Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer and nicely carved legs. Ideal in any room as a table or a stand alone cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Leather Top Campaign Style Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century desk crafted in brass in a sleek, now classic modern form, featuring a tooled leather top, three drawers on a case with stylized campaign hardware, a base with elega...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
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
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Jacaranda
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has bea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Expandable Mahogany and Cork Desk, Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original expandable Paul Frankl desk with cork surface and a Mahogany base with brass hardware. Three drawers, open storage compartment on opposite side and Mahogany booksh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and collectable walnut desk with brass ferrules designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli (Mantova - Italy) in the 1940s for the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL - Nation...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Outstanding Industrial Iron Desk
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extraordinary iron desk, vinyl top, nice shaped legs.
Six drawers and very nice sculptural back.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A teak desk of boomerang form, large and stately size. The twin pedestal featuring beautiful brass handles that are in the form of Sanskrit Seal. These feature animals. The drawers o...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers for storage, drop front door becomes a writ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining Table in Oak, Baroque Style, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
This piece is a versatile desk or small dining table crafted in oak, showcasing the elegance of Baroque style with a touch of mid-century modernity. Made in the 1970s by a Danish cab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Table in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, table, walnut, iron, Italy, 1970s
Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It's made of beech wood with iron legs. Plastic drawers.
Very...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Walnut Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood. Shown here in Natural Walnut.
The Law...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Italian mid-century modern desk in wood and metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in wood and metal, 1960s
Desk with rectangular wooden top. In the center of the top there is a wooden drawer with white painted metal handle. On one s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Modern Waterfall Glass Desk or Console Table
By Pace Manufacturing
Located in Pasadena, TX
49? waterfall glass desk or console
Pace style modern and minimalist glass waterfall desk or console table. We have 2 available that would work...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass
Small Italian Desk with Matching Chair - 60's - Vittorio Dassi - Set of 2
Located in Milano, IT
The mid-century Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is an extraordinary example of functional elegance to the point that it is very often attributed to the work of G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
Located in London, GB
A vintage and rare 1950s desk with matching chair Italian Design by Vico Magistretti. Light maple wood desk and chair with the original leather upholstery. The desk has 7 storage uni...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fruitwood, Maple
Action Office Writing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Lockable hinged cov...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum
Late 20th Century Danish Industrial Style Painted Metal Desk
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Danish Industrial Style Desk with Red/Orange Steel Frame. This striking mid-century modern desk with clean lines and functional design of the 60s/70s era, featurin...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely original condition. Two rolltops, one on each side and three drawers. Large work se...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and fun 1960's campaign desk and matching chair. The desk has three drawers, handles on sides and finished on the back. The rarely seen matching chair-designed to slide und...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
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 Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
Located in Epfach, DE
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
Der Roll-Top Desk von George Nelson ist ein ikonisches Beispiel für das innovative Möbeldesign des 20. Jahrhund...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
1960s desk, Arne Vodder
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with three drawers, one door, a floating table top and solid wood legs.
Quality Features:
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid-century Desk Brass Wood and Laminate Crystal Top Gio Ponti style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
particular desk from the 1950s, made of walnut wood with crystal shelf , brass legs, and drawers with light blue laminate is very reminiscent of Gio Ponti's style.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Crystal, Brass
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950
Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Rosewood MIM Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Ico Parisi
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing, office table with a large top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM Roma, in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum
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
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
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Oak
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
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered Honduran mahogany, with brass trim, st...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare original Angelo Mangiarotti dining table, for La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s. Cast bronze and wood. In good original condition with minor signs of use to corners. Fast shi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
20th Century Vintage Traditional French Writing Desk in Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage traditional French writing desk. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
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
Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This sexy slim Ste-Marie and Laurent desk has beautiful rosewood grain and a black faux leather top. This Mid-Century desk floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished o...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabri...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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
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Oak
Cees Braakman Pastoe Desk 60's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Bunnik, NL
A neat desk designed by Cees Braakman for the Pastoe label. An extremely rare model with two cabinets on metal legs. The desk is veneered, the internal drawers have been renovated. A...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bentwood
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Desk with rectangular top covered in black leather. The structure is in light blue painted metal and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Italian Two Part L Shaped Desk, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid Century Modern Italian two part L shaped desk, rosewood with metal drawers. The desks rest on a base of curved metal legs. The smaller desk offers two open shelves and three dr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
Located in leucate, FR
Design solid Oak desk by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, " Votre Maison " edition.
Free-moving top, on the left side a box composed of a niche and 3 drawers with black cerami...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ceramic, Wood, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole 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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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Clara Executive Desk by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
'Clara' Executive Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, features beautifully grained Brazilian Caviona Wood, Aluminum, and signature trestle base with six drawers. Produced in circa 1960s...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
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
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
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Hardwood
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
Located in PAU, FR
Important And rare green Desk and chair of Jacques Adnet.
Quitte rare in green.
The top is in black formica.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its timeless appearance and functionality.
Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with tons of storage. Writing table extends o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Novo Rumo, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Tora Brasil made in the 1960s is nothing less than gorgeou...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Metal
1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderfully simplistic parsons style 1970s rectangular dining table. Made of glass, wood and chromed steel legs.
Would make for an amazing executive desk or conference table.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood!
Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
High style 1970’s writing desk, of stunning zebra wood veneer, on an architectural bright chrome frame.
The rectangular wood element features three pull out drawers, it is 5 in. H.
T...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano
Italy 1957
Model presented at the ‘Colore e forme nella casa d’oggi’ Exhibition 1957 at Villa Olmo, Como
Bea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Italian Walnut Executive Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely designed Italian walnut executive desk having a beautifully grained floating top over a central structure of curved design with drawers and open storage throughout, the wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Scandinavian solid wood Danish desk danish
By Arne Vodder
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
Mid-Century Modern United Diamond Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern United Diamond Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, geometrical diamond drawers on the left, single drawer on the right, mo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Walnut
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 iconic desk, designed in 1959, was the first of its kind with its pure and simplistic design, almost floating mid-air. Bodil Kjærs’ design has been called ‘The most beautiful desk in the world’ – or, the ‘James Bond desk...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk in the manner of Melchiorre Bega, glass, walnut, Italy, 1950s
This elegant piece of furniture is made in Italy in the 1950s. The stylistic elements and overall design distinct...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie double sided partner desk
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Vintage Midcentury Modern Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage midcentury desk, made in England and dating from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a great size and is a very useful item. There are stunning g...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style West Michigan Furniture (from their 'Dimension 1' collection) black lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic desk designed by Ennio Fazioli and manufactured by his own company M.I.M Roma, Italy 1958. This desk is often sold as a design by Ico Parisi but as the Parisi book states, thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk by Eigjil Petersen, Denmark
By Eigjil Petersen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The EP401 rosewood desk, designed by Eigjil Petersen in the 1960s, is a stunning example of Danish craftsmanship and design. This desk features a large rectangular top, offering ampl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer desk adapts perfectly to executive offi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the masterful Italian architect and designer, Ico Parisi and his wife, Luisa, a student of Gio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
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