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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947. We are pleased to offer this superb quality desk, which is stamped proving that it was part of the swedish royal family's i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', painted fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1970 This design truly fits within the ethos of the seventies – a bright...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing desk, oak, brass, linoleum, Italy, 1950s This mid-century modern freestanding desk from 1950s Italy exemplifies a sculptural approach to furniture design. It speaks t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Double Sided DESK + Drop Leaf, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Absolutely Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's. This beauty offers a modular drawer cabinet that can sit on either the left or right...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood Writing Desk Console Table with Leather Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian carved desk writing table with elevated upper shelf and drawer section, with beautiful carved legs and sides, completed by the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern G-Plan Desk Console Table, Black, Brass, Tola
Located in Miami, FL
G-Plan Desk or Console Table, black wood base with brass stretcher and details, the top is African Tola Wood. Table has two drawers. The drawer pulls were replaced at some point.
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dyrlund Rosewood Desk from Svend Dyrlund
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood desk from Svend Dyrlund 1970s. A Mid-Century Modern Santos rosewood desk with panel legs and horizontal wood pulls made by Dyrlund in Denmark...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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

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Metal

Kai Kristiansen Ep401 Executive Desk in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Eigil Petersens Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 61" wide x 29.5" deep x 28.25" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning desk or console table in chromed steel with a brown plexiglass top. This incredibly rare piece is signed by Romeo Rega and was designed in Rome,Italy during the 1970s. This...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend De Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, late 1950's, early 1960's. A RARE and hard to find des...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Steel

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

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
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

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Birch, Mahogany

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

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Chrome

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair both supported by elegant turned and fluted legs ending with taper...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
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

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Steel, Chrome

Desk in Teak Wood By Severin Hansen made by Haslev Furniture Factory from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak desk, designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The desk is made of beautiful teak wood, known for its rich color. With its simple and elegant ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century executive desk, designed in the United States and dating back to the 1970s, showcases an exceptional design that truly stands out. Its spacious working surf...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original finish with some minor scratches and dings-only ads to authenticity. The chrome base has been polished and looks great. It has a clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

French 1930s Burr Walnut and Zebrano Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
An exceptional desk. This lovely piece of furniture is made from burr walnut and zebrano wood, giving it an amazing finish and appearance. Decorative and practical - please take a ...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Zebra Wood

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Mid-Century Vintage Bamboo Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Desk from mid-century France made of bamboo. This piece has a solid pine wood top that sits on two pedestals made of bamboo. We love the organic details of this piece. The desk is in...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wood

Important Mid Century Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM 1958
Located in Rome, IT
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular tabletop, The desk contains a three drawer block ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Scandinavian solid wood Danish desk danish
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian solid wood desk from the 60s in the style of Arne vodder's work. Beautiful woodwork, sober and elegant design typical of Scandinavian furniture of the period. Very fine ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Nickel and Glass Vanity, France 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickel and glass vanity in the style of Boris Tabacoff with adjustable light, the two-tiered bean-shaped glass levels complement the curved shape of the frame, the mirror is backed i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Nickel

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Beautiful Pine Craftsman Desk Prouve Chapo Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pine craftsman desk with two drawers.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Oiled Oak & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Oiled Oak & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass capital, and raised on turned and tapered legs with br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
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

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Marble, Chrome

Office Desk in Walnut Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer 1959 for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office Desk by Bodil Kjaer 1959 Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Office Desk from 1959 has been dubbed 'the most beautiful desk in the world'. Elevated on slender steel legs, the spacious, freestanding work table has an air of architectural transparency and is as practical as it is handsome. With its exquisitely pure lines, Office Desk is a premier example of Danish Modern design principles. The Office Unit...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

George Nelson styled Mid Century Walnut Desk by Vista of California
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut desk with three full sized side drawers and a smaller drawer in front of the chair area all with sculptural brushed aluminum pulls . The satin black frame gives the piece a rich modern look which after 60 years is still fresh . Manufactured by the Vista Furniture Company...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Console Table in the Style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos", circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Console table in the style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos". Tripod console table. Greek model. Beech wood Circa 1970, France. Very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Nomos Style Chrome and Glass Dining Table or Desk after Norman Foster
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Argentine licensed copy of the original iconic Norman Foster Nomos table. Chrome plated steel frame supporting a thick glass top. Works as...
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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time. George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Cork-Topped Parkman Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Parkman Desk features a Parsons-style waterfall shape with the option of a cork finish on the top and sides. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Cork

Iconic Mid Century Modern Desk by Svend Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exceptional desk by renowned Norwegian designer Svend Ivar Dysthe is a masterful example of Scandinavian modernism from the 1960s, made by Dokka Mobler. Veneered with beautiful ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Wood

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

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

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Mid-Century Style Writing Desk with Glass Top
Located in London, London
Desk Inspired by mid-century modern design and meticulously crafted in a small workshop in Italy. This desk embodies the perfect fusion of form and function, making it an ideal addi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Ash

Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage teak desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk, it was made in Denmark in the 1960’s. I...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century teak desk is a true testament to Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s. Its minimalist design exudes timeless elegance, while its functionality makes it a practical ch...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
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Vladimir Kagan Rosewood and Aluminum Desk/Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970s Brazilian Rosewood with aluminum stretcher desk with glass top, it can also be use as a dining table with a larger piece of glass, in vint...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

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 function...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Rattan

Oak Niguel Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel desk features brass cap feet and a brass cross-stretcher with lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Laszlo's (1900-1993) stunning bleached oak desk for brown saltman features basket weave drawer fronts and modern U-shaped legs.       
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Curved writing desk in solid elm for Seltz, France 1980
Located in Renens, CH
This desk in solid elmwood has been made by the French company Ebenisterie Seltz situated in the eastern part of the country which has been widely known for producing certain designs...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish Mid Century Desk with simple refined form. With a single apron drawer with a rectangular brass pull. The case with brass lower band and raised on square brass legs. Fitted ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian walnut writing desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality, it is beautifully designed with fantastic co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Italian Burl Maple Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Stylized 1950s Italian burl maple desk with bronze pulls and glass scrivania top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech & Beech/Walnut - by Robin Day for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed in 1951, the Daystak Table exemplifies Robin Day’s meticulous attention to detail and celebration of the material at hand. Showcasing the same striking, A-shaped legs as the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Walnut

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Executive Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An executive desk made of Wenge-veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. Three drawers, key included.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the 1960s by the renowned Bruksbo manufactory. Featuring the original label underneath ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica-covered top.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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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