sale Price
40% Off
Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details.
A similar desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side drawer, completed with its elegant black glass top. This table used to be a knittin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Modern MIM Roma Walnut Desk, Italy 1970s
By MIM Roma
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Solid Walnut Desk from the 1970s, MIM Rome Italy
This Mid-Century Modern solid wood desk, produced by the renowned Italian company MIM Rome in the 1970s, is a stun...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,371 Sale Price
28% Off
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950.
Father of Rationalism and major player in French Reconstruction, Marcel Gascoin designs quality furni...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Mastercraft Patinated Brass Faux Bamboo Dining Table / Desk Bases, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of Mid-Century Modern table bases by Mastercraft, crafted in brass with a richly aged patina and stylized in a faux bamboo motif. These versatile pedestals exemplif...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
$2,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
By Friso Kramer, Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of industrial design, this duotone metal desk by Marko features a distinctive blue and gray finish that embodies mid-century utilitarian aesthetics. With its robus...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner For Knoll, Steel, Oak, 1970s, Office, Executive Desk, Chrome, Unique Design
Vintage from the 1970s
Measurements: 22.5" D x 76.5" L x 29" H
The top ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lugano Desk, Ice Jade Marble, Brass, Leather, by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lugano Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lugano desk features a rectangular shaped top, crafted from polished Ice Jade marble, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small desk by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s.
Re-painted in black high-gloss lacquer.
Stainless steel base powder-coated in black, fine brass details.
Height-adjustable foot sections...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and modernity in their home office. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,127 / item
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Italy, 1960s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK
Denmark, circa 1970s
Item # 405XLG28A
This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2791
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 -1977)
Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights, four drawers on one side, brass handles and a reeded wood front.
Arca Manufacture, Mila...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Refurbished 1960's General Fireproofing Tanker Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s General Fireproofing "Modemaker" single-pedestal tanker desk, newly refurbished with a gloss white (WH 12) powder-coat. The desktop has a lowered section (which was originally ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan “Wing” Desk Model 7030, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Wing” Desk Model 7030, 1970s. Original with beautiful lucite legs.
Measures 94.5” long Depth of footprint 48”, 35.5” depth 29” tall
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning 1950s oak bureau, crafted in the style of renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank, comes from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elega...
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19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mid-century solid maple pedestal desk featuring 2 tapered legs and 2 pull-out drawers on the right side of the desk. Each drawer comes with its original brass hourglass pulls, a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
$462 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Faux Wood Laminate Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of vintage charm to your workspace with this mid-century faux wood laminate desk, a perfect blend of retro aesthetics and practical durability. Featuring the clean lines ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table by Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table/Work Desk by Artek, 1970's. In excellent vintage condition.
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bentwood
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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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