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
Desk, book-matched pippy English oak, printer and file drawer By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Desk is crafted from solid English pippy oak.
The drawers run on fully extendable, concealed soft close runners.
The bottom drawer can be used for files.
On the left side of the ...
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2010s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Elitis Leather and Wood Desk
By Élitis
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Elitis Desk is a statement of luxury and sophistication. Featuring a single drawer, this elegant piece is wrapped in rich red leather with an exquisite crocodile-embossed texture...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, 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
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Walnut
splendid executive desk in the style of Ulrich with four drawers
Located in Milano, IT
In the style of Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977)
Splendid executive desk with four drawers in wavy wood, back with horizontal wavy pattern along the entire length, top in the shape of a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Walnut Desk by Mount Airy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk, made by the Mount Airy Company, American, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for des...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Geometric Writing Desk / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This geometrical writing desk has a sleek symmetry. This is formed by two large, rectangular storage compartments, together with four smaller compartments above. In between the compa...
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1950s Italian 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 48" base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished 52" tempered glass top. Fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut and maple with solid ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper, Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Vintage Plate Glass and Chrome Dining Table Model 6060 by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish and sophisticated dining table (model 6060) designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection composed of a heavy plate-glass 72" long top supported by two chrome and plate-glas...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk, Cabinets and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed extra large Ate Van Apeldoorn pine wall unit. Three individual pieces consisting of a lower desk with double storage cabinets, a small storage cabinet with four drawe...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an asymmetrical structure that, over time, has proven itself to be a true interior decor work of art.
Thanks to Cassina’s outstanding artisan skills, the model from 1962 has been reissued in its original form, alternating the use of oak with inserts in Viennese cane, with versions in stained or natural wood with elements in white or black marble.
The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius, arranged in a circle but offset from one another to create an uneven outer border in solid wood with a hole in the center, envisioned as a spatial center of gravity.
Materials:
Marble /Wood
Wood is a natural material, subject to changes caused by external factors such as sunlight, temperature, humidity, daily use. These changes are not to be considered as faults but peculiarities of the material, emphasizing its natural beauty.
Measurements:
Ø 140 cm
H 33 cm
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About the designer:
Charlotte Perriand full membership of that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity towards everyday life. In this context, her specific contribution focuses on interior composition, conceived as creating a new way of living, still today at the heart of contemporary lifestyle.
In the sphere of 20th century furnishing history, the advent of modernity made possible the entrepreneurial audacity of this true reformer of interior design. At the beginning of her professional career she was acclaimed by critics for her Bar under the roof, exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in 1927 and constructed entirely in nickel-plated copper and anodized aluminium. In the same year, when she was just twenty-four years old, she began a decade-long collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, at the famous design studios at 35, rue de Sèvres in Paris.
Her presence in the Le Corbusier studio is visible in all the furnishings designed with him and with Pierre Jeanneret: and so Charlotte Perriand becomes a cornerstone in the reformation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
20th Century Italian Rosewood Bernini Writing Table, Desk by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished Brazilian Rosewood and Walnut, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in good cond...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flow Desk - Light Beige by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Flow desk brings an aesthetic touch to your workspace with its elegant and fluid lines. The organic lines created by nature inspire the calm structure of this desk. Its compact d...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli "Graphis" line Desk for Tecno, 1968.
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli, Graphis line for Tecno, Desk, Walnut, Italy, 1968.
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli created together the "Graphis" system in 1968. The series was lau...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Tables À Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two tables designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s studio in Montparnasse. The Table à Plateau Interchangeable, now part of the Cassina I Maestri...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood & three drawers, Jorge Zalszupin, 1965
Located in New York, NY
The renowned “Diplomata” desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1965 to meet the rising need for office furniture in Brasilia, is a testament to innovative design and craftsmanship. Cr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel for Maison Internationale Paris, France, c. 1955.
This elegant desk consists of a solid oak construction, dark for...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s "Maya" Giotto Stoppino for Bernini Italian Design Wood Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare italian desk
Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
Italy, 1969
Wood and chrome metal
Bibliography: G. Gramigna, 1950-1980 repertorio: immagini...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sears Roebuck & co., Writing Desk, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small solid oak writing desk from the "Harmony House Ranch-Mode"-series, designed and produced by Sears Roebuck & co, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Complete Executive Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær, Model 901, 1959
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
An exceptionally rare and complete Model 901 executive suite by Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjær, produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark, 1959. This set includes the large ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
20th Century Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood for Lietti, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903-1970), architect and designer, worked in the field of furniture design. Trained in the studio of Ponti and Lancia, from where he borrowed elements of neoclass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk, known as Model 75, is an excellent representation of Danish furniture craftsmanship from the 1960s. Produced by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik, a renowned company with a history...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
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
Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century cantilever desk with teak top and ebonized lacquered base, circa 1960s. Two drawers with leather handles feature ebonized interiors with built in pen/pencil holders. U...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
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, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Zagreb, HR
Model 207 desk by Arne Vodder is a well known classic of Danish Modern furniture and highly sought after.
Manufactured by Sibast in the 1960’s.
The desk is made out of solid wood, m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Maison du Brésil and Cabanon Stools designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched i...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from beautifully grained rosewood, the desk emanates a warm and inviting aura, drawing attenti...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
13x Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert Metall
By Egon Eiermann, Richard Lampert
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten 13 wunderschöne und klassische Schreibtische von Egon Eiermann zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Richard Lamprecht aus den 1950er Jahren, der diesen Tisch als Professo...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
White Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
1970s desk made of a single sheet of molded plastic creating the shape for various holders and storage spaces. There is also an integrated glass panel than can be lifted up and a ret...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gallotti & Radice, President model desk, Italy, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
President desk model by Gallotti & Radice, Italian production from 1971.
Iconic, charming and essential design, perfect for a modern setting.
Transparent tempered glass and chrome-pl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain.
Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Oryx Desk Table by Parigi and Prina for Molteni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Plastic and Steel Orix Desk by V. Parigi & N. Prina for Molteni, 1970s
Moulded ABS plastic with chrome base, and hinged glass writing surface.
In impeccable original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Cees Braakman Mid-Century Modern EB02 Writing Table for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern EB02 writing table.
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Solid birch and original birch veneer base on fo...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The ic...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
50s Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Base Brass Feet Teak Wood Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical 50s Italian Mid-Century Modern platform side wall console with wood slated decor, geometric wooden top with drawer standing on black metal base and nice brass foot-ends. Midc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta, writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949
This elegantly shaped mahogany office table, designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s, is a testament ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Model 'Canaan'
Wood, transparent white lacquered, visible wooden texture
Dimensions: L.180 cm D.60 cm H.72.5 cm
Design: Marcel Breuer, 1955
Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy
cf. V. Vercell...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash, Walnut
1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Desk
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany desk designed by Ole Wanscher in an excellent restored condition. Denmark, 1960s
This desk was designed following the mid century design rule and aesthetic, using noble wo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid Century writing desk by Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning vintage writing desk, designed by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik in 1960s Denmark. Crafted from teak wood, it features beautifully designed legs and details. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant executive table designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a beautiful polished white & gray Carrara marble top and a chrome-plated star base. This was ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer case and rising on tapered legs. Desk top has ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Limited Edition Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1970. Relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
An ode to fine artisanal craftsmanship in the form of a table. Ta...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury glass top, bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This excellent piece was designed in Italy in the 1980s.
This desk is unique for the materials used, bamboo and rattan, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
Coen de Vries Petite Writing Desk, 1954
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful designed, original Mid-Century Modern petite writing desk with black dye birch X-base, red dye birch drawer and a formica top. Coen de Vries is among the Dutch pioneers of ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Birch
Zone Desk - Walnut Root by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Zone desk draws attention with its simple and strong lines, while also prioritizing functionality. Its large surface offers space for all your work needs. Thanks to hidden drawer...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite writing desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the collaboration between Dassi and the renowned Gio Ponti.
The structure is fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak, Made By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 75 desk, a timeless piece designed by Gunni Omann and crafted by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik around the 1960s. This desk is a testament to exquisite crafts...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Refinished Lou Hodges Handcrafted Oak Desk for California Design Group, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning, professionally refinished desk designed by the iconic Lou Hodges for the California Design Group in 1981. This piece is a true testament to Hodges' unparallel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid walnut wood, handles are made of blackened metal.
Height of writing surface 70 cm
Gianf...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Beech
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
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.